Top 10 Most Expensive Engineering Colleges in India 2025

Most expensive engineering colleges in India are BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, and many more. The total program fees for these schools can go up to 22 lakhs.

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List of 10 Most Expensive Engineering Colleges in India

The most expensive engineering colleges in India include the BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, and many more. These universities have top-notch student facilities, infrastructure, smart classrooms, practical laboratories, and many such luxury amenities. It also consists of globally recognized faculty and is well excelled in academics & holistic development of students.

In this article, you can check 10 most expensive engineering colleges in India and the facilities they provide, such as research, global collaborations, state-of-the-art campuses, and high placement packages.

List of 10 Most Expensive Engineering Colleges in India

The most expensive engineering colleges have advanced infrastructure facilities and teach students the science of combining logic, mathematics, & empirical evidence to design, build, and innovate things. Below are the top 12 most expensive engineering colleges in India.

List of 10 Most Expensive Engineering Colleges in India
Rank	College Name	NIRF Rank (2024)	Approx. Total Fees (4 Years)
1	Shiv Nadar University	61	INR 8–10 Lakhs
2	VIT Vellore	11	INR 8–12 Lakhs
3	SRM Institute of Science & Technology	13	INR 10–12 Lakhs
4	Amity University, Noida	30	INR 10–12 Lakhs
5	Lovely Professional University (LPU)	50	INR 10–12 Lakhs
6	Manipal Institute of Technology	56	INR 8–14 Lakhs
7	KIIT Bhubaneswar	42	INR 12–15 Lakhs
8	Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology	29	INR 12–16 Lakhs
9	PES University, Bengaluru	100	INR 14–16 Lakhs
10	BITS Pilani	20	INR 16–20 Lakhs

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1. Shiv Nadar University

Shiv Nadar University is a prestigious Indian institute offering various courses and specializations under the UG and PG programs in Management, Architecture, Commerce, Science, Engineering, and many other disciplines. It ranks 61st in India in the engineering domain. In addition, it collaborates with leading universities worldwide and offers scholarships to deserving candidates.

It is one of the most expensive engineering colleges in India, with exceptional infrastructure and has many engineering specialisations.

Established: 2021
Engineering Specialisations:
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Computer Science and Engineering (AI & DS)

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering
Program Fees: INR 8–10 Lakhs

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2. VIT Vellore

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT Vellore) is a private research university in Tamil Nadu, India. The University Grants Commission accredits it, and has been ranked by international bodies, including QS World Ranking. VIT University offers UG, PG, and PhD courses across various Engineering specialisations. Being one of the most expensive engineering colleges in India, it offers a wide range of career options.

Established: 1984
Engineering Specialisations:

Computer Science and Engineering,

Production Engineering

Software Engineering

Biotechnology

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Program Fees: INR 8–12 Lakhs

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3. SRM Institute of Science & Technology

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Trichy, is a reputed university that aims to deliver quality education to students under expert guidance. The institute aims to create and disseminate knowledge and provide students with a unique learning experience in engineering, science, humanities, and other areas. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Trichy has an excellent placement track record with over 12000+ offers made to the students so far. Around 1000+ companies visited the SRM campus for hiring purposes. The highest package offered so far to SRM students is INR 1.1 CPA.

Established: 2014
Engineering Specialisations: Electronics and Communications Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Chemical Engineering

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Production and Industrial Engineering

Program Fees: INR 10–12 Lakhs

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4. Amity University, Noida

Amity University Noida is one of the most renowned engineering colleges in India. It offers various courses across Engineering and other streams. Amity University Noida is famous for its multidisciplinary education, rankings, state-of-the-art infrastructure, global exposure and dynamic faculty.

Established: 2003
Engineering Specialisations:

Computer Science & Engineering

Information Technology

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Internet of Things & Cyber‑Security with Blockchain

Computer Science & Business Systems

Program Fees: INR 10–12 Lakhs

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5. Lovely Professional University (LPU)

It has been consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the country. With its 600-acre campus, LPU is one of the oldest private universities in the country. The Lovely Professional University(LPU) has been placed 27th in the overall category among all government and private universities in India by NIRF Rankings 2024. LPU Jalandhar has received the highest NAAC grade (A++) with a 3.68 score on a 4-point scale and is approved by many agencies, such as UGC, NCTE, PCI, COA, and BCI.

It is one of the most expensive engineering colleges in India, offering more than nine specialisations in engineering.

Established: 2005
Engineering Specialisations:
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

Information Technology (IT)

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Civil Engineering (CE)

Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Electrical Engineering (EE)

Automobile Engineering (AE)
Program Fees: INR 10–12 Lakhs

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6. Manipal Institute of Technology

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal was established in the year 1957 as one of the first pioneering self-financing engineering colleges in the country. MIT Manipal has ranked 56th among engineering colleges in 2024 by the NIRF.During Manipal Institute of Technology postings in 2024, the maximum package provided was INR 54.75 LPA and the average package provided was INR 12.59 LPA.

It is one of the most expensive engineering colleges in India, with excellent infrastructure and offers various engineering specialisations.

Established: 1975
Engineering Specialisations:
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Automobile Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering
Program Fees: INR 8–14 Lakhs

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7. KIIT Bhubaneswar

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, also known as KIIT is a Private University, established in 1992. Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology - [KIIT] campus spans an area close to 25 sq km. The University is recognized by the UGC, AICTE, MCI, DCI, BCI, and INC. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology - [KIIT] is ranked 28 by NIRF under Overall in 2024, ranked 22 by NIRF under Dental in 2024, and ranked 37 by NIRF under Engineering in 2024.

Established: 1992.
Engineering Specialisations:
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

Computer Science & Communication Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automobile Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Program Fees: INR 12–15 Lakhs

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8. Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Punjab was founded in the year 1950 and is among the oldest and pinnacle engineering schools in the country. By offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in technical education, TIET Punjab aims to promote multidisciplinary approaches and research projects.

Established: 1950
Engineering Specialisations:
Computer Science & Engineering (Patiala Campus)

Computer Science & Engineering (Dera Bassi Campus)

B.Tech in Biotechnology

B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Program Fees: INR 12–16 Lakhs

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9. PES University, Bengaluru

PES University, [PESU] Bangalore, is a private university established in 1988 and is one of the country’s leading teaching and research universities. PES University has a good infrastructure with all the modern facilities. PES University offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and research programs in engineering, commerce and management, law, and architecture. Admissions are made through PESSAT, KCET, UCEED, JEE Mains, PGCET, MAT, CMAT, CAT, GMAT, GRE, CLAT, LSAT, and NATA.

Established: 1972
Engineering Specialisations: Computer Science and Engineering

Production Engineering

Software Engineering

Biotechnology

Electronics and Communication Engineering etc.

Program Fees: INR INR 14–16 Lakhs

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10. BITS Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani), also known as BITS Pilani, is a Private University, established in 1964. Located in Pilani, Rajasthan, BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) campus spans over 328 acres. The college is affiliated to the Government of India and recognized by the UGC. BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) is ranked 25th by NIRF under Engineering Category in 2025.