Top Information Technology Colleges in India 2023

Engineering is a 4-year full-time undergraduate (UG) programme in Information Technology (commonly referred to as B.Tech IT) that students can pursue after 12th or equivalent. The course mainly focuses on data science, networking, managing technical information, software development, etc. It is among the oldest qualifications granted in academia.

Engineering in Information Technology is offered by various government and private colleges in India. These colleges are ranked by The Week, IndiaToday, etc. B.Tech in Information Technology is a much broader study compared to that of B.Sc in Information Technology.

Top 10 Information Technology Colleges in India by NIRF

National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) determines the ranking of the Information Technology colleges in India based on some set of parameters. NIRF uses the following ranking parameters:

• Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR) - 30%
• Research and Professional Practice (RP) - 30%
• Graduation Outcomes (GO) - 15%
• Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) - 15%
• Peer Perception (PR) - 10%

The top Information Technology colleges according to NIRF ranking 2021  have been elucidated below:

NIRF Ranking 2021	Name of the College	NIRF Score
1	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi	88.96
2	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai	85.16
3	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur	82.03
4	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhanbad	64.07
5	National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal	64.19
6	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore	63.68
7	Jadavpur University, Kolkata	59.19
8	Anna University, Chennai	58.31
9	National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela	58.02
10	National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal	56.76

Top 10 Information Technology Colleges in India by IndiaToday

The top 10 Information Technology colleges in India by IndiaToday ranking 2021 have been tabulated below:

IndiaToday Ranking 2021	Name of the College	B.Tech Information Technology Fees (INR)
1	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi	8,80,000
2	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai	9,04,000
3	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur	2,48,000
4	Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi	7,60,000
5	Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad	4,16,000
6	Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Delhi	14,40,000
7	Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad	3,40,000
8	National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal	6,05,000
9	Birla Institute of Technology (BIT Mesra), Ranchi	11,40,000
10	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore	7,92,000

Top Information Technology Colleges in India based on Zones

The Week gives the rankings of top Information Technology colleges in India annually as per different zones.

The rankings of Information Technology colleges in various zones are given below:

Top Information Technology Colleges in North India

The top Information Technology colleges in North India by The Week ranking have been provider here:

1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi
2. Delhi Technological University, New Delhi
3. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad
4. Amity University, Noida

Top Information Technology Colleges in South India

Following are the top Information Technology colleges in South India by The Week ranking:

1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi
2. Anna University, Chennai
3. International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad
4. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal

Top Information Technology Colleges in East India

Cited below are the top Information Technology colleges in East India:

1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata 
3. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IESIT), Howrah

Fee Structure for Top Information Technology Colleges in India

Various Engineering colleges in India offer an undergraduate programme in the Information and technology field with varying fee structures which depend on numerous parameters, like facilities provided, type of college etc.

Below listed is the structure for fees for the top public and private colleges for B.Tech in Information Technology:

Public Information Technology Colleges Fees Structure:

Following are the top government Information Technology colleges with their fees with respect to the NIRF ranking 2021:

Name of Public Colleges	Information Technology Fees Structure (Tuition Fees INR)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi	8,80,000
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai	9,04,000
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur	2,48,000
Anna University, Chennai	2,00,000
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad	4,16,000

Private Information Technology Colleges Fees Structure:

Below mentioned are the top private Information Technology colleges with their fees based on the NIRF ranking 2021:

Name of Private Colleges	Information Technology Fees Structure (Tuition Fees INR)
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore	7,92,000
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT Mesra), Ranchi	11,40,000
Chandigarh University (CU), Chandigarh	6.40.000
SRM Engineering College, Kanchipuram	10,40,000
Sastra University, Thanjavur	6,68,000

Entrance Exams Accepted by Information Technology Colleges

Entrance Examinations are conducted by various Information Technology colleges to ascertain the aptitude of the aspirants seeking admission into their program. The popular entrance exams to be in IT colleges in India are as follows:

• JEE Main
• JEE Advanced
• BITSAT
• VITEEE
• TS EAMCET
• WB JEE

Admission and Eligibility Criteria for top Information Technology Colleges in India 

The process of admission to the top IT colleges in India is almost identical except for college-specific requirements. Various IT colleges in India provide admission in two ways, merit-based admission and management quota admission in private colleges.

Let us now have a look at the eligibility conditions that aspirants need to fulfil to secure admission into Information Technology colleges:

Eligibility Criteria for Information Technology Colleges

Eligibility criteria refer to standard guidelines that every student needs to follow to secure admission to IT colleges. Candidates have to fulfil the conditions of eligibility to pursue engineering in Information Technology (IT) in India, including age limit and academic merit. 

Following is the eligibility criteria for Information Technology colleges in India:

• Candidates should have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Students must be 18 years old at the time of admission.
• Aspirants must clear the cut-off score in the entrance tests.

Admission in Information Technology Colleges

Around 2083 colleges in India offer engineering in IT. Entrance tests such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, VITEEE, TS EAMCET, WBJEE etc., are conducted through which aspirants can seek admission in IT colleges.

The general admission criteria for Information Technology colleges in India is provided below:

• Various colleges offer admission to candidates based on 12th class examination scores.
• A few private and public colleges give admission to aspirants on the merit of entrance tests.
• After securing admission, the candidate must upload the essential documents and report at the verification centre.

Cut Off for Top Information Technology Colleges in India

Top Information Technology colleges in India offer admission to students with respect to the cut off of various entrance examinations conducted at the state, national or university level. The cut off may vary every year depending on certain parameters decided by the examination department. JEE Main, JEE Advanced are the popular exams conducted to provide admission for engineering in Information Technology.

JEE Main Cut Off

National Testing Agency (NTA) organises JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination) at the national level to provide admissions to students in IT colleges in India. 

Below mentioned is the JEE Main cut off category wise:

Category	Cut-Off (Percentile)
Common Rank List (CRL)	90.3765335
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	70.2435518
Other Backward Caste (OBC-NCL)	72.8887969
Scheduled Caste (SC)	50.1760245
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	39.0696101
People with Disability (PWD)	0.0618524

JEE Advanced Cut Off

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts JEE Advanced (Joint Entrance Examination) at the national level to give admissions to students in IT colleges in India. 

Below mentioned is the JEE Advanced cut off category wise:

Category	Cut-Off (Marks)
Common Rank List (CRL)	69
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	62
Other Backward Caste (OBC-NCL)	62
Scheduled Caste (SC)	34
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	34
People with Disability (PWD)	34

Scope of Information Technology

Engineering in Information Technology (B.Tech IT) course offers broad career prospects for candidates across all industries in the government and private sectors. However, few students choose higher studies in the specific field to ensure better subject knowledge and career advancement. 

Below mentioned is the scope of Information Technology (IT):

• Aspirants from B.Tech Information Technology do get better opportunities for private jobs because it is simple they get what they deserve. A wide radius of job options is available for the aspirants after pursuing engineering in Information Technology. 
• Candidates can begin their careers by joining private or government sectors on various job profiles like IT support analyst, network engineer, IT consultant, web designer, software developer, quality assurance analyst, system analyst, etc.
• Despite it being the norm, pursuing M.Tech after a B.Tech can prove lucrative. Higher studies provide more specialisation and pave the way to a career in academics. One can become a lecturer or go into research.

Information Technology Placements

Every year various Information Technology colleges in India offer fine placement opportunities to students. As per PayScale, the average IT engineer package in India is INR 9-10 LPA.

Top Information Technology Recruiters

Following are the recruiters from the top IT colleges in India as per the placement package:

Name of the Colleges	Top Recruiters
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi	Google, Mu Sigma, Deloitte, Wipro, Teach for India, Star India TV, Axis India Consultancy, Mckinsey, etc.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai	Cognizant, Maruti, Godrej, Siemens Ltd, Hotstar, Mu Sigma, Deloitte, Wipro, Google
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur	BREGO, Great Manager Institute, Quantum Data Engines, Fisdom, Zomato, etc.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhanbad	IBM, Wipro, Infosys, Google, HCL, Taj, Tech Mahindra, ITC, TATA, etc.
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal	Hotstar, Mu Sigma, Deloitte, Wipro, Google, Axis India Consultancy, Mckinsey, etc.

Average CTCs offered in Information Technology Colleges in India

As per Glassdoor, the average salary package for students pursuing engineering in IT ranges from 7-8 LPA. The average salaries offered in the various top IT colleges in India based on the institute’s official website have been pointed below: 

Name of the Colleges	Average CTCs offered
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi	15-20 LPA
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai	21 LPA
Anna University, Chennai	10 LPA
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal	9-10 LPA
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Warangal	13 LPA

FAQs

Ques 1. What's the fee structure for B.Tech IT in IIT Delhi?

Ans. The fee for B.Tech IT in IIT, Delhi, is INR 2,20,000 per annum.

Ques 2. What higher education options does a student have after completing B.Tech IT?

Ans. Students can pursue a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Information Technology after pursuing B.Tech IT.

Ques 3. Is there any scope for aspirants to work abroad after pursuing B.Tech in IT?

Ans. Yes, various multinational companies (situated in more than one country) offer jobs to students in foreign countries.