Top 20 Engineering Institutions in India Based on QS Rankings

Engineering in India is not just about cracked entrance exams and sleepless nights. It is about where talent goes when it wants to be taken seriously. Some institutes have earned their reputation the hard way, by showing up year after year and producing engineers who actually build, innovate, and change things, not just collect degrees. Based on QS rankings and academic performance, this list brings together the top engineering institutions in India that continue to lead and quietly set the standard:

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Tamil Nadu
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 1 | QS World Ranking: 180
  The gold standard of Indian engineering, IIT Madras leads with serious research muscle, global credibility, and zero need to announce its greatness.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, New Delhi
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 2 | QS World Ranking: 123
  Where engineering meets policy, power, and impact, IIT Delhi shapes thinkers who influence both industry and the nation.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Maharashtra
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 3 | QS World Ranking: 129
  Ambitious, competitive, and fiercely innovative, IIT Bombay thrives on hustle, ideas, and strong industry connections.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur,Uttar Pradesh
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 4 | QS World Ranking: 222
  Known for its research-first mindset, IIT Kanpur is where depth matters more than hype.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 5 | QS World Ranking: 215
  The original IIT, Kharagpur runs like a small city and teaches you how to think big from day one.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 6 | QS World Ranking: 339
  With roots older than most IITs, Roorkee combines legacy engineering with modern research strength.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 7 | QS World Ranking: 334
  Set against a stunning landscape, IIT Guwahati proves that serious innovation does not need to sit in a metro city.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 8 | QS World Ranking: 664
  Modern, fast growing, and startup friendly, IIT Hyderabad reflects where Indian engineering education is headed.

• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 9 | QS World Ranking: 731–740
  Often called the best of the NITs, NIT Tiruchirappalli is known for discipline, consistency, and strong outcomes.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 10 | QS World Ranking: 566
  Steeped in tradition but sharp in execution, IIT BHU blends academic seriousness with cultural depth.

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 11 | QS World Ranking: 668
  BITS Pilani is famous for its no attendance rule and strong alumni network that quietly runs half the tech world.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 12 | QS World Ranking: 556
  Young, ambitious, and research focused, IIT Indore is quickly earning its place among the big names.

• National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 13 | QS World Ranking: 501–600
  NIT Rourkela is known for strong core branches and a campus culture that values substance over show.

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 14 | QS World Ranking: 1001–1200
  A major private player, SRM focuses on scale, global exposure, and industry aligned education.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 15 | QS World Ranking: 653
  Formerly ISM, IIT Dhanbad remains unmatched in mining, earth sciences, and applied engineering.

• Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 16 | QS World Ranking: 691
  VIT has built a reputation for structure, scale, and placements that attract students from across the country.

• National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 17 | QS World Ranking: 451–500
  Academically strong and visually unmatched, NIT Surathkal offers serious engineering by the sea.

• Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 18 | QS World Ranking: 676
  Known for its intense academics and legendary alumni, Jadavpur punches far above its weight.

• Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, Bihar
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 19
  Still growing but steadily rising, IIT Patna focuses on strong fundamentals and research driven learning.

• Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  NIRF Ranking 2025: 20 | QS World Ranking: 465
  A backbone of South India’s engineering ecosystem, Anna University shapes technical education at a massive scale.

Source:

NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education, Government of India

QS World University Rankings 2026