Top Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

There are 1107 engineering colleges in Maharashtra in total. Out of these, 988 colleges are private and 119 colleges are government establishments. This page shows details of 162 colleges that top the list based on several factors.

• The tuition fee is generally dependent on the college, type of course etc. It generally ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹8,50,000.

• The most accepted national-level entrance examinations in Maharashtra are JEE Main and GATE. The state-level entrance examination is MHT CET.

• Engineering can be pursued through various specialisations, for instance, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Biotechnology etc.

Engineering Colleges in India

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra- NIRF Ranking 2024

IIT Bombay (NIRF rank 3) is the best engineering college in Maharashtra, followed by VNIT Nagpur (rank 39) and ICT Mumbai (rank 41). Here is the list of the top 10 best engineering colleges in Maharashtra based on NIRF Ranking 2024 and 2023.

Best Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra Rank Wise

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra With Careers360 Ranking

Top 5 Private Engineering College in Maharashtra With Fees

The table below shows the top private engineering colleges in Maharashtra along with their total tuition fee and entrance exams.

Best 5 Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2024

Top 5 Government Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra With Fees

The table below shows the Government's top 5 Engineering colleges in Maharashtra along with their total tuition fee.

Top Government Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2024

Top 5 Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra With Salary

The following colleges are known for providing excellent job opportunities. Listed below are the top engineering colleges in Maharashtra, placement-wise, along with their total median salary package.

Best Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2024

Top Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra With Cut off

Listed below are the best engineering colleges in Maharashtra through CET. Also, find their respective MHT CET cutoff ranks for B.Tech Computer Engineering stream below.

Best Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2024

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FAQ’s

Q1. What is the ownership of a few of the colleges?

Ans. The ownership of the colleges is:

• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay- Public
• Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology- Public
• College of Engineering Pune- Public
• Defence Institute of Advanced Technology- Public
• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute- Public 

Q2. What is the campus size of IIT Bombay?

Ans. The campus size of IIT Bombay is 550 acres.

Q3. Are there clubs or activities in IIT Bombay?

Ans. Yes, there are many clubs at IIT Bombay like Film Club, Debating Club, Music Club etc.

Q4. Which type of institute is Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology?

Ans. It is an Institute of National Importance.

Q5. What is the Accreditation of VNIT Nagpur?

Ans. VNIT Nagpur is accredited by NBA.

Q6. What are the types of scholarships in IIT Bombay?

Ans. 1. There are three types of scholarships in UG Scholarships.

         2. There are five types of PG/ PhD Scholarships.

Q7. How many courses does IIT Bombay offer?

Ans. IIT Bombay offers 70 courses at UG, PG and PhD levels.

Q8. Which branch in VNIT Nagpur has the highest recruitment?

Ans. CSE branch has the highest recruitment.

Q9. What are the roles for the jobs offered to VNIT Nagpur?

Ans. The students are offered jobs like production managers, graduate trainees, HR etc.

Q10. Which university is College of Engineering Pune affiliated to?

Ans. College of Engineering Pune is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.