By – Deepti Verma
Delhi is home to some of the finest engineering institutions in India. This educational guide details the leading ten institutions along with their accreditation status and educational options and admission requirements and tuition expenses and placement statistics. according to some trustworthy sources.
1. The Indian Institute of Technology located at Delhi (IIT Delhi) operates as one of its main campuses.
- The NIRF 2024 ranking positions engineering programs at India’s second position. QS World University Rankings 2026 positions IIT Delhi at Rank 123 globally.
The engineering program at IIT Delhi offers B. Tech and dual degree B. Tech–M. Tech programs in Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics & Computing. The new B.Tech Design program will start at IIT Delhi during the 2025-26 academic year with admission requirements set through JEE Advanced and UCEED aptitude test.
The admission requirements for B. Tech involve JEE Advanced scores and M. Tech requires GATE scores while Design admission accepts UCEED and JEE Advanced results and PhD and M.Des admission requires CEED, CAT and JAM test results.
The total B.Tech program fee costs between ₹8.0–8.7 lakh but M.Tech programs range from ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh and PhD programs cost less.
The median B.Tech salary for the 2024 graduating class reached ₹20 LPA and dual degree graduates earned ₹22 LPA while M.Tech graduates received ₹14 LPA. The core engineering placement rate exceeds 95-98% with multinational companies from U.S., UK, Japan, UAE and other nations making offers to students.
2. Delhi Technological University (DTU)
DTU stands as #27 in the NIRF 2024 ranking for engineering programs.
DTU holds an AAAAA rating.
The institution provides B.Tech programs in Computer Science and Electronics & Communication and Mechanical Engineering as well as IT and Environmental and Production & Industrial Engineering fields. The university offers Data Science and Artificial Intelligence M.Tech programs along with Signal Processing and Biochemical Engineering M.Tech programs.
The admission process for JEE Main leads to JAC Delhi counseling for student placement.
M.Tech admission requires students to submit their GATE test scores.
The total B.Tech fee amounts to ~₹7.8 lakh and M.Tech fees fall between ₹1.5 to ₹2.5 lakh.
The placement statistics indicate that the institution achieves ~90–95% success in placing its students. The median salary package reached ₹14 LPA during the 2022–23 academic year. The institution managed to place 1965 out of 2220 B.Tech graduates during that academic year.
3. Jamia Millia Islamia (Faculty of Engineering & Technology)
According to NIRF 2024 rankings the institution stands at #24 in Indian engineering rankings while placing second in Delhi institutions after IIT Delhi.
The institution provides B.Tech programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering along with M.Tech and PhD programs.
Applicants must pass JEE Main and achieve at least 55 percent in their Class 12 general category.
The annual B.Tech tuition fee amounts to approximately ₹64,600.
In the academic year 2022–23 the institution placed 292 out of 353 students with an average salary of ₹11 LPA. The highest package for the 2024-25 Phase 1 exceeded ₹24.5 LPA. The recruiters included Wipro, TCS, Accenture, ICICI and KPMG.
4. National Institute of Technology Delhi (NIT Delhi)
The NIRF 2024 ranking places this institution at #45 among engineering colleges.
The institution offers B.Tech programs in CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil and AI & Data Science (since 2023) as well as M.Tech in CSE (Analytics) and ECE and PhD programs.
Students need to achieve 50% marks in their Class 12 examination and score well in JEE Main to participate in JoSAA/CSAS counseling for admission. M.Tech admission requires GATE scores from students.
B.Tech students will need to pay between ₹5 lakh and ₹6.37 lakh in total fees while exact fees amount to ₹5 L lakh.
The highest reported package exceeded ₹52 LPA (CSE) while the average package reached ₹12 LPA during 2022-23. The placement rate remains strong with recruiters such as Amazon, Deloitte, TCS, Oracle and Samsung.
5. The university Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) operates at this position.
The NIRF 2024 ranking places engineering programs at position #57.
The institution offers B.Tech programs in Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Mathematics & Computing, Biotechnology, Information Technology while M.Tech programs include Computer Science, Signal Processing, Biochemical Engineering and more.
The admission process to JEE Main enables students to enter either JoSAA or JAC Delhi programs.
The total cost for a B.Tech degree amounts to ~₹3.54 lakh.
The placement rate at the institution reaches 90% and students earned median salaries of ₹17 LPA in 2022–23 while top recruiters included Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Delhi – 2025 Guide
6. Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT Delhi)
The institution holds AAA+ ranking while NIRF places it at #75.
B.Tech programs at this institution include Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science & Applied Mathematics, Computer Science & Biosciences, Electronics & VLSI Engineering, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. M.Tech programs in Data Engineering and AI, Information Security and VLSI & Embedded are also available.
Admission to GGSIPU is through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Fee structure for B. Tech. and M. Tech. programs: B. Tech. – ₹1 lakh per year, M. Tech. – ₹40,000 per year. Average salary offered in placements: ₹5.50 lakh per annum.
7. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). rating AAAA+. B.Tech specializations: CSE, AI & Data Science, Electronics, IT, Civil, Mechanical; M.Tech in Engineering Physics, Nano Science, Digital Communication, Microwave & RF Engineering.
Eligibility: JEE Main or IPU CET counselling for B.Tech; GATE for M.Tech. Fee: Total B.Tech cost ~₹5.79 lakh; varies by branch ~₹2.25–7.32 lakh. Median salary ~₹10 LPA; Placement rate strong across affiliated institutions.
8. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW).
NIRF 2024 – Rank ~151–200. rating AAAA+. Courses: B.Tech in Computer Science, AI & Machine Learning, IT, Mechanical & Automation, Electronics & Communication; M.Tech in Cyber Security, Robotics, AI & Data Science, VLSI. Eligibility: JEE Main via IPU CET / JAC Delhi; GATE for M.Tech. Fee: Total B.Tech fee ~₹5.24–8.59 lakh. Median packages not widely publicised; Careers360 includes IGDTUW in AAAA+ tier based on placements and academics.
9. Jamia Hamdard (Engineering College).
rating AAA+. Courses: B.Tech programmes in various fields under Jamia Hamdard engineering school. Eligibility: Admission typically via JEE Main or university entrance; details vary by course. Fee: Total B.Tech fee ₹6 lakh total. Careers360 ranks it AAA+ based on placement data; exact median salary not cited.
10. MAIT (Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology).
Careers360 rating AAAA; among top private colleges in Delhi ranking fourth in fee category and listing placements ~₹8.25 LPA median salary. Courses: B.Tech in CS, Electronics, IT, Mechanical and allied streams under GGSIPU affiliation. Eligibility: Admission via IPU CET (and JEE Main for some seats). Fee: Total B.Tech fee ~₹5.14 lakh. Median salary ~₹8.25 LPA; Recruiters include companies in technology and manufacturing sector.
Final Thoughts
Delhi’s engineering colleges offer a blend of academic rigour, diverse course offerings, clear admission paths, and reliable placement outcomes. Each institution has its own strengths:
- IIT Delhi remains the gold standard with the best rankings and median salaries,
- DTU and NSUT balance moderate fees with excellent placement records,
- IIIT Delhi is ideal for those focused on computer science and adjacent disciplines,
- JMI (FET) offers high value at low cost,
- MAIT, IGDTUW and Jamia Hamdard provide strong options within the IPU university system.
Whether your priority is exposure to cutting edge research, affordability, women only education, or emerging tech streams, Delhi has an institution to fit your ambitions. Before deciding, check the official admissions websites for current cut offs, intake capacity, hostel and scholarship options.
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