Hyderabad’s Top 10 Engineering Colleges

News: Engineering is a popular career path for students after completing their 12th grade, with India producing over fifteen lakh engineering graduates annually. While prestigious institutions like the IITs and NITs contribute only a small fraction, the majority of engineering graduates come from state-level private and non-autonomous institutions. In Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, there are more than 130 engineering colleges offering over 1.2 lakh seats. Here is a list of the top 10 B.Tech colleges in Hyderabad:

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT)

• Established: 2008
• Campus Area: 576 acres
• Average Package: 20.7 LPA
• Fees: 13 to 14 lakh
• Admission through JEE Advanced
• Known for its impressive infrastructure, vibrant research culture, start-up encouragement, and lucrative placements. Completion of the campus is expected in 2030.

The International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad)

• Established: 1998
• Campus Area: 66 acres
• Average Package: 22 LPA
• Fees: Around 14 lacs
• Admission through JEE Mains and UGEE
• Renowned for its exceptional engineering curriculum, coding culture, research opportunities, start-up support, and strong alumni network. Located in the Gachibowli IT hub.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad (BITS Hyderabad)

• Established: 2008
• Campus Area: 200 Acres
• Average Package: 6 LPA
• Fees: Around 19 lacs
• Admission through BITSAT
• Known for its integration with nature, excellent infrastructure, sporting facilities, campus life, and lecture recording facility.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technology University, Hyderabad (JNTUH)

• Established: 1965
• Campus Area: 89 acres
• Average Package: 9-10 LPA
• Fees: 1.2 lakh
• Admission through TS EAMCET
• Notable for its extensive library, great alumni network, and hostel facilities. Offers a range of undergraduate BTech programs in various engineering fields.

University College of Engineering, Osmania University

• Established: 1929
• Campus Area: 200 acres
• Average Package: 7-7.5 LPA
• Fees: Around 1.2 lacs
• Admission through TS EAMCET
• Hyderabad’s oldest and largest engineering college with a strong research culture and renowned post-graduate programs.

Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology (CBIT)

• Established: 1979
• Campus Area: 66 acres
• Average Package: 7 LPA
• Fees: Around 6 Lakh
• Admission through TS EAMCET and JEE Mains (30% seats)
• Private engineering school with accreditation, autonomy since 2013, and a well-rounded sports complex.

VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology

• Established: 1995
• Campus Area: 25 acres
• Average Package: 8 LPA approx
• Fees: Around 6 lacs
• Admission through TS EAMCET and JEE Mains (30% seats)
• AICTE-approved private engineering school with a splendid sports complex offering various sports facilities.

Vasavi College of Engineering (VCE)

• Established: 1981
• Campus Area: 13 acres
• Average Package: 7 LPA approx.
• Fees: Around 5.5 lacs
• Admission through TS EAMCET and JEE Mains (30% seats)
• Autonomous technical college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees with accreditation and industry collaborations.

CVR College of Engineering

• Established: 2000
• Campus Area: 33 acres
• Average Package: 6 LPA
• Fees: 4.8 lakh
• Admission through TS EAMCET and JEE Mains
• AICTE-approved college with a well-designed training curriculum and modern infrastructure.

Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology

• Established: 1997
• Campus Area: 25 acres
• Average Package: 5.5 LPA
• Fees: 5 lakh
• Admission through TS EAMCET and JEE Mains (30% seats)
• Private college with autonomous status since 2010-11, affiliated with JNTUH and known for its diverse engineering disciplines.