1 / 12B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) is a 4-year undergraduate engineering degree, usually divided into eight semesters. This professional degree focuses on technical and practical skills for fields like Computer Science, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering. There are thousands of colleges in India that offer BTech courses in various modes and specialisations. (Image: Canva)
2 / 12Pursuing a BTech degree requires careful college selection, focusing on factors like faculty expertise, infrastructure, placements, and industry ties. If you are also preparing for engineering entrance exams, understanding which colleges are considered the best is a vital first step. To help students identify the best institutions, here is the list of the top 10 Btech colleges, as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). (Image: Canva)
3 / 12Indian Institute of Technology Madras | The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has once again secured the first spot, according to the 2025 NIRF Rankings. IIT Madras’ B.Tech fees for Indian nationals range approximately between ₹12,152 and ₹1,15,402 per year, depending on family income and category. For foreign nationals, the fees are around ₹5,13,000 per year. The fees include tuition, enrolment, medical, and other charges. SC/ST students with scholarships pay ₹7,902 to ₹6,152.
4 / 12Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | IIT Delhi is another premier institution for BTech, consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges. For Indian nationals, PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) and OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) cardholders at IIT Delhi, the total fees range from ₹22,400 to ₹1,22,400. General/OBC students with an income above ₹5 lakh pay ₹1,00,000 tuition fee annually, while those with lower income or SC/ST/PD categories get concessions. A one-time payment of ₹8,150 and a refundable caution deposit of ₹8,000 apply.
5 / 12Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | IIT Bombay is widely regarded as a premier institution for B.Tech in India, consistently ranking among the top three engineering colleges alongside IIT Madras and IIT Delhi. The B.Tech fees at IIT Bombay are around ₹1,07,750 per semester for Indian Nationals, PIO, and OCI cardholders, covering tuition, medical, examination, and other charges.
6 / 12Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | This globally acclaimed institute is renowned for its academic excellence, strong research focus, and excellent placement opportunities. The B.Tech fees at IIT Kanpur are ₹1,56,160 per year for GEN/OBC/EWS, ₹56,160 for SC/ST/PH, and ₹56,160 for MEB (family income).
7 / 12Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | IIT Kharagpur is widely considered an excellent institution, being the largest and one of the most prestigious IITs. The fees for B.Tech at IIT Kharagpur are ₹1,49,005, including a one-time payment of ₹5,700, semester fee of ₹1,05,750, and hall fees of ₹28,855. Tuition fees vary: ₹1,00,000 for GEN/OBC (income > ₹5 lakh), ₹33,335 for OBC (income ₹1-5 lakh), and nil for SC/ST/PwD categories. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
8 / 12Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Located in Uttarakhand, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across several departments. The B.Tech fees at IIT Roorkee are around ₹1,55,550 for the first semester and ₹1,39,050 for the second semester for GEN/OBC categories, while SC/ST/PWD students pay ₹55,550 and ₹39,050, respectively. Fees vary for foreign nationals and economically disadvantaged students.
9 / 12Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | IIT Hyderabad offers Undergraduate B.Tech degrees in nine disciplines of Engineering. The B.Tech fees at IIT Hyderabad include a one-time fee of ₹19,000 and semester fees of ₹1,45,970 for GEN/EWS/OBC/OCI/PIO, while SC/ST/PH students pay ₹45,970 per semester. Additional medical insurance is ₹1,888 per annum for all the students. (Image: IIT Hyderabad)
10 / 12Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | IIT Guwahati is the sixth member of the IIT fraternity, established in 1994. B.Tech fees at IIT Guwahati are ₹1,69,581 for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL, ₹1,02,914 for OEB, and ₹79,581 for SC/ST/PwD/MEB categories. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
11 / 12National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | The first non-IIT to appear on this prestigious list is the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, commonly known as NIT Trichy. The B.Tech fees at NIT Tiruchirappalli are about ₹1,12,450 for the first semester and ₹62,500 for subsequent semesters for GEN/OBC categories, while SC/ST/PWD students pay ₹49,950 for the first semester with no tuition fee later. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
12 / 12Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi | Finally, the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi has made a remarkable entry into the top ten, ranking tenth. The B.Tech fees at IIT BHU for the first semester are ₹1,20,700 for GEN/OBC (Family income> 5.00 Lakhs), ₹54,033 for General/OBC (income ₹1-5 lakh), and ₹20,400 for SC/ST/GEPD/OBC-PD/SC-PD/ST-PD categories. For subsequent semesters, fees are ₹1,05,950 for GEN/OBC, ₹5,650 for SC/ST/GEPD/OBC-PD/SC-PD/ST-PD. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
