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Top Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

Ranked by NIRF India Rankings 2025 24 Colleges
According to NIRF 2025, Maharashtra has 6 individually ranked Engineering colleges and 18 more in rank-bands (101–300). Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is the top Engineering college in Maharashtra (national rank #3). Cities include Pune (3), Mumbai (2), Nagpur (1).
6 In India's Top 100
6 Individually Ranked
18 In Rank Bands
#3 Best Rank (National)
83.65 Highest NIRF Score
India # vs 2024 College City Score TLR RPC GO OI PR
3 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai Mumbai 83.65 88.0 84.8 87.1 59.1 85.0
41 Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai Mumbai 57.96 76.4 50.4 64.9 53.4 16.2
44 ▼5 Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur Nagpur Nagpur 56.58 71.6 44.3 71.9 56.0 18.2
46 NEW Symbiosis International Pune Pune 56.22 69.7 51.9 65.4 54.7 12.1
90 ▼13 COEP Technological University Pune Pune 47.31 61.2 24.8 67.7 50.9 28.8
92 ▼29 Defence Institute of Advanced Technology Pune Pune 46.98 68.7 36.0 52.1 47.0 4.5

Score colour key: ≥70 strong 35–70 moderate <35 low  · TLR = Teaching & Learning, RPC = Research, GO = Graduation Outcomes, OI = Outreach, PR = Perception

Ranked colleges by city: Pune (3)  ·  Mumbai (2)  ·  Nagpur (1)

Maharashtra Engineering Colleges in Rank Bands

These colleges appear in NIRF 2025 but are not assigned individual ranks — they fall within the following rank bands. Scores are not published for band colleges.

Rank 101-150
  • Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust`s Vishwakarama Institute of Technology Pune
  • Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune
  • SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai
  • Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, (VJTI, Mumbai) Mumbai
Rank 151-200
  • Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Engineering Pune
  • Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology Pune
  • JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering Pune
  • Ramdeobaba University, Nagpur Nagpur
  • Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering Nagpur
Rank 201-300
  • Ajeenkya D Y Patil University Pune
  • Army Institute of Technology Pune
  • G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur Nagpur
  • MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune Pune
  • Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha's Cummins College of Engineering for Women Pune
  • Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai Mumbai
  • Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering Pune
  • Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal`s Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering Mumbai Suburban
  • Walchand College of Engineering Sangli

Present in NIRF 2024, Absent from NIRF 2025

  • Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan`s Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (was rank/band 201-300)
  • K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering (was rank/band 201-300)
  • Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management (was rank/band 201-300)
  • University Institute of Chemical Technology (was rank/band 201-300)

These colleges participated in NIRF 2024 but did not submit data or qualify for NIRF 2025. This does not necessarily mean the college has closed or declined — participation is voluntary.

How to Use This List

  • The India # column shows the college's national rank among all Engineering colleges — useful for comparing Maharashtra colleges against the national best.
  • The ▲/▼ vs 2024 column shows rank improvement or decline compared to NIRF 2024. A rising college often signals improving quality.
  • Rank-band colleges (if listed above) are ranked somewhere within that band nationally — they are accredited but NIRF does not release individual ranks for them.
  • Use NIRF score rather than rank alone to compare close-ranked colleges — a difference of 1 rank can mean just 0.1 score points.
  • NIRF rankings reflect academic quality and research output. For placement records, fee structure, and campus facilities, refer to the college's official website and NIRF disclosure reports at nirfindia.org.
Admission route for Engineering colleges in Maharashtra: MHT CET (state quota) · JEE Main (NITs/IIITs/GFTIs)

There are 6 individually NIRF-ranked Engineering colleges in Maharashtra as per NIRF 2025. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is the best Engineering college in Maharashtra with a national rank of #3 and a score of 83.65. The table below shows all Engineering colleges in Maharashtra, ranked by their national NIRF position, with score and rank movement (▲/▼) compared to NIRF 2024. Colleges in rank-bands (101–300) are listed separately below the main table.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best Engineering college in Maharashtra in 2026?

As per NIRF 2025, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is the top-ranked — and best — Engineering college in Maharashtra with a national rank of #3 and a score of 83.65.

How many Engineering colleges in Maharashtra are NIRF ranked?

6 Engineering colleges in Maharashtra appear individually in the NIRF 2025 national rankings. Additional colleges may appear in rank-bands (101–300) — see the rank-band section on this page.

What is the NIRF score of the top Engineering college in Maharashtra?

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (national rank #3) has an NIRF 2025 score of 83.65 out of 100. The parameter scores (TLR, RPC, GO, OI, PR) are shown in the table.

Are Maharashtra Engineering colleges better ranked than other states?

Rankings vary by stream and state. The national rank in the table shows each college's position among all Engineering institutions in India. States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana typically have more top-ranked colleges in engineering.

What does it mean if a Engineering college is in a rank band (101–150, 151–200, 201–300)?

NIRF places colleges with very similar scores in bands rather than individual ranks — a rank-band college is ranked within that range but not given a specific position. These are still among the top Engineering institutions in India and appear below the individually ranked table on this page.

Which Engineering colleges in Maharashtra improved their NIRF rank in 2025?

Colleges with a ▲ (green arrow) in the rank change column improved their position compared to NIRF 2024. The number shows by how many positions they moved up. Colleges with ▼ dropped in rank.

How is the NIRF score calculated for Engineering colleges?

NIRF evaluates colleges on five parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR); Research & Professional Practice (RPC); Graduation Outcomes (GO); Outreach & Inclusivity (OI); and Perception (PR). Each parameter is scored and weighted to give a final score out of 100. The individual parameter scores for each college in Maharashtra are shown in the ranking table above.

What entrance exam is needed for Engineering colleges in Maharashtra?

Admission to top Engineering colleges in Maharashtra is typically through national entrance exams as well as state-level tests. Check the admission guide at the bottom of this page for Maharashtra-specific entrance exam information.

Last updated: July 2026 · Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Rankings are labeled 2026 for current relevance; data is from NIRF 2025 with rank comparison to NIRF 2024.