Central University Engineering Colleges in India
22 engineering institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 22 districts, with the largest concentration in Aizawl (1). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga
PG·MBA /PGDM·MCA·M.E /M.Tech·BBA·B.E /B.Tech
Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·BBA·B.E /B.Tech
Central University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Tezpur University, Tezpur
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·UG
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Integrated B.Tech·Integrated·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering colleges are there in India?
22 engineering institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved engineering colleges in India?
This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from AICTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.
How many seats do engineering colleges in India have?
7,431 approved seats across 22 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in India has the most engineering colleges?
Aizawl, with 1 of the 22 institutions listed here.
What courses do engineering colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (8), CIVIL ENGINEERING (7), MBA (7), ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (6), INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (4). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
Where does this list come from?
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.