DEFENCE.TECHNOLOGY Colleges in India

14 engineering institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 12 districts, with the largest concentration in Coimbatore (2). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many engineering colleges are there in India?

14 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?

50,678 approved seats across 14 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?

Coimbatore, with 2 of the 14 institutions listed here.

What courses do engineering colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY (14), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (13), CIVIL ENGINEERING (12), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11), MBA (10), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (9). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many engineering colleges in India are government and how many are private?

Of the 14 institutions listed: 6 private, 5 deemed university, 2 government, 1 state university. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

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.