Engineering Colleges in Jharkhand

30 engineering institutions in Jharkhand hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 16 districts, with the largest concentration in Ranchi (6). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

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

Statistics for this listing
Approved institutions by year
2022–2023252023–2024242024–2025252025–2026292026–202731
  • 2022–2023: 25
  • 2023–2024: 24
  • 2024–2025: 25
  • 2025–2026: 29
  • 2026–2027: 31

Approved institutions rose 24% between 2022–2023 and 2026–2027. Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.

Approved seats by year
2022–20238,6562023–20249,0382024–202510,0442025–202612,4622026–202713,210
  • 2022–2023: 8,656
  • 2023–2024: 9,038
  • 2024–2025: 10,044
  • 2025–2026: 12,462
  • 2026–2027: 13,210

Approved seats rose 53% over the same period. Approved seats are the maximum the regulator permits an institution to admit. They are not a count of students enrolled, and say nothing about employment after graduating.

Where these institutions are
Ranchi6Bokaro3Dhanbad3Palamu3Saraikela Kharsa…3East Singhbum2Deoghar1Dumka1Garhwa1Giridih1

Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.

Who runs them
Private17State University5Government4Deemed University2Government Aided2
  • Private: 17
  • State University: 5
  • Government: 4
  • Deemed University: 2
  • Government Aided: 2

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
MECHANICAL28CIVIL23COMPUTER SCIENCE…17ELECTRICAL &…17ELECTRICAL15ELECTRONICS &…15COMPUTER SCIENCE14BBA10
  • MECHANICAL: 28
  • CIVIL: 23
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE &: 17
  • ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS: 17
  • ELECTRICAL: 15
  • ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION: 15
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE: 14
  • BBA: 10

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

Approved seats by branch
Computer Science2,667Mechanical2,053Civil1,602Electrical & Electron…1,017Electronics & Communi…996Electrical648Mining450Computer Science420
  • Computer Science: 2,667 (1,684 earlier)
  • Mechanical: 2,053 (1,520 earlier)
  • Civil: 1,602 (1,232 earlier)
  • Electrical & Electronics: 1,017 (507 earlier)
  • Electronics & Communication: 996 (829 earlier)
  • Electrical: 648 (699 earlier)
  • Mining: 450 (109 earlier)
  • Computer Science: 420

Approved seats in 2026–2027, with 2022–2023 shown behind for comparison. Approved seats are the maximum the regulator permits, not a count of students enrolled.

Frequently asked questions

How many engineering colleges are there in Jharkhand?

30 engineering institutions in Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand?

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 Jharkhand have?

23,920 approved seats across 30 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

Which district in Jharkhand has the most engineering colleges?

Ranchi, with 6 of the 30 institutions listed here.

What courses do engineering colleges in Jharkhand offer?

The most widely approved are MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (28), CIVIL ENGINEERING (23), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (17), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (17), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (15), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (15). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

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

Of the 30 institutions listed: 17 private, 5 state university, 4 government, 2 deemed university, 2 government aided. 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.