PETROLEUM.ENGINEERING Colleges in India
12 engineering institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 9 districts, with the largest concentration in Kancheepuram (3). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Academy of Maritime Education and Training Deemed to Be University
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA
Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
JCT College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Rajasthan Technical University, Kota
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA
Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
SSM College of Engineering (Mca Standalone)
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
University College of Engineering, Kakinada (AUTONOMOUS)
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering colleges are there in India?
12 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?
11,751 approved seats across 12 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?
Kancheepuram, with 3 of the 12 institutions listed here.
What courses do engineering colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are PETROLEUM ENGINEERING (12), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (11), CIVIL ENGINEERING (9), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (7), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (6), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (5). 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 12 institutions listed: 5 private, 3 government, 3 state university, 1 deemed 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.