SOFTWARE.ENGINEERING Colleges in India
40 engineering institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 35 districts, with the largest concentration in Chengalpattu (3). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
R V College of Engineering, BANGALORE
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Rajasthan Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jaipur
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
School of Engineering Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences, (Sssutms)
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering & Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.Pharm·BBA·BCA·B.E /B.Tech
Shrinathji Institute of Technology & Engineering, Upali Oden, Nathdwara, Rajsamand
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
St.Johns College of Engineering & Technology, Yemmiganur
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Vathsalya Institute of Science & Technology
Also offers diploma courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute Matunga Mumbai
Also offers diploma courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai
Integrated B.Tech·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·BBA·B.E /B.Tech
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Integrated B.Tech·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·PG·MBA /PGDM·PG Diploma·UG·BBA·BCA·B.E /B.Tech
Viswam Engineering College
MBA /PGDM·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
Warangal Institute of Technology & Science, Oorugonda (V), Athmakur (M), Warangal
Also offers diploma courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering colleges are there in India?
40 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?
66,248 approved seats across 40 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?
Chengalpattu, with 3 of the 40 institutions listed here.
What courses do engineering colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (40), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (37), CIVIL ENGINEERING (33), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (29), MBA (28), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (27). 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 40 institutions listed: 22 private, 8 government, 4 deemed university, 3 government aided, 3 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.