WATER.RESOURCE.ENGINEERING Colleges in India
18 engineering institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 17 districts, with the largest concentration in Khordha (2). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Bhart Ratna Indira Gandhi College of Engineering Solapur
Also offers diploma courses
Diploma·MCA·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
College of Engineering & Technology, BGSB University, Rajouri, J&K
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Faculty of Technology and Engineering
Also offers diploma courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech
GITA Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Institute of Engineering & Technology
Also offers diploma courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Jntuh University College of Engineering , Science and Technology Hyderabad
Integrated B.Tech·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
K.T.Patil College of Engineeging & Technology, Osmanabad
Also offers diploma courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Odisha University of Technology and Research
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·B.Arch
University College of Engineering, Kakinada (AUTONOMOUS)
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
University of Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Sambalpur
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering colleges are there in India?
18 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?
16,552 approved seats across 18 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?
Khordha, with 2 of the 18 institutions listed here.
What courses do engineering colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING (18), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (17), CIVIL ENGINEERING (17), STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING (13), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (11), GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (10). 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 18 institutions listed: 12 government, 3 state university, 2 private, 1 central 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.