Here are India’s Top 10 Engineering Colleges for Direct Admission Based on 12th Merit (2025) without requiring JEE:
1. Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS Pilani)
- Location: Pilani (Rajasthan), Goa, Hyderabad
- Establishment: 1964
- Campus Size: 328 acres (Pilani)
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 1st (Private Engineering)
- Affiliation: Deemed University (UGC & AICTE approved)
- Fees Per Year: ₹3.5 – ₹5 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹12 – ₹15 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹1.5+ crore (International)
- Most Placement Branch: CS, ECE, Mechanical
- Top Recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Tata
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (90%+ in PCM + BITSAT optional)
- Board toppers get direct admission.
2. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT Vellore)
- Location: Vellore (Tamil Nadu), Chennai, Bhopal, AP
- Establishment: 1984
- Campus Size: 372 acres (Vellore)
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 8th (Engineering)
- Affiliation: Deemed University
- Fees Per Year: ₹2.5 – ₹3.8 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹6 – ₹9 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹1.2 crore (Microsoft)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, IT, ECE
- Top Recruiters: Amazon, Infosys, TCS, Zoho
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (60%+ in PCM) + VITEEE (optional)
3. SRM Institute of Science & Technology
- Location: Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Amaravati
- Establishment: 1985
- Campus Size: 250+ acres (Chennai)
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 19th (Engineering)
- Affiliation: Deemed University
- Fees Per Year: ₹2.5 – ₹4 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹5 – ₹8 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹54 LPA (Google)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, AI, Mechanical
- Top Recruiters: Amazon, Cognizant, Wipro
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (60%+ in PCM) or SRMJEEE
4. Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT Manipal)
- Location: Manipal (Karnataka)
- Establishment: 1957
- Campus Size: 313 acres
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 15th (Engineering)
- Affiliation: Deemed University
- Fees Per Year: ₹3 – ₹4.5 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹6 – ₹10 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹45 LPA (Microsoft)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, EEE, Biotechnology
- Top Recruiters: Bosch, Siemens, Deloitte
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (50%+ in PCM) or MET exam
5. Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET)
- Location: Patiala (Punjab)
- Establishment: 1956
- Campus Size: 250 acres
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 20th (Engineering)
- Affiliation: Deemed University
- Fees Per Year: ₹3.5 – ₹4.5 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹6 – ₹9 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹42 LPA (NVIDIA)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, Mechanical, Civil
- Top Recruiters: Goldman Sachs, Adobe, IBM
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (60%+ in PCM) or JEE/State CET
6. Delhi Technological University (DTU)
- Location: Delhi
- Establishment: 1941
- Campus Size: 164 acres
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 34 (Engineering)
- Affiliation: State University (Govt. of Delhi)
- Fees Per Year: ₹1.5 – ₹2.5 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹8 – ₹12 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹1.2 crore (Google)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, ECE, Mechanical
- Top Recruiters: Microsoft, Samsung, L&T
Admission:
- 85% Delhi quota (based on Class 12 PCM marks)
- 15% All-India (via JEE Main, but Delhi students can get direct admission)
7. PES University
- Location: Bangalore (Karnataka)
- Establishment: 1972
- Campus Size: 25+ acres
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 71 (Engineering)
- Affiliation: Deemed University
- Fees Per Year: ₹3 – ₹4 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹6 – ₹10 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹50 LPA (Amazon)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, AI, ECE
- Top Recruiters: Intel, Oracle, Cisco
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (KCET rank or PESSAT exam optional)
8. KIIT University
- Location: Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
- Establishment: 1992
- Campus Size: 400+ acres
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 26 (Engineering)
- Affiliation: Deemed University
- Fees Per Year: ₹2.5 – ₹4 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹5 – ₹8 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹42 LPA (Microsoft)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, IT, Mechanical
- Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Infosys
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (60%+ in PCM) or KIITEE exam
9. Amity University (Engineering)
- Location: Noida (UP), Mumbai, Jaipur
- Establishment: 2005
- Campus Size: 1200+ acres (Noida)
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 54 (Engineering)
- Affiliation: Private University
- Fees Per Year: ₹2 – ₹3.5 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹4 – ₹7 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹30 LPA (Goldman Sachs)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, Robotics, Civil
- Top Recruiters: Accenture, HCL, IBM
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (60%+ in PCM)
10. Lovely Professional University (LPU)
- Location: Jalandhar (Punjab)
- Establishment: 2005
- Campus Size: 600+ acres
- NIRF Ranking (2023): 47 (Engineering)
- Affiliation: Private University
- Fees Per Year: ₹1.5 – ₹3 lakhs
- Average Placement: ₹4 – ₹6 LPA
- Highest Placement: ₹25 LPA (Microsoft)
- Most Placement Branch: CSE, Agriculture Engg.
- Top Recruiters: Amazon, Cognizant, Byju’s
Admission:
- Direct via Class 12 (60%+ in PCM)
ummary Table (Top 5 + 5 More)
| College | Location | NIRF Rank | Fees (₹/yr) | Avg. CTC | Top Branch |
| BITS Pilani | Rajasthan | 1 (Private) | ₹3.5-5L | ₹12-15LPA | CSE, ECE |
| VIT Vellore | Tamil Nadu | 8 | ₹2.5-3.8L | ₹6-9LPA | CSE, IT |
| SRM Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 19 | ₹2.5-4L | ₹5-8LPA | AI, CSE |
| MIT Manipal | Karnataka | 15 | ₹3-4.5L | ₹6-10LPA | CSE, Biotech |
| Thapar Univ. | Punjab | 20 | ₹3.5-4.5L | ₹6-9LPA | CSE, Mech |
| DTU Delhi | Delhi | 34 | ₹1.5-2.5L | ₹8-12LPA | CSE, ECE |
| PES Bangalore | Karnataka | 71 | ₹3-4L | ₹6-10LPA | AI, CSE |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 26 | ₹2.5-4L | ₹5-8LPA | CSE, IT |
| Amity Noida | UP | 54 | ₹2-3.5L | ₹4-7LPA | Robotics, CSE |
| LPU Punjab | Punjab | 47 | ₹1.5-3L | ₹4-6LPA | Agri Engg. |