Which is the top Engineering college in Bengaluru as per NIRF 2023?
IIIT Bangalore leads the city list at rank #74.
NIRF 2023 · City ranking
3 Bengaluru institutions appear in the NIRF 2023 Engineering list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
IIIT Bangalore leads the Bengaluru entries in 2023 at national rank 74 with a score of 46.58.
Bengaluru colleges featured across NIRF Engineering editions
These institutions appeared in the available Bengaluru lists from 2016 to 2023. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Engineering colleges in Bengaluru
- Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 163 · Historical entry
Top Private Engineering colleges in Bengaluru
- International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore 2023 · National rank 74 · Listed this year
- M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology 2023 · National rank 78 · Listed this year
- R.V. College of Engineering 2023 · National rank 96 · Listed this year
- B.M.S. College of Engineering 2022 · National rank 83 · Historical entry
- PES University 2022 · National rank 100 · Historical entry
- New Horizon College of Engineering 2022 · National rank 121 · Historical entry
- C M R Institute of Technology 2022 · National rank 180 · Historical entry
- Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology 2022 · National rank 183 · Historical entry
- Christ University 2022 · National rank 189 · Historical entry
- BMS Institute of Technology & Management 2022 · National rank 199 · Historical entry
- Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering 2020 · National rank 126 · Historical entry
- Alliance University 2020 · National rank 159 · Historical entry
- BNM Institute of Technology 2020 · National rank 186 · Historical entry
Ownership not confirmed
- R.V. College Of Engineering-Bengaluru 2016 · National rank 35 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Bengaluru offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national Engineering ranks, not positions within Bengaluru.
Bengaluru Engineering ranking history
Explore Bengaluru institutions in the published NIRF Engineering lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Bengaluru. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Engineering edition and the state and city recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Bengaluru list, not necessarily a first NIRF appearance. Absence does not establish why an institution is missing, and movement alone does not explain changes in quality.
Highlights and changes in 2023
3 Bengaluru institutions appear in the 2023 published Engineering list. International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore is the highest-ranked Bengaluru entry at national rank 74 with a score of 46.58.
View full Bengaluru 2023 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 81 to 74, an improvement of 7 places. M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 67 to 78. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Bengaluru ranking changes from 2022
3| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 81 | ↑ 7 places |
| 78 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 67 | ↓ 11 places |
| 96 | R.V. College of Engineering | 89 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 7 no longer listed
Newly present Bengaluru institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Bengaluru institutions in this comparison.
Bengaluru institutions not present in 2023
7| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | Not present in 2023 |
| 100 | PES University | Not present in 2023 |
| 121 | New Horizon College of Engineering | Not present in 2023 |
| 180 | C M R Institute of Technology | Not present in 2023 |
| 183 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | Not present in 2023 |
| 189 | Christ University | Not present in 2023 |
| 199 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | Not present in 2023 |
Bengaluru NIRF Engineering rankings 2022
10 Bengaluru institutions appear in the 2022 published Engineering list. M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is the highest-ranked Bengaluru entry at national rank 67 with a score of 45.17.
Bengaluru institutions in NIRF Engineering 2022
10| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 65 | 45.17 |
| 81 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 76 | 41.91 |
| 83 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 98 | 41.71 |
| 89 | R.V. College of Engineering | 77 | 40.73 |
| 100 | PES University | 83 | 40.14 |
| 121 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 141 | 38.18 |
| 180 | C M R Institute of Technology | 193 | 35.11 |
| 183 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 168 | 34.97 |
| 189 | Christ University | — | 34.64 |
| 199 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 152 | 33.76 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
New Horizon College of Engineering recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 141 to 121, an improvement of 20 places. BMS Institute of Technology & Management recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 152 to 199. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Bengaluru ranking changes from 2021
6| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 141 | ↑ 20 places |
| 83 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 98 | ↑ 15 places |
| 180 | C M R Institute of Technology | 193 | ↑ 13 places |
| 199 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 152 | ↓ 47 places |
| 100 | PES University | 83 | ↓ 17 places |
| 183 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 168 | ↓ 15 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Bengaluru institutions in 2022
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 | Christ University | 34.64 | Newly present |
Bengaluru institutions not present in 2022
0Every Bengaluru entry in the earlier list remains present.
Bengaluru NIRF Engineering rankings 2021
9 Bengaluru institutions appear in the 2021 published Engineering list. M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is the highest-ranked Bengaluru entry at national rank 65 with a score of 43.74.
Bengaluru institutions in NIRF Engineering 2021
9| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 59 | 43.74 |
| 76 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 62 | 41.64 |
| 77 | R.V. College of Engineering | 70 | 41.52 |
| 83 | PES University | 93 | 41.06 |
| 98 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 73 | 39.13 |
| 141 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 114 | 35.87 |
| 152 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 169 | 35.10 |
| 168 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 128 | 34.14 |
| 193 | C M R Institute of Technology | — | 32.56 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
BMS Institute of Technology & Management recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 169 to 152, an improvement of 17 places. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 128 to 168. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Bengaluru ranking changes from 2020
5| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 169 | ↑ 17 places |
| 83 | PES University | 93 | ↑ 10 places |
| 168 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 128 | ↓ 40 places |
| 141 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 114 | ↓ 27 places |
| 98 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 73 | ↓ 25 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 3 no longer listed
Newly present Bengaluru institutions in 2021
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 | C M R Institute of Technology | 32.56 | Newly present |
Bengaluru institutions not present in 2021
3| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | Not present in 2021 |
| 159 | Alliance University | Not present in 2021 |
| 186 | BNM Institute of Technology | Not present in 2021 |
Bengaluru NIRF Engineering rankings 2020
11 Bengaluru institutions appear in the 2020 published Engineering list. M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is the highest-ranked Bengaluru entry at national rank 59 with a score of 43.74.
Bengaluru institutions in NIRF Engineering 2020
11| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 64 | 43.74 |
| 62 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 65 | 43.55 |
| 70 | R.V. College of Engineering | 63 | 41.02 |
| 73 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 69 | 40.35 |
| 93 | PES University | 149 | 37.94 |
| 114 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 106 | 36.60 |
| 126 | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | 127 | 35.11 |
| 128 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 142 | 34.97 |
| 159 | Alliance University | 186 | 33.00 |
| 169 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 157 | 32.36 |
| 186 | BNM Institute of Technology | 156 | 31.48 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
PES University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 149 to 93, an improvement of 56 places. BNM Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 156 to 186. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Bengaluru ranking changes from 2019
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | PES University | 149 | ↑ 56 places |
| 159 | Alliance University | 186 | ↑ 27 places |
| 128 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 142 | ↑ 14 places |
| 186 | BNM Institute of Technology | 156 | ↓ 30 places |
| 169 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 157 | ↓ 12 places |
| 114 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 106 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Bengaluru institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Bengaluru institutions in this comparison.
Bengaluru institutions not present in 2020
2| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 163 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology | Not present in 2020 |
| 174 | C M R Institute of Technology | Not present in 2020 |
Bengaluru NIRF Engineering rankings 2019
13 Bengaluru institutions appear in the 2019 published Engineering list. R.V. College of Engineering is the highest-ranked Bengaluru entry at national rank 63 with a score of 40.88.
Bengaluru institutions in NIRF Engineering 2019
13| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | R.V. College of Engineering | 58 | 40.88 |
| 64 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 60 | 40.54 |
| 65 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | — | 40.51 |
| 69 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 67 | 39.67 |
| 106 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 99 | 35.50 |
| 127 | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | — | 33.99 |
| 142 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 100 | 32.82 |
| 149 | PES University | 87 | 32.28 |
| 156 | BNM Institute of Technology | — | 32.08 |
| 157 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | — | 32.07 |
| 163 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology | — | 31.91 |
| 174 | C M R Institute of Technology | — | 31.36 |
| 186 | Alliance University | — | 30.79 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
PES University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 87 to 149. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Bengaluru ranking changes from 2018
3| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | PES University | 87 | ↓ 62 places |
| 142 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 100 | ↓ 42 places |
| 106 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 99 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 7 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Bengaluru institutions in 2019
7| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 40.51 | Newly present |
| 127 | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | 33.99 | Newly present |
| 156 | BNM Institute of Technology | 32.08 | Newly present |
| 157 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 32.07 | Newly present |
| 163 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology | 31.91 | Newly present |
| 174 | C M R Institute of Technology | 31.36 | Newly present |
| 186 | Alliance University | 30.79 | Newly present |
Bengaluru institutions not present in 2019
0Every Bengaluru entry in the earlier list remains present.
Bengaluru NIRF Engineering rankings 2018
6 Bengaluru institutions appear in the 2018 published Engineering list. R.V. College of Engineering is the highest-ranked Bengaluru entry at national rank 58 with a score of 42.98.
Bengaluru institutions in NIRF Engineering 2018
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | R.V. College of Engineering | 49 | 42.98 |
| 60 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 45 | 42.25 |
| 67 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 52 | 40.32 |
| 87 | PES University | 86 | 36.86 |
| 99 | New Horizon College of Engineering | — | 35.95 |
| 100 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | — | 35.84 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 45 to 60. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Bengaluru ranking changes from 2017
3| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 45 | ↓ 15 places |
| 67 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 52 | ↓ 15 places |
| 58 | R.V. College of Engineering | 49 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Bengaluru institutions in 2018
2| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 35.95 | Newly present |
| 100 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 35.84 | Newly present |
Bengaluru institutions not present in 2018
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | Not present in 2018 |
Bengaluru NIRF Engineering rankings 2017
5 Bengaluru institutions appear in the 2017 published Engineering list. M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is the highest-ranked Bengaluru entry at national rank 45 with a score of 44.35.
Bengaluru institutions in NIRF Engineering 2017
5| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | — | 44.35 |
| 49 | R.V. College of Engineering | — | 43.42 |
| 52 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | — | 42.86 |
| 86 | PES University | — | 37.31 |
| 95 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | — | 36.67 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
No rank movements were found among institutions present in both Bengaluru lists.
Biggest Bengaluru ranking changes from 2016
0No comparable rank movements in this edition.
Changes to the published list — 5 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Bengaluru institutions in 2017
5| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 44.35 | Newly present |
| 49 | R.V. College of Engineering | 43.42 | Newly present |
| 52 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 42.86 | Newly present |
| 86 | PES University | 37.31 | Newly present |
| 95 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 36.67 | Newly present |
Bengaluru institutions not present in 2017
1| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | R.V. College Of Engineering-Bengaluru | Not present in 2017 |
Bengaluru NIRF Engineering rankings 2016
1 Bengaluru institution appear in the 2016 published Engineering list. R.V. College Of Engineering-Bengaluru is the highest-ranked Bengaluru entry at national rank 35 with a score of 62.26.
Bengaluru institutions in NIRF Engineering 2016
1| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | R.V. College Of Engineering-Bengaluru | — | 62.26 |
This is the earliest available Engineering edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Bengaluru Engineering ranking list
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74 IIIT Bangalore 46.58 7
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: rank 65
- 2020: rank 62
- 2021: rank 76
- 2022: rank 81
- 2023: rank 74
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 9 places from #65 in 2019 to #74 in 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
78 M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology 45.99 11
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: rank 64
- 2020: rank 59
- 2021: rank 65
- 2022: rank 67
- 2023: rank 78
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 14 places from #64 in 2019 to #78 in 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
96 R.V. College of Engineering 42.22 7
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: rank 63
- 2020: rank 70
- 2021: rank 77
- 2022: rank 89
- 2023: rank 96
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 33 places from #63 in 2019 to #96 in 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2023 ranking by published city and state.
Bengaluru ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Bengaluru?
3 colleges from Bengaluru appear in the official 2023 list.
Can I compare these colleges?
Yes. Open any expanded row and use the comparison action to review ranks, scores and historical performance.
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