Which is the top Engineering college in Hyderabad as per NIRF 2025?
IIT Hyderabad leads the city list at rank #7.
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Top Engineering Colleges in Hyderabad@elseTop Engineering colleges in Hyderabad: NIRF ranking 2025
4 Hyderabad institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 Engineering list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
IIT Hyderabad leads the Hyderabad entries in 2025 at national rank 7 with a score of 72.31.
Hyderabad colleges featured across NIRF Engineering editions
These institutions appeared in the available Hyderabad lists from 2016 to 2025. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Engineering colleges in Hyderabad
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad 2025 · National rank 7 · Listed this year
- University of Hyderabad 2025 · National rank 74 · Listed this year
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2025 · National rank 94 · Listed this year
- University College of Engineering 2022 · National rank 117 · Historical entry
Top Private Engineering colleges in Hyderabad
- International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad 2025 · National rank 38 · Listed this year
- Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology 2022 · National rank 113 · Historical entry
- Anurag University 2022 · National rank 140 · Historical entry
- Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology 2022 · National rank 148 · Historical entry
- Mahindra University 2022 · National rank 154 · Historical entry
- Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology 2022 · National rank 166 · Historical entry
- Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology 2022 · National rank 200 · Historical entry
- Institute of Aeronautical Engineering 2021 · National rank 159 · Historical entry
- Vasavi College of Engineering 2020 · National rank 187 · Historical entry
- BVRIT Hyderabad 2020 · National rank 199 · Historical entry
- Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology-Hyderabad 2016 · National rank 71 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Engineering ranking history
Explore Hyderabad institutions in the published NIRF Engineering lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Hyderabad. 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 Hyderabad 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 2025
4 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2025 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 7 with a score of 72.31.
View full Hyderabad 2025 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2024 to 2025
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 47 to 38, an improvement of 9 places. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 88 to 94. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2024
4| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 47 | ↑ 9 places |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 8 | ↑ 1 place |
| 94 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 88 | ↓ 6 places |
| 74 | University of Hyderabad | 70 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2025
0No newly listed Hyderabad institutions in this comparison.
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2025
0Every Hyderabad entry in the earlier list remains present.
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2024
4 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2024 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 8 with a score of 71.55.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2024
4| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 8 | 71.55 |
| 47 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 55 | 54.29 |
| 70 | University of Hyderabad | 71 | 49.30 |
| 88 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 83 | 45.78 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 55 to 47, an improvement of 8 places. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 83 to 88. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2023
3| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 55 | ↑ 8 places |
| 70 | University of Hyderabad | 71 | ↑ 1 place |
| 88 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 83 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2024
0No newly listed Hyderabad institutions in this comparison.
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2024
0Every Hyderabad entry in the earlier list remains present.
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2023
4 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2023 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 8 with a score of 70.28.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2023
4| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 9 | 70.28 |
| 55 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 62 | 50.33 |
| 71 | University of Hyderabad | — | 47.51 |
| 83 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 76 | 44.75 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 62 to 55, an improvement of 7 places. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 76 to 83. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2022
3| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 62 | ↑ 7 places |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 9 | ↑ 1 place |
| 83 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 76 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 7 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2023
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | University of Hyderabad | 47.51 | Newly present |
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2023
7| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology | Not present in 2023 |
| 117 | University College of Engineering | Not present in 2023 |
| 140 | Anurag University | Not present in 2023 |
| 148 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | Not present in 2023 |
| 154 | Mahindra University | Not present in 2023 |
| 166 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | Not present in 2023 |
| 200 | Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology | Not present in 2023 |
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2022
10 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2022 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 9 with a score of 68.03.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2022
10| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 8 | 68.03 |
| 62 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 54 | 46.41 |
| 76 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 62 | 42.77 |
| 113 | Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology | 135 | 39.04 |
| 117 | University College of Engineering | 132 | 38.49 |
| 140 | Anurag University | 146 | 37.33 |
| 148 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | 165 | 36.79 |
| 154 | Mahindra University | — | 36.46 |
| 166 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 133 | 35.84 |
| 200 | Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology | — | 33.70 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 135 to 113, an improvement of 22 places. Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 133 to 166. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2021
6| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology | 135 | ↑ 22 places |
| 148 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | 165 | ↑ 17 places |
| 117 | University College of Engineering | 132 | ↑ 15 places |
| 166 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 133 | ↓ 33 places |
| 76 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 62 | ↓ 14 places |
| 62 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 54 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | Mahindra University | 36.46 | Newly present |
| 200 | Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology | 33.70 | Newly present |
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2022
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | Not present in 2022 |
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2021
9 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2021 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 8 with a score of 68.69.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2021
9| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 8 | 68.69 |
| 54 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 43 | 47.12 |
| 62 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 57 | 44.95 |
| 132 | University College of Engineering | 88 | 36.37 |
| 133 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 124 | 36.32 |
| 135 | Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology | 127 | 36.06 |
| 146 | Anurag University | 180 | 35.55 |
| 159 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | 170 | 34.61 |
| 165 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | 172 | 34.36 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Anurag University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 180 to 146, an improvement of 34 places. University College of Engineering recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 88 to 132. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2020
6| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | Anurag University | 180 | ↑ 34 places |
| 159 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | 170 | ↑ 11 places |
| 165 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | 172 | ↑ 7 places |
| 132 | University College of Engineering | 88 | ↓ 44 places |
| 54 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 43 | ↓ 11 places |
| 133 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 124 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2021
0No newly listed Hyderabad institutions in this comparison.
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2021
2| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Vasavi College of Engineering | Not present in 2021 |
| 199 | BVRIT Hyderabad | Not present in 2021 |
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2020
11 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2020 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 8 with a score of 66.44.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2020
11| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 8 | 66.44 |
| 43 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 39 | 49.45 |
| 57 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 45 | 44.97 |
| 88 | University College of Engineering | 83 | 38.43 |
| 124 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 100 | 35.32 |
| 127 | Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology | 109 | 34.99 |
| 170 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | 139 | 32.26 |
| 172 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | 179 | 32.24 |
| 180 | Anurag University | 169 | 31.74 |
| 187 | Vasavi College of Engineering | 170 | 31.46 |
| 199 | BVRIT Hyderabad | 147 | 31.10 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 179 to 172, an improvement of 7 places. BVRIT Hyderabad recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 147 to 199. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2019
4| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | 179 | ↑ 7 places |
| 199 | BVRIT Hyderabad | 147 | ↓ 52 places |
| 170 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | 139 | ↓ 31 places |
| 124 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 100 | ↓ 24 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Hyderabad institutions in this comparison.
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2020
0Every Hyderabad entry in the earlier list remains present.
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2019
11 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2019 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 8 with a score of 63.92.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2019
11| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 9 | 63.92 |
| 39 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 38 | 48.73 |
| 45 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 42 | 47.13 |
| 83 | University College of Engineering | 80 | 37.68 |
| 100 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | — | 35.86 |
| 109 | Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology | — | 35.28 |
| 139 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | — | 33.24 |
| 147 | BVRIT Hyderabad | — | 32.36 |
| 169 | Anurag University | — | 31.58 |
| 170 | Vasavi College of Engineering | — | 31.56 |
| 179 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | — | 31.19 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 9 to 8, an improvement of 1 place. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 42 to 45. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2018
4| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 9 | ↑ 1 place |
| 45 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 42 | ↓ 3 places |
| 83 | University College of Engineering | 80 | ↓ 3 places |
| 39 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 38 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 7 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2019
7| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 35.86 | Newly present |
| 109 | Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology | 35.28 | Newly present |
| 139 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | 33.24 | Newly present |
| 147 | BVRIT Hyderabad | 32.36 | Newly present |
| 169 | Anurag University | 31.58 | Newly present |
| 170 | Vasavi College of Engineering | 31.56 | Newly present |
| 179 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | 31.19 | Newly present |
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2019
0Every Hyderabad entry in the earlier list remains present.
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2018
4 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2018 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 9 with a score of 60.87.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2018
4| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 10 | 60.87 |
| 38 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 75 | 46.87 |
| 42 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 63 | 46.40 |
| 80 | University College of Engineering | 80 | 37.52 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 75 to 38, an improvement of 37 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2017
3| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 75 | ↑ 37 places |
| 42 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 63 | ↑ 21 places |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 10 | ↑ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2018
0No newly listed Hyderabad institutions in this comparison.
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2018
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | Not present in 2018 |
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2017
5 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2017 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 10 with a score of 60.24.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2017
5| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 7 | 60.24 |
| 63 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | — | 40.45 |
| 75 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | — | 38.95 |
| 80 | University College of Engineering | — | 38.06 |
| 90 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | — | 36.93 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 7 to 10. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2016
1| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 7 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 4 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2017
4| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 40.45 | Newly present |
| 75 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 38.95 | Newly present |
| 80 | University College of Engineering | 38.06 | Newly present |
| 90 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 36.93 | Newly present |
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2017
1| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology-Hyderabad | Not present in 2017 |
Hyderabad NIRF Engineering rankings 2016
2 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2016 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 7 with a score of 77.22.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF Engineering 2016
2| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | — | 77.22 |
| 71 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology-Hyderabad | — | 54.66 |
This is the earliest available Engineering edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Hyderabad Engineering ranking list
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7 IIT Hyderabad 72.31 1
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2021: rank 8
- 2022: rank 9
- 2023: rank 8
- 2024: rank 8
- 2025: rank 7
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Improved by 1 places from #8 in 2021 to #7 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
38 IIIT Hyderabad 58.45 9
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2021: rank 54
- 2022: rank 62
- 2023: rank 55
- 2024: rank 47
- 2025: rank 38
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Improved by 16 places from #54 in 2021 to #38 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
74 University of Hyderabad 49.36 4
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- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: rank 71
- 2024: rank 70
- 2025: rank 74
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Moved down 3 places from #71 in 2023 to #74 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
94 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad 46.74 6
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2021: rank 62
- 2022: rank 76
- 2023: rank 83
- 2024: rank 88
- 2025: rank 94
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Moved down 32 places from #62 in 2021 to #94 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2025 ranking by published city and state.
Hyderabad ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Hyderabad?
4 colleges from Hyderabad appear in the official 2025 list.
Can I compare these colleges?
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