Which is the top Engineering college in Telangana as per NIRF 2023?
IIT Hyderabad is the top Telangana entry, ranked #8 with a score of 70.28.
6 Telangana institutions appear in the NIRF 2023 Engineering list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
IIT Hyderabad leads the Telangana entries in 2023 at national rank 8 with a score of 70.28.
Telangana colleges featured across NIRF Engineering editions
These institutions appeared in the available Telangana 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 Telangana
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad 2023 · National rank 8 · Listed this year
- National Institute of Technology Warangal 2023 · National rank 21 · Listed this year
- University of Hyderabad 2023 · National rank 71 · Listed this year
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2023 · National rank 83 · Listed this year
- University College of Engineering 2022 · National rank 117 · Historical entry
Top Private Engineering colleges in Telangana
- International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad 2023 · National rank 55 · Listed this year
- SR University 2023 · National rank 98 · 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
- Vardhaman College of Engineering 2022 · National rank 162 · Historical entry
- Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology 2022 · National rank 166 · Historical entry
- CVR College of Engineering 2022 · National rank 170 · Historical entry
- Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology 2022 · National rank 200 · Historical entry
- Institute of Aeronautical Engineering 2021 · National rank 159 · Historical entry
- Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science 2021 · National rank 197 · Historical entry
- Vasavi College of Engineering 2020 · National rank 187 · Historical entry
- BVRIT Hyderabad 2020 · National rank 199 · Historical entry
- Padmasri Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 168 · 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 Telangana 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 Telangana.
Telangana Engineering ranking history
Explore Telangana institutions in the published NIRF Engineering lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Telangana. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Engineering edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Telangana 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
6 Telangana institutions appear in the 2023 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Telangana entry at national rank 8 with a score of 70.28.
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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 Telangana ranking changes from 2022
4| 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 |
| 98 | SR University | 91 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 9 no longer listed
Newly present Telangana institutions in 2023
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | University of Hyderabad | 47.51 | Newly present |
Telangana institutions not present in 2023
9| 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 |
| 162 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | Not present in 2023 |
| 166 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | Not present in 2023 |
| 170 | CVR College of Engineering | Not present in 2023 |
| 200 | Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology | Not present in 2023 |
Telangana NIRF Engineering rankings 2022
14 Telangana institutions appear in the 2022 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Telangana entry at national rank 9 with a score of 68.03.
Telangana institutions in NIRF Engineering 2022
14| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 8 | 68.03 |
| 21 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 23 | 60.00 |
| 62 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 54 | 46.41 |
| 76 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 62 | 42.77 |
| 91 | SR University | 134 | 40.69 |
| 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 |
| 162 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | 141 | 36.15 |
| 166 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 133 | 35.84 |
| 170 | CVR College of Engineering | 155 | 35.51 |
| 200 | Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology | — | 33.70 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
SR University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 134 to 91, an improvement of 43 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 Telangana ranking changes from 2021
6| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | SR University | 134 | ↑ 43 places |
| 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 |
| 166 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | 133 | ↓ 33 places |
| 162 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | 141 | ↓ 21 places |
| 170 | CVR College of Engineering | 155 | ↓ 15 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Telangana 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 |
Telangana institutions not present in 2022
2| 2021 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 159 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | Not present in 2022 |
| 197 | Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science | Not present in 2022 |
Telangana NIRF Engineering rankings 2021
14 Telangana institutions appear in the 2021 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Telangana entry at national rank 8 with a score of 68.69.
Telangana institutions in NIRF Engineering 2021
14| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 8 | 68.69 |
| 23 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 19 | 56.76 |
| 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 |
| 134 | SR University | 160 | 36.11 |
| 135 | Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology | 127 | 36.06 |
| 141 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | 143 | 35.87 |
| 146 | Anurag University | 180 | 35.55 |
| 155 | CVR College of Engineering | 141 | 35.00 |
| 159 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | 170 | 34.61 |
| 165 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | 172 | 34.36 |
| 197 | Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science | — | 32.48 |
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 Telangana ranking changes from 2020
6| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | Anurag University | 180 | ↑ 34 places |
| 134 | SR University | 160 | ↑ 26 places |
| 159 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | 170 | ↑ 11 places |
| 132 | University College of Engineering | 88 | ↓ 44 places |
| 155 | CVR College of Engineering | 141 | ↓ 14 places |
| 54 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 43 | ↓ 11 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Telangana institutions in 2021
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science | 32.48 | Newly present |
Telangana 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 |
Telangana NIRF Engineering rankings 2020
15 Telangana institutions appear in the 2020 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Telangana entry at national rank 8 with a score of 66.44.
Telangana institutions in NIRF Engineering 2020
15| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 8 | 66.44 |
| 19 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 26 | 57.76 |
| 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 |
| 141 | CVR College of Engineering | 132 | 33.87 |
| 143 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | 152 | 33.75 |
| 160 | SR University | — | 32.95 |
| 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
Vardhaman College of Engineering recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 152 to 143, an improvement of 9 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 Telangana ranking changes from 2019
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | 152 | ↑ 9 places |
| 19 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 26 | ↑ 7 places |
| 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 — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Telangana institutions in 2020
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | SR University | 32.95 | Newly present |
Telangana institutions not present in 2020
2| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | Padmasri Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Technology | Not present in 2020 |
| 180 | Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science | Not present in 2020 |
Telangana NIRF Engineering rankings 2019
16 Telangana institutions appear in the 2019 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Telangana entry at national rank 8 with a score of 63.92.
Telangana institutions in NIRF Engineering 2019
16| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 9 | 63.92 |
| 26 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 25 | 53.21 |
| 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 |
| 132 | CVR College of Engineering | — | 33.65 |
| 139 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | — | 33.24 |
| 147 | BVRIT Hyderabad | — | 32.36 |
| 152 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | — | 32.21 |
| 168 | Padmasri Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Technology | — | 31.59 |
| 169 | Anurag University | — | 31.58 |
| 170 | Vasavi College of Engineering | — | 31.56 |
| 179 | Goka Raju Ranga Raju Institute of Engineering & Technology | — | 31.19 |
| 180 | Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science | — | 31.14 |
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 Telangana 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 |
| 26 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 25 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 11 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Telangana institutions in 2019
11| 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 |
| 132 | CVR College of Engineering | 33.65 | Newly present |
| 139 | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering | 33.24 | Newly present |
| 147 | BVRIT Hyderabad | 32.36 | Newly present |
| 152 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | 32.21 | Newly present |
| 168 | Padmasri Dr. B.V. Raju Institute of Technology | 31.59 | 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 |
| 180 | Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science | 31.14 | Newly present |
Telangana institutions not present in 2019
0Every Telangana entry in the earlier list remains present.
Telangana NIRF Engineering rankings 2018
5 Telangana institutions appear in the 2018 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Telangana entry at national rank 9 with a score of 60.87.
Telangana institutions in NIRF Engineering 2018
5| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 10 | 60.87 |
| 25 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 34 | 51.82 |
| 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 Telangana 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 |
| 25 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 34 | ↑ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Telangana institutions in 2018
0No newly listed Telangana institutions in this comparison.
Telangana institutions not present in 2018
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology | Not present in 2018 |
Telangana NIRF Engineering rankings 2017
6 Telangana institutions appear in the 2017 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Telangana entry at national rank 10 with a score of 60.24.
Telangana institutions in NIRF Engineering 2017
6| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 7 | 60.24 |
| 34 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 28 | 49.47 |
| 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
National Institute of Technology Warangal recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 28 to 34. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Telangana ranking changes from 2016
2| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | 28 | ↓ 6 places |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 7 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 4 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Telangana 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 |
Telangana institutions not present in 2017
1| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology-Hyderabad | Not present in 2017 |
Telangana NIRF Engineering rankings 2016
3 Telangana institutions appear in the 2016 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Telangana entry at national rank 7 with a score of 77.22.
Telangana institutions in NIRF Engineering 2016
3| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | — | 77.22 |
| 28 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | — | 67.12 |
| 71 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology-Hyderabad | — | 54.66 |
This is the earliest available Engineering edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Telangana Engineering ranking list
Avg score 52.68
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8 IIT Hyderabad 70.28 1
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: rank 8
- 2020: rank 8
- 2021: rank 8
- 2022: rank 9
- 2023: rank 8
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Ranked #8 in both 2019 and 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
21 NIT Warangal 61.13 0
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: rank 26
- 2020: rank 19
- 2021: rank 23
- 2022: rank 21
- 2023: rank 21
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Improved by 5 places from #26 in 2019 to #21 in 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
55 IIIT Hyderabad 50.33 7
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: rank 39
- 2020: rank 43
- 2021: rank 54
- 2022: rank 62
- 2023: rank 55
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Moved down 16 places from #39 in 2019 to #55 in 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
71 University of Hyderabad 47.51 NEW
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: rank 71
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Ranked #71 in both 2023 and 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
83 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad 44.75 7
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: rank 45
- 2020: rank 57
- 2021: rank 62
- 2022: rank 76
- 2023: rank 83
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Moved down 38 places from #45 in 2019 to #83 in 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
98 SR University 42.09 7
NIRF Rank Trend (Engineering)
- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: rank 160
- 2021: rank 134
- 2022: rank 91
- 2023: rank 98
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Improved by 62 places from #160 in 2020 to #98 in 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Telangana ranking questions
Does this include private colleges?
Yes. Private and government labels appear when the institution is resolved in NIRFRank's curated registry.
How many Telangana colleges are in the NIRF 2023 list?
6 ranked colleges are shown across 2 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF Engineering rank across the latest available editions.