Updated on Jan 22, 2025 02:22 IST
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The Engineering fees in India is different depening on the types of courses as well as the universities that are offering them. There are around 4,700 colleges in India which offer Engineering courses. The average fees for Engineering courses in India can be around approx. INR 5 lakh to INR 24 lakh. Some colleges also provide scholarships and/or financial aid to the candidates. 

Engineering Fees Structure in India

Candidates can see the fees structure of the Engineerng colleges in India below:

Engineering Colleges

Engineering Fees (in INR)

IIT Bombay

INR 8 lakh - 10 lakh

IIT Delhi

INR 8 lakh - 10 lakh

VIT Vellore

INR 4.87 lakh – 7.8 lakh

IIT Madras

INR 5.31 lakh - 10 lakh

Delhi Technological University

INR 2.97 lakh – 6.87 lakh

IIT Kharagpur

INR 8 lakh – 10 lakh

NIT Trichy

INR 5 lakh

IIT Kanpur

INR 8 lakh

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

INR 10 lakh – 18 lakh

Jadavpur University

INR 9,600 – 1.21 lakh

IIT Roorkee

INR 8 lakh – 10.71 lakh

IIT Hyderabad

INR 8 lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

 

Engineering Fees in Top Colleges

The Engineering fees in top colleges can be different according to the colleges offering that course, its location, the specialization that is chosen and even the course level. 

Candidates can see a general outline of the Engineering fee structure in India below:

Engineering Fees in IITs

Candidates can see a general outline of the fees of the Engineering courses in IITs below:

Engineering Colleges

Engineering Course Fees in IITs

IIT Bombay

INR 8 lakh - 10 lakh

IIT Delhi

INR 8 lakh - 10 lakh

IIT Madras

INR 5.31 lakh - 10 lakh

IIT Kharagpur

INR 8 lakh – 10 lakh

IIT Kanpur

INR 8 lakh

IIT Roorkee

INR 8 lakh – 10.71 lakh

IIT Hyderabad

INR 8 lakh

IIT Guwahati

INR 8 lakh

IIT BHU, Varanasi

INR 8 lakh – 10 lakh

IIT Dhanbad

INR 8 lakh – 8.3 lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

Engineering Fees in NITs

Candidates can see a general outline of the fees of the Engineering courses in NITs below:

Engineering Colleges

Engineering Course Fees in NITs

NIT Trichy

INR 5 lakh

NIT Surathkal

INR 5 lakh

NIT Rourkela

INR 5 lakh – 6.25 lakh

NIT Warangal

INR 5 lakh

NIT Calicut

INR 5 lakh

VNIT Nagpur

INR 5 lakh

NIT Delhi

INR 5 lakh

MNIT Jaipur

INR 5 lakh

NIT Durgapur

INR 5 lakh – 6.25 lakh

NIT Silchar

INR 5 lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

 

Engineering Fees in India: Location-Wise

Candidates can see the fees of the Engineering courses that are offered in the different locations of India below:

Engineering Fees in Delhi NCR

There are 328 colleges offering Engineering courses in Delhi NCR. Candidates can see the fees of the Engineering courses that are offered in Delhi below:

Engineering Colleges in Delhi-NCR

Engineering Fees in Delhi-NCR

IIT Delhi

INR 8 lakh - 10 lakh

Delhi Technological University

INR 2.97 lakh – 6.87 lakh

Jamia Millia Islamia

INR 64,600

Amity University, Noida

INR 9.08 lakh – 17.6 lakh

NIT Delhi

INR 5 lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

Engineering Fees FAQs

Q. What is the average Engineering course fee?

A. India has approximately 4,733 Engineering colleges in India. The average Engineering fee ranges from INR 5 lakh to INR 24 lakh. The Engineering course fees structure may vary on the basis of various factors like the college offering the course, its location, chosen specialization, and the course level.

There are 720 government Engineering colleges and 3,667 private Engineering colleges in India that offer great practical exposure to students and equip them with the right skills to make them job-ready for the future.

Q. What are the factors affecting the Engineering course fees in India?

A. The Engineering fees structure in India is affected by a variety of important factors like the colleges’ All-India ranking, its location, placement records, industry networks, infrastructure, teaching faculty, practical lab work, among others.

You must check the course fee carefully before deciding the college to avoid any confusion at the time of admission.

Q. Are there any additional charges other than the tuition fee for Engineering courses?

A. Well, yes. Apart from the Engineering tuition fees, there are extra charges that you may have to pay. Here are some additional charges you may find in the Engineering course fees structure at popular Indian academic institutions:

  • Application fee
  • Hostel/Accommodation fee (including hostel mess charges and security fee)
  • Caution Money (Refundable at the end of the course).
  • Exam fee for semester exams
  • Backlog fee (if applicable)
  • Laboratory fee
  • Student Welfare fund (if applicable)

All of this depends on the college you are applying to. You can check the official websites of the institutions to get a clear picture of their entire Engineering fees structure.

Q. Does the Engineering course fee differ on the basis of the college location?

A. Well the answer is Yes, the Engineering course fees may vary on the basis of the college location. The colleges that are located in metropolitan cities are usually known for their exceptional infrastructural facilities, placements, teaching faculty and practical exposure that gives the students with the right skills to excel in the business world. Also, the city expenses and job options in the region significantly lead to the higher Engineering fees as compared to the other smaller cities.

The fee structure also varies depending on the ownership of the college whether it is owned by the government or is a private entity. So, you should always look for all of these key points before getting finalized with your admission. Best of luck!

Q. What is the Engineering application fee?

A. The Engineering application fee usually depends on the college where you wish to apply to and the category you fall under. Approximately, the application fee falls between INR 1,000 and INR 3,000.

Rest, you may visit the official websites of the colleges you are targeting to check their detailed Engineering fees structure.

 

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