Best BTech Colleges in Dehradun: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements

As per NIRF ranking 2025, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun is generally considered the top BTech college in Dehradun, holding a NIRF ranking of 43rd in the Engineering category. For broader university rankings, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) and DIT University also consistently rank among the premier engineering institutions in the city.

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, UPES is in the top position. Listed below are the top Engineering colleges in Dehradun along with their NIRF ranking:

Source: The above mentioned rankings have been taken from the official college site and will/may vary in the future.

Government BTech colleges in Uttarakhand are affordable than private colleges as they are managed by central and state government. Seats are limited with tough competition. Here is the table below for the top colleges with their tuition fees.

Source: Official site and may vary.

Yes, Quantum University provide scholarships to BTech students. The students can  apply for the scholarships through the university website. The students must get a valid score in Q-CARE entrance exam, to get the scholarship.They can check out the marks required in the table below:

Yes, several colleges convert a good JEE Main percentile directly into a fee waiver. Graphic Era's GECET-linked scholarships and UPES's merit scholarships can cut your fees by up to 50%. This makes originally expensive private colleges much more affordable for high scorers, so it's worth applying even if you assume the fees are out of reach.

Yes, there are a few. Options include UTU scholarships, the Uttarakhand Mukhyamantri Scholarship, Central Sector schemes and AICTE Pragati and Saksham. Eligibility depends on your category, income and marks. Apply on the official scholarship portal on time.

UPES Dehradun offered the highest number of seat intake, i.e., 1,180. To know more, check the table below for the top private BTech colleges in Uttarakhand.

NOTE: Above mentioned fees and seat intake are from official sources and subject to change.

Yes, through lateral entry. Admission goes through UKSEE state counselling, or directly on the basis of a Diploma or B.Sc in some colleges. This route saves you one year. Keep your Diploma marksheets ready. Check the branch match rules before you apply.

The below-mentioned table carries course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for Shivalik University Dehradun BTech admissions:

Candidates can check the table below for the top private BTech colleges in Dehradun along with their tuition fees -

Note: Data mentioned above taken from the official college site and may vary.

Yes, there are any government BTech colleges in Dehradun. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

For top B.Tech placements in Dehradun, candidates must check the table below for some of the top Engineering colleges in Dehradun with placement package -

Source: Official site and may vary.

NIT Roorkee is generally considered as the top B.Tech college to UPES in terms of national reputation, research output, and placement packages. UPES is a strong private university specialised in engineering, whereas NIT Roorkee is a premier government institute.

Yes, most private colleges like UPES, DIT University, Uttaranchal University, and BFIT offer direct admission options. Some private colleges offer direct admission based on Class 12 board exam marks. However, clearing JEE Main improves your chances of getting into better-ranked colleges and may help you avail scholarships.

Government colleges generally have tuition fees as compared to private colleges. Candidates can check the table below for the low cost BTech colleges in Dehradun -

Source: Official site and may vary.

IIT Roorkee emerged to be on the top ranked position in the top Engineering colleges in Uttarakhand followed by other top colleges. Listed below are the top colleges with their NIRF rankings over the past three years -

Source: NIRF official site and may vary.

Private BTech colleges in Uttarakhand are expensive then government colleges but easy to get admission into with more seats offered to students. Check the table below for some of the top private colleges.

NOTE: Above mentioned fees and seat intake are from official sources and subject to change.

As per the latest brochure 2025-26 released by Graphic Era University, the highest package offerd was INR 61.99 LPA. This was offered by Atlassian to BTech CSE candidate. There is no average or median package released by Graphic Era University. 

Yes, Uttaranchal University provides hostel facility to BTech students. It offers on-campus facility with up to four-bed rooms. Hostel includes laundry services, Wi-Fi, 24x7 electricity, first-aid, and access to library resources. For more information, students can contact the university.

The total seat intake for the School of Advance Engineering BE/ BTech course is 150. Candidates willing to secure a seat at the School of Advance Engineering BE/ BTech are required to meet the eligibility criteria. Find below the course-wise seat intake for BTech:

As per the latest placement brochure released by Graphic Era University, the highest package offered is INR 61.99 LPA. No information on average and median package is available on the official sources. This highest package is offered by Atlassian to a BTech CSE candidate.

Yes, it is possible to get into UPES without writig an entrance exam since the univerity offers direct admission to a number of courses, namely Non-Exam Pathway, BBA, BSc, BTech and BCom courses. While admission to a majority of courses is also offered basis university level entrance exams, the university mentios this route of admission on it official website. 

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.

DBS Global University considers CAT and CMAT cutoffs for admission to its MBA courses. CMAT cutoff 2026 for major specialised MBA programmes like International Business, Agri-Business, and Business Analytics stands at 75 percentile.

Yes, BTech students at DBUU are eligible for various scholarships. The university offers these scholarships in the form of tuition fee waivers. These scholarships are offered under various categories, such as merit-based scholarships, domicile scholarships, category scholarships, etc. Some DBUU BTech scholarships are listed below:

• Uttarakhand Domicile Scholarships - 25% (per year)
• Beti Padhao Scholarships - 10% (per year)
• Khel Ratna Scholarships - 5% (per year)
• Diversity Scholarship - 10% (first year)
• Scholarship for wards of Defense Personnel - 5% (per year)

The entrance exam requirement varies course-wise at GRD Uttarakhand University. The institute accepts scores in CUET-UG, CAT, XAT, CUET-PG, NEET, JEE Main, etc. for admission in specific programmes. Admissions are also merit-based for few courses.