Best Engineering Colleges in Surat - 2026 Admission, Fees, Placements

Gujarat has about 200+ Btech colleges. Of these, 140+ are private colleges, 30+ are governmen colleges and public-private entities own 3 colleges. JEE Main and GUJCET are the most accepting entrance exams in BTech colleges in Gujarat.

The top colleges are  IIT Gandhinagar, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, SoT, etc.

Hi, joining B.Tech colleges in Gujarat can be worthwhile. Listed below are some of the top Engineering colleges in Gujarat along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IIIT Surat- Indian Institute of Information Technology BTech	INR 6 lakh	INR 8 LPA - INR 10 LPA
IIT Gandhinagar BTech	INR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh	INR 9 LPA
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) BTech	INR 10 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat BTech	INR 5 lakh - INR 6 lakh	INR 9 LPA - INR 10 LPA

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IIT Gandhinagar offered the highest average salary of INR 16 LPA followed by other top colleges. Candidates can see the table below for the top Gujarat BTech colleges with fees and salary -

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
IIT Gandhinagar Placements	INR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh	INR 16 LPA
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Placements	INR 5 lakh - INR 6.25 lakh	INR 6.5 LPA - INR 13.4 LPA
MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Placements	INR 4.2 lakh	INR 3.73 LPA - INR 4.5 LPA
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Placements	INR 12 lakh	INR 9.15 LPA
Indrashil University Placements	INR 4.32 lakh	INR 3.25 LPA

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

The syllabus of GUJCET is similar to class 11 and 12. However, some topics may be extra in GUJCETs syllabus which are not covered in class 11 or 12. Students preparing for the GUJCET exam need to study as per the official syllabus which is released by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB). Also, students can follow NCERT textbooks as the base for studying the syllabus of GUJCET. For complete details related to GUJCET syllabus and topics covered in the exam, candidates can check Shiksha page.

GUJCET syllabus can be categorized as medium in difficulty level. The topics covered in GUJCETs syllabus is similar to CBSE class 11 and 12 syllabus. Students can prepare for GUJCETs exam using their NCERT textbooks and score a decent score. Candidates are however advised to refer some additional books in order to score good marks in GUJCETs.

The syllabus of GUJCET is similar to class 11 and 12. However, some topics may be extra in GUJCETs syllabus which are not covered in class 11 or 12. Students preparing for the GUJCET exam need to study as per the official syllabus which is released by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB). Also, students can follow NCERT textbooks as the base for studying the syllabus of GUJCET. For complete details related to GUJCET syllabus and topics covered in the exam, candidates can check Shiksha page.

GUJCET syllabus can be categorized as medium in difficulty level. The topics covered in GUJCETs syllabus is similar to CBSE class 11 and 12 syllabus. Students can prepare for GUJCETs exam using their NCERT textbooks and score a decent score. Candidates are however advised to refer some additional books in order to score good marks in GUJCETs.

The syllabus of GUJCET is not same as JEE Mains. Candidates must note that GUJCET and JEE Mains are two different exam meant for different purposes. GUJCET is conducted for admission to BTech courses in Gujarat while JEE Mains is conducted for admission to NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs.

In terms of syllabus, although both GUJCETs and JEE Mains have class 11 and 12 topics of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, the difficulty level is different in both exams. Students preparing for the GUJCET exam can download the syllabus from the Shiksha page.

The total tuition fee for IIIT Surat for 4 years course is INR 6.9 lakh. The BTech fee is inclusive of admission fee, caution deposit, exam fee, and charges for many other facilities offered during the programme such as laboratory, library, etc. The IIIT Surat course fee is taken from various internet sources. Hence, it is indicative. Candidates can refer to the IIIT Surat official website for more details on the same.

No, it is not difficult to get into Uka Tarsadia University BTech as their multiple ways one can get into the programme. Uka Tarsadia University BTech admissions take place through the JEE Mains and GUJCET entrance exam. If a candidate has a valid JEE Mains or a GUJCET score they are eligible to apply for admission in the BTech programme.

The GUJCET exam is not as tough as other national-level entrance exams in the country, as the competition is much less than other exams. Thus, it is not very difficult to get into Uka Tarsadia University BTech.

Hi, there are about 150+ B.Tech colleges in Gujarat that offer CSE (Computer Science Engineering) courses. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition fees:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
IIT Gandhinagar	INR 8 lakh
PDEU	INR 10 lakh
IIIT Surat	INR 6 lakh
IIIT Vadodara	INR 8 lakh
Parul University	INR 5 Lacs - INR 8 lakh

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 It is estimated that studying engineering in India is affordable, 83 colleges have annual fees ranging from INR 2-3 lakh, and some of the colleges are IIT Gandhinagar, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, SoT, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, etc. Below is the table showing the affordable colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost BTech Colleges	Tuition Fee
MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda	INR 6,000 - INR 38,000
L D College of Engineering	INR 8,000
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College	INR 6,000
Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar	INR 6,000
Government Engineering College, Bharuch	INR 6,000

Yes, JEE Main exam has negative marking. 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

Gujarat BTech colleges offer diversified specialisations like Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and many others.

Listed below are the specialised courses offered by top colleges -

Top Specialisations	Top Colleges
CSE	171
Mechanical Engineering	145
Civil Engineering	141
Electrical Engineering	125

 

Government colleges are tough to get into as theyhave limited seats available and admission will only be based on entrance exam scores basis. Listed below are the top government BTech colleges in Gujarat with their tuition fees and their seat intake -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Tuition Fee	Seat Intake
IIT Gandhinagar BTech Course	INR 8 Lacs - INR 10 lakh	420
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology BTech Course	INR 5 Lacs - INR 6.25 lakh	1,310
MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda BTech Course	INR 4.2 lakh	895
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College BTech Course	INR 6,000	870
Vishwakarma1 - Dharmsinh Desai University BTech Course	INR 6.68 lakh	660

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

For the absolute the lowest BTech fees in Gujarat, government colleges like LD College of Engineering, Vishwakarma Engineering College, Government Engineering College, etc., often listing total course fees around less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are the top low cost BTech colleges in Gujarat -

Low cost BTech Colleges in Gujarat	Tuition Fee
L D College of Engineering Fees	INR 8,490
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Fees	INR 6,000
Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar Fees	INR 6,000
Dr. S & S.S.Ghandhi Government Engineering College Fees	INR 6,000
Government Engineering College, Rajkot Fees	INR 6,000

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

Bhagwan Mahavir College Of Engineering And Technology, Bhagwan Mahavir University has been rated 3.5 on placements.

Yes, there are about 140+ BTech colleges in Gujarat. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees and their seat intake -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	BTech seat Intake
SoT, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) BTech Course	INR 11 lakh	840
Institute of Technology, Nirma University BTech Course	INR 10.2 lakh	960
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology BTech Course	INR 12 lakh	225
Marwadi University BTech Course	INR 1.8 Lacs - INR 6.6 lakh	240
Parul University BTech Course	INR 4.47 Lacs - INR 10.6 lakh	660

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

As per NIRF 2025 ranking given below, IIT Gandhinagar emerged to be as the best BTech colleges in Gujarat followed by other top colleges. Candidates can see the table below for the top colleges with NIRF ranking over the past three years -

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
IIT Gandhinagar Ranking	18	18	25
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Ranking	65	59	66
Pandit Deendayal Energy University Ranking	NA	NA	98

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

The basic eligibility requirement to pursue a Computer Science Engineering course at the UG and PG levels in BTech CSE colleges in Gujarat:

• Eligibility requirements for BTech in CSE: Aspirants should have passed the Class 12 exam from a recognised board with Physics,  Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. Besides the candidates should also have secured minimum aggregate marks of 60% in the above subjects combined.
• For admissions, candidates must take standard entrance exams like JEE Main, MHT CET,  and other university-specific entrance exams in addition to their Class 12 results.

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

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IIT Gandhinagar Admissions	INR 8 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Admissions	INR 5 lakh
DDU Admissions	INR 7 lakh
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Admissions	INR 6 lakh
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Admissions	INR 6,000
National Forensic Science University Admissions	INR 7 lakh

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

Yes, there are many private BTech CSE colleges in Gujarat. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
PDEU (Pandit Deen Dayal Energy University) Admissions	INR 11 lakh
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Technology Admissions	INR 12 lakh
Institute of Technology, Nirma University Admissions	INR 9 lakh
Parul University Admissions	INR 4 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
Silver Oak College of Engineering and Technology Admissions	INR 2 Lacs - INR 3 lakh
LD College of Engineering Admissions	INR 8,000

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

Some of the top Online college options for a BTech in Civil Engineering in India are here. Take a look

Online BTech Civil Engineering Colleges	Course Fees
SRM IST	NA
BTech Baroda	INR 84,000
Cochin Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology	INR 1.23 Lakh
L D College of Engineering	INR 9,520
Cochin University of Science and Technology	INR 1.36 Lakh
Government College of Technology Coimbatore	INR 3,1440

Note - The information is taken from the official website of the college.

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Recruiters in India do not give value to online BTech courses anymore as they are not recognised by the AICTE and UGC and are considered invalid at present. The problem with online BTech degree is that it restricts your practical learning experience and limits your networking opportunities, both of which are very important in today's world to get a decent job in the market.

All of the top recruiters want a skilled pool of people who have a good knowledge of the technical know-how and have the right set of skills to be able to contribute to the growth of their business model. All of this is not possible in the online mode and hence, the recruiters do not accept students with an online BTech degree.

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The clear answer to this question is no. An online BTech degree is considered invalid in India after the strict guidelines of AICTE and UGC because they give a lot of value to practical training and classroom learning, which is not possible in the online mode of learning. If we talk about the core Engineering specializations like Civil Engineering, CSE, Mechanical Engg. and Electrical Engineering, all of these require hands-on practical training to be able to gain the right set of skills needed for the workforce in the job market.

So, it is better to go for a regular offline BTech degree if you want to have a successful career in the field of engineering and technology.

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