Is pursuing a CSE specialization in Artificial Intelligence worth it?

I believe it is. AI professionals are highly valued in the business world because of the exceptional role they play, and pursuing a specialisation in the field could be a game-changer for your career. I feel this is the world of AI, and we are just living in it. They can actually use AI's potential to leverage the performance of computer systems. Know more about - Computer Science Engineering Career AI & ML Courses

How many colleges offer PhD in Computer Science Engineering in India?

There are more than 250 PhD CSE colleges in India. Where 185 are private, 49 are government, and 16 are public-private. Some of the top options among them are IIT Bombay, VIT Vellore, NIT Trichy, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, LPU, Amity University, etc. They are top-ranked, known for their academic excellence, great infrastructure, and faculty. You can expect a lot of research opportunities during the PhD in CSE course duration Rest, you must carefully go through their course syllabus, faculty, course fee, research infrastructure, and other facilities to decide which one to go for. Know more about - PhD Courses Computer Science Engineering Courses

Which private college is good and less expensive for a BTech in CSE in India?

Some of the top private Computer Science Engineering colleges in India with fees of INR Symbiosis Institute of Technology INR 90,000 SSN College of Engineering INR 50,000 SIMATS INR 40,000 PSGCT Coimbatore INR 50,000 Chennai Institute of Technology INR 50,000 Note - This information is taken from the official website of the college. Know more about - Computer Science Engineering Courses

What all documents are required for the M.Tech CSE admission process?

You can check the basic list of documents that you must have with you during the M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering admission process given below: UG Mark Sheet with at least 55 to 60% marks Provisional Mark Sheet (if the original is not issued yet) Class 12 Mark Sheet Entrance Exam Scorecard and Admit Card Copy A Valid ID Proof like Aadhar Card, PAN, Passport, etc. Reserved Category Certificate (if applicable) Character and Migration Certificates (may be needed) Recent Passport-Size Photos Useful Link: CSE Admission Process 2025

What is the general admission process for M.Tech CSE course?

To get admission to the MTech CSW course. You need to have at least 55% marks in your graduation. You also need to appear for entrance exams. Another important step is to fill out the college application forms before the registration window gets closed. After the exam results are out and you've got your marks and rank, you must apply for the college counselling via the online college portal. Make sure to go for the college counselling where you'll be given a seat according to your marks and rank in the exam. After seat allotment, you need to go to the allotted college to pay the M.Tech in Computer Science Engineering course fee after which you can stat attending classes as per schedule. Helpful Link: Computer Science Engineering Admission Process

Can I pursue B.Tech CSE at IITs with PCB subjects in Class 12?

You cannot pursue BTech in CSE at IITs with PCB stream in Class 12 as the eligibility criteria mentioned by the Indian Institutes of Technology ask for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in Class 12. Mathematics is considered to be a crucial subject for the student to enter the field of Computer Engineering. Also, you must secure a minimum of 75% aggregate marks and clear the entrance exam with a really good rank to be able to get into any of the IIT branches. Know more about: Computer Science Engineering Courses

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Computer Science Engineering colleges in India

Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is an academic programme that integrates the field of Computer Engineering and Computer Science. There are around 6,015 colleges in India that provide Computer Science Engineering courses. Out of these, 73% are private colleges while 22% are government colleges.

Computer Science Engineering Highlights

Parameters	Particulars/Statistics
No. of Computer Science Engineering Colleges in India	6,015
Fees	- Annual Fee >Rs 5 lakh: 34% Rs 2-3 lakh: 30%
Admission Process	Merit-based Entrance-based
Number of IITs, NITs	31 NITs, 23 IITs

Computer Science course is offered as an undergraduate as well as a postgraduate degree. Students are awarded BTech and MTech degrees respectively. Marine Engineering can be pursued by students after successfully clearing Class 12 with Science stream (PCM). The duration of the is 4 years. Students who wish to pursue Computer Science Engineering in India need to sit for entrance examinations for Bachelor’s as well as Master’s degree. The undergraduate entrance examinations include JEE Main, AP EAMCET, TNEA, MHT CET among others, while for the Master’s de

Computer Science Engineering Highlights

Parameters	Particulars/Statistics
No. of Computer Science Engineering Colleges in India	6,015
Fees	- Annual Fee >Rs 5 lakh: 34% Rs 2-3 lakh: 30%
Admission Process	Merit-based Entrance-based
Number of IITs, NITs	31 NITs, 23 IITs

Computer Science Engineering in India Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility requirement to pursue a Computer Science Engineering programme at the UG and PG level is:

Undergraduate (UG): Aspirants should have passed the Class 10+2 exam from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. Besides this candidates should also have secured minimum aggregate marks of 60% in the above subjects combined
Postgraduate (PG): Aspirants must have completed a BTech degree in the same specialisation with a passing percentage in aggregate of the subjects studied at the degree level

Top Computer Science Engineering Colleges in India with Shiksha and NIRF ratings

College	Shiksha Ratings	NIRF Rankings
IIT Delhi	4.5	4
IIT Bombay	4.6	3
IIT Kanpur	4.7	5
IIT Kharagpur	4.5	6
IIT Roorkee	4.4	7
IIT Guwahati	4.4	8
IIT Hyderabad	4.5	16
NIT Trichy	4.3	23
IIT Indore	4.1	30
IIT Varanasi	4.1	28

List of Top Private and Government Computer Science Engineering colleges in India

Top Private Computer Science Engineering Colleges in India

College	Average Fee
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore	Approx Rs 7 lakh
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra	Approx Rs 12 lakh
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram	Approx Rs 8 lakh
IIIT Hyderabad	Rs 5 to 14 lakh
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad	Rs 8 to 19 lakh
Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management	Approx Rs 3 lakh
VIT Pune	Approx Rs 7 lakh
Manipal Institute of Technology	Approx Rs 17 lakh
BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women	Approx Rs 4 lakh
PSG College of Technology	Rs 2 lakh

Top Public/Govt Computer Science Engineering Colleges in India

College	Average Fees
IIT Delhi	Approx Rs 8 lakh
IIT Bombay	Approx Rs 8 lakh
IIT Kanpur	Approx Rs 8 lakh
IIT Kharagpur	Rs 8 lakh
IIT Roorkee	Rs 8.58 lakh
IIT Guwahati	Rs 8.56 lakh
IIT Hyderabad	Approx Rs 9 lakh
NIT Trichy	Rs 5.65 lakh
IIT Indore	Rs 8.75 lakh
NITK Surathkal	Rs 5.4 lakh

Location-wise Computer Science Engineering Colleges in India

Listed below are the location-based top Computer Science Engineering colleges in India:

Delhi/NCR (331)
Kerala (246)
Tamil Nadu (915)
Madhya Pradesh (397)
Telangana (295)
Hyderabad (129)
Maharashtra (804)
Karnataka (530)
Uttar Pradesh (484)
Andhra Pradesh (417)

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview:

ROI of Top Computer Science Engineering Colleges in India

College	Average Fee	Salary Package
IIIT Bangalore	Around Rs 15 lakh	Rs 25-43 LPA
IIT Patna	Rs 8 lakh	Rs 15-52 LPA
Indian Institute of Science	Rs 44K	Rs 18 LPA
IIT Delhi	Rs 8 lakh	Rs 16 LPA
IIT Bombay	Approx Rs 8 lakh	Rs 18 LPA
IIT Kanpur	Approx Rs 8 lakh	Rs 13 LPA
IIT Kharagpur	Rs 8 lakh	Rs 8.5 LPA
IIT Roorkee	Rs 8.58 lakh	Rs 47 LPA
IIT Guwahati	Rs 8.56 lakh	Rs 16 LPA
NIT Trichy	Rs 5.65 lakh	Rs 6.5 LPA

Note: Above statistics are based on the latest available data.

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Top Recruiters for Computer Science Engineering Graduates

Below is the list of Computer Science Engineering colleges in India and few top companies that recruit the graduates along with their placement ratings:

Colleges	Placement Ratings	Top Recruiters
IIT Bombay	4.6	Microsoft, Google, Accenture, Amazon, TechFest
IIT Kanpur	4.6	Graviton Trading, QuantBox, Microsoft, Google, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Deloitte, Zomato, OYO Rooms, Jaguar, Apple Inc
IIT Kharagpur	4.5	Tata Steel, Google, Barclays, Hindustan Unilever, Microsoft, Reliance, Procter and Gamble, BPCL, Coal India Limited, IOCl and ISRO
IIT Delhi	4.4	Amazon, Google, TCS, Flipkart, Facebook, McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, EY
IIT Roorkee	4.3	Google, Goldman Sachs, Paytm, Razorpay, Roposo, Udaan, Sapient, OYO Rooms, Uber, JP Morgan

How affordable is studying Computer Science Engineering in India?

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the break-up of Computer Science Engineering colleges in India based on fees:

Pursuing Computer Science Engineering in India is moderate as around 30% of colleges have Rs 2 to 3 lakh as their fee for the programme. Some of the colleges include:

Around 29% of colleges fall under the Rs 1 to 2 lakh fee bracket. Some of the colleges are:

NIT Trichy
IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
NIT Silchar

The following colleges have a fee range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh:

IIT Hyderabad
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
IIT Gandhinagar
Delhi Technological University (DTU)
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

The following colleges have a fee range of over Rs 5 lakh:

IIT Delhi
IIT Bombay
IIT Kanpur
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Roorkee

Top Computer Science Engineering specialisations in India

Some of the specialisations offered within Computer Science Engineering have been listed below for the reference of candidates:

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer
Data Architect
Applications Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Enterprise Architect
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Data Engineer

Which are the most popular Computer Science Engineering Exams accepted by colleges in India?

For studying Computer Science Engineering in India, students are required to sit for major entrance examinations. Some of them include JEE Main, JEE Advanced, AP EAMCET, GATE, KCET among others.

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview:

Top Engineering Colleges in India: Cutoff

Different colleges in India offering Computer Science Engineering consider scores of different entrance tests and often release their own cutoff scores. The table below shows the cutoff accepted by some of these top colleges in India for their Computer Science Engineering programmes:

College Cutoff	College Cutoff
IIT Kanpur Cutoff	NITK Surathkal Cutoff
NIT Calicut Cutoff	NIT Warangal Cutoff
IIT KGP Cutoff	MIT Manipal Cutoff

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Government Polytechnic College, Chintamani

ChikballpuraGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.81 K

Median Salary

– / –

Sri Venkateswara Polytechnic College,Vellore

VellorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Yadgir Polytechnic College

YadgirPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.81 K

Median Salary

– / –

Government Polytechnic College, Seoni

Madhya Pradesh - OtherGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Alpha College of Engineering and Technology

PondicherryPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

CENTAC

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.28 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Computer Science Engineering colleges in India

Q: What is the overall intake at Government Polytechnic College, Seoni for all courses together?

Government Polytechnic College, Seoni courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Government Polytechnic College, Seoni goes up to 216.

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T J Institute of Technology

ChennaiPvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹50 K - 2 L

Median Salary

– / –

Arulmurugan College of Engineering

KarurPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹50 K - 2 L

Median Salary

– / –

Arrdekta Institute Of Technology

SabarkanthaPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.46 L

Median Salary

– / –

Vijayanjali Institute Of Technology

BalasorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

BRRC'S College of Engineering

NashikPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Computer Science Engineering colleges in India

Q: What is the fees range for courses offerred by the T J Institute of Technology?

The fees range for courses offerred by the T J Institute of Technology is around INR 35000 - INR 200000.

Q: What is the fee range for the courses offered at Arulmurugan College of Engineering?

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the Arulmurugan College of Engineering is approximately INR 50000 - INR 200000.

Q: How is the faculty at Arrdekta Institute Of Technology?

For faculty, Arrdekta Institute Of Technology has been rated 2.5 as per reviews.

Most preferred Courses for Computer Science Engineering

B.E. / B.Tech (4378)

After 10th Diploma (2640)

M.E./M.Tech (2277)

UG Diploma (579)

Ph.D. (300)

MBA/PGDM (27)

PG Diploma (22)

M.Sc. (20)

Certificate (17)

B.Sc. (11)

Arya Bharathi Polytechnic College

TumkurPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.81 K

Median Salary

– / –

Government Polytechnic College, Munger

MungerGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

DCECE

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Darjeeling Polytechnic College

DarjeelingGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

JEXPO

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.8 K

Median Salary

– / –

Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College

DindigulGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Azad Lucknow Polytechnic

LucknowPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

JEECUP

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Computer Science Engineering colleges in India

Q: What facilities are there at Darjeeling Polytechnic College in terms of infrastructure?

Darjeeling Polytechnic College has been rated 2.5 on Infrastructure parameter. Darjeeling Polytechnic College provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

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Government Polytechnic, Rampur

RampurGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.4

Exams Accepted

JEECUP

Total Tuition Fees

₹35.61 K

Placement Rating

2.0

Mangalayatan University - WILP, Meerut

Meerut

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹96 K - 2.4 L

Median Salary

– / –

Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology for Women

CoimbatorePvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

4.0

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1 L - 2 L

Placement Rating

5.0

Institute of Technology, Korba

KorbaPPP

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.64 L

Median Salary

– / –

Ch. Matu Ram Arya Government Polytechnic College

RohtakGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

HSTES

Total Tuition Fees

₹9 K

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Computer Science Engineering colleges in India

Q: How can I get into Government Polytechnic, Rampur for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Government Polytechnic, Rampur has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
After 10th Diploma	Candidate must have passed class 10th examination with a minimum of 35% marks from a recognised board/Institute. The minimum age is 14 years as on 1st July 2022, i.e. born on or before 01-07-2009.

Q: What is the fees range for courses offerred by the Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology for Women?

The fees range for courses offerred by the Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology for Women is around INR 100000 - INR 200000.

Q: How can I get into Institute of Technology, Korba for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Institute of Technology, Korba has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses

Eligibility

B.E. / B.Tech

Candidate who has passed Diploma in Engineering/Architecture from a recognised board/university with 45% marks for UR category (40% marks for SC/ST/OBC and PWD category of Chattisgarh) can also apply for the course. Candidate passing 10th/12th through distance learning/open school shall be eligible for admission. Candidate passed Diploma programme through distance learning shall not be eligible to apply. If the candidate has passed 10+2 examination, but failed in one or more compulsory subject than the candidate shall not be considered eligible for admission. If the candidate is declared passed with grace as per the rule of related board than the candidate shall be eligible to apply. Candidate Upper age limit is 30 years for UR category, 35 years for PWD who belongs to UR category of Chattisgarh, 33 years for SC/ST/OBC and Female category of Chattisgarh, and 38 years for PWD who belongs to SC/ST/OBC and female category of Chattisgarh as on 1st of July of academic year.

P.A. Polytechnic College,Pollachi

PollachiPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Central Institute of Hand Tools, Jalandhar

JalandharGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Government Millennium Polytechnic College

ChambaGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

HP PAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹9 K

Median Salary

– / –

Gourishankar Polytechnic College

SataraPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Smt LV Polytechnic College

HassanGovt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.81 K

Median Salary

– / –

Genba Sopanrao Moze Institute of Technology

PunePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Shri Vishwanath College of Polytechnic

Uttar Pradesh - OtherPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

JEECUP

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Computer Science Engineering colleges in India

Q: What specializations do Shri Vishwanath College of Polytechnic offer in their courses?

Shri Vishwanath College of Polytechnic offers courses such as After 10th Diploma. The courses are available in full-time mode. Shri Vishwanath College of Polytechnic has specializations such as Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

DVR College of Engineering & Technology

HyderabadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

2.7

Exams Accepted

TS EAMCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.4 L

Placement Rating

1.7

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FAQs

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for pursuing BTech in India?

A. For pursuing UG degree, aspirants should have passed the Class 10+2 exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. Besides this, the candidates should also have secured minimum aggregate marks of 60% in the above subjects combined.

Q. What are the main subjects in CSE?

A. Major topics include in any CSE undergraduate degree course are Operating System, Design and Analysis of Algorithm, Programming Languages, Microprocessor, Computer Software, Database Management System, Mobile Communications, Cryptography and Network Security, Performance Evaluation, etc.

Q. How many NITs and IITs are there in India?

A. There are 31 NITs and 23 IITs in India.

Q. What is the starting salary for computer engineers?

A. Salary packages differ from college to college. However, as per the trends, it has been observed that the average package of a CSE graduate starts from 6 LPA.

Q. Which branch of CSE is the best?

A. Top Specializations in Computer Science and Engineering

Business Intelligence (BI) Developer
Data Architect
Applications Architect
Infrastructure Architect
Enterprise Architect
Data Scientist
Data Analyst
Data Engineer

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