Diploma in Engineering colleges in Dehradun

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.

Top Government BTech Colleges in Uttarakhand	BTech Tuition Fee
IIT Roorkee	INR 8 lakh
NIT Uttarakhand	INR 5 lakh
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	INR 67,000 – INR 5 lakh
GKV - Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya	INR 3.9 lakh – INR 5.7 lakh
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology	INR 1.7 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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.

Top Private BTech Colleges in Uttarakhand	BTech Seat Intake
UPES	1,180
Graphic Era Deemed to be University	-
Uttaranchal University	-
DIT University	-
Quantum School of Technology	480
Haridwar University	330
The ICFAI University, Dehradun	-
Tulas University	60
JB Institute of Technology	540
Shivalik University	540

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.

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.

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 -

Top Colleges	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
IIT Roorkee Ranking	5	6	6
UPES Ranking	54	42	43
Graphic Era University Ranking	62	52	52

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.

Top Private BTech Colleges in Uttarakhand	BTech Tuition Fee
UPES	INR 12.2 lakh - INR 64.3 lakh
Graphic Era Deemed to be University	INR 6 lakh - INR 18.3 lakh
Uttaranchal University	INR 6 lakh - INR 18.3 lakh
DIT University	INR 4.1 lakh - INR 10.3 lakh
Quantum School of Technology	INR 4.6 lakh - INR 6.4 lakh
Haridwar University	INR 3.5 lakh - INR 6 lakh
The ICFAI University, Dehradun	INR 3.6 lakh - INR 5.6 lakh
Tulas University	INR 3.4 lakh - INR 10.9 lakh
JB Institute of Technology BTech Course	INR 4.2 lakh - INR 5.3 lakh
Shivalik University BTech Course	INR 2.6 lakh - INR 7.3 lakh

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

Yes, there are numerous BTech colleges in Uttarakhand provide direct admission to students without appearing in any entrance exam. Listed below are the top colleges with direct admission –

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Graphic Era Deemed to be University	INR 10.4 Lacs – INR 17.27 lakh
Uttaranchal University	INR 6.65 Lacs – INR 12.18 lakh
Haridwar University	INR 4.57 Lacs – INR 5.17 lakh
The ICFAI University, Dehradun	INR 4.8 lakh
SCE - Shivalik College of Engineering	INR 4.78 Lacs – INR 5.6 lakh

Source: NIRF official site and may vary.

Yes, Tula's University Dehradun provides placement to its students through its range of industry connections 750+ companies visiting the campus during recent placement seasons.

Further the overall the highest and average package over the years has been INR 36.5 LPA and INR 5.6 LPA, respectively.

Note: The year was not mentioned for the data above and as such has been taken as overall data.

Aeronautical Engineering focuses on aircrafts to fly in the Earth's atmosphere. They focus on the structure and design. These include commercial planes, helicopters and drones. 

Aerospace Engineering deals with aircrafts that fly in the Earth's atmosphere as well as outer space. These are mainly spacecraft, rockets, and satellites.

No, you can't. Having maths as a main subject in class 12th with Physics and Chemistry is one of the key requirements for eligibility in a UG level Aeronautical Engineering course.

The time required depends on the student. Some students prepare for entrance exams alongside class 12th. Some students take a gap year for exam prep. It all depends on how easily and fast a student understands the material. 

Graphic Era Hill University is one of the eminent university which has been ranked by the QS World Ranking and Times Higher Education. Below mentioned are the Graphic Era Hill University rankings: 

Ranking Body	Rank
QS World Ranking 2026 in Asian University Rankings- Southern Asia	138
QS World Ranking 2026- Asian University Rankings	523
QS World Ranking 2026- QS Sustainability Rankings	970
Times Higher Education 2026- World Rankings	601- 800

GRD Uttarakhand University offers scholarships based on merit of the aspirants. Students with 95% marks in qualifying exam can get scholarship. Such students get 40% waiver in the tuition fees. 

Engineering job profiles vary across the industry as well as the domain where the person is recruited. Since the popular industries include petrochemicals, civil engineering, construction and other allied industries, the following job profiles are very popular and offer promising career opportunities

Job Profile	Average Annual Income (INR)
Software Engineer	4-8 LPA
Civil Engineer	3-6 LPA
Petroleum Engineer	5-8 LPA
Mining Engineer	4-7 LPA
Mechanical Engineer	3-6 LPA
Aeronautical Engineer	4-7 LPA
Metallurgical Engineer	4-6 LPA
Electrical Engineer	3-6 LPA
Electronics Engineer	3-6 LPA
Chemical Engineer	4-6 LPA

Note- The salary is taken from external sites and may vary.

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Alpine Group of Institutes campus is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and offers a safe environment to students. The college offers all the essential facilities for students, including academic blocks, a library, collaboration spaces, a café, a convenience store, etc. AGI campus offers a modern infrastructure and caters to all the needs of students. Further, it has state-of-the-art infrastructure which includes designed classrooms, 24/7 computer labs, a modern library, a huge auditorium, etc.

Alpine Group of Institutes campus provides a vibrant and engaging environment to students. The college encourages students to participate in extra-curricular activities, including sports, cultural events, etc.

Yes, Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) does accept scores on the joint entrance examinations for its B.Tech programs-although not all programs and specializations look at them exclusively. JEE Main scores are accepted by the B.Tech programs such as Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mechanical The university requires the NEET score for Biotechnology.

Cut-off scores for JEE Main differ depending on the programme and specialization, with CSEand IT tending to have higher cutoffs. Besides the JEE Main score, SRHU considers your performance in Class 12th and other relevant entrance exams. Always check with the official website or contact admissions office for exact admission criteria and cut-off scores.

Shree Dev Bhoomi Institute of Education, Science and Technology is a good institution for M.Ed, B.Ed, B.Pharma, M.Pharma, Pharm.D, UG Diploma, After 10th Diploma, D.Pharma, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, GNM courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Shree Dev Bhoomi Institute of Education, Science and Technology are Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agriculture, General Nursing & Midwifery.

Many top international companies having presence in India hire electrical engineers and offer them handsome salary packages. Some of the top recruiters are given here:

• Larson & Toubro
• Tata Electric Companies
• Sterling
• Schneider Electric
• Crompton Greaves
• Siemens
• Exide Industries Limited
• Mellcon Engineers

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

ILAM Dehradun - Institute of Logistics and Aviation Management Dehradun admissions are based on entrance for the MBA course, specifically through the MAT/XAT scores. Candidates must qualify in the required exam to be eligible for admission. Candidates applying to other courses are accepted based on their merit . Candidates can learn more through the official website of ILAM Dehradun - Institute of Logistics and Aviation Management Dehradun. 

Wisdom School of Management, Dehradun has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized University.
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
After 10th Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10th class from any recognised Board/Council.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

The seats availability for offered courses at Government Girls Polytechnic College, Dehradun goes up to 230. Courses offerred by Government Girls Polytechnic College, Dehradun are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

Government Polytechnic College, Aamwala has been rated 4 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

The seats availability for offered courses at Alpine Institute of Management and Technology goes up to 300. Courses offerred by Alpine Institute of Management and Technology are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

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

Courses	Eligibility
After 10th Diploma	Candidate passed 10th class/equivalent with atleast 35% marks from any recognised institute/board are eligible to apply.