Top Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placements

Chhattisgarh has about 4 top ranked Engineering colleges and all of which are government colleges. The top colleges are IIT Bhilai, NIT Raipur, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, and Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee International Institute of Information Technology. Top colleges in Chhattisgarh recognized by bodies like AICTE, UGC, and affiliated with state universities like Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (for older colleges) or deemed universities like NIT/IIT, offering B.Tech/M.Tech programs with strong recognition for placements and faculty. 

As per NIRF ranking 2025, IIT Bhilai ranked as the top Chhattisgarh Engineering colleges followed by other top colleges. Admission to these colleges are usually based on entrance exam basis like JEE Main and JEE Advanced.

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Key Highlights of the Top Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh 2026

Engineering colleges in Chhattisgarh offer courses in diverse specialisations like CSE, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc. Engineering colleges offer courses at various UG, PG, diploma and certificate level. Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the top Chhattisgarh Engineering colleges including total no. of colleges, Annual fee structure of top colleges, top specialisations offered with admission process and accepted entrance exams -

Source: Official site and may vary.

Predict your chances here: Engineering Cutoff Predictor

NIRF Ranking 2025 of Top Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh

According to NIRF ranking 2025, IIT Bhilai emerged to be as the top ranked Engineering college in Chhattisgarh, secured 72nd position, followed by NIT Raipur and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya.

NIRF ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters and rankings change year on year depending on college universities and performances. Candidates can see the table below for the top ranked Engineering colleges in Karnataka with NIRF ranking over the past three years -

Source: NIRF official site and may vary.

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Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh 2026

The eligibility criteria for BTech courses may differ from college to college. However, the general eligibility criteria for the best engineering college in Chhattiagarh are mentioned below -

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a minimum 60% aggregate from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects
• For admissions, they must take standard entrance exams like JEE Main and JEE Advanced, etc., and other university-specific entrance exams.

Source: Official site and may vary.

Entrance Exams of Chhattisgarh Engineering Colleges 2026

Listed below are the top entrance exams accepted in the best Engineering colleges in Chhattisgarh with their schedule and cutoff predictor -

Read more about Entrance exams accepting colleges in India:

• Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Advanced
• Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main

Top Govt. Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh

The table below shows the top private Engineering colleges in Chhattisgarh along with their tuition fees and accepted entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Source: Official site and may vary.

Read more about Engineering colleges in other locations:

• Top Engineering Colleges in Raipur
• Top Engineering Colleges in Bhilai
• Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
• Top Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Highest Salary Offered by Top Engineering College in Chhattisgarh

The best Engineering colleges in Chhattisgarh specially government colleges like Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya have lower tuition fees as compared to highest average salary offered of INR 4 LPA, making it the great ROI of the top colleges. Candidates can calculate the ROI of any college by comparing tuition fees and average salaries. Listed below is the college -

Source: Official site and may vary.

Factors to Consider While Considering Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh

• While choosing the Chhattisgarh Engineering colleges, candidates must check certain factors. Some of them are mentioned below -
• Accreditation & Rankings
• College's Faculty expertise
• Student-faculty ratio
• Infrastructure & Labs
• Placement Record & Industry Ties
• Specialisations & Curriculum
• Fees, Location, and Campus Life, etc.

Source: External site and may vary.

Top Engineering Colleges in Chhattisgarh: Comparison

Listed below is the comparison of the best Engineering college in Chhattisgarh:

• NIT Raipur Comparison with other colleges
• IIT Bhilai Comparison with other colleges