Top Engineering Colleges in Haryana 2026: NIRF Ranks, Fees

Looking for the top engineering colleges in Haryana for 2026? The state's best B.Tech option is NIT Kurukshetra, ranked 85th in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category. It is followed by a strong group of private universities in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Ambala, and by state universities such as J.C. Bose University (YMCA) Faridabad, GJUST Hisar and DCRUST Murthal.

This guide lists 17 well-known engineering colleges in Haryana. For each one you get its NIRF 2025 position, type, admission route and approximate fees, so you can shortlist sensibly before JoSAA and HSTES counselling begin.

Top 17 engineering colleges in Haryana at a glance

The table follows the NIRF 2025 India Rankings – Engineering, released by the Ministry of Education on 4 September 2025. No NIRF 2026 results had been officially confirmed when this guide was written. NIRF gives only bands beyond the top 100, so colleges inside a band are listed alphabetically, not by merit. Colleges outside the NIRF top 300 come last.

Best B.Tech colleges in Haryana: institute-wise details

1. NIT Kurukshetra

NIT Kurukshetra is the only engineering institute in Haryana with an individual NIRF rank. It started in 1963 as a Regional Engineering College and is now an Institute of National Importance. Placements, peer quality and alumni network are the best in the state. See the official NIT Kurukshetra website for details.

• Established: 1963 (as REC Kurukshetra)
• Type: Institute of National Importance (Central)
• NIRF 2025: Engineering rank 85
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, IT, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil
• Admission via: JEE Main + JoSAA/CSAB (50% home-state quota for Haryana)
• Approx. fees: about ₹1.5–2 lakh per year including hostel (2025); fee waivers for lower-income families

2. Amity University Haryana, Gurugram

Amity's Gurugram (Manesar) campus is one of the biggest private universities in the state. It offers many engineering branches and newer options like AI and data science. Visit the Amity University Haryana website for programme lists.

• Established: 2010
• Type: Private state university
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 101–150
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE (with specialisations), ECE, Mechanical, Biotechnology
• Admission via: Amity's own process (12th marks, JEE Main scores considered, interview)
• Approx. fees: ₹2.5–4 lakh per year (check the official website)

3. Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana

MM Mullana sits near Ambala and is the largest private option in north Haryana. Its engineering college runs alongside medical and other faculties on a large campus.

• Type: Deemed to be University (private)
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 101–150
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Biotechnology
• Admission via: University's own process; JEE Main scores considered
• Approx. fees: ₹1.2–2 lakh per year

4. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad

MRIIRS grew out of Manav Rachna College of Engineering and became a deemed university in 2008. It is known for industry-linked CSE tracks and an active placement cell in the Faridabad–Delhi belt.

• Type: Deemed to be University (private)
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 101–150
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE (AI/ML, data science, cyber security), ECE, Mechanical
• Admission via: Own entrance/merit; JEE Main scores accepted
• Approx. fees: ₹1.8–3 lakh per year

5. NIFTEM Kundli, Sonipat

NIFTEM is a central institute under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. It is the right pick only if you want a career in food technology, but within that field it is one of India's best.

• Established: 2012
• Type: Institute of National Importance
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 101–150
• Popular courses: B.Tech Food Technology and Management
• Admission via: JEE Main + JoSAA
• Approx. fees: about ₹1.5–2 lakh per year

6. The NorthCap University, Gurugram

NCU began as the ITM engineering institute in 1996 and became a university in 2009. It is a compact, engineering-heavy campus in Sector 23A, Gurugram.

• Type: Private state university
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 101–150
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil
• Admission via: JEE Main / 12th marks, then university counselling
• Approx. fees: ₹2–3 lakh per year

7. J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad

Better known as YMCA Faridabad, this institute began in 1969 as an Indo-German engineering institute. It is the strongest government-run state university for B.Tech in Haryana by NIRF, and its fees are low. See the J.C. Bose University website.

• Established: 1969 (university status 2009)
• Type: State university
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 151–200
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical
• Admission via: JEE Main + HSTES online counselling (no management quota)
• Approx. fees: about ₹1.1 lakh for the first year (2025)

8. BML Munjal University, Gurugram

Founded in 2014 by the Hero Group's Munjal family, BMU has small batches and a project-based curriculum. It suits students who want a residential, mentor-led experience.

• Type: Private state university
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 201–300
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, ECE, Mechanical
• Admission via: JEE Main / SAT / own process
• Approx. fees: ₹3.5–4.5 lakh per year

9. GJUST Hisar

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (1995) is a state university in western Haryana. It is among the few places in India offering B.Tech in Printing Technology, along with mainstream branches.

• Type: State university
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 201–300
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Printing Technology
• Admission via: HSTES online counselling (JEE Main + 12th)
• Approx. fees: about ₹75,000–80,000 per year

10. UIET, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

MDU (1976) runs its B.Tech programmes through the University Institute of Engineering & Technology. It is a budget-friendly option for students from the Rohtak–Jhajjar region.

• Type: State university
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 201–300 (as Maharshi Dayanand University)
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Biotechnology
• Admission via: HSTES online counselling
• Approx. fees: about ₹90,000 per year

11. Manav Rachna University, Faridabad

Manav Rachna University is a separate state private university on the same Faridabad campus as MRIIRS. It is a slightly smaller, engineering-and-science focused institution.

• Type: Private state university
• NIRF 2025: Engineering band 201–300
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, ECE, Mechanical
• Admission via: Own process; JEE Main scores accepted
• Approx. fees: ₹1.8–2.5 lakh per year

12. DCRUST Murthal, Sonipat

DCRUST began in 1987 as Chhotu Ram State College of Engineering and became a university in 2006. It did not appear in the NIRF 2025 Engineering list, but it remains a popular low-cost choice in HSTES counselling.

• Type: State university
• NIRF 2025: Not in the Engineering top 300
• Popular courses: B.Tech CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical
• Admission via: HSTES online counselling
• Approx. fees: about ₹65,000–1 lakh per year

13–17. Other options worth considering

• UIET Kurukshetra University: state university department; HSTES counselling; about ₹1 lakh per year.
• IIIT Sonepat: PPP-model Institute of National Importance mentored by NIT Kurukshetra; CSE and IT through JoSAA.
• SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonipat: private university; admission via SRMJEEE or JEE Main scores.
• SGT University, Gurugram: private university with engineering, medical and other faculties.
• K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram: private university on Sohna Road; merit- and test-based admission.

For a wider view of all Haryana universities, including non-engineering ones, read our list of top universities in Haryana. If you are also open to Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad, compare these with the top engineering colleges in Delhi-NCR.

Some names that pop up in "Haryana" searches are not actually in the state. For example, Chitkara University's campuses are in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, so it is not part of Haryana counselling.

How admission to engineering colleges in Haryana works

Almost every route into a good B.Tech seat in Haryana starts with JEE Main. What happens next depends on the type of college.

1. Write JEE Main (January/April session). Your JEE Main rank is used by NITs, IIITs, NIFTEM and most Haryana state universities.
2. JoSAA counselling for central institutes. NIT Kurukshetra, IIIT Sonepat and NIFTEM fill seats through JoSAA. NIT Kurukshetra keeps 50% of seats for Haryana domicile students under the home-state quota. Leftover seats go to CSAB special rounds.
3. HSTES online counselling for state universities. The Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES), Panchkula, runs B.Tech counselling for J.C. Bose YMCA, DCRUST, GJUST, UIET KUK, UIET MDU and many private self-financing colleges. Merit uses JEE Main scores. About 85% of seats are reserved for Haryana candidates and 15% for other states.
4. Private university admissions. Amity, NorthCap, Manav Rachna, BML Munjal, SRM and others run their own applications. Most accept JEE Main scores or 12th marks, and some have their own tests.
5. Spot and institute-level rounds. Seats left after HSTES rounds are filled at institute level, sometimes on 12th marks. Watch each university's notice board in July–August.

How to choose the right engineering college in Haryana

A NIRF band is a good starting point, but it should not be your only filter. Use these checks before locking your choices.

• Rank vs. branch: A core branch at NIT Kurukshetra may beat CSE at a lower-ranked college for long-term value. Decide what matters more to you.
• Cost of the full degree: State universities like YMCA, GJUST and DCRUST cost roughly ₹3–4.5 lakh for four years. Many private universities cost ₹8–16 lakh. Add hostel and mess charges.
• Placements: Ask for branch-wise median salary and the share of students placed, not just the highest package.
• Location: Gurugram and Faridabad colleges have easier access to internships in the NCR industry belt. Kurukshetra, Hisar and Rohtak are cheaper places to live.
• Approvals: Confirm AICTE approval for the programme and UGC recognition for the university.

Scholarships and funding for B.Tech students in Haryana

Engineering fees add up, especially at private universities. These options can reduce the cost:

• Central Sector Scholarship and post-matric schemes on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for eligible students.
• AICTE Pragati (for girls) and Saksham (for specially-abled students) schemes for AICTE-approved B.Tech courses.
• Haryana state schemes for SC/BC and economically weaker students, available through the state's scholarship portal.
• Fee waivers at NITs for students from lower-income families, and merit scholarships at most private universities.

You can also take the national AISEE exam to win a fee waiver at partner colleges. See the details of the AISEE scholarship for engineering students, and check the important exam dates so you do not miss registration.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the No. 1 engineering college in Haryana?

NIT Kurukshetra is the top engineering college in Haryana. It holds rank 85 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category and is the only Haryana institute with an individual rank in that list.

Which is the best government engineering college in Haryana after NIT Kurukshetra?

By NIRF 2025, J.C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA Faridabad (151–200 band) is the best-ranked state government option. GJUST Hisar and MDU Rohtak follow in the 201–300 band, and DCRUST Murthal is also a popular choice.

Is JEE Main required for B.Tech admission in Haryana?

For NIT Kurukshetra, IIIT Sonepat, NIFTEM and HSTES counselling, JEE Main is the main basis of merit. Some private universities also admit on 12th marks or their own tests, and leftover state seats may be filled on 12th marks in later rounds.

What is the B.Tech fee at government colleges in Haryana?

State universities such as YMCA Faridabad, GJUST Hisar, DCRUST and UIET MDU charge roughly ₹65,000 to ₹1.1 lakh per year (2025 figures, approx.). NIT Kurukshetra costs about ₹1.5–2 lakh per year including hostel, with income-based waivers.

Which private engineering college in Haryana is best?

In NIRF 2025, Amity University Haryana, The NorthCap University, MRIIRS Faridabad and MM Mullana are the private institutions in the 101–150 Engineering band. BML Munjal University and Manav Rachna University are in the 201–300 band.

Are Gurugram and Faridabad colleges part of Haryana counselling?

Yes. Gurugram and Faridabad are in Haryana, so government colleges there, like YMCA Faridabad, admit through HSTES. Private universities in these cities run their own admissions.

Conclusion: shortlisting the top engineering colleges in Haryana

Among the top engineering colleges in Haryana, NIT Kurukshetra is the clear leader, followed by a group of private universities and the low-cost YMCA Faridabad. Prepare well for JEE Main, register for both JoSAA and HSTES, and compare full-course fees and branch-wise placements before you decide. Check official websites for the latest 2026 schedules, and apply for scholarships early to lower your costs.