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Which Indian State has the Highest Number of Engineering Colleges?

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Oct 29, 2025, 15:41 IST

 This article explores the Indian states that have the highest number of engineering colleges. It emphasises that, while students frequently choose renowned institutions, the sheer number of colleges in a state is an important consideration.

Indian State has the Highest Number of Engineering Colleges
Indian State has the Highest Number of Engineering Colleges

An Indian state with the highest number of engineering colleges: Have you ever considered a specific Indian state or states that have the highest number of engineering colleges, which produce thousands of graduates annually? 🤔

Mostly, students choose only renowned institutions like the IITs or the NITs, based on their placement records or the popularity of their branches offered, like the Computer Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. 

However, there is one key detail that is frequently overlooked, yet makes a significant difference: the number of engineering colleges in a state.

Why is this detail important? This detail is important because a greater number of engineering institutions does not necessarily mean more seats, it also means:-

Now consider studying in a state that offers a wide range of prestigious institutes, contemporary infrastructure, dynamic student life, and various career opportunities. But the question remains,

👉Which Indian State has the most Engineering Colleges?

Which Indian State has the Highest Number of Engineering Colleges?

There are approximately 8000 plus engineering colleges in India, with more than 6000 being private engineering colleges, and 2000 plusengineering colleges being government institutions. The approximate number of engineering institutes in India has been taken from several sources, like:-

  • Indian Data Map 

  • AISHE (All India Survey of Higher Education) is a unit of the Ministry of Education.

  • AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)

This number comprises colleges that offer a variety of degrees, such as the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and Master of Technology (Master of Technology) in a variety of disciplines. It is more than just a number; it represents India’s educational Progress, technological aspirations and the youth potential.

Given below is the table in which the list of states with the highest number of engineering colleges is in descending order as approved by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education):-

State

Number (As approved by AICTE)

Tamil Nadu

892

Maharashtra

698

Uttar Pradesh

601

Karnataka

526

To put it simply, Tamil Nadu has the highest number of engineering institutes in India. This fact is more than just trivia; it represents an ecosystem of various opportunities available for the students. However, quantity alone does not ensure quality of education. There are various factors involved which make the state of Tamil Nadu more attractive to those students who wish to pursue higher education and their career in the engineering field.

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