Mumbai and Pune are the two largest education hubs in the Maharashtra state. Students from different cities and states of India come here to join Engineering, Business and Management institutes. The state has more than 540 engineering institutes that offer B.Tech courses in part-time, full-time, online and distance learning. More than 30 institutions have gained a high-class reputation for providing inclusive education, training, and research and job opportunities. These popular engineering colleges include IIT Bombay, Symbiosis, Pune, etc. In this mini-blog, we have discussed the top 10 best engineering colleges in Maharashtra.
| Rank | College Name | Location |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Mumbai |
| 2 | Ajeenkya DY Patil University | Pune |
| 3 | Institute of Chemical Technology | Mumbai |
| 4 | College of Engineering ( COEP) | Pune |
| 5 | KJ Somaiya College of Engineering (KJSCE) | Mumbai |
| 6 | Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) | Pune |
| 7 | Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) | Mumbai |
| 8 | Government College of Engineering | Amravati |
| 9 | Laxminarayan Institute of Technology (LIT) | Nagpur |
| 10 | Government College of Engineering | Karad |
IIT, Bombay is the first government-aided institute to have laid its foundation stone with assistance from UNESCO. Established in 1958, IIT Bombay has been ranked 177 in the QS World Rankings 2022. The institute has 17 departments, 34 centres, 3 schools with more than 60 programmes in the stream of Technology & Engineering, Management and Science.
ADYUPU is an autonomous institute situated in Lohegaon, Pune. It is officially certified by the UGC and awarded educational excellence awards for being the best institute in 2018. The university imparts education in technology, Humanities, Design, Technology, Hotel Management, Film, Media, and Social Sciences at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and doctorate levels.
ICT Mumbai is a prestigious institute of higher education that is completely government-aided. It was formed in 1933 by the University Department of Chemical Technology. Institute of Chemical Technology comprises eleven departments offering UG, PG and PhD level courses in disciplines of Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Technology, Allied Sciences, and Mathematics.
Formed in 1854, the College of Engineering Pune is a widely known inventor in the field of technical education. All courses of COEOP improve your educational qualifications through resources such as study abroad opportunities, placements, and academic institutions.
KJSCE is one of the essential institutes of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, established in 1983. It is accredited to NBA and NAAC. The college got 25th rank in Maharashtra all over India in 2021 by Education world. KJSCE offer B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programmes in various disciplines of Engineering.
VIT Pune is one of the leading technical institutes in the Maharashtra state of India. Formed in 1983, VIT offers numerous UG, PG and doctoral courses. B.Tech in Computer Engineering is the flagship program of VIT Pune. Admission to VIT Pune is based on MHT VET or JEE Main entrance exam.
Government College of Engineering was established in the year 1964 by the Government of Maharashtra. It offers a total of 15 programs in the stream of engineering at the UG and PG levels. Apart from these, PhD programs are also offered by the institute in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering.
VJTI was established in 1887, offers dual degree and regular degree courses at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. Admission to VJTI is based on entrance exams like MAH MCA CET, CET, GATE, etc.
LIT offers an advanced learning environment with a wide array of academic activities. For engineering study in Mumbai, this is one of the best institutes.
This institute is an autonomous technical institute in the state of Maharashtra. It was formed in 1960 and is affiliated with Shivaji University with an autonomous status.