Best Engineering colleges in Jharkhand 2026
96 Engineering colleges in Jharkhand charge between ₹2,155 and ₹16.59 L in the first year, and ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Engineering colleges in Jharkhand — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 96 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,155 – ₹16.59 L |
| Government / Private | 21 / 75 |
| NIRF-ranked | 9 of 96 |
| Highest package reported | ₹82 L |
| Top rated | ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM] |
Which engineering college in Jharkhand is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Engineering colleges in Jharkhand compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Dhanbad Dhanbad | 10 | #15 | ₹3.68 L | — | Government |
| BIT Mesra Ranchi | 9.8 | #51 | ₹6.63 L | — | Government |
| IIIT Ranchi Ranchi | 9.8 | — | ₹12.13 L | ₹54 L | Government |
| DMS, IIT Dhanbad Dhanbad | 9.8 | #46 | ₹4.64 L | ₹30.06 L | Government |
| BIT Sindri Dhanbad | 9.7 | #201 | ₹70,478 | ₹16.5 L | Government |
| BIT Deoghar Deoghar | 9.7 | — | ₹16.59 L | ₹51 L | Government |
| NIAMT Ranchi | 9.6 | #201 | ₹2.87 L | ₹15 L | Government |
| CIT Ranchi Ranchi | 9.5 | — | ₹3.35 L | ₹15 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Engineering colleges in Jharkhand
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1
ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM]
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1926
10.0 Fees from ₹3.68 L NIRF #15 124 courses -
2
Birla Institute of Technology - [BIT Mesra]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1955
9.8 Fees from ₹6.63 L NIRF #51 103 courses -
3
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2016
9.8 Fees from ₹12.13 L Highest ₹54 L 19 courses -
4
Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1977
9.8 Fees from ₹4.64 L NIRF #46 Highest ₹30.06 L 8 courses -
5
Birsa Institute of Technology - [BIT] Sindri
Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1949
9.7 Fees from ₹70,478 NIRF #201 Highest ₹16.5 L 43 courses -
6
Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre - [BIT]
Deoghar, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2007
9.7 Fees from ₹16.59 L Highest ₹51 L 10 courses -
7
National Institute Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT)
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1966
9.6 Fees from ₹2.87 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹15 L 16 courses -
8
Cambridge Institute of Technology - [CIT]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2001
9.5 Fees from ₹3.35 L Highest ₹15 L 15 courses -
9
Arka Jain University
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2017
9.4 Fees from ₹6.12 L Highest ₹23 L 68 courses -
10
University College of Engineering and Technology, Vinoba Bhave University - [UCET]
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2009
9.4 Fees from ₹2.54 L 8 courses -
11
Jharkhand Rai University - [JRU]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2012
9.3 Fees from ₹4.97 L Highest ₹11.25 L 45 courses -
12
Ramgovind Institute of Technology
Kodarma, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1992
8.9 Fees from ₹1.36 L 5 courses -
13
Vananchal Educational and Welfare Trust
Garhwa, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2006
8.9 Fees from ₹2.25 L 29 courses -
14
Sai Nath University
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2012
8.8 Fees from ₹4.97 L Highest ₹21 L 70 courses -
15
RVS College of Engineering and Technology - [RVSCET]
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2004
8.7 Fees from ₹4.46 L Highest ₹10 L 35 courses -
16
Chaibasa Engineering College, Techno India Group
Chaibasa, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2013
8.6 Fees from ₹2.88 L Highest ₹18 L 5 courses -
17
Sarala Birla University - [SBU]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2017
8.5 Fees from ₹3.42 L Highest ₹16 L 91 courses -
18
Usha Martin University - [UMU]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2012
8.5 Fees from ₹3.99 L Highest ₹10 L 101 courses -
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Vinoba Bhave University - [VBU]
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1992
7.5 Fees from ₹1.7 L Highest ₹8 L 60 courses -
21
Nilai Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2009
7.2 Fees from ₹3.06 L 8 courses -
22
Ranchi University
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1960
7.0 Fees from ₹6,850 Highest ₹7.25 L 160 courses -
23
Central University of Jharkhand - [CUJ]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2009
7.0 Fees from ₹2.78 L Highest ₹11.5 L 96 courses -
24
Birsa Agricultural University - [BAU]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1981
6.8 Fees from ₹1.28 L 52 courses -
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Showing 25 of 96. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 96 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Jharkhand the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,155 to ₹16.59 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 21 of these are government-run and 75 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 9 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Engineering colleges are there in Jharkhand?
There are 96 Engineering colleges listed in Jharkhand on this page, of which 21 are government and 75 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Jharkhand?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,155 to ₹16.59 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Jharkhand for Engineering?
ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM] has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Dhanbad.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Jharkhand?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹82 L. Packages vary by course and year.