Best Engineering colleges in Meghalaya 2026
12 Engineering colleges in Meghalaya charge between ₹4,500 and ₹15.65 L in the first year, and National Institute of Technology - [NIT] Meghalaya is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Engineering colleges in Meghalaya — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,500 – ₹15.65 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 8 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 12 |
| Highest package reported | ₹46.3 L |
| Top rated | National Institute of Technology - [NIT] Meghalaya |
Which engineering college in Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Meghalaya Shillong | 9.7 | #83 | ₹1.96 L | ₹46.3 L | Government |
| NEHU Shillong | 9.5 | #80 | ₹1.45 L | ₹7 L | Government |
| USTM Ri-Bhoi | 8.3 | #151 | ₹7.25 L | ₹13.58 L | Private |
| William Carey University Shillong Shillong | 4.3 | — | ₹1.95 L | — | Private |
| CMJ University Ri-Bhoi Ri-Bhoi | 4.2 | — | ₹1.8 L | — | Private |
| Mahatma Gandhi University Ri-Bhoi Ri-Bhoi | 3.6 | — | ₹2.94 L | — | Private |
| Regional Institute of Science and Technology Ri-Bhoi Ri-Bhoi | — | — | ₹5.48 L | — | Private |
| Tura Polytechnic College Tura | — | — | ₹10,548 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 12 Engineering colleges in Meghalaya
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National Institute of Technology - [NIT] Meghalaya
Shillong, Meghalaya · Government · est. 2010
9.7 Fees from ₹1.96 L NIRF #83 Highest ₹46.3 L 29 courses -
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North-Eastern Hill University - [NEHU]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Government · est. 1973
9.5 Fees from ₹1.45 L NIRF #80 Highest ₹7 L 99 courses -
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University of Science and Technology - [USTM]
Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2011
8.3 Fees from ₹7.25 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹13.58 L 155 courses -
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William Carey University - [WCU]
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2005
4.3 Fees from ₹1.95 L 147 courses -
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Mahatma Gandhi University - [MGU]
Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2010
3.6 Fees from ₹2.94 L 105 courses -
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Regional Institute of Science and Technology - [RIST]
Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹5.48 L 10 courses -
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MIT University
Shillong, Meghalaya · Private · est. 2011
Fees from ₹15.65 L Highest ₹22 L 17 courses -
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Showing 12 of 12. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 12 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Meghalaya the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,500 to ₹15.65 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 8 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. 3 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 Meghalaya?
There are 12 Engineering colleges listed in Meghalaya on this page, of which 4 are government and 8 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Meghalaya?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,500 to ₹15.65 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Meghalaya for Engineering?
National Institute of Technology - [NIT] Meghalaya has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Shillong.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Meghalaya?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹46.3 L. Packages vary by course and year.