IIRF Ranking 2026 out, see complete list of top 10 private engineering colleges in India

BITS Pilani has got the first place in this year’s ranking. That means Birla Institute of Technology and Science. This institute is located in Pilani, Rajasthan, which is famous all over the world for its studies, strong alumni and good performance. The record of this institute has been that the students graduating from it always work in good positions in big companies. This is the reason why it has maintained its top position for many years.

Talking about the second and third positions, two big institutes of Tamil Nadu have made it to these positions. Chennai-based SRM Institute of Science and Technology has secured the second position, while Vellore-based Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has secured the third position. Both the institutes attract thousands of students every year due to their modern labs, research opportunities and industry related courses. Besides, along with studies, special attention is also given to campus life and international exposure in both these colleges. This is the reason why these colleges are counted in the top 3 rankings.