Top 3 B.Tech Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | Closing rank (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | 4.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | 2,361 (JEE Advanced 2025) | Maharashtra |
| 2 | Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Sansth’s Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology | 3.3/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | 87,129 (MHT-CET 2025) | Sangli, Maharashtra |
| 3 | Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College Of Engineering And Technology | 2.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 99,137 (MHT-CET 2025) | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only: academic standing, student demand in counselling, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Maharashtra has 5 rated colleges for this course. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position, and the list is reviewed every month.
1. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is at position 1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.7. It was ranked 3 in NIRF 2025 in the engineering category. Its JEE Advanced 2025 closing rank for General, all-India seats in Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) was 2361 in round 6. On academic standing it scored higher than 99% of the colleges compared, and on student demand higher than 98%.
Good fit if you have a strong JEE Advanced rank and want an aerospace programme at a college ranked in NIRF's engineering category.
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2. SANT DNYANESHWAR SHIKSHAN SANSTH'S ANNASAHEB DANGE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Sansth's Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology in Sangli is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.52, valid until 7 Jul 2028. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General, state-level seats in Aeronautical Engineering was 87129 in round 4. On academic standing it scored higher than 89% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you took MHT-CET and want a NAAC A++ graded private college with a closing rank near 87129.
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3. Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College Of Engineering And Technology
Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Engineering and Technology in Nagpur is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.9. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General, state-level seats in Aeronautical Engineering was 99137 in round 4. It scored higher than 58% of the colleges compared on approvals and standing, and higher than 56% on official disclosures. Three of the six rating factors could be used for this college.
Good fit if you took MHT-CET and your General category rank is near the 99137 closing rank of 2025.
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How the top three compare
The three colleges differ in how they admit students. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay admits through JEE Advanced, with a 2025 closing rank of 2361, while the other two use MHT-CET, with 2025 closing ranks of 87129 and 99137. Their ratings are 4.7, 3.3 and 2.9. Only Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has a NIRF rank, 3 in 2025. Only the Sangli college has a NAAC grade here, A++ with a CGPA of 3.52.
How to choose, and your chances
Start with your own exam rank, category and budget, then compare them with the official closing ranks of each college. The 2025 closing ranks here are for General category seats, so check your own category before relying on them. Before applying, confirm approvals and the latest counselling rounds on official sites. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build a shortlist from this list.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the top B.Tech Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering college in Maharashtra?
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is ranked #1 on the Think Grads list for this course in Maharashtra, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.7. It was also ranked 3 in NIRF 2025 in the engineering category.
Which colleges are in the top three for this course in Maharashtra?
The top three are Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (4.7), Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Sansth's Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology in Sangli (3.3) and Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Engineering and Technology in Nagpur (2.9).
What was the IIT Bombay aerospace closing rank in 2025?
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay's JEE Advanced 2025 closing rank for General, all-India seats in Aerospace Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) was 2361 in round 6. Check the official counselling site for your category.
What was the MHT-CET 2025 closing rank at the Sangli college?
Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Sansth's Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology had an MHT-CET 2025 closing rank of 87129 for General, state-level seats in Aeronautical Engineering. That was in round 4.
What is the NAAC grade of the Annasaheb Dange college in Sangli?
NAAC graded Sant Dnyaneshwar Shikshan Sansth's Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology A++ with a CGPA of 3.52. The accreditation is valid until 7 Jul 2028, according to the NAAC record.
What was the closing rank at Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College in Nagpur?
Tulsiramji Gaikwad-Patil College of Engineering and Technology had an MHT-CET 2025 closing rank of 99137 for General, state-level seats in Aeronautical Engineering. That was in round 4. Ranks vary by category and round.
How does Think Grads rank these colleges?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course's category come first, in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which uses official data only. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
How many colleges were rated for this course in Maharashtra?
The Think Grads list covers 5 rated B.Tech Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering colleges in Maharashtra, of which the top 3 are shown here. The list was last reviewed in October 2026, and ratings are on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.