Top 10 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Colleges in India, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NIRF rank | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Closing rank (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birla Institute Of Technology, Jharkhand | 4.2/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #51 (2025) | A (3.17) | 20,008 (JEE Main 2025) | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| 2 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology | 4.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #75 (2025) | — | 2,791 (KCET 2025) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 3 | National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | 4.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #85 (2025) | — | 9,204 (JEE Main 2025) | — |
| 4 | Coep Technological University | 4.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #90 (2025) | — | 925 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 5 | R.V. College Of Engineering | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #99 (2024) | A+ (3.39) | 742 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 6 | Siddaganga Institute Of Technology | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #100 (2024) | A++ (3.76) | 9,562 (KCET 2025) | Tumkur, Karnataka |
| 7 | Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology | 4.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | — | A++ (3.65) | 5,644 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 8 | B.M.S.College Of Engineering | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | — | A++ (3.56) | 5,087 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 9 | Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | — | A++ (3.6) | 12,369 (MHT-CET 2025) | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| 10 | Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Engineering | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | — | A++ (3.66) | 13,524 (MHT-CET 2025) | Pune, 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, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. This course has 365 rated colleges in India. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Birla Institute Of Technology
Birla Institute Of Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand, is at position 1 because NIRF ranked it 51 in the engineering category in 2025. It has a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.17, valid until 21 Nov 2027. Its JEE Main 2025 round 6 closing rank for General, all-India seats was 20008.
Good fit if you want a deemed university with a NIRF engineering rank and plan to apply through JEE Main.
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2. M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, is at position 2 because NIRF ranked it 75 in the engineering category in 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.7. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 2791.
Good fit if you are a KCET candidate with a strong rank and want a private college in Bengaluru with a NIRF engineering rank.
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3. National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra is at position 3 because NIRF ranked it 85 in the engineering category in 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.7. Its JEE Main 2025 round 6 closing rank for General, other-state quota was 9204.
Good fit if you are applying through JEE Main from outside the home state and want an NIT with a NIRF engineering rank.
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4. Coep Technological University
Coep Technological University, Pune, Maharashtra, is at position 4 because NIRF ranked it 90 in the engineering category in 2025. It is a government institution with a Think Grads Rating of 4.7. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General, all-India seats was 925.
Good fit if you are an MHT-CET candidate with a very strong rank and prefer a government college in Pune.
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5. R.V. College Of Engineering
R.V. College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NIRF ranked it 99th in the engineering category in 2024. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.39, valid until 28 Nov 2029. Its KCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in round 3 was 742.
Good fit if you have a very high KCET rank and want an A+ NAAC-graded private college in Karnataka.
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6. Siddaganga Institute Of Technology
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology, Tumkur is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NIRF ranked it 100th in the engineering category in 2024. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.76, valid until 10 Apr 2028. Its KCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in round 3 was 9562.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded college and a KCET rank near 9562.
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7. Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.7. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.65, valid until 29 May 2029. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General, state-level seats was 5644.
Good fit if you want a private Pune college with an A++ NAAC grade and an MHT-CET rank near 5644.
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8. B.M.S.College Of Engineering
B.M.S.College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 5087.
Good fit if you want an A++ graded college in Bengaluru and have a KCET rank near 5087.
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9. Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering
Yeshwantrao Chavan College Of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharashtra, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.6, valid until 16 May 2027. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, state-level seats was 12369.
Good fit if you want an A++ graded college in Nagpur and have an MHT-CET rank near 12369.
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10. PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION SOCIETY'S MODERN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Progressive Education Society's Modern College Of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.66, valid until 25 Oct 2027. Its MHT-CET 2025 round 4 closing rank for General, state-level seats was 13524.
Good fit if you want an A++ graded private college in Pune and have an MHT-CET rank near 13524.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in rating and entrance route. Birla Institute Of Technology has a rating of 4.2, while M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra both have 4.7. NIRF engineering ranks in 2025 are 51, 75 and 85 respectively. Their 2025 closing ranks come from different exams: JEE Main 20008 for Birla, KCET 2791 for Ramaiah and JEE Main 9204 for Kurukshetra.
How to choose, and your chances
Start with your own rank, category and budget, then compare them with the official closing ranks quoted above. Those ranks are for General category in specific rounds and seat types, so check the figures for your category and quota. Before applying, confirm approvals and NAAC validity dates. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool 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 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning college in India?
On this list, Birla Institute Of Technology, Ranchi, is ranked #1. It is placed first because NIRF ranked it 51 in the engineering category in 2025. The list covers 10 colleges and is reviewed every month.
Which colleges make up the top three?
The top three are Birla Institute Of Technology (rating 4.2), M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology (4.7) and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (4.7). Colleges in NIRF's top 100 are listed first in NIRF order, so ratings alone do not set these positions.
How are these colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the course.
Can a college pay to improve its position?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position on Think Grads. The ranking uses official data only and is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
What was the KCET closing rank at M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology?
Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 2791 in the Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) programme. Check the current year's cutoffs before applying.
What is the NAAC grade of Siddaganga Institute Of Technology?
NAAC graded Siddaganga Institute Of Technology, Tumkur, A++ with a CGPA of 3.76, valid until 10 Apr 2028. It is ranked #6 on this list.
Which colleges here accept JEE Main ranks?
Birla Institute Of Technology and National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra have JEE Main 2025 closing ranks in our data. These were 20008 for General, all-India seats and 9204 for General, other-state quota, both in round 6.
How many colleges were compared for this list?
This course has 365 rated B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning colleges in India. The 10 colleges on this list are drawn from them, and the rating scale runs from 1.0 to 5.0.