Top 3 B.Tech Colleges in Chandigarh tricity, 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) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandigarh University, Punjab | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #31 (2025) | A+ (3.28) | Mohali, Punjab |
| 2 | Chitkara University, Punjab | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #89 (2025) | — | Rajpura, Punjab |
| 3 | Panjab University | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #93 (2025) | A++ (3.68) | Chandigarh |
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 looks at academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Only official data is used, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. This place has 5 rated B.Tech colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University, a private university in Mohali, Punjab, is at position 1 because NIRF ranked it 31 in the engineering category in 2025. Under the ordering rule, colleges in NIRF's national top 100 come first, in NIRF order. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.28. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.1. It scores above 99% of compared colleges on official disclosures, above 80% on academic standing and above 64% on approvals and standing.
Good fit if you want a college with the strongest NIRF engineering rank on this list and a NAAC A+ grade.
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2. Chitkara University
Chitkara University, Rajpura, is at position 2 because it is ranked 89 in the NIRF 2025 engineering category, which places it ahead of Panjab University in NIRF order. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.5. On academic standing it scores above 94% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures above 90%. It is a private university.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked private university with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5.
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3. Panjab University
Panjab University, Chandigarh, is at position 3 because it is ranked 93 in the NIRF 2025 engineering category, just behind Chitkara University. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.68, valid until 11 Aug 2028. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.5, and on academic standing it scores above 96% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a government university.
Good fit if you prefer a government university with a NAAC A++ grade.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ on NIRF rank, ownership and NAAC grade. NIRF 2025 engineering ranks are 31 for Chandigarh University, 89 for Chitkara University and 93 for Panjab University. Chandigarh University and Chitkara University are private, while Panjab University is government. NAAC graded Chandigarh University A+ (CGPA 3.28) and Panjab University A++ (CGPA 3.68). Ratings are 4.1, 4.5 and 4.5 respectively.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it with your own rank, category and budget. Before applying, check the official closing ranks for your category and confirm the college's approvals. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages for this. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build a shortlist. The list covers 3 of the 5 rated B.Tech colleges in this place and is reviewed every month.
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 college in Chandigarh tricity?
Chandigarh University in Mohali, Punjab is ranked #1 on this list, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. NIRF ranked it 31 in the engineering category in 2025, which places it first under the list's NIRF-first ordering rule.
Which colleges are in the top three for B.Tech in Chandigarh tricity?
The top three are Chandigarh University, Chitkara University and Panjab University, in that order. Their Think Grads Ratings are 4.1, 4.5 and 4.5 respectively, on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0, based on official data.
What is the NIRF rank of Chitkara University for engineering?
NIRF ranked Chitkara University 89 in the engineering category in 2025. It is a private university in Rajpura, Punjab, and sits at position 2 on this list, behind Chandigarh University and ahead of Panjab University.
What is Panjab University's NAAC grade?
NAAC graded Panjab University A++ with a CGPA of 3.68, valid until 11 Aug 2028. It is a government university in Chandigarh, and NIRF ranked it 93 in the engineering category in 2025.
Which B.Tech colleges here are private and which are government?
Chandigarh University in Mohali and Chitkara University in Rajpura are private universities. Panjab University in Chandigarh is a government university. All three appear in the top three of this Chandigarh tricity B.Tech list.
How are these B.Tech colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first, in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which uses official data only and compares each college with every college in India offering B.Tech.
Can a college pay to improve its position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The ranking is computed from official data only, and the list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
How many B.Tech colleges in Chandigarh tricity are rated?
There are 5 rated B.Tech colleges in Chandigarh tricity, and this list shows the top 3 of them. The list was last reviewed in October 2026, and each rating sits on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.