Top 5 B.Tech Colleges in Punjab, 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 | Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology | 4.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #29 (2025) | A++ (3.68) | Patiala, Punjab |
| 2 | Chandigarh University, Punjab | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #31 (2025) | A+ (3.28) | Mohali, Punjab |
| 3 | Lovely Professional University | 4.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #48 (2025) | A++ (3.68) | Phagwara, Punjab |
| 4 | Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | 4.3/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #79 (2025) | — | Sangrur, Punjab |
| 5 | Chitkara University, Punjab | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #89 (2025) | — | Rajpura, Punjab |
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. Punjab has 8 rated B.Tech colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position, and the list is reviewed every month.
1. Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. It is ranked 29 in the NIRF 2025 engineering category. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.68, valid until 28 Nov 2029. On academic standing it scores above 98% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures above 90%.
Good fit if you want a college with an A++ NAAC grade and a NIRF engineering rank of 29.
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2. Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University, Mohali, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. It is ranked 31 in the NIRF 2025 engineering category. NAAC graded this private university A+ with a CGPA of 3.28. It scores above 99% of the compared colleges on official disclosures and above 80% on academic standing.
Good fit if you value a college that publishes a lot of official information and holds a NIRF engineering rank of 31.
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3. Lovely Professional University
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. It is ranked 48 in the NIRF 2025 engineering category. NAAC graded this private university A++ with a CGPA of 3.68, valid until 11 Aug 2028. It scores above 97% of the compared colleges on academic standing and above 90% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC grade from a private university ranked 48 in NIRF engineering.
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4. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. It is ranked 79 in the engineering category of NIRF 2025. For JEE Main 2025, the round 6 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering, General category, all-India seats, was 64256. It is the only college on this list with student demand data used in its rating.
Good fit if your JEE Main rank is near that 2025 closing rank of 64256 and you want an NIRF-ranked institute.
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5. Chitkara University
Chitkara University, Rajpura, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF 2025 ranked it 89th in the engineering category. It scores higher than 94% of colleges compared on academic standing and 90% on official disclosures. It is a private university. Its position follows NIRF order, because colleges in NIRF's national top 100 are listed first.
Good fit if you want a private university that holds a NIRF engineering rank and publishes official information.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ on NAAC grades and NIRF ranks. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and Lovely Professional University hold NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.68, while Chandigarh University holds A+ with 3.28. Their NIRF 2025 engineering ranks are 29, 31 and 48 respectively. Their ratings are 4.6, 4.1 and 4.6. Chandigarh University scores above 99% of colleges on official disclosures, against above 90% for the other two.
How to choose, and your chances
Start with your own entrance rank, category and budget, then shortlist colleges whose official closing ranks are close to your rank. Check the latest counselling closing ranks and the college's AICTE or UGC approval before applying. 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 and compare a shortlist. Treat the rating as one input, not a recommendation of a particular college.
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 Punjab?
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, is ranked #1 on the Think Grads list of B.Tech colleges in Punjab with a rating of 4.6. It is also ranked 29 in the engineering category of NIRF 2025.
Which are the top three B.Tech colleges in Punjab?
On this list the top three are Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chandigarh University and Lovely Professional University. Their Think Grads Ratings are 4.6, 4.1 and 4.6 respectively, based on official data only.
How many B.Tech colleges in Punjab are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 8 B.Tech colleges in Punjab, and this article lists the top 5 of them. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course, using official data only.
What is the NAAC grade of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology?
NAAC graded Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology A++ with a CGPA of 3.68, valid until 28 Nov 2029. Lovely Professional University holds the same grade and CGPA, valid until 11 Aug 2028.
What is Chandigarh University's NAAC grade and NIRF rank?
NAAC graded Chandigarh University A+ with a CGPA of 3.28. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 31 in the engineering category, and its Think Grads Rating is 4.1.
What was the JEE Main closing rank at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology?
For JEE Main 2025, round 6, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering, General category, all-India seats, was 64256 at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur.
How are these Punjab B.Tech colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category are listed first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
How often is this list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This version was reviewed in October 2026 and uses the Think Grads Rating on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.