Top 10 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 4.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Andhra University College Of Engineering | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Andhra University | 4.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.74) | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| 4 | Gayatri Vidya Parishad College Of Engineering | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.52) | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| 5 | Dnr College Of Engineering & Technology | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.73) | West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh |
| 6 | Godavari Institute Of Engineering & Technology | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.58) | East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh |
| 7 | Bapatla Engineering College | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.49) | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| 8 | Anil Neerukonda Institute Of Technology & Sciences | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.48) | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| 9 | Vemu Institute Of Technology | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.48) | Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh |
| 10 | Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.46) | Krishna, Andhra Pradesh |
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, such as NAAC grades, student demand in counselling, approvals and standing, fee and placement disclosures, and transparency. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Andhra Pradesh has 89 rated B.Tech Mechanical Engineering colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. It is a deemed university, and it was ranked 35 in the engineering category of NIRF 2025. Its NIRF rank puts it within the national top 100, which places it first in the list order. On the Think Grads factors, it scored above 98% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 92% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a deemed university with a NIRF engineering rank of 35 in Guntur.
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2. Andhra University College Of Engineering
Andhra University College Of Engineering in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. It is a government college, and NIRF 2025 ranked it 88 in the engineering category. As a NIRF top-100 college, it is listed ahead of colleges ranked only by the Think Grads Rating. It scored above 95% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 92% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you prefer a government engineering college in Vishakhapatnam with a NIRF engineering rank of 88.
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3. Andhra University
Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.74, valid until 8 Nov 2028. NIRF 2025 ranked it 41 in the overall category. It is a government institution, and it scored above 99% of compared colleges on academic standing. It sits below the two colleges above because NIRF order is applied within the list's category-based ordering.
Good fit if you want a government university with a NAAC A++ grade and a NIRF overall rank of 41.
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4. Gayatri Vidya Parishad College Of Engineering
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College Of Engineering in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.52, valid until 4 Jul 2029. It is a private college, and it scored above 99% of compared colleges on official disclosures and above 91% on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a private college in Visakhapatnam with a NAAC A++ grade and strong official disclosures.
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5. Dnr College Of Engineering & Technology
Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.73, valid until 1 Aug 2028. It is a private college, and it scored above 99% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a private college in West Godavari with a NAAC A++ grade and a CGPA of 3.73.
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6. Godavari Institute Of Engineering & Technology
Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.58, valid until 5 Apr 2029. It is a private college, and it scored above 95% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a private college in East Godavari with a NAAC A++ grade valid until 5 Apr 2029.
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7. Bapatla Engineering College
Bapatla Engineering College in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.49, valid until 30 Apr 2028. It is a private college, and it scored above 90% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a private college in the Guntur area with a NAAC A+ grade and a CGPA of 3.49.
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8. Anil Neerukonda Institute Of Technology & Sciences
Anil Neerukonda Institute Of Technology & Sciences in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 1 May 2029. It is a private college, and it scored above 89% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a private college in Visakhapatnam with a NAAC A+ grade valid until 1 May 2029.
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9. Vemu Institute Of Technology
Vemu Institute Of Technology in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 20 Apr 2028. It is a private college, and it scored above 89% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a private college in Chittoor with a NAAC A+ grade and a CGPA of 3.48.
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10. Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College
Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.46, valid until 13 Mar 2029. It is a private college, and it scored above 87% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a private college in Krishna district with a NAAC A+ grade valid until 13 Mar 2029.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in ownership and NIRF standing. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation is a deemed university ranked 35 in NIRF 2025 engineering. Andhra University College Of Engineering is a government college ranked 88 in the same category. Andhra University is a government institution ranked 41 in NIRF 2025 overall. Their ratings are 4.6, 4.5 and 4.6, and their academic standing shares are above 98%, 95% and 99% of compared colleges.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it to your own entrance rank, category and budget. Before applying, check the official counselling 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. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build and compare a shortlist. Ratings reflect official data only and colleges cannot pay to change their position.
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 Mechanical Engineering college in Andhra Pradesh?
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation in Guntur is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. It was also ranked 35 in the engineering category of NIRF 2025.
How many B.Tech Mechanical Engineering colleges are rated in Andhra Pradesh?
Think Grads has rated 89 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh. This page lists the top 10 of them, using the Think Grads Rating and NIRF order where a college is in the national top 100.
Which government colleges are in the top three?
Andhra University College Of Engineering in Vishakhapatnam and Andhra University in Visakhapatnam are both government institutions. They are at positions 2 and 3, with ratings of 4.5 and 4.6 respectively.
What is the NAAC grade of Andhra University?
NAAC graded Andhra University A++ with a CGPA of 3.74. The accreditation is valid until 8 Nov 2028. Andhra University is at position 3 on this list.
Which colleges on this list have a NAAC A++ grade?
Andhra University, Gayatri Vidya Parishad College Of Engineering, Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology and Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology all hold NAAC A++ grades, with CGPAs between 3.52 and 3.74.
How are these colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this 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 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. Positions and ratings are computed from official data such as NAAC grades and NIRF ranks.
Which private college ranks highest for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering in Andhra Pradesh?
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College Of Engineering in Visakhapatnam is the highest-placed private college on this list, at position 4 with a rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.52.