Top 10 Diploma in 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 | Kbn College | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.53) | Krishna, Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Dnr College Of Engineering & Technology | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.73) | West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Godavari Institute Of Engineering & Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.58) | East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh |
| 4 | Bapatla Engineering College | 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.49) | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| 5 | Aditya College Of Engineering & Technology | 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.4) | East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh |
| 6 | Vemu Institute Of Technology | 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.48) | Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh |
| 7 | Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.47) | Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh |
| 8 | Malineni Lakshmaiah Women’s Engineering College | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.43) | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| 9 | Dvr&Dr.Hs Mic College Of Technology | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.4) | Krishna, Andhra Pradesh |
| 10 | Avanthi Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Andhra Pradesh | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.38) | Vizianagaram, 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 weighs academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency, using official data only. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course. Andhra Pradesh has 56 rated Diploma in Engineering colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Kbn College
Kbn College in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.53, valid until 27 Feb 2029. On academic standing, it scores higher than 93% of the colleges it was compared with. On official disclosures, it scores higher than 82% of them. This is a private college.
Good fit if you want a college with a NAAC A++ grade and strong official disclosures.
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2. Dnr College Of Engineering & Technology
Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.73, valid until 1 Aug 2028. On academic standing, it scores higher than 99% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a private college.
Good fit if NAAC score matters most to you, since its CGPA of 3.73 is the highest among the colleges in this list.
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3. Godavari Institute Of Engineering & Technology
Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.58, valid until 5 Apr 2029. On academic standing, it scores higher than 97% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a private college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A++ college whose accreditation runs until April 2029.
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4. Bapatla Engineering College
Bapatla Engineering College in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.49, valid until 30 Apr 2028. On academic standing, it scores higher than 90% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a private college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college in Guntur with a CGPA of 3.49.
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5. Aditya College Of Engineering & Technology
Aditya College Of Engineering and Technology in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.4, valid until 18 Jul 2027. On academic standing, it scores higher than 83% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 73%. It is a private college.
Good fit if you value how openly a college publishes official information.
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6. Vemu Institute Of Technology
Vemu Institute Of Technology in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 20 Apr 2028. On academic standing, it scores higher than 88% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a private college.
Good fit if you are looking in Chittoor and want a NAAC A+ college with a CGPA of 3.48.
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7. Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College
Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.47, valid until 16 May 2027. On academic standing, it scores higher than 87% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a private college.
Good fit if you want another NAAC A+ option in Chittoor to compare with Vemu Institute Of Technology.
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8. Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College
Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.43, valid until 2 Jan 2028. On academic standing, it scores higher than 85% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a private college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college in Guntur with a CGPA of 3.43.
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9. Dvr&Dr.Hs Mic College Of Technology
Dvr&Dr.Hs Mic College Of Technology in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.4, valid until 2 Oct 2029. On academic standing, it scores higher than 83% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a private college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college in Krishna with accreditation valid until October 2029.
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10. Avanthi Institute Of Engineering & Technology
Avanthi Institute Of Engineering and Technology in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.38, valid until 8 Mar 2029. On academic standing, it scores higher than 81% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a private college.
Good fit if you are looking in Vizianagaram and want a NAAC A+ college valid until March 2029.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ mainly in NAAC grade, score and location. Kbn College (Krishna) has a NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.53. Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology (West Godavari) has an A++ with 3.73. Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology (East Godavari) has an A++ with 3.58. On official disclosures, Kbn College scores higher than 82% of compared colleges, against 41% for the other two. Ratings are 4.3, 4.3 and 4.2.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list to build a shortlist, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. Before applying, check each college's official closing ranks and its approvals, and confirm its 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 can help you narrow the shortlist side by side. The Think Grads Rating is a starting point, not a prediction of admission.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the top Diploma in Engineering college in Andhra Pradesh?
Kbn College in Krishna is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating with 4.3. It holds a NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.53. The list was reviewed in October 2026 and is updated every month.
How many Diploma in Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh were rated?
Think Grads rated 56 Diploma in Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Each one was compared with every college in India offering the same course, using official data only. This page lists the top 10 of them by the Think Grads Rating.
What is the Think Grads Rating?
It is a score from 1.0 to 5.0 built from official data only. It weighs academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Each college is compared with all colleges in India offering the same course.
Which Diploma in Engineering college in Andhra Pradesh has the highest NAAC score?
Among the colleges on this list, Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology in West Godavari has the highest NAAC CGPA at 3.73, with an A++ grade valid until 1 Aug 2028. It is ranked #2 on the Think Grads Rating at 4.3.
Can a college pay to get a higher position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The list uses official data only, and it is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category are listed first.
Which colleges on this list are in Chittoor?
Two colleges are in Chittoor: Vemu Institute Of Technology at position 6 with a rating of 4.0, and Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College at position 7 with 3.9. Both hold a NAAC A+ grade.
Are these colleges government or private?
All ten colleges on this list are private. This includes Kbn College, Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology and Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology, the top three. Check each college's own page for fees and approvals before you apply.
Which Diploma in Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh are in Guntur?
Bapatla Engineering College is at position 4 with a rating of 4.0, and Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College is at position 8 with 3.9. Both are private colleges in Guntur with a NAAC A+ grade.