Top 10 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh, Ranked on Official Data

Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026

Top 10 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: ranked from 45 colleges compared
# College Think Grads Rating NAAC grade (CGPA) Location
1 Dnr College Of Engineering & Technology 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A++ (3.73) West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
2 Godavari Institute Of Engineering & Technology 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A++ (3.58) East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
3 Bapatla Engineering College 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A+ (3.49) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
4 Vemu Institute Of Technology 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A+ (3.48) Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
5 Aditya College Of Engineering & Technology 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A+ (3.4) East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
6 Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A+ (3.47) Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
7 Malineni Lakshmaiah Women’s Engineering College 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A+ (3.43) Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
8 Dvr&Dr.Hs Mic College Of Technology 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A+ (3.4) Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
9 Avanthi Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Andhra Pradesh 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A+ (3.38) Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
10 K.S.R.M. College Of Engineering 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors A+ (3.28) Kadapa, 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. 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.

Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Andhra Pradesh has 45 rated Diploma in Mechanical Engineering colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.

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1. Dnr College Of Engineering & Technology

Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh is at position 1 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.

Good fit if you want a college with a NAAC A++ grade and a CGPA of 3.73.

2. Godavari Institute Of Engineering & Technology

Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.58, valid until 5 Apr 2029. On academic standing it scores higher than 98% of the colleges it was compared with.

Good fit if you want a NAAC A++ college whose accreditation runs until 5 Apr 2029.

3. Bapatla Engineering College

Bapatla Engineering College in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.49, valid until 30 Apr 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 96% of the colleges it was compared with.

Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college with a CGPA of 3.49.

4. Vemu Institute Of Technology

Vemu Institute Of Technology in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 20 Apr 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 94% of the colleges it was compared with.

Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college with a CGPA of 3.48.

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 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.4, valid until 18 Jul 2027. It scores higher than 88% of compared colleges on academic standing and 82% on official disclosures.

Good fit if you value a college that publishes more official information than most compared colleges.

6. Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College

Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.47, valid until 16 May 2027. On academic standing it scores higher than 92% of the colleges it was compared with.

Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college with a CGPA of 3.47.

7. Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College

Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.43, valid until 2 Jan 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 90% of the colleges it was compared with.

Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college with a CGPA of 3.43.

8. Dvr&Dr.Hs Mic College Of Technology

Dvr&Dr.Hs Mic College Of Technology in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.4, valid until 2 Oct 2029. On academic standing it scores higher than 88% of the colleges it was compared with.

Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college whose accreditation runs until 2 Oct 2029.

9. Avanthi Institute Of Engineering & Technology

Avanthi Institute Of Engineering and Technology in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.38, valid until 8 Mar 2029. On academic standing it scores higher than 85% of the colleges it was compared with.

Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college whose accreditation runs until 8 Mar 2029.

10. K.S.R.M. College Of Engineering

K.S.R.M. College Of Engineering in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.28, valid until 24 Oct 2029. It scores higher than 79% of compared colleges on academic standing and 82% on official disclosures.

Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college that publishes more official information than most compared colleges.

How the top three compare

The top three differ mainly in NAAC grade and score. Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology and Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology both hold A++, with CGPAs of 3.73 and 3.58. Bapatla Engineering College holds A+ with a CGPA of 3.49. On academic standing they score higher than 99%, 98% and 96% of compared colleges respectively. Their ratings are 4.3, 4.3 and 4.2.

How to choose, and your chances

Use this list as a starting shortlist, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. Before applying, check the college's official closing ranks and its approvals. 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 and narrow the shortlist. The ratings reflect official data reviewed in October 2026, and all ten colleges here are in Andhra Pradesh.

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 Mechanical Engineering college in Andhra Pradesh?

On the Think Grads Rating, Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology in West Godavari is ranked #1 with a rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.73.

Which colleges are in the top three for this course in Andhra Pradesh?

The top three are Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology (4.3), Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology (4.3) and Bapatla Engineering College (4.2), ranked in that order on the Think Grads Rating.

How many Diploma in Mechanical Engineering colleges were rated in Andhra Pradesh?

Think Grads rated 45 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Each was compared with every college in India offering the course, and this page lists the ten with the highest positions.

How are these colleges ranked?

Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course's category come first in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which uses official data only, such as NAAC accreditation and approvals.

Can a college pay to improve its position?

No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The ranking is computed from official data and is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.

Which college in this list has the highest NAAC score?

Dnr College Of Engineering and Technology has the highest NAAC CGPA in this list at 3.73 with an A++ grade, valid until 1 Aug 2028. Godavari Institute Of Engineering and Technology follows with 3.58.

Which colleges on this list are in Chittoor?

Vemu Institute Of Technology is at position 4 and Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College is at position 6. Both are in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, and both hold NAAC A+ grades.

When was this list last reviewed?

The list was reviewed in October 2026. Think Grads reviews it every month when new official data arrives, so positions and ratings can change after later reviews.

Think Grads Rating, methodology 1.0. Official data only: NAAC, NIRF, official counselling closing ranks (JoSAA and state CAP rounds), AICTE and UGC approvals.

Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.

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