Engineering programs, with BTech being the most sought after, are available at all leading Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Admission to these programs is highly competitive, requiring candidates to achieve a good rank in top engineering entrance exams. These programs are offered at different levels including Diploma, Undergraduate (BTech/BE), Postgraduate (MTech/ME), and Doctoral (PhD).

To gain admission to the top engineering colleges, students must be familiar with the entrance exam requirements and be well-prepared to succeed. The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is one of the most popular and competitive exams, attracting over 20 lakh applicants annually. For postgraduate engineering courses, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the most competitive exam.

Other notable engineering entrance exams include VITEEE, TNEA, BITSAT, and WBJEE. India boasts over 4000 engineering colleges, attracting more than 5 lakh students annually. These institutions offer traditional branches like Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electronics and Communications Engineering. Additionally, many renowned colleges offer specialized programs in fields such as Biotechnology, Aeronautical, Petroleum, and Mining Engineering, which have gained popularity in recent years.

Leading engineering colleges, especially IITs and NITs, offer a range of programs including Diploma, BTech, MTech, and PhD across various engineering disciplines.