Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
479 institutes offer Ph.D Mechanical Engineering. When two institutes share a programme, the one with the better (lower) NIRF Engineering rank appears first. Institutes without a numeric NIRF rank sort after ranked ones, alphabetically. JoSAA closing ranks are shown when available; non-JoSAA paths (VITEEE, LPUNEST, MHT-CET, etc.) are labeled separately.
#1

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹41,600–₹3.4L / yr
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore was founded in 1909. IISc Bangalore campus spreads over 434 acres of land. IISc is also deemed to be a university and…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2NIRF 1

IITChennai, Tamil Nadu
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- NIRF 2025
- #1
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 88.72
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) has been given the title of "Institute of Eminence". IIT Madras is a prestigious institution of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3NIRF 2

IITNew Delhi, Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- NIRF 2025
- #2
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 85.74
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is one of the 23 IITs established to be the centre of excellence for training, research and development. IIT…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#4NIRF 9

NITTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
- NIRF 2025
- #9
- Type
- NIT
- Score
- 68.14
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli was formerly known as the Regional Engineering College. NIT Trichy was established in 1964 and is recognised…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#5NIRF 10

IITVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University Varanasi
- NIRF 2025
- #10
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 67.24
Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (IIT BHU) was formerly known as Banaras Engineering College. IIT BHU has 11 engineering…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#6NIRF 11

PrivatePilani, Rajasthan
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
- NIRF 2025
- #11
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 67.02
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is a private university which was established in 1964. The university has been recognised by the University…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#7NIRF 12

IITIndore, Madhya Pradesh
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
- NIRF 2025
- #12
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 66.65
Indian Institute of Technology Indore was established in 2009 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. IIT Indore is one of the eight new IITs,…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#8NIRF 14

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- NIRF 2025
- #14
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 65.83
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) Chennai was established in the year 1985 SRMIST is also known as SRM University Chennai. SRMIST is approved by…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#9NIRF 19

IITPatna, Bihar
Indian Institute of Technology Patna
- NIRF 2025
- #19
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 64.52
Indian Institute of Technology Patna is one of the leading engineering institutions and a premier institution established on August 6, 2008. IIT Patna is one…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#10NIRF 21

NITKozhikode, Kerala
National Institute of Technology Calicut
- NIRF 2025
- #21
- Type
- NIT
- Score
- 63.05
Established in 2002, the National Institute of Technology Calicut is an Institute of National Importance. The campus of NIT Calicut has an area of nearly 300…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#11NIRF 22

PrivateBhubaneswar, Odisha
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar
- NIRF 2025
- #22
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 62.58
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA), Bhubaneswar is a deemed university established in the year 2007. SOA Bhubaneswar is accredited by the National Assessment and…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12NIRF 23

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF 2025
- #23
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 62.46
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore was established in 2003 as a private university and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#13

PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹54,000–₹3.7L / yr
Andhra University Visakhapatnam was established in 1926. The aim of Andhra University is to offer the students with the required education in order to excel in…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#14NIRF 24

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- NIRF 2025
- #24
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 62.42
Established in 1920, Jamia Millia Islamia is a coeducational central government university. The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15NIRF 26

IITMandi, Himachal Pradesh
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
- NIRF 2025
- #26
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 62.08
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi was established in 2009. IIT Mandi is one of the eight new IITs established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16NIRF 27

IITJodhpur, Rajasthan
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
- NIRF 2025
- #27
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 61.31
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was established in 2008. IIT Jodhpur is a premier technical institute and is one of the eight new IITs established by…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#17

PrivateChandigarh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹63,400–₹13.3L / yr
Chandigarh University is a state private university that was established in 2012 and is approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission), BCI (Bar Council of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#18

PrivateAligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Established in 1935, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh is a government institute. Zakir Husain College of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19NIRF 36

PrivateBhubaneswar, Odisha
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar
- NIRF 2025
- #36
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 58.79
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar is a private university which was established in the year 1992. The university has been accredited by…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20NIRF 43

PrivateDehradun, Uttarakhand
UPES, Dehradun
- NIRF 2025
- #43
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 56.99
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun is a private state university founded in 2003. The university has been accredited by the NBA (National…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21NIRF 46

PrivatePune, Maharashtra
Symbiosis International University, Pune
- NIRF 2025
- #46
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 56.22
Symbiosis International University, Pune is a private institution which was established in the year 1971. The university has been approved by the University…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#22NIRF 48

PrivatePhagwara, Punjab
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
- NIRF 2025
- #48
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 55.99
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Phagwara is a state-private university established in 2005. The university is approved by regulatory bodies such as the…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23NIRF 49

NITDurgapur, West Bengal
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
- NIRF 2025
- #49
- Type
- NIT
- Score
- 55.94
National Institute of Technology Durgapur is an Institute of National Importance. The college was established by the Government of India in 1960. NIT Durgapur…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#24NIRF 52

PrivateDehradun, Uttarakhand
- NIRF 2025
- #52
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 55.26
Graphic Era University Dehradun is a private university that was established in 2008. The university has been recognised by the University Grants Commission…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Mechanical Engineering — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)