Top Engineering Colleges in Mumbai 2026

A comprehensive directory of the best engineering institutions in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane. Updated for 2026.

Published by MSBTE Notes & Info Team
Engineering Colleges in Mumbai

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is a powerhouse of technical education and industrial innovation. With iconic institutions like VJTI (established 1887) and ICT Mumbai leading the charge, the city offers a unique blend of heritage and cutting-edge research.

Students in Mumbai benefit from unmatched proximity to India's largest corporate headquarters, financial districts, and thriving tech startups in Powai and Andheri. The region's engineering colleges are renowned for their rigorous academic standards, strong alumni networks, and exceptional placement records in sectors ranging from FinTech and IT to manufacturing and chemical engineering. The directory below covers top-tier autonomous, government-aided, and private institutes across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar.

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SR. College Name District Type
01 Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Matunga Mumbai Govt-Aided Autonomous
02 Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Andheri Mumbai Govt-Aided Autonomous
03 Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Matunga Mumbai Deemed Autonomous
04 Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Vile Parle Mumbai Autonomous
05 Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Andheri Mumbai Autonomous
06 Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Bandra Mumbai Private
07 Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Wadala Mumbai Autonomous
08 Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, Kandivali Mumbai Autonomous
09 Atharva College of Engineering, Malad Mumbai Private
10 Don Bosco Institute of Technology Mumbai Minority
11 Rizvi College of Engineering, Bandra Mumbai Minority
12 Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering, Bandra Mumbai Autonomous
13 Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, Chembur Mumbai Autonomous
14 Xavier Institute of Engineering, Mahim Mumbai Minority
15 Annasaheb Chudaman Patil College of Engineering, Kharghar Navi Mumbai (Raigad) Private
16 Saraswati College of Engineering, Kharghar Navi Mumbai (Raigad) Private
17 MGM College of Engineering & Technology, Kamothe Navi Mumbai (Raigad) Private
18 Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Airoli Navi Mumbai Private
19 Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering Navi Mumbai Private
20 Terna Engineering College, Nerul Navi Mumbai Private
21 Smt. Indira Gandhi College of Engineering Navi Mumbai Private
22 Pillai College of Engineering, New Panvel Navi Mumbai (Raigad) Autonomous
23 S.I.E.S Graduate School of Technology, Nerul Navi Mumbai Autonomous
24 A. P. Shah Institute of Technology Thane Private
25 Vidya Prasarak Mandal's College of Engineering Thane Private
26 Shree L.R. Tiwari College of Engineering, Mira Road Thane Private
27 Indala College of Engineering, Kalyan Thane Private
28 VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar Palghar Private
29 Theem College of Engineering, Boisar Palghar Private
30 Universal College of Engineering, Palghar Palghar Private
31 Pillai HOC College of Engineering & Technology, Khalapur Raigad Private
32 G.V. Acharya Institute of Engineering & Technology, Karjat Raigad Private
33 Kalsekar Technical Campus, Panvel Raigad Private
34 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Panvel Raigad Private

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the No. 1 Engineering College in Mumbai? expand_more
VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute) is widely considered the top engineering institute in Mumbai, known for its history, autonomy, and strong alumni network.
What is the cutoff for VJTI Computer Science? expand_more
Cutoffs are very high, often above 99.5 percentile in MHT-CET for General category students in Computer Engineering.
Are there good colleges in Navi Mumbai? expand_more
Yes, colleges like Fr. Agnel (Vashi), Ramrao Adik (DY Patil), and SIES Nerul are excellent choices with good placement records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which university are Mumbai colleges affiliated to? expand_more
Most colleges are affiliated to Mumbai University (MU), while ICT, VJTI, and SPIT are autonomous.
What is the average engineering fee in Mumbai? expand_more
Engineering fees in Mumbai range from ₹15,000 for government-aided seats (VJTI, SPCE) to ₹2.5 Lakhs per year for top private institutes.
Do Mumbai engineering colleges provide hostel facilities? expand_more
Yes, institutes like VJTI, ICT, and SPIT offer hostel facilities, though seats are limited and merit-based.