Top Engineering Colleges in Uttarakhand 2026

Yes, most engineering colleges offer merit-based, need-based, and category-specific scholarships. For instance, institutions like Graphic Era University and DIT University offer tuition fee waivers for high-performing students or those with exceptional JEE scores.

Top colleges in the region have dedicated placement cells that attract recruiters from IT, core engineering, consulting, and analytics sectors. Students from colleges like UPES Dehradun often secure roles in energy, petroleum, and law-tech sectors due to specialised programs and industry tie-ups.

Engineering fees in Uttaranchal vary across institutions. Government colleges charge relatively low tuition fees, usually between Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh annually. Private universities such as DIT University and Graphic Era University can charge anywhere from Rs 1.5 lakhs to Rs 3 lakhs per year, depending on the course and specialisation.

Admissions are mostly based on national-level entrance exams like JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Some universities also conduct their own entrance tests or admit students based on board exam performance and other criteria like interviews or portfolios for select programs.