Best AI/ML Colleges in India 2026 — Ranking, Fees & Cutoffs
Top AI, ML & Data Science colleges in India — ranked by NIRF with fees, cutoffs, placements and admission. Free and indicative.
TL;DR: Top AI, ML & Data Science colleges in India — ranked by NIRF with fees, cutoffs, placements and admission. Free and indicative.
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24 colleges offering AI, ML & Data Science, ordered by NIRF 2025 rank where one is published, with fees and indicative cutoffs.
Best AI/ML Colleges
| College | NIRF 2025 | Location | Fees / year | Cutoff (indicative) | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | #1 | Chennai, National (IIT/NIT) | ₹2.2–2.5 L | CSE closing AIR ≤ 159 | ₹21 |
| IIT Hyderabad | #7 | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹2.2–2.5 L | CSE closing AIR ≤ 700 | ₹21 |
| SRM KTR | #14 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹2.5–4.5 L | CSE via top SRMJEEE ranks / JEE Main | ₹7.3 |
| VIT Vellore | #16 | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | ₹24 | CSE VITEEE rank ≤ 7,500 | ₹9 |
| Amrita Coimbatore | #23 | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | ₹2.53 | CSE AEEE rank-based | ₹7 |
| Vignan | #80 | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh | ₹1.3–1.8 L | CSE rank ≤ 10,000 | ₹5.5 |
| BMSCE | 151–200 | Bengaluru, Karnataka | ₹0.7–2.2 L | CSE KCET rank ≤ 1,200 | ₹8 |
| PESU | 101–150 | Bengaluru, Karnataka | ₹34 | CSE KCET rank ≤ 1,674 | ₹10 |
| CBIT | 151–200 | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹1.2–1.5 L | CSE rank ≤ 2,667 | ₹7 |
| IGDTUW | 201–300 | New Delhi, Delhi-NCR | ₹1.52 | CSE closing AIR ≤ 18,000 (women) | ₹13 |
| KJSCE | — | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹1.8–2.2 L | CSE percentile ≥ 99 | ₹8 |
| Mahindra University | 101–150 | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹44.5 | CSE merit-based | ₹8 |
| Bennett | — | Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR | ₹34 | CSE merit-based | ₹7 |
| Aditya | — | Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh | ₹0.8–1.2 L | CSE rank ≤ 12,000 | ₹4.5 |
| DJSCE | 201–300 | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹1.8–2.2 L | CSE %ile ≥ 99.4 | ₹8.5 |
| TSEC | — | Mumbai, Maharashtra | ₹1.8–2.2 L | CSE %ile ≥ 99.2 | ₹7.5 |
| NMIT | 101–150 | Bengaluru, Karnataka | ₹12 | CSE KCET rank ≤ 8,000 | ₹6 |
| REC Chennai | 101–150 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹0.8–1.3 L | CSE cutoff ~193+ | ₹5.5 |
| Saveetha | — | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | ₹0.9–1.3 L | CSE cutoff ~190+ | ₹4.8 |
| GRIET | 151–200 | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹1.2–1.5 L | CSE rank ≤ 6,000 | ₹5.5 |
| SNIST | — | Hyderabad, Telangana | ₹1.2–1.5 L | CSE rank ≤ 7,500 | ₹5.2 |
| Galgotias | 201–300 | Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR | ₹1.5–2.2 L | CSE merit-based | ₹5 |
| Sharda | 101–150 | Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR | ₹22.8 | CSE merit-based | ₹4.5 |
| MRIIRS | 101–150 | Faridabad, Delhi-NCR | ₹22.8 | CSE merit-based | ₹4.5 |
Choosing a Branch, Not Just a College
A strong department at a lower-ranked college usually beats a weak one at a higher-ranked college, and the institute's overall NIRF position says little about any single branch. Where two options are close, look at what the department actually offers — labs, electives, who recruits from it — rather than the badge on the certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best college for AI, ML & Data Science in India?
IIT Madras is the highest-ranked here at #1 in NIRF 2025. "Best" depends on your entrance rank and budget as much as on ranking, so read the table as a shortlist rather than an order of merit.
How many colleges offer AI, ML & Data Science?
24 in this directory list AI, ML & Data Science among their main branches. That is not the complete national count — it is the set covered here, each with fees and cutoff you can check.