KIET Group of Institutions proudly announces its outstanding performance in the recently released Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) Engineering Rankings 2025. KIET Group of Institutions has secured the position of No. 1 state rank in Uttar Pradesh and an impressive All‑India rank of No. 3 in the category of Best Private Engineering Colleges (Autonomous/Affiliated).
The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) is a reputed independent ranking organization that evaluates institutions based on parameters such as teaching-learning resources, research and innovation, industry collaboration, international outlook, and placement effectiveness.
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The IIRF evaluated over 2,500 engineering institutions across India and categorized them into government, private (autonomous/affiliated), and private universities. KIET’s ranking within the tightly contested private autonomous/affiliated group underscores its commitment to academic and operational excellence. The institute was evaluated on a variety of parameters, such as consistent academic excellence, state-of-the-art infrastructure, strong industry partnerships, research output, teaching‑learning quality, and placement performance.
With recognition of a state leader in Uttar Pradesh and National Recognition of All‑India Rank 3, KIET trails only behind RV College of Engineering (Bengaluru) and BMS College of Engineering (Bengaluru) in the private category. This also implies that KIET has topped the ranking chart of North Zone in the category of Best Private Engineering Colleges (Autonomous/Affiliated) with an overall index score of 814.89.
Dr. Manoj Goel, Joint Director, KIET Group of Institutions shared, “Being placed as the top private engineering college in Uttar Pradesh and 3rd in India is a validation of KIET’s relentless pursuit of excellence in technical education. This ranking reflects the hard work of our students, faculty, and staff.”
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The top 10 institutes in the category of Best Private Engineering Colleges (Autonomous/Affiliated) are RV College of Engineering (Karnataka), BMS College of Engineering (Karnataka), KIET Group of Institutions (Uttar Pradesh), Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (Karnataka), Ramaiah Institute of Technology (Karnataka), PSG College of Technology (Tamil Nadu), K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology (Tamil Nadu), B.N.M Institute of Technology (Karnataka), Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (Delhi NCT), and Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering (Karnataka).
Established with a vision to excel in engineering and technical education, KIET has steadily grown into one of Uttar Pradesh’s premier autonomous private institutions. Known for its robust curriculum, innovative pedagogy, and strong ties with industry partners, KIET continuously empowers students to excel in academics, research, entrepreneurship, and professional careers.
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On Question asked by student community
Dear student,
Yes, you can use your EWS category rank for admission to KIET Ghaziabad through UPTAC counselling , as seats are allotted based on category ranks for reserved candidates.
Now, about your chances:
With an
EWS rank of 1,30,638
, getting
ECE at KIET
is
highly unlikely
. In
KIET Ghaziabad and JIIT Noida are both good private engineering colleges. But JIIT Noida is a little better in terms of placements, especially for Computer Science and IT branches.
JIIT Noida gets more big companies like Amazon, Adobe, and other product-based companies. The average package in JIIT for CSE is
overall Placement Ranking (Best to Good)
GL Bajaj Institute of Technology (GLBITM)
KIET Group of Institutions
Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC)
ABES Engineering College
| Parameter | GL Bajaj | KIET | AKGEC | ABES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Package | 5-6 LPA (for CSE/IT) | 4-5 LPA | 3.5-4.5 LPA | 3.5-4 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Wipro | Capgemini, |
With an OBC-NCL rank of 143,370 , getting AI & ML at KIET Ghaziabad is not likely , as the cutoff usually closes around 1.2–1.4 lakh .
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You can try:
Less competitive branches
State counseling (UPTAC) for better chances
Choosing between computer science engineering (cse) at JSS, AKG Or kIET depends upon several factors:
JSS academy of technical education: known for good academic performance and infrastructure and have decent placement records. Average package around rupees 4-6 LPA with companies like TCS, wipro etc. Active campus life with various clubs
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