IISc Bangalore:

• website: http://www.iisc.ernet.in/
• Started in 1909
• Vison of J.N. Tata, conceived as ‘Research Institute’ or ‘University of research’
• Premier institution of research
• Ranks No.  1^st in SCOPUS database

The main areas of research are:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Computer Architecture
• Intelligent System
• Data base Management System
• Compiler Design
• Software System
• Theoretical Computer Science

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATIONS

• Communication and Networking
• Signal Processing
• Microwave Engineering
• Nano electronics and VLSI
• Power System and Power Electronics
• System Science and Signals Processing

MECHANICAL

• Computational Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics.
• Nano-mechanics
• Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
• Robotics and Controls
• Turbomachinery and Combustion Systems

IIT Kharagpur

• website: http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/
• Premier institution of research
• Ranks No.  2^nd in SCOPUS database

The main areas of research are:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Algorithms
• Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge based systems
• Computer Networks
• Computer Architecture
• Computer Graphics
• Computational Geometry
• Data Base Management Systems

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATIONS

• Communication Engineering
• Visual Information and Embedded Systems
• Microwave Engineering
• Microwave<
• Microelectronics

MECHANICAL

• Casting
• Machining and grinding
• Machine tools
• Precision manufacturing and laser processing
• Robotics
• Intelligent machines and systems
• Computational solid mechanics
• Mechanical systems dynamics

IIT Mumbai

• website: http://www.iitb.ac.in/
• Setup by act of parliament
• Started in 1958
• Premier institution of research
• Ranks No. 3^rd in SCOPUS database

The main areas of research are:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Algorithms
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data base & Information Systems
• Software Engineering
• Formal Methods

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATIONS

• Communication Engineering
• Control and Computing
• Power Electronics and Power Systems
• Microelectronics
• Electronic Systems

MECHANICAL

• Thermal and Fluids Engineering
• Design Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering

IIT Delhi

• website: http://www.iitd.ac.in/
• Setup by act of parliament
• Premier institution of research
• Ranks No. 4^th in SCOPUS database

The main areas of research are:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Algorithms and Complexity Theory
• Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
• Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
• EDA and Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• Graphics and Vision
• Reconfigurable Computing
• Semantics and Verification, Programming Languages
• Software Systems and Databases.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATIONS

• Communication
• Computer Technology
• Control and Automation
• Integrated Electronics and Circuits
• Power Engineering

MECHANICAL

• Design
• Production and Industrial
• Thermal

IIT Kanpur

• website: http://www.iitk.ac.in/
• Premier institution of research
• Ranks No. 5^th in SCOPUS database

The main areas of research are:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Algorithms
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
• Information system
• Networks
• Software Engineering and Programming Languages

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATIONS

• Communication Systems.
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electronic Circuits
• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Electromagnetic and Microwaves.
• Expert systems and Neural Networks applications.
• Microelectronics
• Microprocessor and Micro controller Systems
• Digital Systems.
• Power Electronics & Electric Drives.
• Power Systems
• Signals and Systems
• Control Systems

MECHANICAL

• Robotics and Robot Application
• Solid Mechanics and Design
• Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Science

IIT Chennai

• website: http://www.iitm.ac.in/
• Premier institution of research
• Ranks No. 6^th in SCOPUS database

The main areas of research are:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Intelligent System
• Human Computer Interaction
• Data and Knowledge Engineering
• Theoretical Foundations
• Networks and Distributed System
• Software System Design
• Hardware System Design.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATIONS

• Communication Systems
• Microelectronics and Power Systems
• Instrumentation

MECHANICAL

• Design Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Thermal Engineering

IIT Roorkee

• website: http://www.iitr.ac.in/
• Premier institution of research
• Ranks No. 9^th in SCOPUS database

The main areas of research are:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Information Technology

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATIONS

• Communication
• RF and Microwave Engineering
• Control and Guidance
• Measurement and Instrumentation
• Power System Engineering
• Power Apparatus & Electric Drives

MECHANICAL

• Machine Design Engineering
• Production & Industrial Systems
• Thermal Engineering
• Welding Engineering

IIT Guwahati

• Website: http://www.iitg.ac.in/index/
• Premier institution of research
• Ranks No. 11^th in SCOPUS database

The main areas of research are:

COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Algorithms
• Mobile Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Speech Processing
• Image Processing
• Software Engineering
• Computer Systems & Security
• Networks

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS/INSTRUMENTATIONS

• Communications
• Advanced DSP
• Biomedical and Speech Processing
• Control
• Instrumentation
• VLSI

MECHANICAL

• Fluids Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Machine Design.