Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu(Rank-Wise) - Tamil Nadu is a home state of India’s most prestigious engineering colleges where 14 Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu have been marked under top 100 NIRF Ranking in 2024. The ranked engineering college of India IIT Madras secured Rank 1 according to National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF) 2024 in India. There are a total of 196 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu 178 of them are private and remaining 18 are government aided colleges.
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Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu offer excellent teaching methodology , world class infrastructure, advanced laboratory setups and overall healthy and positive learning culture which makes it one of the most suited states for pursuing engineering as a career option.
Several colleges of Tamil Nadu are quite popular among the engineering aspirants across the nation, some of the best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu include IIT Madras, NIT Tiruchirappalli, VIT Vellore, SRM Institute of Science and Technology and many more.
Many engineering colleges offer Btech admission through JEE Main, JEE Advanced(for IIT Madras), VITEEE( for VIT Vellore) and many other private entrance exams. For Mtech admission most institutes consider Gate’s scores. Tuition fees lie between Rs. 27 thousands to Rs 24 Lakhs for the entire 4 year Btech course.
Total Engineering colleges | 196 engineering colleges(178 private and 18 are government colleges). |
Top ranked college | IIT Madras NIRF Rank 1 |
Best Engineering colleges | 14 Engineering Colleges secured Rank under top 100. |
Tuition fee | ₹27,000 to ₹24,00,000. |
Placements stats | Up to 90 to 100% in around 15 colleges. |
Accepted exams for Btech | JEE Main, JEE Advanced and some institutional level exams. |
Accepted exams for Mtech | |
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Here is a comprehensive list of the top 25 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu based on their NIRF Ranking, Careers360 Rating, and Placement Records. The data below helps students compare colleges based on academic quality, fee structure, and job outcomes—important factors for making an informed choice.
Mentioned below are the names of top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their lowest closing rank and the respective BTech branch. This table is useful for estimating admission chances based on cutoff
Institute Name | Entrance Exam | Lowest Closing Cut off | Lowest Cut off Branch |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Jee Advanced | 7404 | B.Tech Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam | TNEA | 10369 | BE Civil Engineering |
Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore | TNEA | 27746 | BE Mechanical Engineering |
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai | TNEA | 29592 | BE Civil Engineering |
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | TNEA | 38052 | B.Tech Textile Technology |
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore | TNEA | 39243 | BE Mechanical Engineering |
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore | TNEA | 39591 | BE Production Engineering |
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | Jee Main | 43172 | B.Tech Civil Engineering |
Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai | TNEA | 46008 | BE Civil Engineering |
Government College of Engineering, Salem | TNEA | 47760 | BE Civil Engineering |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram | Jee Main | 56354 | B.Tech Smart Manufacturing |
Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi | TNEA | 57372 | BE Mechanical Engineering |
Government College of Engineering, Erode | TNEA | 66652 | BE Automobile Engineering |
Government College of Engineering, Bargur | TNEA | 73993 | BE Mechanical Engineering |
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur | Jee Main | 95412 | B.Tech Food Engineering and Technology |
Anna University, Chennai | TNEA | 99005 | BE Mechanical Engineering |
Government College of Engineering, Bodinayakanur | TNEA | 100825 | B.Tech Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar | TNEA | 146082 | BE Manufacturing Engineering |
University College of Engineering Bharathidasan Institute of Technology Campus Anna University, Tiruchirappalli | TNEA | 183166 | BE Mechanical Engineering Tamil Medium |
University College of Engineering, Dindigul | TNEA | 191169 | BE Civil Engineering Tamil Medium |
On Question asked by student community
Preparing for the JEE Main in just 30 days is a challenging but achievable task if you follow a highly disciplined and strategic approach. According to the Careers360 30-day study plan , the key is to shift your focus from learning everything to mastering high-weightage topics and practicing rigorously.
During the first 15 days, prioritize topics that frequently appear in the exam.
Physics: Modern Physics, Heat & Thermodynamics, Optics, and Current Electricity.
Chemistry: GOC (General Organic Chemistry), Chemical Bonding, p-Block elements, and Solutions.
Maths: Matrices & Determinants, Sequences & Series, Coordinate Geometry, and Vector & 3D Geometry.
Study Strategy: Use NCERT for Chemistry and simplified notes for Physics/Maths. Spend 3-4 hours on each subject daily.
Short Notes: Go through the short notes you made during the first two weeks.
Flashcards: Use flashcards for inorganic chemistry reactions and physics formulas.
Mock Tests: Start giving one full-length mock test every alternate day. Analyze your mistakes immediately to avoid repeating them.
Previous Year Papers (PYQs): Solve the last 3-5 years of JEE Main papers in the actual exam time slot (9 AM–12 PM or 3 PM–6 PM) to sync your body clock.
No New Topics: Stop picking up new chapters. Focus solely on what you already know to build confidence.
Accuracy over Speed: Focus on getting the questions right rather than attempting all of them, as negative marking can significantly lower your percentile.
You can download the comprehensive day-by-day schedule, which includes specific topics to cover each morning and evening, by visiting the link : https://engineering.careers360.com/download/ebooks/jee-main-study-plan-30-days
Hello,
If you filled the JEE Main January form with Class 12 passed in 2025 and are planning to appear again for the Class 12 exam through HOS, there is usually no serious issue. You were eligible to apply since you had already passed Class 12. Reappearing through HOS for improvement or requalification is allowed, provided HOS is a recognized board. During counselling, your latest valid Class 12 result will be considered. Make sure you meet the 75% marks or top 20 percentile requirement where applicable. If a correction window opens, update details if needed.
Hope this has solved your query. Thank You.
Good Evening,
Yes, you are eligible for both JEE Mains and Advanced, as you completed your 12th with physics, chemistry and biology. Moreover, you passed mathematics in 2025, which makes you fit the eligibility criteria of both exams.
Aspirant, I would like to inform you that Careers360 recently launched a free mock test series for JEE students. The last date of registration is 8th January, 2026. Enroll and solve chapter wise question papers and improve you concept and assess your learning. The link to the mock test series is attached herewith. https://learn.careers360.com/test-series-jee-main-free-mock-test/
Best regards.
Hello,
Since the NTA conducts exams in Tamil, these official papers will have a Tamil language option. Kindly check the following link to get the question papers.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-main-question-papers
I hope this helps you.
Hello there,
Understanding and solving different question papers is one of the best practice for the preparation specially when it comes to JEE mains. It gives you proper understanding of the exam pattern, important topics to cover and marking scheme.
Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the link of previous year question papers on chemistry in PDF format. Hope it helps!
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/jee-mains-chemistry-questions-in-last-year-exam-premium
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