Engineering Colleges in Chennai 2022

Engineering is the study of science and technology with regards to design and building. Earlier engineering was pursued by very few people where only the experts knew how to go about building structures and dams among a lot of other things but with the development of science and technology and the increase in the options in the education sector.

Engineering has become a regular course that any candidate can pursue and have the opportunity to be placed at some of the top companies. To study this course, one has to have a deep knowledge of basic subjects like physics, chemistry and maths that lay the foundation to the engineering course.

There are various colleges in Chennai which offer a variety of courses including engineering colleges which provide different engineering courses/specializations. These colleges have the different infrastructure, placement cells, fee structures and they also have different entrance exams which they consider the score of, conducted at either college/university or national/state level which the candidate has to qualify with expected cut off marks.

There are various specializations of engineering such as computer science engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, marine engineering, civil engineering and electronics and communication engineering. In this article, we will explore the variety of colleges available based on several factors to help you choose your dream college.

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Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Specializations Available

Every field of study has its specialization, which helps the aspiring candidates have multiple options for their study and in terms of career options. Engineering courses also have specializations which help the candidate to have various job opportunities and study options. These are the specializations of engineering:

UG courses

BTech in Computer Science Engineering
B.E. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BTech, B.E. in Marine engineering
BTech, B.E. in Civil engineering
BTech, B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

PG courses

MTech Computer Science Engineering
M.E., MTech Electrical and Electronic Engineering
M.E., MTech Electronics and Communication Engineering
MTech, M.E. and PGD in Marine Engineering
MTech, M.E. Civil Engineering

Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Eligibility criteria

To get into top colleges, there are certain eligibility criteria which the candidate has to qualify for. Some of the common criteria for most engineering colleges in Chennai are:

For UG (B.E., BTech and Diploma)

The candidate has to clear 10+2 from a recognized board.
They should score at least 60% marks in the science stream (Physics, chemistry and maths).
And for diploma, the candidate clear 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 35%

For PG (M.E., MTech)

The candidate should have a bachelor’s in engineering degree with the preferred specialization from a recognized college/university.
He/she should have minimum aggregate in the preferred specialization.

Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Admission Process

Entrance exams are one of the most important categories which the student has to look forward to while joining a college. There are college/university level and national/state level exams which the candidate has to qualify to get into the prestigious institutions of Chennai.

These are the entrance exams the candidate has to qualify:

For UG Programmes

For PG programmes

The PG entrance exam that is accepted for most of the colleges/universities in Chennai in the GATE exam.

Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Specialization Wise List

There are around 55 specializations in engineering and these specializations help the candidate in understanding the course in a better way and also give them more job opportunities. These are a list of the colleges in Chennai based on the specializations:

Top Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Computer science engineering is the study of the scientific and engineering aspects of computing. There are many colleges in Chennai which provide the course. Here is the list of top engineering colleges in Chennai colleges with the above-mentioned parameters:

Name of the college	NIRF 2020 ranking	Careers360 ranking	Fee structure	Placement score	Exams accepted	Cut off
IIT Madras	1	AAAAA	Rs. 18.60k – 10.05 lakhs	-	JEE Advanced	188
NIT Trichy	9	AAAA+	Rs. 68.80k – 7.42 lakhs	-	JEE Mains	1373
College of Engineering, Anna university	14	AAAA+	Rs. 1.10 – 4 lakhs	-	TNEA	-
Vellore Institute of technology	15	AAAA+	Rs. 2.96 – 7.83 lakhs	-	VITEEE	-
SRM engineering college	41	AAAA+	Rs. 1.95 – 10 lakhs	72.22%	SRMJEE	-
SSN college of engineering	44	AAAA+	Rs. 2.01 lakhs	82%	TNEA	900
Hindustan Institute of technology and science	107	AAAA	Rs. 1.48 – 10.62 lakhs	78.75%	HITSEE	-

Top Electronic and Electronics Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Electronics and electrical engineering is the study of the design and application of the equipment, devices and systems that use electricity, and electronics.

Following are the top colleges in Chennai which provide the electronics and electrical engineering course based on above-mentioned parameters: -

Name of the college	NIRF 2020 ranking	Careers360 ranking	Fee structure	Placement score	Exams accepted	Cut off
IIT Madras	1	AAAAA	Rs. 18.60K – 10.05 lakhs	-	JEE Advanced	722
NIT Trichy	9	AAAA+	Rs. 68.80K – 5.77 lakhs	-	JEE Mains	5243
College of Engineering, Anna university	14	AAAA+	Rs. 15.62K – 2.61 lakhs	-	TNEA	-
Vellore Institute of technology	15	AAAA+	Rs. 6.92 – 6.95 lakhs	-	VITEEE	-
SRM engineering college	41	AAAA+	Rs. 2 - 10 lakhs	72.22%	SRMJEE	-
SSN college of engineering	44	AAAA+	Rs. 2.40 lakhs	79%	TNEA	2564
Hindustan Institute of technology and science	107	AAAA	Rs. 8.32 lakhs	78.75%	HITSEE	-

Top Marine Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Marine engineering is the study of the construction and operation of the seagoing craft, docks and harbour installations. Many colleges in Chennai offer the marine engineering course, and some of them are listed below: -

Name of the college	NIRF 2020 ranking	Careers360 ranking	Fee structure	Placement score	Exams accepted	Cut off
IIT Madras	1	AAAAA	Rs. 0.75 lakhs	-	JEE Advanced	6613
College of Engineering, Anna university	14	AAAA+	Rs. 90K - 11 lakhs	-	TNEA	-
Sathyabama Institute of science and technology	51	AAAA+	-	-	SAREE	-
Vels Institute of science and technology	95	AAA	-	-	VEE	-
Sri Venkateswara college of engineering	176	AAA+	-	-	TNEA	26380
Academy of maritime education and training university	-	AAA	-	-	AMET	-

Top Civil Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Civil engineering is the study of the application of planning, designing, maintaining and operating the infrastructures and protecting the public and environmental health. Following are the colleges in Chennai based on the above-mentioned parameters:

Name of the college	NIRF 2020 ranking	Careers360 ranking	Fee structure	Placement score	Exams accepted	Cut off
IIT Madras	1	AAAAA	Rs. 18.60K – 10.05 lakhs	-	JEE Advanced	4839
NIT Trichy	9	AAAA+	Rs. 68.80K – 5.77 lakhs	-	JEE Mains	12485
College of Engineering, Anna university	14	AAAA+	Rs. 28.73K – 4 Lakhs	-	TNEA	-
Vellore Institute of technology	15	AAAA+	Rs. 2.98 – 6.95 lakhs	-	VITEEE	-
SRM engineering college	36	AAAA+	Rs. 1.95 - 10 lakhs	72.22%	SRMJEE	-
SSN college of engineering	44	AAAA+	Rs. 2.20 lakhs	43%	TNEA	6093
Hindustan Institute of technology and science	107	AAAA	Rs. 1.88 – 8.32 lakhs	78.75%	HITSEE	-

Top Electronics and Communication Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Electronics and communication engineering is the study of the utilization of the nonlinear and active components to design electronic circuits and devices with integrated circuits. Following are the electronics and communication engineering colleges in Chennai on the above-mentioned parameters: -

Name of the college	NIRF 2020 ranking	Careers360 ranking	Fee structure	Placement score	Exams accepted	Cut off
IIT Madras	1	AAAAA	Rs. 22.40K	-	JEE Advanced	-
College of Engineering, Anna university	9	AAAA+	Rs. 31.26k - 4 lakhs	-	TNEA	-
NIT Trichy	9	AAAA+	Rs. 68.80 – 5.77 lakhs	-	JEE Mains	3019
Vellore Institute of technology	15	AAAA+	Rs. 3.60 – 7.83 lakhs	-	VITEEE	-
SRM engineering college	41	AAAA+	Rs. 2 – 10 lakhs	72.22%	SRMJEE	-
SSN college of engineering	44	AAAA+	Rs. 1 – 2.40 lakhs	81%	TNEA	1865
Hindustan Institute of technology and science	107	AAAA	Rs. 2.08 – 10.62 lakhs	78.75%	HITSEE	-

Career Options Available After Engineering Courses in Chennai and Expected Salary

The candidate after completing their graduation and postgraduation get placed in the top companies and with high salaries. The engineering is one such course wherein the candidate has multiple job opportunities. Following are the expected jobs after completion of the course along with expected salary: -

Job profile	Expected Salary
Computer programmer	Rs. 4.13 lakhs
Software engineer	Rs. 5.31 lakhs
Lecturer/professor	Rs. 0.30 lakhs
Electrical engineer	Rs. 2.5 lakh
Electronics engineer	Rs 5 lakh
Defence sector jobs	Rs 15 .47 lakhs
Civil engineer	Rs 4 lakhs
Electronic and communication engineer	Rs 45,198

Top Recruiters at Engineering Colleges in Chennai

In the field of engineering, some top recruiters are looking for highly qualified candidates. They also are part of the placement cells of many colleges in Chennai. Following are the top employers in the sector: -

TCS consultancy
Deloitte
Google
Cognizant
Wipro
Shipping corp. of India
Essar group
Great eastern shipping
ABG shipyard
BHEL
NSPCL
SAIL
NTPC
Construction companies
Rail companies
BHEL
WIPRO
ISRO
SYNTEL

Frequently asked questions

What are the eligibility criteria for engineering courses in Chennai?

To get into the prestigious institutions of Chennai the candidate has to qualify the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria of the candidate for engineering course are as follows:

For graduation courses, the candidate has to have passed the 10+2 from a well-recognized board. They should have a minimum aggregate of 60% in the preferred stream (physics, chemistry, and maths).
For the diploma course, the candidate should pass the 10+2 from a well-recognized board with a minimum 35% aggregate.
For a postgraduate course, the candidate has to have bachelors in engineering with preferred specialization with minimum aggregate.

Who are the top recruiters for engineering graduates in Chennai?

There are many recruiters and employers in any field looking for candidates who are well qualified and talented. The top recruiters of the engineering course are:

TCS consultancy
Deloitte
Google
Cognizant
Wipro
Shipping corp. of India
Essar group
Great eastern shipping
ABG shipyard
BHEL
NSPCL
SAIL
NTPC
Construction companies
Rail companies
BHEL
WIPRO
ISRO
SYNTEL

Which are the best colleges in Chennai that provide the Marine engineering course?

Marine engineering is one of the most popular courses provided by various colleges in Chennai. And some of the marine engineering colleges in Chennai are:

Indian Institute of technology
Vels Institute of science and technology
Academy of maritime education
College of Engineering, Anna University

What are the popular entrance exams for engineering that are accepted in the colleges of Chennai?

Any college in Chennai has certain entrance exams which the candidate has to qualify to get into the college. Following are the entrance exams of the engineering:

TNEA
JEE advanced
JEE Main
SRMJEE
TANCET
VITEEE

for an undergraduate course and GATE Exam for the postgraduate course.

Which is the best college of engineering in Chennai in terms of ranking, placement and infrastructure?

There are lots of colleges of engineering in Chennai and among them, the best college in terms of ranking, placement and infrastructure is IIT (M) or Indian institute of technology, Madras. It is ranked no 1 by the NIRF overall.

What is the fee structure of the SRM Engineering College?

Fees structure of the college is decided upon the infrastructure provided by the college. And also, it is decided upon the course the candidate wants to pursue. The fee structure for the BTech courses in SRM engineering college is Rs. 2.6 lakhs.

What is the average salary of the software engineer?

Salary of the candidate is decided based on their qualification and their talent. Also, it is decided based on the job profile the candidate prefers to take upon. The average salary of the software engineer is Rs. 5.37 lakhs.

Which are the best colleges in Chennai which provide civil engineering specialisation?

There are many engineering colleges in Chennai, and they provide courses based on different specializations. Civil engineering colleges in Chennai are: -