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Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

There are 1277 colleges/universities in Tamil Nadu of which 1128 colleges are private and 149 colleges are government engineering Colleges in the state. 

  • The top examinations accepted in Tamil Nadu Engineering Colleges are GATE, CEETA PG, JEE Main, and JEE Advanced

  • Most universities provide admission to undergraduate engineering programmes through the TNEA counselling.

  • The fees of engineering programmes in Tamil Nadu vary from college to college. It generally ranges from ₹28,730 to ₹8,00,000.

  • Engineering is divided into many different specialisations like Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Agricultural Engineering.

Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu (NIRF Ranking)

According to the NIRF ranking, IIT Madras is the No 1 college for engineering, along with NIT Trichy, with ranks 1, 9 and 11 respectively. Given table below shows the list of the top 10 colleges in Tamil Nadu for engineering.

Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu Rank Wise

College Name

NIRF Rank

Careers360 Ranking

IIT Madras- (B.E /B.Tech (10 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (33 Courses))

1

AAAAA

NIT Trichy- (B.E /B.Tech (9 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (23 Courses))

9

AAAAA

VIT Vellore- (B.E /B.Tech (23 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (23 Courses))

11

AAAAA

SRM University- (B.E /B.Tech (18 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (34 Courses))

28

AAAA+

SASTRA University- (B.E /B.Tech (28 Courses)Ph.D (40 Courses))

34

AAAAA

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education- (B.E /B.Tech (18 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (12 Courses))

36

AAAA+

SSN College of Engineering- (B.E /B.Tech (8 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (9 Courses))

45

AAAAA

PSG Tech Coimbatore- (B.E /B.Tech (20 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (20 Courses))

63

AAAA+

Sathyabama University- (B.E /B.Tech (28 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (14 Courses))

66

AAAA+

SKCET Coimbatore- (B.E /B.Tech (11 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (7 Courses))

77

AAAA

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu (Fees-wise)

SRM University is one of the top private engineering colleges in Chennai. The table below shows the list of private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, tuition fees and their entrance exams.

Best Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name

Tentative Fees

Required Exams

VIT Vellore

₹6,92,000 - ₹7,80,000

JEE MainVITEEEGATEVITMEE

SRM University

₹1,75,000 - ₹18,00,000

JEE Main, SRMJEEESRMJEEE PG, GATE, 

SASTRA University

₹6,20,000 - ₹6,67,000

JEE Main, GATE

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

₹4,51,000 - ₹12,00,000

JEE Main, GATE

SKCET Coimbatore- (B.E /B.Tech (11 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (7 Courses))

₹2,05,000 - ₹2,25,000

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Best Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The table below shows the best government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu with fees and their entrance exams.

Top Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name

Tentative Fees

Required Exams

IIT Madras

₹8,58,000

JEE Advanced

NIT Trichy

₹6,18,000

JEE Main

CIT Coimbatore- (B.E /B.Tech (11 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (10 Courses))

₹80,410 -  ₹1,04,000

GATE

NIFTEM-T- (M.E /M.Tech. (3 Courses))

₹2,61,000

JEE Main

IIITDM Kancheepuram- (B.E /B.Tech (5 Courses)M.E /M.Tech. (6 Courses))

₹6,29,000

JEE Main

Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu (Salary-wise)

Premier universities like IIT Madras and NIT Trichy offer the highest salary package to their graduates. The table below shows the best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their median salary package.

Top Tamil Nadu Engineering Colleges

College Name

Median Salary Package

IIT Madras

₹17,00,000

CIT Coimbatore

₹5,00,000

NIFTEM-T

₹4,00,093  

IIITDM Kacheepuram

₹10,16,000

NIT Trichy

₹15,76,000

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Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu (Cut-Off)

The table below shows the top Tamil Nadu engineering colleges along with the TNEA cut-off trends for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name

TNEA Cut-Off Rank

CIT Coimbatore

1779

SSN College of Engineering

1283

SKCET Coimbatore

6957

PSG Tech Coimbatore

535

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AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi

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Aalim Muhammed Salegh Academy of Architecture, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
B.Arch
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Aalim Muhammed Salegh Polytechnic College, Chennai

300+ Brochures downloaded so far
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AAT College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

AAT College, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
PGD in Sound Engineering
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    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    ABI and ABI College Arts, Science and Technology, Thanjavur

    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    AcSIR Chennai - Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Chennai

    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Acharya Polytechnic College, Salem

    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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    ACT College of Engineering and Technology, Kancheepuram

    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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    Adaikalamatha College, Thanjavur

    Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
    Private

    Adaikalamatha College, Thanjavur

    Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu Private
    M.Sc Electronics
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Adhi College of Engineering and Technology, Kancheepuram

      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering, Vellore

      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Kancheepuram

      Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
      3.3/55 Reviews
      Private

      Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Kancheepuram

      Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu Private 3.3/55 Reviews
      Careers360 Rating: AAA
      Careers360 Rating: AAA
      BE Computer Science and Engineering
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Adhiyamaan Polytechnic College, Krishnagiri

      Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
      Private

      Adhiyamaan Polytechnic College, Krishnagiri

      Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu Private
      Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
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        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        ADJ Dharmambal Polytechnic College, Nagapattinam

        Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
        Public/Govt

        ADJ Dharmambal Polytechnic College, Nagapattinam

        Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
        Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Self Finance
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Aero Institute of Technology, Namakkal

        Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
        Private

        Aero Institute of Technology, Namakkal

        Namakkal, Tamil Nadu Private
        Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Agni College of Technology, Thalambur

          Chennai, Tamil Nadu
          Private

          Agni College of Technology, Thalambur

          Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private 4.6/511 Reviews
          Careers360 Rating: AAA
          Careers360 Rating: AAA
          BE Computer Science and Engineering
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Agni School of Architecture and Design Excellence, Dindigul

          Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
          Private
          B.Arch
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur

          Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
          5.0/51 Reviews
          Public/Govt
          B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Agurchand Manmull Jain College, Chennai

            Chennai, Tamil Nadu
            3.8/51 Reviews
            Private

            Agurchand Manmull Jain College, Chennai

            Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private 3.8/51 Reviews
            B.Sc Electronics and Communication Science
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Aishwarya Polytechnic College, Paruvachi

              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              AJK College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

              Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
              Private

              AJK College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore

              Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Private
              B.Sc Electronics and Communication Systems
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                AKT Memorial Polytechnic College, Kallakurichi

                Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
                Private

                AKT Memorial Polytechnic College, Kallakurichi

                Villupuram, Tamil Nadu Private
                Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  AKY Polytechnic College, Tirunelveli

                  Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
                  Private

                  AKY Polytechnic College, Tirunelveli

                  Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Private
                  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
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                    Alagappa Polytechnic College, Karaikudi

                    Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
                    Public/Govt

                    Alagappa Polytechnic College, Karaikudi

                    Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                    Diploma in Civil Engineering
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Alagappa University - Alagappa University, Karaikudi

                      Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
                      4.2/54 Reviews
                      Public/Govt
                      B.Sc Aircraft Maintenance Science
                      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Al-Ameen Engineering College, Erode

                      Erode, Tamil Nadu
                      Private

                      Al-Ameen Engineering College, Erode

                      Erode, Tamil Nadu Private
                      Careers360 Rating: AA+
                      Careers360 Rating: AA+
                      BE Computer Science and Engineering
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Al Ameen Polytechnic College, Nanjaiuthukuli

                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Alpha Arts and Science College, Chennai

                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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                      Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai

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                      Ambal Professional Group of Institutions, Coimbatore

                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      AMK Technological Polytechnic College, Chennai

                      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                      Private
                      Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Ammaiappar Polytechnic College, Dhalavaipuram

                        Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
                        Private

                        Ammaiappar Polytechnic College, Dhalavaipuram

                        Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu Private
                        Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
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