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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

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Aarooran Polytechnic College, Tiruvarur

Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Private

Aarooran Polytechnic College, Tiruvarur

Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu Private
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
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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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      ABI and ABI College Arts, Science and Technology, Thanjavur

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      AcSIR Chennai - Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Chennai

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      Acharya Polytechnic College, Salem

      Salem, Tamil Nadu
      Private

      Acharya Polytechnic College, Salem

      Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
      Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
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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
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          Adhi College of Engineering and Technology, Kancheepuram

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          Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering, Vellore

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          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

          Adhiparasakthi Polytechnic College, Pappireddipatti

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          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 Computer Engineering
            • Fees : 24 K
            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

                  Erode, Tamil Nadu
                  Private
                  Diploma in Civil Engineering
                    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

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                            Alpha College of Engineering, Chennai

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                            Ambal Professional Group of Institutions, Coimbatore

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                            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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