Best Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

There are 1282 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Of these 152 colleges are government institutions and 1130 are private colleges.

• The fees generally range from ₹17,000 to ₹6,50,000. It depends on the type and level of course.

• The top entrance examinations accepted by Tamil Nadu government engineering colleges are GATE, JEE Main, CEETA PG and JEE Advanced.

• Most Tamil Nadu engineering colleges offer BTech admission through TNEA counselling. 

• A wide range of engineering disciplines are available for students to choose from, for instance, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and many more.

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Top Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu - Highlights

Top Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu Rank Wise

IIT Madras and NIT Trichy hold places 1 and 9 in the NIRF ranking for the engineering domain category. These two colleges are some of the topmost in all over India. Here is the list of the top 10 government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. 

Best Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu with NIRF Ranking

Top Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu With Careers360 Ranking

Best Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

IIT Madras is one of the premier institutions in India. The details of the top 5 government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu with fees and entrance exams are given below in the table.

Top Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Best Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu Placement-wise

Below is the list of the top 5 government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu placement-wise. The details of the median salary package are mentioned here.

Top Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu for Engineering

Best Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu Cut Off

The table below shows the list of top government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu through TNEA counselling, along with their respective cut-off ranks for BTech Computer Science and Engineering.

Top Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Which Colleges are best for BTech Government or Private?

Answer: Government colleges are better and mostly preferred by students as they are affordable, quality education and placement opportunities.

Q2. Which is the Number 1 government college in Tamil Nadu?

Answer: IIT Madras is the best government college and is very popular in the whole country. It is known for its renowned Engineering Institutes.

Q3. How many BTech Colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

Answer: 644 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer BTech courses.

Q4. Which government engineering College in Tamil Nadu has the Lowest Fee?

Answer: Government College of Technology, Coimbatore has the lowest annual fee amongst all the other Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Candidates must note that the fees is dependent on the college, level and type of course.

Q5. Can Non-Tamilians apply for Tamil Nadu government colleges?

Answer: No, candidates must adhere to nativity norms mentioned in the TNEA eligibility criteria for BTech admission through state level counselling.