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    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai 2023

    Chennai being the capital of Tamil Nadu is one of the IT hubs of India. Every year thousands of students are admitted to Btech colleges in Chennai. Applicants looking for undergraduate engineering courses can check the list of Btech colleges in Chennai. Some of the best Btech colleges in Chennai are IIT Madras and Anna University. The admissions to Best Btech colleges in Chennai are done on the basis of entrance exams. The engineering entrance exams applicable for Btech admissions in Chennai are JEE Main, TANCET, HITSEEE, VTUEEE, GATE and SAEEE. Candidates first need to apply and appear for the entrance exam followed by counselling and the admission process. Check below the list of  top Engineering colleges in Chennai. 

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai - Highlights

    Number of Engineering Colleges in Chennai

    127 Engineering Colleges

    Type of Colleges

    Public/Government and Private Colleges


    Private - 104 Colleges

    Public/Government - 23 Colleges

    Colleges Affiliated to

    AICTE (All India Institute of Technical Education)


    NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)


    UGC (University Grants Commission)

    Admission Process

    • TANCET

    • JEE Main

    • GATE

    • HITSEEE

    • VTUEEE 

    • SAEEE

    Top Courses offered by best Engineering Colleges in Chennai

    Average Fees

    Rs 8 lakhs

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai - Eligibility Criteria

    Applicants looking for best engineering Colleges in Chennai must check the eligibility criteria before filling the entrance exam application form. Candidates looking for admissions in Btech colleges in Chennai can go through the exam wise eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria of top Btech colleges in Chennai varies as per the course. 

    Exam

    Eligibility Criteria

    JEE Main

    Candidates must have passed the 12th standard with Physics, Mathematics and any one of (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational Subject).
    Candidates appearing in 12th board exams are also eligible.

    TANCET

    Bachelor's degree in the relevant branch with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved categories)

    Candidates with valid GATE score can also appear for entrance exam

    HITSEEE

    Candidates must have passed class 12 or other equivalent examination with a minimum 50% aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry subjects.

    VTUEEE

    Applicants should have passed or are appearing in 10+2 or any equivalent exam from reputed and recognized boards like CBSE, State Boards, CISCE or National Institute of Open learning.

    GATE

    Candidates must have passed graduation in engineering/technology or Master’s degree in any relevant science subject.

    Candidates in pre-final or final year of their qualifying degree also eligible to appear for GATE 

    SAEEE

    Candidates should have passed the qualifying exam with the first class or grade in March or April 2020. Candidates appearing for class 12 or the equivalent examination in 2021 are also eligible to apply

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai (Based on NIRF Ranking)

    Candidates looking for best Btech Colleges in Chennai must check the NIRF ranking to choose the best colleges. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Education Ministry to rank the colleges. The Universities are ranked on the basis of parameters comprising Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research Productivity, Impact and IPR (RPII), Graduation Outcome (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity and Perception (PR). The list of engineering colleges in Chennai on the basis of NIRF ranking is given in the table below.

    List of top Engineering Colleges in Chennai 

    NIRF 2022 Ranking

    Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

    1

    Anna University, Chennai

    17

    S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology

    24

    Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    54

    Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    84

    Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai

    95

    BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    102

    Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai

    152

    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

    156

    Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai

    157

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai (Based on Careers360 Ranking)

    Careers360 has shortlisted best Btech colleges in Chennai on the basis of various parameters. The colleges are ranked on various parameters like college infrastructure,  placement, academics, campus life and value of money. Check below the list of top engineering colleges in Chennai from the table below.

    Admission Process for Engineering Colleges in Chennai

    Applicants looking for top engineering colleges in Chennai must check the admission process for colleges. The admission in colleges in Chennai will be done through entrance exams. The entrance exams applicable for admissions in Btech colleges in Chennai are TANCET, JEE Main, GATE, HITSEEE., VTUEEE  and SAEEE

    Admission Process of Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai

    Applicants can check the college wise admission process of best engineering Colleges in Chennai.

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai -Cutoff

    The cutoff marks and ranks may vary from college to college depending on factors such as the difficulty level of the examination and the number of seats available. Students can check the cutoff scores of best engineering colleges in Chennai below:

    List of top Engineering Colleges in Chennai 

    Cutoff

    Anna University Cutoff

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    S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Cutoff

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    Rajalakshmi Engineering College Cutoff

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    Sri Sai Ram Engineering College Cutoff

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    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai (Based on Placements)

    Getting placed in a top organisation is the dream of every aspirant. Applicants looking for engineering admissions in Chennai must check the best engineering colleges in Chennai on the basis of placement. For more details, candidates can check the table below.

    List of best Engineering Colleges in Chennai 

    Placement Ratings (Based on reviews)

    Top Recruiters Coming in the College

    Indian Institute of Technology Placements

    4.6

    Google

    Flipkart

    Myntra

    Kotak

    Amazon

    Anna University, Chennai

    4.6

    IBM

    Biocon

    HCG Hospitals

    Life Cell

    Epi Source

    S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Placements

    3.9

    Google

    HCL

    Siemens

    Vodafone

    Amazon

    Deloitte

    Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Placement

    4

    Videocon

    JK Tyres

    Bajaj Capital

    Blue Star

    ABB

    Mahindra

    Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology Placements

    4

    Amazon          

    Titan Automation          

    Data Patterns           

    L&T Infotech Ltd           

    Khadims

    NDOT Technologies          

    Rajalakshmi Engineering College Placements

    3.8

    Accenture


    Adaptavant Technologies


    Airtel

    Amalgamations Group

    American Megatrends

    Analytical Instrumentation

    BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology Placements

    4.1

    Amazon

    Renault Nissan

    Capgemini

    Accenture

    IBM

    ZOHO

    Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Placements

    2.7

    Amazon

    Eurofins

    HCL

    JSW

    Capgemini

    Wipro

    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science Placements

    3.1

    Cognizant

    Scapic

    Accenture

    Bosch

    Capgemini

    Sri Sai Ram Engineering College Placements

    3.9

    Inautix    TCS

    Covenant    Ethnus

    Face    CCS Group

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai with their Course Fee

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai - Government/Private

    There are a total 104 engineering colleges in Chennai. Out of 104 colleges, there are 104 private colleges while 23 government colleges. The admission process for all exams will be done through entrance exams. Candidates shortlisted through entrance exams will be called for the admission and counselling process later. 

    List of Top Private Engineering Colleges in Chennai

    List of Top Government Engineering Colleges in Chennai

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Entrance Exams

    Admissions to most of the engineering colleges in Chennai will be done on the basis of entrance exams. Applicants looking for admissions in best Engineering colleges in Chennai have to apply and appear for the entrance exam. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of performance in entrance exam will be called for further admission process later. Candidates can apply for JEE Main, TANCET, HITSEEE, VTUEEE, GATE and SAEEE to get admission in top Btech colleges in Chennai. 

    JEE Main

    JEE Main exam is conducted every year for the admissions at IIITs, NITs, other CFTIs, Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. The exam is conducted for two papers. JEE Main paper 1 is conducted for admissions in B.E/B.Tech courses while JEE Main Paper 2 is conducted for the admissions for B.Arch and B.Plan. Qualified candidates will be called for JoSAA counselling process later.

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai Accepting JEE Main Score

    • BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    • IIITDM Kancheepuram

    TANCET

    Anna University conducts the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) for admission to postgraduate courses like M.E/M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Plan, and M.Arch in various colleges/institutes of Tamil Nadu.

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai Accepting TANCET Score

    VTUEEE

    The Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology conducts VTUEEE exam every year for the admissions to Btech courses. 

    Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai Accepting VTUEEE Score

    • Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

    Ques: Which is the best engineering college in Chennai?

    Ans: Anna University and Madras Institute of Technology are the two leading engineering colleges in Chennai. 

    Ques: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to engineering colleges in Chennai?

    Ans: The eligibility criteria for admission to engineering colleges in Chennai may vary by college but generally it includes passing the 10+2 examination with a minimum percentage of marks and qualifying in entrance examinations such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main/Advanced or the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) examination.

    Ques: What is the fee structure for engineering colleges in Chennai?

    Ans: The fee structure for engineering colleges in Chennai may vary by college, course, and category of the student. However, on average, the fees for undergraduate engineering courses can range from Rs 1 Lakhs to Rs 10 lakhs per year.

    Ques: What is the number of engineering colleges in Chennai?

    Ans: There are around 127 engineering colleges in Chennai, including private as well as public sector colleges. 

    Ques: Which top three engineering colleges provide the best placement?

    Ans: IIT Madras, SRM Institute of Science and Technology and College of Engineering have the best placement track record in Chennai. 

    Ques: Differentiate between BE degree and BTech degree.

    Ans: While BE is more towards theoretical knowledge of engineering, BTech deals with more skills-oriented learning. While BE involves the engineering field of science, BTech has a lot to do with the technical forum of science. 

    Ques: Which best engineering colleges in Chennai accept GATE scores?

    Ans: Indian Institute of Technology Madras, VIT Vellore, MIT Chennai and SSN College of Engineering are the leading engineering colleges in Chennai that accept GATE scores.

    Ques: Which top engineering colleges in Chennai accept the JEE Main score?

    Ans: Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, BSAU, VIT are some of the leading engineering colleges in Chennai where you can secure admission based on your JEE Main result. 

    Ques: Working as a Professor or Programmer or Engineering Support Specialist or R&D 

    Ans: Applications Engineer are the most prominent career options available for Computer Science and Engineering students.

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    Vel Tech Chennai - Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

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    IIITDM Kancheepuram - Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram

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    Vel Tech High Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai

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    Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai

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    SA Engineering College, Chennai

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