Top Private Diploma Colleges in Chennai 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 149 Diploma colleges in Chennai. Out of the total, 115 Diploma colleges are private and 10 Diploma are owned by the government.Tamilnadu 10th, CBSE 12th, CBSE 10th, Tamilnadu 12th, VTUEEE are accepted for admission in Diploma colleges in India. Top 10 Diploma colleges are SRM University Chennai, Madras University, Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Chennai, Madras Christian College, Indian Maritime University, Madras Medical College, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, International Maritime Academy.

Diploma College Highlights in Chennai

Total Number of colleges	149
Accepted Entrance Exams	Tamilnadu 10th, CBSE 12th, CBSE 10th, Tamilnadu 12th, VTUEEE
Average Fees	₹ 1.08 Lacs

Top Diploma Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Fees	Exams Accepted
SRM University Chennai	₹ 31000.0	-
Bharathiar University	₹ 6000.0	-
Madras University	₹ 5015.0	-
TNAU	-	-
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Chennai	₹ 33875.0	-
Madras Christian College	₹ 14000.0	-
Indian Maritime University	₹ 225000.0	-
Madras Medical College	-	-
G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital	₹ 315000.0	-
PSG Institute of Advanced Studies	-	-

Top Govt Diploma Colleges in Chennai

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Madras University	-	₹ 5015
Madras Christian College	-	₹ 14000
Government Kilpauk Medical College	-	-
National College of Design	-	₹ 99000
Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies	-	-
Government Polytechnic College, Chennai	670	-
SIVET College	-	-
Stella Maris College	-	-
Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women	530	-
Pediatric Emergency Unit, Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children	-	-

Top Private Diploma Colleges in Chennai

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
SRM University Chennai	410	₹ 31000
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Chennai	200	₹ 33875
Indian Maritime University	40	₹ 225000
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	-	₹ 80000
Loyola Institute of Business Administration	-	₹ 160307
International Maritime Academy	-	-
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram	10	-
Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai	-	-
Indian Institute of Logistics	-	₹ 176333
Inter National Institute for Fashion Design	-	-

Showing 116 Private Diploma Colleges in Chennai

G.K.M. Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

GATE Exams
...+1 TANCET

G.K.M. Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. G.K.M. Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, B.Com, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3862+ students

Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

55,500 - 79,500 Diploma
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 10th

Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management Chennai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15023+ students

Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai

4.0
(24 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

85,000 Diploma
Get Fee Details

SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7713+ students

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MGR Government Film and Television Institute

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
DTE

MGR Government Film and Television Institute is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1945. MGR Government Film and Television Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, BVA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 300+ students

VCare Global Institute of Health Sciences

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

VCare Global Institute of Health Sciences is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. VCare Global Institute of Health Sciences offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai

2.7
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 ISO , NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 272+ students

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

7,000 Diploma
Get Fee Details
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

INIFD Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
IAO

UCEED Exams
...+6 Academy , NIFT , CEED , NID , Pearl , CBSE 12th

INIFD Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. INIFD Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Leicester

43,000 Diploma
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Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Centre of Excellence for Enterprise Resource Planning (Periyar Maniammai University)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

Centre of Excellence for Enterprise Resource Planning (Periyar Maniammai University) is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. Centre of Excellence for Enterprise Resource Planning (Periyar Maniammai University) offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
RCI

MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18896+ students

The New College

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CSIR Exams
...+4 Tamilnadu 12th , JEST , CBSE 12th , UGC

The New College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1951. The New College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 599+ students

YMCA College of Physical Education (YMCACPE), Chennai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

YMCA College of Physical Education (YMCACPE), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1920. YMCA College of Physical Education (YMCACPE), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MSc, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 297+ students

MIOT International

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

NEET PG Exams

MIOT International is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. MIOT International offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc, DNB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 394+ students

Meenakshi Ammal Arts & Science College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Meenakshi Ammal Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Meenakshi Ammal Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

Meenakshi College for Women

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Meenakshi College for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1975. Meenakshi College for Women offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 362+ students

MIOT College of Nursing

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

MIOT College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. MIOT College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women,

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women, is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Soka Ikeda College of Arts & Science for Women, offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Venkateswara Nursing College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
INC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Venkateswara Nursing College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Venkateswara Nursing College offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

C.S.I. Kalyani Multi Speciality Hospital

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Medical Co

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

C.S.I. Kalyani Multi Speciality Hospital is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1909. C.S.I. Kalyani Multi Speciality Hospital offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 147+ students

Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty's Hindu College

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty's Hindu College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1969. Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty's Hindu College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

CWC Chennai

4.8
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

CWC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1971. CWC Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 765+ students

SBC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SBC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. SBC Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Annai Veilankanni Group Of Educational Institutions

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

40,000 Diploma
Get Fee Details

Annai Veilankanni Group Of Educational Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Annai Veilankanni Group Of Educational Institutions offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Good Shepherd Institutions

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Good Shepherd Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Good Shepherd Institutions offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

M.N. College of Optometry

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
MCI

M.N. College of Optometry is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. M.N. College of Optometry offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Nithra Institute of Sleep Sciences offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

The Spastics Society of Tamilnadu

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

The Spastics Society of Tamilnadu is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. The Spastics Society of Tamilnadu offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Sri Kalikambal Teacher Training Institute

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sri Kalikambal Teacher Training Institute is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Sri Kalikambal Teacher Training Institute offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Top Private Diploma Colleges in Chennai 2026

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Showing 116 Private Diploma Colleges in Chennai

GATE Exams

55,500 - 79,500 Diploma

CBSE 10th Exams

85,000 Diploma

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

7,000 Diploma

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

UCEED Exams

43,000 Diploma

CSIR Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

NEET PG Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

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