Top Private Engineering Colleges in Chennai 2026

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

There are total 175 Engineering colleges in Chennai. Out of the total, 146 Engineering colleges are private and 3 Engineering are owned by the government.NIFT, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, SAT, NIFT Entrance Exam are accepted for admission in Engineering colleges in India. Top 10 Engineering colleges are IIT Madras, Anna University, SRM University Chennai, Saveetha University, Madras University, SSN College of Engineering, Sathyabama University, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Velammal Institute of Technology, Easwari Engineering College.

Engineering College Highlights in Chennai

Total Number of colleges	175
Accepted Entrance Exams	NIFT, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, SAT, NIFT Entrance Exam
Average Fees	₹ 1.32 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 233437.0

Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Fees	Exams Accepted
IIT Madras	₹ 104687.0	JEE Main, JEE Advanced
AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore	-	-
VIT Vellore	₹ 257271.0	VITMEE, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, VITEEE, NATA
Anna University	-	TANCET, TNEA, CEED, JEE Main, TANCET-GATE
SRM University Chennai	₹ 199693.0	TANCET, SRMJEEE, JEE Main, GATE, SRMJEEE (PG)
Saveetha University	₹ 125666.0	NATA
NIT Trichy	₹ 180588.0	CAT, JEE Main, DASA UG, GATE, CCMT
Bharathiar University	₹ 5100.0	UGC, CSIR
SASTRA University	₹ 264434.0	JEST, JEE Main, CSIR NET, UGC NET, GATE
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Chennai

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
SRM University Chennai	2300	₹ 199693
Sathyabama University	678	₹ 240000
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute	-	₹ 200000
Velammal Institute of Technology	750	₹ 175000
Easwari Engineering College	1380	₹ 96842
Madras Institute of Technology	1808	₹ 91588
Shiv Nadar University Chennai	120	₹ 389400
Indian Maritime University	160	₹ 446428
Institute for Financial Management and Research	-	-
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai	1952	₹ 259492

Showing 150 Private Engineering Colleges in Chennai

SRM University Chennai

4.2
(46 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

1,10,000 - 2,85,000 Engineering
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#22 NIRF Ranking
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+6 TANCET MBA , SRMJEEE (PG) , NEET SS , TANCET , CBSE 10th , CBSE 12th

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3021+ students

Sathyabama University

4.3
(59 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

2,40,000 Engineering
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#84 NIRF Ranking
NATA Exams
...+5 NEET , SAEEE , NEET MDS , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

Sathyabama University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1987. Sathyabama University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1733+ students

REC Chennai

3.9
(17 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+4 ISO , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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#151-200 NIRF Ranking
TNEA Exams
...+4 TANCET MBA , GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET

REC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. REC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1252+ students

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Vel Tech University

4.4
(29 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+4 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 3,60,000 Engineering
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JEE Main Exams
...+5 LSAT-India , CLAT , CBSE 12th , VTUEEE , NIMCET

Vel Tech University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Vel Tech University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

80,000 - 14,00,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 CIEAT , NATA , JEE Main , AIEED , UCEED , CEED

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Hindustan University

4.2
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , NBA , AIU , IAO , MHRD , NAAC , COA

40,000 - 9,30,000 Engineering
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CMAT Exams
...+3 HITSEEE , CBSE 12th , HITSCAT

Hindustan University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Hindustan University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13538+ students

Sri Sai Ram Engineering College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+3 ISO , NAAC , AICTE

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Sri Sai Ram Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Sri Sai Ram Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 256+ students

EEC Chennai

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

55,000 - 1,65,000 Engineering
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EEC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. EEC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12348+ students

St. Joseph s College of Engineering and Technology Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

St. Joseph s College of Engineering and Technology Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. St. Joseph s College of Engineering and Technology Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

VIT Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

VIT Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. VIT Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SJCE Chennai

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

25,000 - 99,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

SJCE Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. SJCE Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 330+ students

Madras Institute of Technology

4.5
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+6 GATE , JEST , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET

Madras Institute of Technology is one of the best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. This popular B.E college in Tamil Nadu is an affiliated institute of Anna University. The popular courses offered by the Madras Institute of Technology include B.E, M.E and research courses. The B.Tech admission process of Madras Institute of Technology is based on the online counselling process called as TNEA conducted by DTE Tamil Nadu. The M.E admission at Madars Institute of Technology is based on TANCET.

Shortlisted by 823+ students

Shiv Nadar University Chennai

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

72,000 - 12,00,000 Engineering
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

Shiv Nadar University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Shiv Nadar University Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, B.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 146+ students

Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 2,20,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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CBSE 12th Exams

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 866+ students

Sai University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

4,00,000 Engineering
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JEE Main Exams
...+4 CLAT , SAT India , AILET , SAT

Sai University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2018. Sai University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4654+ students

PERI Institute of Technology

3.3
(6 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

66,000 - 1,86,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

PERI Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. PERI Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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MSEC Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

12,500 - 1,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

MSEC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. MSEC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Loyola Institute of Technology

4.3
(61 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 ISO

80,000 - 1,50,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

Loyola Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2003. Loyola Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.E., B.Tech+MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
(19 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC

75,000 - 4,50,000 Engineering
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#90 NIRF Ranking
XAT Exams
...+6 NATA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CLAT , NEET

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed to University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

Shortlisted by 42569+ students

Anand Institute of Higher Technology (AIHT), Chennai

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 55,000 Engineering
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Anand Institute of Higher Technology (AIHT), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Anand Institute of Higher Technology (AIHT), Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7853+ students

LICET Chennai

3.8
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 55,000 Engineering
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

LICET Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. LICET Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 133+ students

St. Joseph's Institute of Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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4.5 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , TNEA

St. Joseph's Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. St. Joseph's Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 141+ students

Panimalar Institute of Technology

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+1 AICTE

2,00,000 Engineering
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

Panimalar Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Panimalar Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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International Maritime Academy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
IAO
...+1 ISO

2,00,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET

International Maritime Academy is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. International Maritime Academy offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 227+ students

PRIST Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

71,000 Engineering
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PRIST Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. PRIST Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20791+ students

GRT Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

GRT Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. GRT Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 163+ students

Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology

4.0
(119 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

40,000 - 1,05,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , TANCET

Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1232+ students

SMK Fomra Institute of Technology

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

50,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 JEE Main , GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET

SMK Fomra Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. SMK Fomra Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9677+ students

Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Chennai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1903. Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 990+ students

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50,000 - 3,60,000 Engineering

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80,000 - 14,00,000 Engineering

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40,000 - 9,30,000 Engineering

CMAT Exams

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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55,000 - 1,65,000 Engineering

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TANCET Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

25,000 - 99,000 Engineering

TANCET Exams

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

72,000 - 12,00,000 Engineering

JEE Main Exams

50,000 - 2,20,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

4,00,000 Engineering

JEE Main Exams

66,000 - 1,86,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

12,500 - 1,00,000 Engineering

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80,000 - 1,50,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

75,000 - 4,50,000 Engineering

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XAT Exams

50,000 - 55,000 Engineering

50,000 - 55,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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2,00,000 Engineering

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2,00,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

71,000 Engineering

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