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

All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 145+ students

Vi Institute of Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

1,50,000 Engineering
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TANCET

Vi Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Vi Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

BSAU Chennai

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NBA , NAAC

40,000 - 3,50,000 Engineering
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CIEAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

BSAU Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. BSAU Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 120+ students

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MIET Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

40,000 - 50,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TNEA

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

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Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology (AAIST), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 Engineering
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Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology (AAIST), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology (AAIST), Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Balaji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Shortlisted by 1+ students

KCIC Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

2,48,202 - 29,00,000 Engineering
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KCIC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. KCIC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1118+ students

Jaya Group of Institutions

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Jaya Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1977. Jaya Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

Sairam Group Of Institutions

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

TANCET MBA Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TNEA

Sairam Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Sairam Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, B.E., BSMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

JCE Chennai

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 85,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

JCE Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. JCE Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PhD, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48991+ students

Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Chennai

4.7
(43 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

45,000 - 75,000 Engineering
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Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 714+ students

Apollo Priyadarshanam Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

MIDAS Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Council of

2,25,000 Engineering
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MIDAS Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. MIDAS Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 295+ students

SMEC Chennai

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

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

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

Shortlisted by 3+ students

SDC Chennai

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 NEET MDS , NEET

SDC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. SDC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 205+ students

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National resources centre for the National Cyber Security Program (NCSP).

25,000 - 1,25,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+5 TNEA , GATE , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , TANCET

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Sree Sastha Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73658+ students

Panimalar Engineering College Chennai

4.4
(52 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCREDIATATION

25,000 - 50,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+5 TANCET MBA , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Panimalar Engineering College Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Panimalar Engineering College Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1228+ students

International Council for Management Studies (ICMS)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

International Council for Management Studies (ICMS) is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . International Council for Management Studies (ICMS) offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

SRMCRI Chennai

4.4
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
MCI
...+1 NAAC

2,00,000 Engineering
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#98 NIRF Ranking
NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET SS

The Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (SRMCRI) was founded in 1985. The college is noted for its world-class education and research practices and is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. SRMCRI is a private medical institute that offers an MBBS degree as well as additional higher speciality courses, postgraduate degree courses in basic medical sciences, postgraduate degree clinical courses, and master's degree courses in basic medical science. The Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute is accredited by MCI and NAAC and is affiliated with the prestigious Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai.

Shortlisted by 2618+ students

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 1,10,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 42274+ students

SPIHER Chennai

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

59,000 - 5,03,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , GATE

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

Shortlisted by 1090+ students

SSE Chennai

3.9
(24 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , ISO , IET - UK , NIRF 46th Rank , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SSE Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. SSE Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4551+ students

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE

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

4,500 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

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SVCET Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , ISO

TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 116+ students

MPC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

MPC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. MPC Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

VEC Chennai

3.9
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET MBA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET , TNEA

VEC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. VEC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 422+ students

KEC Chennai

3.7
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

50,000 - 75,000 Engineering
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KEC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. KEC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 604+ students

MPC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

MPC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1958. MPC Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

AMS Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
COUNCIL OF
...+1 AICTE

AMS Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. AMS Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

TEC Chennai

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

25,000 - 60,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

TEC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. TEC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1046+ students

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40,000 - 50,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

50,000 Engineering

2,48,202 - 29,00,000 Engineering

TANCET MBA Exams

25,000 - 85,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

45,000 - 75,000 Engineering

2,25,000 Engineering

50,000 Engineering

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CBSE 12th Exams

25,000 - 1,25,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

25,000 - 50,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

2,00,000 Engineering

#98 NIRF Ranking

NEET PG Exams

50,000 - 1,10,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

59,000 - 5,03,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

30,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

4,500 Engineering

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

TANCET Exams

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TANCET MBA Exams

50,000 - 75,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

25,000 - 60,000 Engineering

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