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

Little Flower Polytechnic College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Little Flower Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Little Flower Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Apollo Subbulakshmi Polytechnic College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Apollo Subbulakshmi Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Apollo Subbulakshmi Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

PSB Polytechnic College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

PSB Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. PSB Polytechnic College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

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Meenakshi Krishnan Polytechnic College

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

45,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Meenakshi Krishnan Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. Meenakshi Krishnan Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 527+ students

Thiru Seven Hills Polytechnic College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Thiru Seven Hills Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. Thiru Seven Hills Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

St. Joseph Industrial Training Centre

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

St. Joseph Industrial Training Centre is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1987. St. Joseph Industrial Training Centre offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Don Bosco Polytechnic College (DBPC), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

35,000 Engineering
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Don Bosco Polytechnic College (DBPC), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Don Bosco Polytechnic College (DBPC), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Asian College of Engineering and technology (ACET), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

85,000 Engineering
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Asian College of Engineering and technology (ACET), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Asian College of Engineering and technology (ACET), Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

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P.T.Lee CHENGALVARAYA NAICKER POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

P.T.Lee CHENGALVARAYA NAICKER POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1886. P.T.Lee CHENGALVARAYA NAICKER POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

Agni College of Technology (ACT), Chennai

4.1
(170 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+4 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

65,000 - 1,28,000 Engineering
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Agni College of Technology (ACT), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Agni College of Technology (ACT), Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.E., B.Tech+MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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DreamZone School of creative studies

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

DreamZone School of creative studies is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. DreamZone School of creative studies offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Jaya Engineering College

4.3
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

1,65,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET

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

Shortlisted by 68+ students

Mohamed Sathak A J College of Engineering Chennai

3.6
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

24,700 - 1,50,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams

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

Shortlisted by 16625+ students

ARM College of Engineering and Technology

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

72,000 - 87,000 Engineering
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ARM College of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. ARM College of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Meenakshi College of Engineering Chennai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , GATE+TNEA , NATA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT

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

Shortlisted by 187+ students

SKR Engineering College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , ISO , NAAC , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

55,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET MBA Exams
...+5 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 18529+ students

KCG College of Technology

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

45,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+6 GATE , JEST , CBSE 12th , CAT , UGC-CSIR , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 148+ students

GKM College of Engineering & Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 2,50,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+5 MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , CAT , TANCET

GKM College of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. GKM College of Engineering & Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4042+ students

Gojan School of Business and Technology

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
IAO
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET MBA Exams
...+5 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET , TNEA

Gojan School of Business and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Gojan School of Business and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

RRASE College of Engineering Chennai

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 5687+ students

Jeppiaar Engineering College

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

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET MBA Exams
...+5 GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , TANCET , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 146+ students

P.M.R. Engineering College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Gopal Ramalingam Memorial Engineering College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Veltech Polytechnic College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

VTUEEE Exams

Veltech Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Veltech Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering and Technology Chennai

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA-AICTE

70,000 - 1,20,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 420+ students

Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology Chennai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

1,65,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Annai Veilankanni's College of Engineering Chennai

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Annai Veilankanni's College of Engineering Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Annai Veilankanni's College of Engineering Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Davinci School of Design and Architecture

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
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Davinci School of Design and Architecture is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Davinci School of Design and Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Jaya Sakthi Engineering College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

1,31,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Magna College of Engineering Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Magna College of Engineering Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Magna College of Engineering Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

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45,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

2,00,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

35,000 Engineering

85,000 Engineering

65,000 - 1,28,000 Engineering

UP 12th Exams

1,65,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

24,700 - 1,50,000 Engineering

TANCET Exams

72,000 - 87,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

55,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TANCET MBA Exams

45,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

50,000 - 2,50,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TANCET MBA Exams

50,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TANCET MBA Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

VTUEEE Exams

70,000 - 1,20,000 Engineering

TANCET Exams

1,65,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TANCET Exams

1,31,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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