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

Jawahar Engineering College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Sri Venkateswaraa College of Technology

2.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

55,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 16349+ students

Sri Lakshmi Ammal Engineering College

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

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

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

Shortlisted by 9+ students

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St Peter's College of Engineering and Technology Chennai

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

25,000 - 1,00,000 Engineering
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...+4 TANCET MBA , GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET

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T J Institute of Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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AICTE

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

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

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Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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AICTE

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 37+ students

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

37,000 - 70,000 Engineering
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Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1944. Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

Saranathan College of Engineering Chennai

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 114+ students

Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

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

Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Hindustan College of Arts & Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

40,000 Engineering
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Hindustan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Hindustan College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies

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

75,000 - 3,55,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Southern Academy of Maritime Studies offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, Certificate, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5748+ students

IFMR Chennai

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

XAT Exams

Institute for Financial Management and Research specialties

Ranking : National & Regional Recognition - NIRF 2024: #99 Nationally - MBAUniverse.com 2025: #35
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Sri City: Integrated Business Hub - Proximity to Chennai's corporate
Fees : MBA Program Fees - Mid: Rs15.45 L (Total)
ROI : Return on Investment - Good
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - MBA: Flagship 2-year program - Strong in Finance, Data Science
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - Core strengths: Finance, Data Science - Offers Marketing, Operati
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - BFSI, Consulting, IT sectors - Top firms: JPMorgan, Deloitte, EY
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - BFSI (JPMorgan, HSBC, Axis Bank) - Consulting (Deloitte, EY, KPMG)
Diversity : Rich Student Diversity - Students from 22+ Indian states - Inclusive culture, varied backgrounds
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships at HSBC, Deloitte, JPMC - Projects in BFSI, Consulti
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Accreditations & Learning - SAQS International Accreditation - Krea University's Interwoven L
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 5000+ strong global network - CEOs, CXOs, entrepreneurs
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Industry leaders share insights - Experts from BlackRock, Deutsche Ba

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TSBL Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

TSBL Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. TSBL Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Galaxy Institute of Management

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 Ministry of HRD , Govt. of India

3,06,000 Engineering
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 HSTES

Galaxy Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. Galaxy Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Madha Dental College and Hospital

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Dental Cou

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

Madha Dental College and Hospital is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Madha Dental College and Hospital offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MD, BDS, MS (Surgery) in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Madha Engineering College (MEC) , Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

70,000 - 1,30,000 Engineering
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Madha Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Madha Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MCA, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences

4.0
(2 Reviews)
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Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology (DSCET) , Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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50,000 - 1,35,000 Engineering
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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ASET College of Science & Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,04,000 Engineering
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ASET College of Science & Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2016. ASET College of Science & Technology offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,30,000 - 2,80,000 Engineering
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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SIMATS Engineering

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+3 AICTE , ISO 9001: 2008 , NAAC A+

1,50,000 - 4,25,000 Engineering
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SIMATS Engineering is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . SIMATS Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3455+ students

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ST. Lourdes Engineering College (SLEC) , Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

60,000 Engineering
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ST. Lourdes Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. ST. Lourdes Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

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St Joseph University Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

90,000 - 1,75,000 Engineering
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St Joseph University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . St Joseph University Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4742+ students

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Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering- Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC A+

2,30,000 Engineering
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Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering- Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering- Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 458+ students

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(70 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 MHRD , NAAC

70,000 - 3,15,000 Engineering
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...+6 NEET MDS , UCEED , CBSE 12th , SRMJEEE (PG) , GATE , CBSE 10th

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - NIRF 2025: Overall #22, Engg #14 - THE 2024: World 1201-1500, Asia 401
Region : Strategic Chennai Location - Proximity to Chennai's IT hubs - Access to diverse industrial sectors
Tier : Elite Institution Status - NAAC A++ accredited institution - Consistently high national rankings
Fees : Mid/High Fee Structure -Rs 2.55-16.1 L (Total B.Tech) - Fees vary by specialization
ROI : Good Placement Returns - Highest packageRs 29.5 LPA (2025) - Average packageRs 6.5 LPA (2025)
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - Popular for AI/ML, Cyber Securi
Specialization : Cutting-Edge CSE Specializations - CSE with AI/ML, Cyber Security - Big Data Analytics, IoT, Cloud C
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Product Development - Top recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft,
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Sectors - IT Services (TCS, Wipro, Infosys) - Consulting (Deloitte, KPMG, Accent
Diversity : Inclusive Global Environment - Pan-India student representation - Global academic exposure programs
Internship : Industry-Relevant Internships - Internships at Amazon, Nokia, Deloitte - Projects in IT, Finance, Ma
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Semester Abroad Program (SAP) - Hampton University, USA degree prog
Alumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Notable alumni in sports, cinema - Alumni in tech leadership roles
Guest Lecturers : Expert Industry Insights - Industry experts from Wipro, Google - Lectures on AI, Cyber Security, NLP

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CSSM Chennai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Directorat
...+1 Govt. of India

4,25,000 Engineering
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CSSM Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. CSSM Chennai offers Regular courses such as Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

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

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

50,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+1 GATE

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, B.Sc(Hons), Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3862+ students

Sri Krishna Engineering College, Chennai (SKEC) , Chennai

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 7439+ students

International Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - An Institute of AMET University

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

1,00,000 Engineering
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International Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - An Institute of AMET University is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . International Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - An Institute of AMET University offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2634+ students

Jeppiaar University, Chennai

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+1 Govt of Tamilnadu

60,000 - 2,10,000 Engineering
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Jeppiaar University, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2022. Jeppiaar University, Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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