Top Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

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

There are total 1002 Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Out of the total, 730 Engineering colleges are private and 27 Engineering are owned by the government.UGC NET, CBSE 12th, CSIR, JEST, CSIR NET are accepted for admission in Engineering colleges in India. Top 10 Engineering colleges are IIT Madras, AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore, VIT Vellore, Anna University, SRM University Chennai, Saveetha University, NIT Trichy, Bharathiar University, SASTRA University, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University).

Engineering College Highlights in Tamil Nadu

Total Number of colleges	1002
Accepted Entrance Exams	UGC NET, CBSE 12th, CSIR, JEST, CSIR NET
Average Fees	₹ 1.09 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 293472.0

No. of Engineering Colleges in nearby Tamil Nadu

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	519	₹ 76805
Karnataka	506	₹ 183630
Kerala	258	₹ 86006
Puducherry	24	₹ 72592
Telangana	273	₹ 113249

Top Govt Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
NIT Trichy	1673	₹ 180588
Madras University	10	₹ 5250
IIITDM Kancheepuram	572	₹ 391111
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai	110	₹ 518250
IIIT Trichy	157	₹ 768000
National Power Training Institute, Neyveli	-	₹ 211666
Government College of Engineering, Thanjavur	300	₹ 110000
Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology	-	-
Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology	510	₹ 93267
Agricultural College & Research Institute	67	₹ 22500

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore	-	-
SRM University Chennai	2300	₹ 199693
SASTRA University	1557	₹ 264434
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Bharathidasan University	-	-
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

Showing 738 Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Joe Suresh Engineering College

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Arunamalai College of Education (ACE), Mannargudi

Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

Arunamalai College of Education (ACE), Mannargudi is a Private Institute located in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Arunamalai College of Education (ACE), Mannargudi offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Sankara College of Science and Commerce

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

55,000 Engineering
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CSIR Exams
...+5 MAT , JEST , CBSE 12th , UGC , TANCET

Sankara College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Sankara College of Science and Commerce offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7634+ students

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Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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...+1 Govt of Tamilnadu

37,000 - 42,000 Engineering
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Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mohamed Sathak Engineering College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
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AICTE

85,000 - 2,50,000 Engineering
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Mohamed Sathak Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. Mohamed Sathak Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.E. 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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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

Sun College of Engineering and Technology Nagarcoil

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

80,000 - 1,60,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TNEA

Sun College of Engineering and Technology Nagarcoil is a Private Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Sun College of Engineering and Technology Nagarcoil offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ 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

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College

4.1
(10 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

77,750 - 4,91,000 Engineering
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...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

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

Shortlisted by 175+ students

E G S Pillay Engineering College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

12,500 - 1,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET MBA Exams
...+5 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 75+ 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

Vins Christian College of Engineering Kanyakumari

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Vins Christian College of Engineering Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Vins Christian College of Engineering Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

R.M.D. Engineering College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
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AICTE

50,000 - 55,000 Engineering
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...+5 GATE , JEST , CBSE 12th , UGC , TNEA

R.M.D. Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. R.M.D. Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76+ students

Lord Jegannath College of Engineering and Technology Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Lord Jegannath College of Engineering and Technology Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Lord Jegannath College of Engineering and Technology Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ 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

Dr. Mahalingam International Institute of Technology

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

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

Dr. Mahalingam International Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Dr. Mahalingam International Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Adhiparasakthi Engineering College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

1,77,000 Engineering
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Adhiparasakthi Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Adhiparasakthi Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

J.J. College Of Engineering And Technology Tiruchirappalli

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+3 ISO , AICTE , NBA (CSE)

12,500 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

J.J. College Of Engineering And Technology Tiruchirappalli is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. J.J. College Of Engineering And Technology Tiruchirappalli offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Dr Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Engineering

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , CAT

Dr Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Engineering is a Private Institute located in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Dr Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Pallavan College of Engineering Kanchipuram

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Pallavan College of Engineering Kanchipuram is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Pallavan College of Engineering Kanchipuram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PET Engineering College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+1 AICTE

25,000 - 37,500 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

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

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Sudharsan Engineering College

Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 26+ students

IFET College of Engineering Viluppuram

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

41,250 - 1,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+5 TANCET MBA , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 55+ students

Saraswathi Velu College of Engineering Vellore

Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Renganayagi Varatharaj College of Engineering Virudhunagar

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

20,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

Renganayagi Varatharaj College of Engineering Virudhunagar is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. Renganayagi Varatharaj College of Engineering Virudhunagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

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55,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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45,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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50,000 - 2,50,000 Engineering

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50,000 - 55,000 Engineering

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50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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1,50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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1,77,000 Engineering

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50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

25,000 - 37,500 Engineering

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20,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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