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

Karpagam University

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

75,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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NATA Exams
...+6 JEE Main , AIEED , UCEED , CEED , NEET , TANCET MBA

Karpagam University is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1956. Karpagam University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1952+ students

Ramco Institute of Technology

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Ramco Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. Ramco Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ 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

Shortlisted by 995+ students

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

Shortlisted by 94+ students

MKCE Karur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 41+ students

MKCE Karur

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 793+ students

VCET Madurai

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

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

VCET Madurai is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. VCET Madurai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ students

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

Shortlisted by 34174+ students

Global Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIT), Vellore

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

65,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

Global Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIT), Vellore is a Private Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Global Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIT), Vellore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5301+ students

Jeppiaar Institute of Technology

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Prathyusha Engineering College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

94,000 - 1,50,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 120+ students

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

Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem - A Constituent College of VMRF DU

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+3 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

40,000 - 80,000 Engineering
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CBSE 12th Exams

Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem - A Constituent College of VMRF DU is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1987. Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem - A Constituent College of VMRF DU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11289+ students

Government College Of Engineering (GCE), Tirunelveli

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TANCET

Government College Of Engineering (GCE), Tirunelveli is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1981. Government College Of Engineering (GCE), Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 137+ students

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education

Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,50,000 - 4,00,000 Engineering
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NATA Exams
...+6 JEE Main , NEET , CLAT , AILET , CBSE 12th , LSAT

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education is a Private Institute located in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Chettinad Academy of Research and Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, B.Pharm, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2196+ students

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

4,500 Engineering
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Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1956. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ 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

Shortlisted by 69+ students

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

PSG Coimbatore

4.3
(125 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,59,116 - 13,89,000 Engineering
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6.5 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
XAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 10th , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

PSG Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. PSG Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 810+ students

PPG Institute of Technology

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 ISO , NAAC , AICTE

10,000 - 1,25,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 5752+ students

PRIST University

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

90,000 - 2,01,000 Engineering
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PRIST University is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. PRIST University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11225+ students

Scsvmv University Kanchipuram

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private

32,000 - 2,15,000 Engineering
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CBSE 12th Exams

Scsvmv University Kanchipuram is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. Scsvmv University Kanchipuram offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 905+ students

Nehru Institute of Technology

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , ISO , Govt of Tamilnadu , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 1,25,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

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

Shortlisted by 29923+ students

CMC Coimbatore

3.6
(16 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+1 ICRA

1,86,000 - 5,35,500 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 10th , CMAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , Tamilnadu 12th

CMC Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. CMC Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 64359+ students

Sri Ranganathar Institute of Engineering and Technology

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

30,000 - 1,05,000 Engineering
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JEE Main Exams
...+5 VITEEE , SRMJEEE , CBSE 12th , UGET , TNEA

Sri Ranganathar Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. Sri Ranganathar Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14399+ students

SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. SSM Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

PRIST Chennai

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

71,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details

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

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50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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66,000 - 1,86,000 Engineering

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12,500 - 1,00,000 Engineering

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65,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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94,000 - 1,50,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

75,000 - 4,50,000 Engineering

#90 NIRF Ranking

XAT Exams

50,000 - 55,000 Engineering

50,000 - 55,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

Median Package

XAT Exams

40,000 - 80,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

1,50,000 - 4,00,000 Engineering

NATA Exams

4,500 Engineering

2,00,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

2,00,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

1,59,116 - 13,89,000 Engineering

Median Package

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10,000 - 1,25,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

90,000 - 2,01,000 Engineering

32,000 - 2,15,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 - 1,25,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

1,86,000 - 5,35,500 Engineering

XAT Exams

30,000 - 1,05,000 Engineering

JEE Main Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

71,000 Engineering

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