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

St. Anne's College of Engineering and Technology Cuddalore

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

St. Anne's College of Engineering and Technology Cuddalore is a Private Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. St. Anne's College of Engineering and Technology Cuddalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

St.Anne's College of Engineering and Technology Cuddalore

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

75,500 Engineering
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St.Anne's College of Engineering and Technology Cuddalore is a Private Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. St.Anne's College of Engineering and Technology Cuddalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology (SMCET), Madurai

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology (SMCET), Madurai is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology (SMCET), Madurai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

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Tamizhan College of Engineering & Technology Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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...+1 TNEA

Tamizhan College of Engineering & Technology Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Tamizhan College of Engineering & Technology Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Vickram College of Engineering Sivaganga

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...+1 CBSE 10th

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

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T.S.M. Jain College of Technology

Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
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...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

T.S.M. Jain College of Technology is a Private Institute located in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. T.S.M. Jain College of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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T J Institute of Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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55,000 Engineering
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...+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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Vins Christian Women College of Engineering Kanyakumari

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Vins Christian Women College of Engineering Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1973. Vins Christian Women College of Engineering Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Adhi College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Kanchipuram

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Shortlisted by 44+ students

A.R.J College of Engineering and Technology

Tirurvarur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

A.R.J College of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Tirurvarur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. A.R.J College of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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A.R College of Engineering and Technology

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

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Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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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

ACT College Of Engineering & Technology (ACT), Kanchipuram

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

ACT College Of Engineering & Technology (ACT), Kanchipuram is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. ACT College Of Engineering & Technology (ACT), Kanchipuram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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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

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Jayam College of Engineering and Technology Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
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Jayam College of Engineering and Technology Dharmapuri is a Private Institute located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2015. Jayam College of Engineering and Technology Dharmapuri offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MCA, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Mailam Engineering College

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
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...+1 TCS

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

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

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S.K.P Engineering College

Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

2,00,000 Engineering
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S.K.P Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. S.K.P Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering Kanyakumari

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College Of Engineering (DSCE), Perambalur

4.2
(6 Reviews)
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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College Of Engineering (DSCE), Perambalur is a Private Institute located in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College Of Engineering (DSCE), Perambalur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sriram Engineering College

3.7
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...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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Sriram Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Avadi Camp, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. Sriram Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Saranathan College of Engineering Chennai

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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...+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

Sengunthar Engineering College

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

45,000 - 85,000 Engineering
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TANCET MBA Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET , TNEA

Sengunthar Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Sengunthar Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, B.Pharm, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 343+ students

Valliammai Engineering College

3.8
(38 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+4 ISO , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 - 2,20,000 Engineering
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...+3 TANCET MBA , GATE , TNEA

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

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Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College

4.6
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25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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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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Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Engineering and Technology Tiruchirappalli

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
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16,000 - 62,500 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Engineering and Technology Tiruchirappalli is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Pavendar Bharathidasan College of Engineering and Technology Tiruchirappalli offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

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PSN College of Engineering & Technology Tirunelveli

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
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...+2 NBA , NAAC

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

PSN College of Engineering & Technology Tirunelveli is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. PSN College of Engineering & Technology Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Hindusthan College of Arts & Science

4.2
(60 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MAT Exams
...+5 UGC NET , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET

Hindusthan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Hindusthan College of Arts & Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 499+ students

Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College

4.3
(10 Reviews)
Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

JEE Main Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , NIMCET

Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College is a Private Institute located in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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