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

Care School of Architecture

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

2,00,000 Engineering
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Care School of Architecture is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Care School of Architecture offers Regular courses such as B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8581+ students

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Dr. Navalar Nedunchezhiyan College of Engineering

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

40,000 - 55,000 Engineering
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Dr. Navalar Nedunchezhiyan College of Engineering is a Private Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Dr. Navalar Nedunchezhiyan College of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 108+ students

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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

Shortlisted by 7300+ students

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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies

4.0
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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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

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IFMR Chennai

4.0
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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The American College

4.7
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Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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NAAC
...+1 AICTE

TANCET MBA Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET

The American College is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1881. The American College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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

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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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Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
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Sri Renugambal Institutions of Education

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Sri Renugambal Institutions of Education is a Private Institute located in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Sri Renugambal Institutions of Education offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, M.Ed, BPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sudharsan College of Arts Science

4.0
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Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
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National A

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Sudharsan College of Arts Science is a Private Institute located in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Sudharsan College of Arts Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Balamurugan College of Arts & science is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2004. Sri Balamurugan College of Arts & science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Madha Engineering College (MEC) , Chennai

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Imayam & Idhaayam College Of Education

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Imayam & Idhaayam College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Imayam & Idhaayam College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli

5.0
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Mother Teresa Group Of Institutes

4.0
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Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
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Mother Teresa Group Of Institutes is a Private Institute located in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Mother Teresa Group Of Institutes offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, B.Pharm, LLB, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science)

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Hosur, Tamil Nadu
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M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science) is a Private Institute located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Adhisankarar Polytechnic College

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

35,000 Engineering
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Sri Adhisankarar Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Sri Adhisankarar Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kurinch B.Ed College

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE

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Kurinch B.Ed College is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. . Kurinch B.Ed College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BA, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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HINDUSTAN ACADEMY OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
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1,26,000 Engineering
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HINDUSTAN ACADEMY OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2015. HINDUSTAN ACADEMY OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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College of Fisheries Engineering

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College of Fisheries Engineering is a Private Institute located in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. College of Fisheries Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.E., BFSc, MFSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kapi College of Education

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Kapi College of Education is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Kapi College of Education offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
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1,40,000 - 4,00,000 Engineering
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Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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C.S.I. Jeyaraj Annapackiam College

5.0
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Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
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60,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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C.S.I. Jeyaraj Annapackiam College is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. C.S.I. Jeyaraj Annapackiam College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences

4.0
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1,20,000 - 3,81,000 Engineering
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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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