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

Indra Ganesan Institutions

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

60,000 - 1,00,000 Engineering
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Indra Ganesan Institutions is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. . Indra Ganesan Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2620+ students

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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

Shortlisted by 3778+ students

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Amrita University

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE, NBA

2,50,000 - 6,00,000 Engineering
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Amrita University is a Private University located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. . Amrita University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E., B.Tech+MBA, B.Tech+MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 377+ students

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SMK Fomra College of Arts & Science (SMK Fomra) , Kelambakkam

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SMK Fomra College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. SMK Fomra College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences

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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
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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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Dr. MGR University Arani Campus

Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
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55,000 - 1,00,000 Engineering
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Dr. MGR University Arani Campus is a Private Institute located in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. . Dr. MGR University Arani Campus offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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ST. Lourdes Engineering College (SLEC) , Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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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

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Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari

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Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Good Shepherd College of Education (GSCE), Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Ed, MA, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Renugambal Institutions of Education

Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
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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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Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
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Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli

5.0
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Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
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Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Kapi College of Education

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Sri Adhisankarar Polytechnic College

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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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College of Fisheries Engineering

Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
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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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HINDUSTAN ACADEMY OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

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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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Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications

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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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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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CMC Vellore

3.6
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CMC Vellore is a Private Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1900. CMC Vellore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBBS, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(70 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
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...+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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Roever Group of Institutions

Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
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30,000 - 55,000 Engineering
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Roever Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1978. Roever Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

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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

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

4.0
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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50,000 Engineering
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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

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HC&RI Periyakulam

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50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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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

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Kalvium Coimbatore

3.0
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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2,00,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering
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Kalvium Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2021. Kalvium Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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...+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

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