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

GRT Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

GRT Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. GRT Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 163+ students

Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 GATE , TNEA

Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology

4.0
(119 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

40,000 - 1,05,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , TANCET

Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1232+ students

Excel Group Of Institutions

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 PCI , NAAC

24,000 - 1,40,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 10th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Excel Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Excel Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30073+ students

Seshasayee Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Seshasayee Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1952. Seshasayee Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 134+ students

CAT Theni

Theni, Tamil Nadu
Private

CAT Theni is a Private Institute located in Theni, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. CAT Theni offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, B.Sc(Hons), Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 273+ students

Kalasalingam Institute of Technology

4.2
(11 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 75+ students

CAPE Institute of Technology

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 14+ students

PRIST University

4.4
(18 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

62,300 - 1,02,500 Engineering
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4.25 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends

PRIST University is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. PRIST University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8966+ students

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY, Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,000 - 61,300 Engineering
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TNEA

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY, Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY, Salem offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

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PMIST

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+7 NBA , MHRD , UGC , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

44,000 - 1,49,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 Uni GAUGE , NATA , CSIR UGC NET , CMAT , MAT , GMAT

PMIST is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. PMIST offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128671+ students

PSNA Dindigul

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 3,00,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

PSNA Dindigul is a Private Institute located in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. PSNA Dindigul offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 296+ students

RVS Technical Campus

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

RVS Technical Campus is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1983. RVS Technical Campus offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

SMK Fomra Institute of Technology

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

50,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 JEE Main , GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET

SMK Fomra Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. SMK Fomra Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9677+ students

KSR Educational Institutions

4.4
(16 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+4 DCI , NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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XAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 10th , CMAT , CSIR , NEET , MAT , GMAT

KSR Educational Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. KSR Educational Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 723+ students

Unnamalai Institute of Technology

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Unnamalai Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Unnamalai Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Pollachi Institute of Engineering and Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

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

Pollachi Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Pollachi Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Jaya Institute of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , TNEA

Jaya Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. Jaya Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Bethlahem Institute of Engineering

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

30,000 - 72,000 Engineering
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Bethlahem Institute of Engineering is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Bethlahem Institute of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4618+ students

Jayalakshmi Institute of Technology

3.2
(5 Reviews)
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 9150+ students

Rathinam Group of Institutions

3.4
(18 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 4,50,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
NEET PG Exams
...+6 CET , NATA , JEE Main , COMEDK UGET , MAT , NEET

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

Shortlisted by 112998+ students

Alpha Group of Institutions, Thirumazhisai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thirumazhisai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

45,000 - 75,000 Engineering
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Alpha Group of Institutions, Thirumazhisai is a Private Institute located in Thirumazhisai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Alpha Group of Institutions, Thirumazhisai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST), Thiruvallur

Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Private

50,000 Engineering
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AP EAMCET Exams

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST), Thiruvallur is a Private Institute located in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST), Thiruvallur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 453+ students

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

TANCET MBA Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , NATA , TNEA

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

R P Sarathy Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

35,000 - 95,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

R P Sarathy Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. R P Sarathy Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14027+ students

CCET Karur

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Chennai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1903. Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 990+ students

Loyola Institute of Technology And Science

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

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

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering (DSCE), Coimbatore

4.3
(12 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , NAAC A+

60,000 - 1,70,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering (DSCE), Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering (DSCE), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Pharm, D Pharma, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8144+ students

All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 145+ students

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40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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CBSE 12th Exams

40,000 - 1,05,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

24,000 - 1,40,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TANCET Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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62,300 - 1,02,500 Engineering

Median Package

1,000 - 61,300 Engineering

JEE Main Exams

44,000 - 1,49,000 Engineering

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50,000 - 3,00,000 Engineering

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TNEA Exams

50,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

2,00,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

30,000 - 72,000 Engineering

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

30,000 - 4,50,000 Engineering

NEET PG Exams

45,000 - 75,000 Engineering

50,000 Engineering

AP EAMCET Exams

TANCET MBA Exams

35,000 - 95,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

XAT Exams

60,000 - 1,70,000 Engineering

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