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

MURUGESAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 DTE

30,000 - 35,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

MURUGESAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. MURUGESAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 304+ students

Course and Fee (7)

Rane Polytechnic Technical Campus

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

17,500 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Rane Polytechnic Technical Campus is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Rane Polytechnic Technical Campus offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Apollo Priyadarshanam Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Apollo Priyadarshanam Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Apollo Priyadarshanam Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Kumaran Institute of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 8+ students

JCT Coimbatore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

JCT Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. JCT Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1401+ students

MIDAS Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Council of

2,25,000 Engineering
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MIDAS Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. MIDAS Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 295+ students

SCAD Institute of Technology

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 2+ students

SMEC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Gnanamani Educational Institutions

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA

50,400 - 1,08,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Gnanamani Educational Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Gnanamani Educational Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, B.Ed, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30930+ students

SDC Chennai

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 NEET MDS , NEET

SDC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. SDC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 205+ students

Mahendra Group Of Institutions

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private

2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 TANCET MBA , GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET

Mahendra Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. . Mahendra Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National resources centre for the National Cyber Security Program (NCSP).

25,000 - 1,25,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+5 TNEA , GATE , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , TANCET

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Sree Sastha Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73658+ students

Sivakasi Institute of Printing Technology

Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Sivakasi Institute of Printing Technology is a Private Institute located in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1977. Sivakasi Institute of Printing Technology offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

The Kavery Institute of Technology

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

The Kavery Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. . The Kavery Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Panimalar Engineering College Chennai

4.4
(52 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCREDIATATION

25,000 - 50,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+5 TANCET MBA , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 1228+ students

PSN Institute of Technology

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

PSN Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. PSN Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Mass Group Of Colleges

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private

Mass Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. . Mass Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Park Maritime Academy

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Park Maritime Academy is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Park Maritime Academy offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

SP Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

25,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

SP Thanjavur is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. SP Thanjavur offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

International Council for Management Studies (ICMS)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

International Council for Management Studies (ICMS) is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . International Council for Management Studies (ICMS) offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

NCAAS Coimbatore

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
DGCA
...+2 ISO , NAAC

1,50,000 - 1,80,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 MAT , CBSE 12th , CAT

NCAAS Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1968. NCAAS Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25249+ students

SRMCRI Chennai

4.4
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
MCI
...+1 NAAC

2,00,000 Engineering
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#98 NIRF Ranking
NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET SS , NEET

The Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (SRMCRI) was founded in 1985. The college is noted for its world-class education and research practices and is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. SRMCRI is a private medical institute that offers an MBBS degree as well as additional higher speciality courses, postgraduate degree courses in basic medical sciences, postgraduate degree clinical courses, and master's degree courses in basic medical science. The Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute is accredited by MCI and NAAC and is affiliated with the prestigious Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai.

Shortlisted by 2618+ students

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 1,10,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 42274+ students

AVS Salem

4.2
(29 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

AVS Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2013. AVS Salem offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

SPIHER Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

59,000 - 5,03,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , GATE

SPIHER Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. SPIHER Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1090+ students

SSE Chennai

3.9
(24 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , ISO , IET - UK , NIRF 46th Rank , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SSE Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. SSE Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4551+ students

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,500 Engineering
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Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

Course and Fee (5)

SVCET Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , ISO

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

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

Shortlisted by 116+ students

MPC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

MPC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. MPC Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

VEC Chennai

3.9
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
TANCET MBA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , TANCET , TNEA

VEC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. VEC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 422+ students

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Tamilnadu 10th Exams

17,500 Engineering

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25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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2,25,000 Engineering

2,00,000 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 Engineering

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2,00,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

25,000 - 1,25,000 Engineering

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Tamilnadu 10th Exams

25,000 - 50,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

25,000 Engineering

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1,50,000 - 1,80,000 Engineering

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2,00,000 Engineering

#98 NIRF Ranking

NEET PG Exams

50,000 - 1,10,000 Engineering

TNEA Exams

59,000 - 5,03,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

30,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

4,500 Engineering

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