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

KCET Virudhunagar

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 50,000 Engineering
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GATE Exams
...+1 TANCET

KCET Virudhunagar is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. KCET Virudhunagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

KEC Chennai

3.7
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

50,000 - 75,000 Engineering
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KEC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. KEC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 604+ 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 1958. MPC Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

AMS Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
COUNCIL OF
...+1 AICTE

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

Shortlisted by 14+ students

TEC Chennai

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

25,000 - 60,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

TEC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. TEC Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1046+ students

DMI College of Engineering

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 1,60,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+1 TANCET

DMI College of Engineering is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. DMI College of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37455+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Engineering

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Engineering is a Private Institute located in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Thangavelu Engineering College, Chennai

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+3 ISO , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 85,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

Thangavelu Engineering College, Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Thangavelu Engineering College, Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75082+ students

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Engineering

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

50,000 - 4,34,999 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Engineering is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Sri Venkateswara Institute of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

OAS Institute of Technology and Management

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

MAT Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , CAT , TNEA

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

Shortlisted by 3+ students

MH Cockpit Aviation Academy

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

2,25,000 Engineering
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MH Cockpit Aviation Academy is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. MH Cockpit Aviation Academy offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 764+ students

Jkk Munirajah Educational Institutions

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private

Jkk Munirajah Educational Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1971. Jkk Munirajah Educational Institutions offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

APPC Palani

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Palani, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

APPC Palani is a Private Institute located in Palani, Tamil Nadu. . APPC Palani offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

KS Rangasamy Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

KS Rangasamy Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. KS Rangasamy Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

KCET Cuddalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+1 TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Pavendar Bharathidasan Institute of Information Technology

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Pavendar Bharathidasan Institute of Information Technology is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Pavendar Bharathidasan Institute of Information Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

VSBEC Karur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

16,667 - 2,00,000 Engineering
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TNEA Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TANCET

VSBEC Karur is a Private Institute located in Karur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. VSBEC Karur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai

2.7
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 ISO , NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 272+ students

RVS College of Engineering and Technology (RVSCET), Dindigul

2.0
(2 Reviews)
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

32,500 - 45,000 Engineering
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RVS College of Engineering and Technology (RVSCET), Dindigul is a Private Institute located in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. RVS College of Engineering and Technology (RVSCET), Dindigul offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

Rajas International Institute of Technology for Women

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,00,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

Rajas International Institute of Technology for Women is a Private Institute located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Rajas International Institute of Technology for Women offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

SBCEC Arni

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

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SBCEC Arni is a Private Institute located in Arni, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. SBCEC Arni offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

AMACE Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA

AMACE Kanchipuram is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. AMACE Kanchipuram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

AMET University

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , ISO , NAAC

1,00,000 - 4,34,999 Engineering
Get Fee Details
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

AMET University is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. AMET University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3939+ students

St. Joseph'S Group Of Colleges

Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

St. Joseph'S Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. St. Joseph'S Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as Diploma, GNM, ANM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Hindusthan Group Of Institutions

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

22,000 - 1,75,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

Hindusthan Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Hindusthan Group Of Institutions offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 883+ students

APC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

APC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . APC Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

Karaikudi Institute of Technology & Karaikudi Institute of Management

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+1 AICTE

1,00,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Karaikudi Institute of Technology & Karaikudi Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. Karaikudi Institute of Technology & Karaikudi Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

APC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

APC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . APC Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

PREC Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

PREC Thanjavur is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. PREC Thanjavur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

OCET Theni

Theni, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

OCET Theni is a Private Institute located in Theni, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. OCET Theni offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

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22,000 - 1,75,000 Engineering

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