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Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2024

Check the list of top 884 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu based on 2021 ranking, fees, placements & address. Admissions to the Tamil Nadu Engineering Colleges is on the basis of exams such as GATE, TNEA, TANCET and JEE Mains. Applicants looking forward to take admissions in Engineering courses this year must be aware of the college options they can explore and aim for to pursue engineering courses. Candidates are required to get a minimum cut-off score in the entrance exam to be eligible for admission in the Tamil Nadu Engineering Colleges.

Depending upon their career interests, candidates will be able to opt for specializations such as automobile engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and structural engineering. There are more than 800 Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offering more than 7000 courses across various specialisations. Check the list of the best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu where you can seek admission. Also, get more details regarding the fees, placements and other relevant information.

The Top 25 Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu by NIRF Ranking 2021

#	Institute Name	City	2021 Rank	2020 Rank	2019 Rank	2021 Score
1	Indian Institute of Technology Madras	Chennai	1	1	1	90.19
2	National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli	9	10	11	66.08
3	Vellore Institute of Technology	Vellore	12	18	16	63.68
4	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	16	-	-	59.67
5	Anna University	Chennai	18	9	8	58.31
6	S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai	34	#N/A	#N/A	54.17
7	Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy	Thanjavur	38	38	33	53.22
8	Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering	Kancheepuram	45	37	36	50.2
9	PSG College of Technology	Coimbatore	53	44	29	47.91
10	Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai	55	47	37	46.65
11	Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education	Srivilliputtur	56	61	96	46.57
12	Thiagarajar College of Engineering	Madurai	71	56	39	42.58
13	Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology	Coimbatore	78	97	-	41.29
14	Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT)	Thanjavur	81	-	-	41.13
15	Kumaraguru College of Technology	Coimbatore	90	77	82	39.92
16	Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai	93	86	77	39.84
17	Coimbatore Institute of Technology	Coimbatore	102	68	62	38.74
18	Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences	Coimbatore	105	72	72	38.38
19	Sri Sairam Engineering College	Kancheepuram	109	123	-	37.84
20	Rajalakshmi Engineering College	Chennai	110	139	-	37.71
21	B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai	112	131	-	37.58
22	Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	Chennai	121	186	-	37.09
23	Mepco Schlenk Engineering College	Sivakasi	124	88	-	36.67
24	Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)	Chennai	125	#N/A	#N/A	36.63
25	Government College of Technology	Coimbatore	128	90	93	36.54
26	PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research	Coimbatore	131	#N/A	#N/A	36.41
27	Sri Krishna College of Technology	Coimbatore	137	145	-	35.94
28	Kongu Engineering College	Perundurai	164	99	68	34.38
29	Annamalai University	Annamalainagar	166	#N/A	#N/A	34.23
30	R.M.K. Engineering College	Thiruvallur	170	#N/A	#N/A	34.04
31	Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)	Chennai	172	-	-	33.98
32	Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College	Coimbatore	175	138	-	33.96
33	St. Josephs College of Engineering	Kancheepuram	183	128	-	33.36
34	Easwari Engineering College	Chennai	189	#N/A	#N/A	32.75
35	National Engineering College	Kovilpatti	191	166	-	32.64
36	Sona College of Technology	Salem	192	101	-	32.61

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Sai University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

3.5 - 16 Lacs Fees
UGC Accredition
SAT India Exams
...+4 AILET , SAT , CLAT , JEE Main

Shortlisted by 2915+ students

Karpagam University

4.6
(6 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

20 K - 2 Lacs Fees
NAAC Accredition
CEED Exams
...+6 NIFT , TANCET , NATA , AIEED , NEET , GATE

Shortlisted by 844+ students

Ramco Institute of Technology

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
Private

50 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 TNEA , CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Popular Engineering Degrees in Tamil Nadu

PERI Institute of Technology

3.0
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

50 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
3 Lacs Avg Package
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 TNEA , CBSE 12th , GATE

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College,Chennai

MSEC Chennai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

12.5 K - 1 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
TANCET Exams
...+3 TNEA , CBSE 12th , GATE

Shortlisted by 37+ students

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE,Coimbatore

TNAU Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
University

20.4 K - 36 K Fees
GATE Exams
...+1 ICAR AIEEA

Shortlisted by 56+ students

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B.E. + M.E. (3)
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MKCE Karur

Karur, Tamil Nadu
Private

37.5 K - 2 Lacs Fees
NCTE Accredition
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
TNEA Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 37+ students

M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering,Karur

MKCE Karur

3.5
(3 Reviews)
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Private
#30 NIRF

25 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+2 NBA , NAAC
3.06 Lacs Avg Package
TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , TNEA , GATE

Shortlisted by 671+ students

Velammal College of Engineering and Technology,Madurai

VCET Madurai

3.8
(3 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private

50 K - 2 Lacs Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+1 AICTE
6.6 Lacs Avg Package
TANCET Exams
...+3 GATE , CBSE 12th , TNEA

Shortlisted by 54+ students

Engineering Colleges in Nearby Cities

KGiSL Institute of Technology

3.9
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

50 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
2.5 Lacs Avg Package
TANCET Exams
...+3 GATE , CBSE 12th , TNEA

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Erode Sengunthar Engineering College,Erode

ESEC Erode

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
#55 NIRF

8750 - 2.5 Lacs Fees
NBA Accredition
...+1 NAAC
2.2 Lacs Avg Package
TNEA Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , GATE , TANCET MBA , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology,Chennai

Vinayaka Missions' Research Foundation - DU (AV Campus) - Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

30 K - 90 K Fees
UGC Accredition
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shortlisted by 397+ students

Engineering Colleges in Nearby States

Government College of Engineering, Salem,Salem

Government College of Engineering (GCE), Salem

4.2
(2 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided

8950 - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+2 NBA , NAAC
TANCET Exams
...+3 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , GATE

Shortlisted by 286+ students

Loyola Institute of Technology

4.0
(57 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

50 K - 1.65 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+1 ISO
4.5 Lacs Avg Package
NIMCET Exams
...+6 TANCET , TNEA , XAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Loyola Institute of Technology was founded in 2003. The institute is associated with Anna University and has AICTE clearance. At the undergraduate level, LIT Chennai offers a BE curriculum, and at the postgraduate level, it offers ME, MCA, and MBA programmes. Candidates can use the official website to register for the courses online. The institute has consistently had excellent placement results. Through TNEA counselling administered by Anna University, the institute offers undergraduate admissions for its government quota seats. They must go to the Anna University website to sign up for counselling. This institute's placement cell offers students possibilities for internships and employment. They receive training from it, and it aids in career choice. Through group discussions, interviews, aptitude tests, counselling, workshops, and seminars, among other things, it improves their talents. Numerous companies, including Capgemini, GENPACT, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, HDFC, ZOHO, Panasonic, Tech Mahindra, IDBI, Axis, and others, are among the top employers. To get a sense of the most recent placement session, check at the table below. Additionally, the college provides students with a number of scholarships. Based on a number of factors, this is given. Based on merit, students can apply for government and private scholarships.

Shortlisted by 27556+ students

Global Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vellore,Vellore

Global Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIT), Vellore

4.2
(3 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private

50 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
TANCET Exams
...+6 TNEA , XAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , CAT

Shortlisted by 5109+ students

Colleges by Popular Streams

Jeppiaar Institute of Technology

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private

50 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
GMAT Exams
...+6 MAT , XAT , TNEA , CAT , CMAT , CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology

4.7
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

35 K - 2 Lacs Fees
Other Accredition
3.5 Lacs Avg Package
NIMCET Exams
...+5 TANCET , TNEA , TANCET MBA , CBSE 12th , GATE

Shortlisted by 99+ students

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Private

25 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
TNEA Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TANCET

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.2
(15 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

30 K - 12 Lacs Fees
UGC Accredition
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC
3 Lacs Avg Package
AILET Exams
...+6 CMAT , CBSE 12th , NATA , LSAT , CAT , Tamilnadu 12th

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, formerly Bharath Engineering College, was founded in 1984 by S. Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. It is a private and deemed with University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). The institute has been recognised by UGC and has received the highest rating from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also approved BIHER. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in the law stream which is very popular among the students.

Shortlisted by 30986+ students

Anand Institute of Higher Technology,Chennai

Anand Institute of Higher Technology (AIHT), Chennai

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

40 K - 55 K Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
2.5 Lacs Avg Package

In 2000, the Anand Institute of Higher Technology in Chennai was founded. All of the courses at AIHT have been recognised by AICTE, and it is associated with Chennai's Anna University. Kalasalingam University has an affiliation with AIHT. Engineering, Architecture, and Management are its three academic divisions. It provides both undergraduate and graduate programmes. The department of engineering and architecture offers UG programmes. While the departments of engineering and management offer graduate-level courses. Byjus, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, L&T Infotech, and other leading employers in Chennai are AIHT. A separate boys' and girls' hostel, a canteen, a gym, sports, a courier service, a bank, an ATM, a medical centre, and stationary are among the amenities at AIHT. Additionally, the institute provides scholarships.

Shortlisted by 7847+ students

Park College of Engineering and Technology,Coimbatore

PCET Coimbatore

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

17.5 K - 2 Lacs Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+1 AICTE
TNEA Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , GATE , TANCET MBA , TANCET

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Adithya Institute of Technology,Coimbatore

Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore

4.7
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
#18 NIRF

40 K - 1.5 Lacs Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
3.8 Lacs Avg Package

Shortlisted by 1072+ students

Loyola ICAM College of Engineering And Technology,Chennai

LICET Chennai

3.5
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

50 K - 50 K Fees
AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

Shortlisted by 90+ students

Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology

3.6
(6 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Government

10.2 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
2 Lacs Avg Package
NIMCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , TNEA , GATE

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Knowledge Institute of Technology

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

35 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 TNEA , JEST , UGC NET , CSIR NET , TANCET , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Karpagam Institute of Technology

4.3
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

50 K - 2 Lacs Fees
AICTE Accredition
TNEA Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 192+ students

St. Joseph's Institute of Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

50 K - 2 Lacs Fees
NBA Accredition
...+1 AICTE
2.89 Lacs Avg Package
XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , CMAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , CAT , GMAT

Shortlisted by 19+ students

MEASI Academy of Architecture

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

50 K - 50 K Fees
ISO Accredition
TANCET Exams
...+1 NATA

MEASI Academy of Architecture, Chennai was established in 1999 by the association of MEASI is one of the top colleges in Chennai. The academy has also established a reputation for the outstanding quality of education. The academy has been accredited with the ISO 9001-2000 Certification by Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd. MEASI Academy of Architecture offers education in under-graduate Architecture (B.Arch.) programme as well as post-graduation through M.Arch. which are affiliated to Anna University. The fees for one year is Rs 40,000 and for the NRI students it is Rs 80,000 p.a. Hostel and mess charges are to be paid separately along with hostel caution deposit amount of Rs 2,500 at the start of every semester. The fee structure is pretty decent if compared the placement opportunities in this college with the other big institutions of the country.

Shortlisted by 54+ students

Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem - A Constituent College of VMRF DU

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private

40 K - 1.5 Lacs Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+3 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
2.84 Lacs Avg Package
CBSE 12th Exams