Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai

Updated On: September 06, 2024 04:14 pm IST

There are about 20+ private and government polytechnic colleges in Chennai, including IIT Madras, Government Polytechnic College, and Government Technical Training Center. Admission to these colleges is based purely on scores obtained in Class 10th/ SSC or equivalent exam.

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Best Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai
List of Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai
Eligibility Criteria to Enroll in the Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai

Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai: Chennai is a bustling educational hub in Tamil Nadu with some of the most prestigious colleges in the country, including IIT Madras and the University of Madras. Being a top destination for engineering and technology studies, Polytechnic remains a popular course among young students of the city. Over 20 Polytechnic colleges in Chennai offer an array of engineering studies in various specializations. Some of these Chennai Polytechnic colleges are government-run institutions while other diploma colleges in Chennai are affiliated with private colleges and universities. There are around 11 government Polytechnic colleges in Chennai, offering quality technical education in streams such as Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Marine, Printing Technology and Engineering, and more. The Tamil Nadu state does not conduct a Common Entrance Test for admissions to Polytechnic colleges in Chennai. The colleges offer admission to students based on their 10+2 scores . In this article, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the best Polytechnic colleges in Chennai. The list of Polytechnic colleges in Chennai details trades offered in the respective institute along with fee structure.

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Best Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai

Chennai is home to hundreds of technical colleges and universities. However, for students who are just starting their college educations, it is important to get admission to top educational institutes to leverage quality education. There are many private and government Polytechnic colleges in Chennai, giving students plenty of options to choose from. Some of the top engineering diploma courses offered are Data Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and so on. The fee structure in these Chennai Polytechnic colleges typcially range from Rs. 2,000-70,000, depedning on the type of institute. In the following section, we have compiled a list of the best Polytechnic colleges in Chennai for students.

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List of Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai

There are several private and government Polytechnic colleges in Chennai, from the prestigious IIT Madras to the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, the options for young students looking for admission to diploma colleges in Chennai are endless. However, in the following list, we have compiled a list of the best Polytechnic colleges in Chennai providing the top education to students:

Name of the Institute	Courses Offered	Fee Structure
IIT Madras	Diploma in Programming Diploma in Data Science	Rs. 70,500/-
Central Polytechnic College, Tharamani	Marine Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Admission Fee: Rs.: 2152/-
Institute of Printing Technology	Diploma in Printing Technology	Rs. 2,157/-
Institute of Chemical Technology	Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Technology Management	Rs. 15,000/-
Institute of Leather Technology	Diploma in Leather Technology	Rs. 2,125/-
Institute of Textile Technology	Diploma in Textile Technology Diploma in Textile Design (Lateral Entry)	Rs. 17,500/-
State Institute of Commerce Education	Diploma in Commercial Practice Diploma in Office Management and Computer Applications (D.OMCA)	Admission Fee: Rs. 2352/-
Government Polytechnic College, Chennai	Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Diploma in Computer Engineering	Rs. 4327/-
Dr Dharmambal Govt Polytechnic College For Women	Electronics And Communication Engineering Computer Engineering Instrumentation And Control Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Rs. 4000-9000/-
Government Technical Training Centre, Guindy	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Tool and Die) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)	Rs. 3945/-
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology - (CIPET)	Plastics Mould Technology Plastic Technology	Rs. 35,600/-
Murugappa Polytechnic College	Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engg Electronics & Communication Engg Mechanical Engineering Electronics (Robotics)	-
Panimalar Polytechnic College	Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Rs. 35,000/-
AMK Technological Polytechnic College	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Machine tool Maintenace & repair) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Foundry) Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering Diploma in Automobile Engineering (SF) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (SF)	-

Eligibility Criteria to Enroll in the Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai

The eligibility criteria to enroll in the Polytechnic colleges in Chennai may vary from college to college. However, most of the requirements remain the same. In the following table, we have compiled details for the eligibility criteria required to be met by an aspiring Polytechnic student in Chennai:

Particulars	Details
Eligibility Criteria for Polytechnic Colleges in Chennai	Candidate must have passed a minimum of 10th standard education from a recognized board.
	At the time of admission, the applicant must be at least 15 years old.
	Candidate must have passed/appeared in the SSC exam (or an equivalent exam).
	Candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in their 10+2 education.
	IIT Madras Diploma Program: Anyone interested with at least two years of any UG education.

State-Wise Polytechnic Entrance Exams List

The following is a list of the most popular polytechnic entrance exams:

State	Name of the Exam
Andhra Pradesh	AP POLYCET
Telangana	TG POLYCET
Bihar	DCECE
Assam	Assam PAT
Chhattisgarh	CG PPT
Jharkhand	Jharkhand PCECE
Karnataka	Karnataka DCET
Uttar Pradesh	JEECUP
Uttarakhand	UBTER JEEP

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