Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025

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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ARM College of Engineering and Technology

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

72,000 - 87,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Sun College of Engineering and Technology Nagarcoil

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Private

80,000 - 1,60,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
TANCET Exams
...+2 TNEA , CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Kongu Engineering College

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
#-49 NIRF

25,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA , NIMCET , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 215+ students

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Meenakshi College of Engineering Chennai

4.0
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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GATE+TNEA Exams
...+6 GMAT , NATA , CAT , TANCET , XAT , CMAT

Meenakshi College of Engineering was founded in 2001-2002 by the Meenakshi Ammal Trust, a public charitable educational trust formed to provide quality education to as many deserving and aspirant students as possible. The college is affiliated with Anna University and AICTE. The trust's members come from a variety of backgrounds and are distinguished individuals with track records of achievement in social service as well as research, teaching, and education. Under the headings of Engineering, Business, Architecture, and Computer Applications, the college provides undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous disciplines. Exams like the TNEA and TANCET that qualify candidates for admission form the basis of decisions. The college campus is conveniently located in the centre of Chennai and is also reachable from several suburbs. Students are greeted as they enter the college campus with a vast, open layout and a tranquil, green setting. The well-designed, airy, and bright classrooms, contemporary conference and seminar rooms, fully-stocked laboratories, workshops, and computer labs, as well as playgrounds, a café, and a health centre, are all features of the campus.

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RVS College of Engineering and Technology (RCED), Coimbatore

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

50,000 - 1,25,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
2.4 Lacs Avg Package
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA , GATE

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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private

77,750 - 4,91,000 Fees
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...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
3 Lacs Avg Package
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K.S.R. College of Engineering Tiruchengode

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

17,500 - 50,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+2 NBA , NAAC
TANCET Exams
...+3 TNEA , CBSE 12th , GATE

Shortlisted by 45+ students

SSM College of Engineering Namakkal

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

AICTE Accredition
...+1 NBA
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...+1 CBSE 12th

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A.V.C College of Engineering

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided

AICTE Accredition
...+2 ISO , NAAC
3.2 Lacs Avg Package

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E G S Pillay Engineering College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Private

12,500 - 1,00,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
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2.4 Lacs Avg Package
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...+5 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

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SNS College of Technology

4.5
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

17,500 - 96,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+1 AICTE, NBA, NAAC

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SKR Engineering College

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40,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
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KCG College of Technology

4.2
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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45,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
4.4 Lacs Avg Package
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...+6 CAT , TANCET , UGC-CSIR , TNEA , JEST , GATE

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GKM College of Engineering & Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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40,000 - 2,50,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
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...+5 CAT , TANCET , MAT , TNEA , GATE

Private university GKM College of Engineering and Technology is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is associated with Anna University Chennai. It was founded in 1996 and has earned an "A" rating from NAAC for accreditation. Numerous courses are available at the GKM College of Engineering and Technology in the UG, PG, and Ph.D. domains. The college offers about 10 specialities for undergraduate and graduate study, as well as four specialisations for doctoral study. Candidates must participate in TNEA counselling offered by the Anna University in order to be admitted to the B.E./B.Tech. programme. Similarly, entrance exams for TANCET and CAT/MAT will be needed for M.E./M.Tech. and MBA programmes, respectively. Top recruiting firms like IBM, Cognizant, Wipro, Siemens, Purple Leap, etc. have forged agreements with the college.

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Vins Christian College of Engineering Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private

AICTE Accredition
TANCET Exams
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R.M.D. Engineering College

4.5
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50,000 - 55,000 Fees
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Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering

5.0
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Lord Jegannath College of Engineering and Technology Kanyakumari

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50,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
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Aalim Muhammed Salegh College Of Engineering

4.5
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

32,000 - 1,78,000 Fees
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...+1 AICTE
3 Lacs Avg Package
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Gojan School of Business and Technology

3.0
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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35,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
IAO Accredition
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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...+5 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

The 2005 establishment of the Gojan School of Business and Technology (GSBT). It is managed by the Gojan Educational Trust, located in Chennai, with the great intention and goal of achieving significant outcomes in the field of education. It is in Chennai Redhils. AICTE has granted GSBT approval. For qualified men and women students, GSBT Chennai offers cutting-edge educational and training programmes. The Anna University in Chennai is affiliated to GSBT. In the area of engineering and technology, it offers six postgraduate and seven undergraduate degrees. Also included is management programmes. GSBT has received ISO 9001:2008 certification. The college offers a separate Training and Placement Cell that serves as a resource for businesses conducting campus interviews for placements. The students are also given three significant scholarships from GSBIT Chennai.

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Dr. Mahalingam International Institute of Technology

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,50,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
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...+1 CBSE 12th

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Adhiparasakthi Engineering College

4.0
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30,000 - 1,77,000 Fees
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J.J. College Of Engineering And Technology Tiruchirappalli

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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12,500 - 2,00,000 Fees
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...+3 ISO , AICTE , NBA (CSE)
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Dr Sivanthi Aditanar College Of Engineering

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
Private

50,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
NBA Accredition
...+2 AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , AICTE
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Pallavan College of Engineering Kanchipuram

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women Namakkal

4.1
(518 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
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16,667 - 2,00,000 Fees
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PET Engineering College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
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25,000 - 37,500 Fees
ISO Accredition
...+1 AICTE
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Sudharsan Engineering College

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2,00,000 Fees
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TNEA Exams
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IFET College of Engineering Viluppuram

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
Private

41,250 - 1,00,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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...+5 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Vidyaa Vikas College of Engineering and Technology Namakkal

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

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

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