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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SMEC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

35,000 - 50,000 Fees
NBA Accredition
...+1 AICTE
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 TANCET , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Gnanamani Educational Institutions

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

31,500 - 1,08,000 Fees
NBA Accredition
...+2 NAAC , AICTE
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 30799+ students

SDC Chennai

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

20,000 - 4,00,000 Fees
NEET MDS Exams
...+2 NEET , CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 183+ students

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Mahendra Group Of Institutions

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
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2,00,000 Fees
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Sree Sastha Group of Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

25,000 - 1,30,000 Fees
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...+3 NBA , NAAC , National resources centre for the National Cyber Security Program (NCSP).
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...+5 Tamilnadu 10th , TANCET , CBSE 10th , TNEA , GATE

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Sivakasi Institute of Printing Technology

Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
Private

AICTE Accredition

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The Kavery Institute of Technology

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Panimalar Engineering College Chennai

4.5
(51 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

17,500 - 50,000 Fees
NBA Accredition
...+2 AICTE , NATIONAL BOARD OF ACCREDIATATION
4.9 Lacs Avg Package
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 1028+ students

PSN Institute of Technology

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

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Sasurie Academy of Engineering

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

35,000 - 1,00,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 TANCET , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 11+ students

REC Coimbatore

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

17,500 - 50,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 TANCET , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 17+ students

VCET Erode

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

17,500 - 50,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+3 AICTE , NBA , NAAC
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 45+ students

Mass Group Of Colleges

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private

6,000 - 42,000 Fees

Shortlisted by 3+ students

JAY SHRIRAM GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided

40,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
2.23 Lacs Avg Package
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 TANCET , MAT , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 5+ students

CHOLAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

6,500 Fees

Shortlisted by 2+ students

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Park Maritime Academy

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

AICTE Accredition

Shortlisted by 21+ students

SP Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private

25,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Shortlisted by 15+ students

International Council for Management Studies (ICMS)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Other Accredition

Shortlisted by 42+ students

NCAAS Coimbatore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

90,000 - 1,80,000 Fees
DGCA Accredition
...+2 ISO , NAAC
MAT Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT

Shortlisted by 25092+ students

University College of Engineering (UCE), Tindivanam

Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu
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AICTE Accredition
TNEA Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shortlisted by 22+ students

SECE Coimbatore

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

25,000 - 2,00,000 Fees
NAAC Accredition
TANCET Exams
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SRMCRI Chennai

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
#98 NIRF

12,500 - 22,00,000 Fees
MCI Accredition
...+1 NAAC
NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET SS

Previously known as Sri Ramachandra University and Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research is a private institution in Porur, Chennai, India. Over 6000 students are enrolled in the nine constituent colleges and faculties that make up SRIHER. One of the twelve colleges that make up the Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute is this one. According to the NIRF rating 2019 for the medical category, the institute is rated eleventh. Numerous UG, PG, and higher specialty courses are offered at SRMC Chennai in a number of fields. In addition to the MBBS programme, it offers M.Sc. (Masters in Basic Medical Science Courses) courses in five specialisations, MD (Post Graduation in Basic Medical Sciences) courses in nine specialisations, and MD/ MS (Post Graduation Degree Clinical Courses) in fourteen specialties.For Higher Specialty Courses, 23 specialisations are available.

Shortlisted by 1916+ students

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

50,000 - 1,10,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
CBSE 12th Exams
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In the academic year 2001–2002, Dhanlakshmi College of Engineering, Chennai, was established under the supervision of Dhanlakshmi Education Trust. The college has developed into a renowned hub for technology and engineering education. The institute aims to give students a high-quality technical education that will help them become competent professional engineers. The AICTE has approved DCE Chennai, which is connected to Chennai's Anna University. Four programmes have ISO 9001:2008 certification and NBA accreditation. The College placed seventh in the university test and eighth in Tamil Nadu for infrastructure and facilities. Departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Application, Science and Humanities and Business Administration are available at Dhanlakshmi College of Engineering. In the academic year 2013-14, a total of 212 students were placed in the top companies through DCE Placement. The Facilities provided by DCE Chennai are Library, Hostels, Seminar Halls, Auditoriums, Festivals and Events: College Day and Sports Day. The DCE Extracurricular activities involve Sports, Music, Cultural Club, Humour Club, Maths Club, Association of Information Technology, Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Association of Computer Science and Technology and SAHA.

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AVS Salem

4.2
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Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private

AICTE Accredition

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SPIHER Chennai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

18,916 - 5,03,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+2 AICTE , NAAC
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , GATE

Prior to becoming SPIHER, St. Peter's Engineering College was known as St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER), located in Chennai. With students from all around India, it is one of the top universities. Business economics, communication, marketing management, and other fields of study are all offered through SPIHER Chennai. At the Tamil Nadu district of Tiruvallur, in Paruthipattu, there is a private institution of higher learning and research. The politician M. Thambidurai promoted the organisation, and his wife ran it.

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SSE Chennai

4.0
(22 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

30,000 - 5,00,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+5 AICTE , ISO , IET - UK , NIRF 46th Rank , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
3.5 Lacs Avg Package
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

The Saveetha School of Engineering (SSE) Chennai is a private, AICTE-approved institution that was founded in 2005 and is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It received accolades for ranking 43rd in NIRF and is certified with an NAAC "A" Grade. One of the 80 universities worldwide to receive the IET-UK Accreditation is SSE. By upholding high standards for the quality of engineering education, the college makes a commitment to being among the best engineering colleges in India. The college offers a few full-time undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees in various departments through the Saveetha School of Engineering Admissions 2019 programme. Experienced, devoted, and informed faculty members enhance each department. SSE offers exceptional infrastructure features and cutting-edge teaching strategies like MILA, Flipped Classes, etc. The greatest academic environment is provided by SSE for students to succeed.

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GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTRE

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

4,500 Fees
NAAC Accredition
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Shortlisted by 34+ students

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SVCET Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

AICTE Accredition
...+2 NBA , ISO
TANCET Exams
...+3 TNEA , CBSE 12th , GATE

Shortlisted by 82+ students

MPC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

Shortlisted by 55+ students

VEC Chennai

3.9
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

17,500 - 2,00,000 Fees
UGC Accredition
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
4 Lacs Avg Package
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 TANCET , TNEA , GATE , TANCET MBA

Shortlisted by 269+ students

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