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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KCET Virudhunagar

4.7
(3 Reviews)
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25,000 - 50,000 Fees
AICTE Accredition
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
1.9 Lacs Avg Package
TANCET Exams
...+1 GATE

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KEC Chennai

3.7
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

50,000 - 75,000 Fees
NBA Accredition
...+2 NAAC , AICTE
6.6 Lacs Avg Package

Shortlisted by 575+ students

MPC Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

The government-sponsored, NBA-accredited Murugappa Polytechnic College (MPC) was founded in 1957. The institute provides AICTE-approved diploma programmes on a full- and part-time basis. There are 12 diploma courses altogether available, and all of them are in the Engineering stream. All full-time diploma programmes are merit-based and fall under the categories of self-financed and aided courses. The facilities of MPC Chennai include a library, canteen, English lab, and clubs, among others. Godrej & Co. gave the highest compensation package at Rs 4.52 lakhs annually, and 10 students were chosen for it. The average compensation package was Rs 1.68 lakhs annually. 173 students were placed in total. A placement officer oversees the placement cell and coordinates the different campus interviews that take place at the institute each year. A placement officer oversees the institute's placement cell. MPC Chennai Top recruiters include Ababil Healthcare Private, Bajaj Auto Limited, Ashok Leyland, and others.

Shortlisted by 5+ students

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Associated with Chennai's Anna University is the private engineering college Tagore Engineering College. Mostly in the areas of engineering and technology, the college provides degree programmes. Aeronautical, civil, computer science, electronics and communication, electrical and electronics, information technology, and mechanical are just a few of the fields in which undergraduate degree programmes in engineering are offered.The college now provides degree programmes in basic sciences, humanities, and business and management studies. The college provides placement and training programmes with internships. The infrastructure of the college is also good.

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The DMI College of Engineering was founded in 2001 and is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The college has a 55-acre campus. It is associated with Chennai's Anna University. The college has NBA and AICTE approval. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, the college provides a high-quality engineering education. It provides ME and MBA at the graduate level in addition to BE and B.Tech at the undergraduate level. Admission to any undergraduate course is determined by performance in the TNEA entrance test administered by Anna University, and admission to any postgraduate course is determined by performance in the TANCET entrance exam administered by Anna University. The college offers a distinct placement cell that works with reputable businesses to find students for internships and placements. Beginning in their first year, students receive the proper instruction necessary to advance both their technical and soft skills. TCS, Hexaware Technologies, Infosys, IBM, Amazon, Mahindra, Wipro, Sutherland Global Services, and others are a few of the leading employers in the DMI.

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