IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, CEG Chennai, VIT Vellore, and IIIT Trichy are the best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu according to Collegedunia Engineering Rankings 2025. Tamil Nadu has 968 Engineering Colleges out of which 621 offer BTech courses and 473 offer MTech courses. Among 619 BTech Colleges, 553 colleges are Private, while 63 are govt. JEE Main, TNEA, CUET, etc are the main entrance exams for BTech admission, while GATE and CUET PG are considered for M.Tech for the best Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Some colleges also accept direct admission based on Class 12 marks. Out of 621 BTech colleges, 578 offer CSE programs, followed by Electronics & Communication, which is offered by 561 colleges.
The average fees for enrolling in government BTech colleges range from INR 1.01 Lakh to INR 10.48 Lakh, while the fees for enrolling in a private engineering college range between INR 1.39 Lakh and INR 24.10 Lakh. The average package ranges from INR 3.60 LPA to INR 23.34 LPA for BTech. IIT Madras recorded the highest package at INR 1.31 CPA. CEG Chennai is the top engineering college in Tamil Nadu in terms of ROI, with total fees of INR 1.38 Lakh and an average package of INR 8.00 LPA.
Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has 621 top BTech Colleges, of which 552 are private and 66 are government-operated. The total course fees range from INR 1.38 Lakh at CEG Chennai to INR 24.10 Lakh at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. Depending on the college, the number of seats for BTech also varies from 150 to 8190. Here is the list of the top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu, along with the total number of seats and total course fees. The following video by Collegedunia gives a complete overview of the top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
| College Name | Total Course Fees | Median Package | Cutoff |
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| IIT Madras | INR 9.37 Lakh | INR 17.50 LPA | 159 (CSE) - 7404 (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering) (JEE Advanced) |
| NIT Trichy | INR 6.38 Lakh | INR 14.35 LPA | 1224 (CSE) - 24286 (Production Engineering) (JEE Main) |
| CEG Chennai | INR 1.38 Lakh | INR 8.00 LPA | 44 (CSE) - 26206 (Printing Technology) (TNEA Cutoff) |
| VIT Vellore | INR 6.95 - 7.83 Lakh | INR 8.99 LPA | 8006 (CSE) - 91000 (Manufacturing Engineering) (JEE Main) |
| IIIT Trichy | INR 10.48 Lakh | INR 7 LPA | 29303 (CSE) - 36702(ECE) (JEE Main) |
| SRM Chennai | INR 11-19 Lakh | INR 6.20 LPA | - |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | INR 7.65 Lakh | INR 7.50 LPA | 18654 (CSE) - 48128 (Mechanical- Smart Manufacturing) (JEE Main) |
| Amrita University | INR 10.10- 24.10 Lakh | INR 9.20 LPA | 194.5)CSE) - 159 (ME)(AEEE Cutoff marks) |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | INR 2.20 Lakh | INR 7.00 LPA | 1124 (ECE) - 5072 (CE)(TNEA Cutoff) |
| SASTRA University Thanjavur | INR 7.00 Lakh | INR 7.50 LPA | - |
- Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu by Various Agencies
- Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu by Student Perception
- TOP Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Placements
- TOP Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: ROI Wise 2025
- Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Admission 2025
- Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Highlights
- Govt Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025
- Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025
- Engineering Colleges with the Lowest Fees in Tamil Nadu 2025
- Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025 (M.Tech)
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- Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu by University Affiliation 2025
- Engineering Colleges with AU Chennai Affiliation in Tamil Nadu 2025
- Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu City-wise Count 2025
- Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai
- Top Engineering Colleges in Coimbatore
- Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu FAQs
Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu by Various Agencies
Collegedunia, NIRF, NAAC, Outlook, and IIRF provide a comprehensive overview of institutional performance based on academic excellence, infrastructure, and student outcomes for top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu. IIT Madras is the top engineering college in Tamil Nadu according to Collegednia Ranking 2025.
| College Name | Collegedunia (2025) |  NAAC |
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| IIT Madras | 3 (India) 1 (Chennai) |
1668 | A++ | 1 (India) 1 (Chennai) |
1 | 2 |
| NIT Trichy | 11 (India) 2 (Tamil Nadu) |
1295 | A+ | 9 (India) 2 (Tamil Nadu) |
9 | 29 |
| CEG Chennai | 43 (India) 2 (Chennai) |
885 | A++ | 9 (India) (2019) 2 (Chennai) |
12 | 143 (2023) |
| VIT Vellore | 50 (India) 4 (Tamil Nadu) |
861 | A++ | 11 (India) 3 (Tamil Nadu) |
1 | 5 |
| IIIT Trichy | 81 (India) 5 (Tamil Nadu) |
- | - | - | 9 (2021) | - |
| SRM Chennai | 83 (India) 3 (Chennai) |
- | A++ | 13 (India) 2 (Chennai) |
3 | 13 |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | 95 (India) 4 (Chennai) |
- | - | 101-150 (India) 8 (Chennai) |
124 (2019) | 36 |
| Amrita University | 100 (India) 8 (Tamil Nadu) |
559 | A++ | 23 (India) 6 (Chennai) |
- | 13/173 |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | 121 (India) 9 (Tamil Nadu) |
591 | A | 67 (India) 12 (Tamil Nadu) |
8 (2022) | 11/173 |
| SASTRA University Thanjavur | 124 (India) 10 (Tamil Nadu) |
565 | A++ | 38 (India) 8 (Tamil Nadu) |
- | 36/173 |
Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu by Student Perception
Collegedunia is a platform with over 4 lakh student reviews. These reviews offer authentic feedback on academics, faculty, infrastructure, placements, and more. The following table provides the key insights of these engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu from the student reviews on Collegedunia.
| College Name | Student Rating | No. of Reviews | Key Insights of the College |
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| IIT Madras | 8.6 | 415 |
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| NIT Trichy | 8.4 | 345 |
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| CEG Chennai | 8.4 | 107 |
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| VIT Vellore | 8.2 | 3524 |
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| IIIT Trichy | 8.0 | 51 |
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| SRM Chennai | 8.0 | 3040 |
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| IIITDM Kancheepuram | 8.2 | 99 |
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| Amrita University | 7.6 | 684 |
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| PSGCT Coimbatore | 8.4 | 146 |
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| SASTRA University Thanjavur | 7.6 | 518 |
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Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu Video Review and Analysis
In this video, DINESH PRABHU reviews the top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu and discusses their NIRF Rankings, Placement Details, Eligibility, and admission details. Here are some key highlights from the video:
- According to Dinesh, MIT–Anna University is at the top of the list, with the highest salary package reaching INR 40 LPA. The general cutoff mark for CSE was 199.5.
- PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, is an autonomous institute with excellent infrastructure. Last year, its Computer Science department had a closing cutoff of 198.5 and the highest salary package was INR 58 LPA.
- Government College of Technology (GCT) Coimbatore is one of the top engineering colleges. Last year, the closing cut-off for the Computer Science department was 196, and the highest salary package offered was INR 27 LPA. It is a reputed government engineering college.
- The College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) is one of the top government-autonomous colleges in Tamilnadu with a closing cutoff of 194.5. The Highest salary stood in CEG at INR 27 LPA.
- Kumaraguru College of Technology is ranked 5th among the top engineering colleges. It had a closing cut-off of around 194, and the highest salary package offered was INR 52 LPA.
TOP Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Placements
IIT Madras has recorded the highest package of INR 1.31 CPA among top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, followed by VIT Vellore, whose highest package was INR 1 CPA. We have mentioned placement details of top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu along with the average package, highest package, and top recruiters.
| College Name | Average/Median Placement | Highest Placement | Top Recruiters | Key Insights of the Placement |
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| IIT Madras | INR 23.34 LPA | INR 1.31 CPA | Apple, Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon | The placement rate is about 80%. 1,091 students secured placements and 1,612 offers were made by recruiters. |
| NIT Trichy | INR 14.35 LPA | INR 52.89 LPA | Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Infosys, Deloitte | 791 students secured placements among 1029 Btech students. |
| CEG Chennai | INR 8.00 LPA | INR 40.00 LPA | Google, TVS, HCL, Axis Bank, Accenture | 75% of students are placed every year at CEG Guindy. |
| VIT Vellore | INR 8.99 LPA | INR 1.00 CPA | Microsoft, DE Shaw, Qualcomm, Adobe, Intel | Over 10 K students were placed. 3,337 students were offered above 10 LPA, and 2,862 received offers above 6 LPA through 632 top recruiters. |
| IIIT Trichy | INR 10 LPA | INR 46 LPA | Walmart Global India Tech, Planful, CGI, Xebo.ai, Amazon | 82% of students are placed. 17 students secured 6-month internships with stipends ranging from INR 20 K to INR 1.1 L per month. |
| SRM Chennai | INR 7.50 LPA | INR 52 LPA | Aditya Birla Group, AirAsia, Altimetrik, Amdocs, Anthem | More than 5,176+ job offers have been made by 853+ companies. Among them, 2233+ were high-paying offers. |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | INR 7.50 LPA | INR 32 LPA | Virtusa, Trimble, Quantiphi, MathWorks, Zoho | 102+ Companies had visited for the placement drive.286 students had registered for placement. 279 offers were made by the companies. |
| Amrita University | INR 9.20 LPA | INR 56.95 LPA | Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Cisco, American Express | 200+ Companies visited for the placement drive. The top recruiting sectors were Manufacturing, business analytics, finance consultant, IT, and marketing. The majority of companies were from the Product Development sector (33.61%), followed by IT (29.51%) and Manufacturing (13.93%). |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | INR 7.00 LPA | - | Intel, Microsoft, Deloitte, Wipro, Decathlon | 842 students from the Engineering department were placed. 194 students from the Management department were placed. Engineering had a much higher number of placements than Management. |
| SASTRA University Thanjavur | INR 7.50 LPA | - | Asian Paints, Airtel, KPIT, L&T Constructions, L&T Infotech | 2,154 students were placed. Out of these, 1,621 were from the BTech program and 49 were from the MTech program. |
TOP Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: ROI Wise 2025
CEG Chennai has the highest ROI of 580%, offering an average/median package of INR 8.00 LPA with total fees of INR 1.38 for BTech, followed by PSGCT Coimbatore and IIT Madras. Check out the top 10 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu by ROI for 2025 in the table below. While comparing the fees that have a range, the total fees of CSE (BTech) have been taken into consideration.
| College Name | Course Fees | Average/Median Placement | ROI |
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| CEG Chennai | INR 8.00 LPA | INR 1.38 Lakh | 580% |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | INR 7.00 LPA | INR 2.20 Lakh | 318% |
| IIT Madras | INR 23.34 LPA | INR 9.37 Lakh | 249% |
| NIT Trichy | INR 14.35 LPA | INR 6.38 Lakh | 225% |
| VIT Vellore | INR 8.99 LPA | INR 7.83 Lakh | 115% |
| Sastra University Thanjavur | INR 7.50 LPA | INR 7.00 Lakh | 107% |
| IIITDM Chennai | INR 7.50 LPA | INR 7.65 Lakh | 98% |
| IIIT Trichy | INR 10 LPA | INR 10.48 Lakh | 95% |
| SRM Chennai | INR 7.50 LPA | INR 19 Lakh | 39% |
| Amrita University | INR 9.20 LPA | INR 24.10 Lakh | 38% |
Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Admission 2025
The top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu accept marks obtained in multiple entrance exams, such as JEE Main, TNEA, CUET UG etc during BTech Admission. We have mentioned the list of top 10 Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu with the cut-off (General) of JEE in the table below.
| College Name | Total Seats (B.Tech) | Exam Accepted | 12th Criteria | Cutoff (Gen) |
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| IIT Madras | 1128 | JEE Advanced | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 60% marks | 159 (CSE) - 7404 (Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering) |
| NIT Trichy | 1038 | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks | 1224 (CSE) - 24286 (Production Engineering) |
| CEG Chennai | 2380 | TNEA, JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% marks | 44 (CSE) - 26206 (Printing Technology) (TNEA Cutoff) |
| VIT Vellore | 8190 | VITEEE, JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 60% marks | 8006 (CSE) - 91000 (Manufacturing Engineering) |
| IIIT, Trichy | 150 | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks | 29303 (CSE) - 36702(ECE) |
| SRM Chennai | 5520 | SRMJEEE, SRMJEEM ,JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 60% marks | - |
| IIITDM Chennai | 433 | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks | 18654 (CSE) - 48128 (Mechanical- Smart Manufacturing) |
| Amrita University | 3990 | Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam (AEEE), JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 60% marks | 194.5)CSE) - 159 (ME)(AEEE Cutoff marks) |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | 1254 | TNEA, TANCET | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% marks | 1124 (ECE) - 5072 (CE)(TNEA Cutoff) |
| SASTRA University, Thanjavur | 2605 | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 60% marks | - |
Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Highlights
| Details | Statistics |
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| Total Engineering Colleges | 968 |
| Number of B.Tech Colleges in Tamil Nadu | 619 |
| Number of M.Tech Colleges in Tamil Nadu | 473 |
| Number of Govt Colleges in Tamil Nadu | 127 63 (BTech), 54 (MTech) |
| Number of Private Colleges in Tamil Nadu | 779 553 (BTech), 419 (MTech) |
| Top BTech/M.Tech College | IIT Madras |
| Top Specialisations (BTech) | Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology |
| Top Specialisations (M.Tech) | Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication, |
| Total Fees Range | INR 26.7 K (GCE Thanjavur) - INR 24.10 Lakh (Amrita University) |
| Average/Median Package | INR 3.60 LPA (GCE Salem) - INR 23.34 LPA (IIT Madras) |
| Highest Package | INR 1.31 CPA (IIT Madras) |
| Accepted Entrance Exam | B.Tech - TNEA, JEE Main, IMU CET, SRMJEEE, AEEE, CUET M.Tech - CEETA PG, GATE, TANCET, CUET PG, VITMEE |
Govt Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025
Tamil Nadu has 66 government-owned BTech colleges. The top three are IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, and CEG Chennai. The average fee ranges from INR 1.01 lakh to INR 10.48 Lakh, and the average placement package ranges from INR 3.80 LPA to INR 23.34 LPA. Here is the list of top Govt Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu along with Seats, Total Fees, Placements & Top recruiters.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placements | Top Recruiters |
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| IIT Madras | 1128 | INR 9.37 Lakh | Highest - INR 1.31 CPA Average - INR 23.34 LPA Median - INR 17.50 LPA |
Apple, Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon |
| NIT Trichy | 1038 | INR 6.38 Lakh | Highest - INR 52.89 LPA Median - INR 14.35 LPA |
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Infosys, Deloitte |
| CEG Chennai | 2380 | INR 1.38 Lakh | Highest - INR 40.00 LPA Median - INR 8.00 LPA |
Google, TVS, HCL, Axis Bank, Accenture |
| IIIT Trichy | 150 | INR 10.48 Lakh | Highest - INR 46 LPA Average - INR 10 LPA Median - INR 7 LPA |
Walmart Global India Tech, Planful, CGI, Xebo.ai, Amazon |
| IIITDM Kacheepuram | 433 | INR 7.65 Lakh | Highest - INR 32 LPA Median - INR 7.50 LPA |
Virtusa, Trimble, Quantiphi, MathWorks, Zoho |
| CIT Coimbatore | 720 | INR 1.01 - 2.73 Lakh | Average - INR 6.80 LPA Median -INR 6.80 LPA |
Saint Gobain, Hyundai, Oracle, Root Quotient, HPE |
| GCE Salem | 480 | INR 2.20 Lakh | Highest - INR 9.4 LPA Average - INR 4 LPA Median - INR 3.60 LPA |
Hexaware, Aquasub, Qspiders, Sobha Constructions, Magna |
| TCE Madurai | 1029 | INR 3.08 Lakh | Highest - INR 29 LPA Average -INR 7.1 LPA Median - INR 7.20 LPA |
HCL, Ericsson, Honeywell, IBM, Infosys |
| GCT Coimbatore | 720 | INR 2.20 Lakh | Median - INR 4.60 LPA | OSCH, ZOHO, Advisory Board, TCS |
| ACCET Karaikudi | 420 | INR 2.20 Lakh | Highest - INR 8.60 LPA Average - INR 3.80 LPA Median -INR 3.40 LPA |
Saint Gobain, Zoho, IDBI Federal, HCL, Lucas TVS Ltd. |
Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025
Tamil Nadu has 552 privately owned top Engineering Colleges that offer BTech programs. The top three are VIT Vellore, SRM Chennai, and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. The average fee ranges from INR 1.39 Lakh to 24.10 Lakh, depending on the college.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placements | Top Recruiters |
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| VIT Vellore | 8190 | INR 6.95 - 7.83 Lakh | Highest - INR 1.00 CPA Median - INR 8.99 LPA |
Microsoft, DE Shaw, Qualcomm, Adobe, Intel |
| SRM Chennai | 5520 | INR 11-19 Lakh | Highest - INR 52 LPA Average - INR 7.50 LPA Median - INR 6.20 LPA |
Aditya Birla Group, AirAsia, Altimetrik, Amdocs, Anthem |
| Amrita University | 3990 | INR 10.10- 24.10 Lakh | Highest - INR 56.95 LPA Average - INR 9.20 LPA Median - INR 7.75 LPA |
Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Cisco, American Express |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | 1254 | INR 2.20 Lakh | Median - INR 7.00 LPA | Intel, Microsoft, Deloitte, Wipro, Decathlon |
| SASTRA University, Thanjavur | 2605 | INR 7.00 Lakh | Median - INR 7.50 LPA | Asian Paints, Airtel, KPIT, L&T Constructions, L&T Infotech |
| SSNCE Chennai | 840 | INR 2.20 Lakh | Highest - INR 1.17 CPA Average - INR 10.61 LPA Median - INR 8.60 LPA |
Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Cognizant, Wipro |
| MIT Chennai | 723 | INR 1.39 Lakh | Highest - INR 36.50 LPA Average INR 6.93 LPA |
Intel, JPMorgan Chase, Schlumberger, Samsung, HSBC |
| KARE Krishnankovil | - | INR 4.58- 7.98 Lakh | Highest - INR 50 LPA Average INR 4.50 LPA |
TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, Cognizant, Capgemini |
| SVCE Sriperumbudur | 613 | INR 3.55 Lakh | Highest - INR 46.47 LPA Average INR -5.70 LPA |
EY, McKinsey, Amazon, L&T, RAMCO |
| VIT Chennai | 8190 | INR 6.95 - 7.83 Lakh | Highest - INR 1.00 CPA Median - INR 8.99 LPA |
Microsoft, DE Shaw, Qualcomm, Adobe, Intel |
Engineering Colleges with the Lowest Fees in Tamil Nadu 2025
The first college on the list is GCE Thanjavur, which has a BTech total fee of 26.7 K, followed by FC & RI Thoothukudi, Garhwal, whose total BTech fee is INR 28.7 K. Similarly, we have listed the best 10 Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu in the table below based on the lowest fees.
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| GCE Thanjavur | INR 26.7 K |
| FC&RI Thoothukudi | INR 28.7 K |
| TPGIT Vellore | INR 29.4 K |
| T.S.M. Jain College of Technology, Melur | INR 30-40 K |
| TNJFU Nagapattinam | INR 31.1 K |
| GCE Chennai | INR 34.6 K |
| MVC Chennai | INR 36.7 K |
| PT Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker College of Engineering and Technology, Kanchipuram | INR 70 K |
| TANUVAS Chennai | INR 71.9 K |
| CFDT Chennai | INR 71.9 K |
Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025 (M.Tech)
Tamil Nadu has 473 M.Tech colleges, of which 419 are private and 54 are government. IITM, NIT Trichy, CEG, VIT, and IIIT Trichy are the top five colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer M.Tech programs. The total fees range from INR 60 K to INR 7.50 Lakh and the Median placement ranges from INR 6.12 Lakhs to 15 LPA. Here is a list of the top 10 M.Tech colleges in Tamil Nadu, along with details on seat intake, course fees, and median salary.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees | Median Packages |
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| IIT Madras | 511 | INR 1.81 Lakh | INR 15.00 Lakhs |
| NIT Trichy | 658 | INR 2.26 Lakh | INR 9.50 Lakhs |
| CEG Chennai | 1227 | INR 1.38 Lakh | INR 8.00 Lakhs |
| VIT Vellore | 1320 | INR 3.03 - 3.83 Lakh | INR 7.50 Lakhs |
| IIIT Trichy | 46 | INR 2.09 Lakh | INR 7.00 Lakhs |
| SRM Chennai | 1197 | INR 3.20 - 7.50 Lakh | INR 6.12 Lakhs |
| IIITDM Kacheepuram | 130 | INR 2.27 Lakh | INR 12.00 Lakhs |
| Amrita University | 744 | INR 1.80- 4.00 Lakh | INR 6.29 Lakhs |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | 270 | INR 60 K | INR 7.00 Lakhs |
| SASTRA University Thanjavur | 99 | INR 2.98 Lakh | INR 5.50 Lakhs |
Top Specializations at Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025
Computer Science is one of the most popular specialisations in Tamil Nadu, with 578 colleges offering the stream. Below is the list of the top 10 specialisations in the top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu, along with the total number of colleges and the top 3 colleges for each specialisation.
| Specialisation | Count of Colleges | Top Colleges |
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| Computer Science | 578 | IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, CEG Chennai |
| Electronics & Communication | 561 | NIT Trichy, CEG Chennai, VIT Vellore |
| Mechanical Engineering | 540 | IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, CEG Chennai |
| Electrical & Electronics | 523 | NIT Trichy, CEG Chennai, VIT Vellore |
| Civil Engineering | 487 | IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, CEG Chennai |
| Information Technology | 383 | CEG Chennai, VIT Vellore, SRM Chennai |
| Biomedical Engineering | 147 | IIT Madras, CEG Chennai, SRM Chennai |
| Agricultural Engineering | 95 | KARE Krishnankovil,ESEC, AIHT Chennai |
| Biotechnology | 89 | VIT Vellore, SRM Chennai, PSGCT Coimbatore |
| Chemical Engineering | 61 | IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, VIT Vellore |
Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu for Computer Science 2025
578 top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu offer computer science engineering, among which IITM, NIT Trichy, and IIIT Trichy are the top colleges. Here is the list of the Top BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu for computer science engineering with total course fees and cutoff of the last 3 years.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Cutoff 2024 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2023 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2022 JEE Main (Closing Rank) |
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| IIT Madras | INR 9.37 Lakh | 159 (JEE Advanced ) | 148 (JEE Advanced ) | 175 (JEE Advanced ) |
| NIT Trichy | INR 6.38 Lakh | 1224 | 1679 | 996 |
| IIIT Trichy | INR 10.48 Lakh | 29303 | 38256 | 24320 |
| IIITDM Chennai | INR 7.65 Lakh | 18654 | 18640 | 15944 |
Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu for Electronics & Communication 2025
561 top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu offer Electronics & Communication Engineering, among which NIT Trichy, IIIT Trichy, and SRM Chennai are the top colleges. Here is the list of the best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu for Electronics & Communication Engineering with total course fees and cutoff of the last 3 years.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Cutoff 2024 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2023 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2022 JEE Main (Closing Rank) |
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| NIT Trichy | INR 6.38 Lakh | 3546 | 5165 | 3691 |
| IIIT Trichy | INR 10.48 Lakh | 36702 | 58007 | 35839 |
| SRM Chennai | 19 Lakh | 27634 | 28794 | 26102 |
Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu for Mechanical 2025
540 colleges in Tamil Nadu offer Mechanical Engineering, among which IITM, NIT Trichy, and SRM Chennai are the top colleges. Here is the list of the Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu for Mechanical Engineering with total course fees and cutoff of the last 3 years.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Cutoff 2024 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2023 JEE Main (Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2022 JEE Main (Closing Rank) |
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| IIT Madras | INR 9.37 Lakh | 2310 (JEE Advanced ) | 2572 (JEE Advanced ) | 2786 (JEE Advanced ) |
| NIT Trichy | INR 6.38 Lakh | 9305 | 13492 | 10181 |
| SRM Chennai | 19 Lakh | 43513 | 55338 | 46322 |
Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu by University Affiliation 2025
Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu are affiliated with different renowned universities. Below is a list of the top universities in Tamil Nadu known for their Engineering-affiliated colleges.
Engineering Colleges with AU Chennai Affiliation in Tamil Nadu 2025
Anna University (AU Chennai) has the highest number of 485 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu under its affiliation in Pune. COEP Pune is at the top of the list with a total course fee of INR 5.49 Lakh. Here is a list of the top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
| College Name | Locality | Total fees |
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| PSGCT Coimbatore | Peelamedu, Coimbatore | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| SSNCE Chennai | Kalavakkam, Tamil Nadu | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| MIT Chennai | Chromepet, Chennai | INR 1.39 Lakh |
| CIT Coimbatore | Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore | INR 1.01 - 2.73 Lakh |
| SVCE Sriperumbudur | Bangaluru High Road Sriperumbudur Tk, Tamil Nadu | INR 3.55 Lakh |
| GCE Salem | Karuppur, Salem | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| TCE Madurai | Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu | INR 3.08 - 3.28 Lakh |
| PSG iTech Coimbatore | Avinashi Rd, Coimbatore | INR 2.00 Lakh |
| GCT Coimbatore | Thadagam Main Rd, Coimbatore | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| KRCT Tiruchirappalli | Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli | INR 2.60 Lakh |
Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu City-wise Count 2025
Tamilnadu has 968 engineering colleges in different cities. Chennai has the highest number with 176 colleges, including 126 offering BTech courses and 100 offering MTech courses. Here is the list of the number of top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu in each city of Tamil Nadu.
| City Name | Total College | B.Tech College | M.Tech College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 176 | 126 | 100 |
| Coimbatore | 113 | 72 | 58 |
| Trichy | 48 | 32 | 28 |
| Namakkal | 41 | 30 | 28 |
| Tirunelveli | 38 | 20 | 16 |
| Kanyakumari | 35 | 24 | 21 |
| Salem | 35 | 26 | 21 |
| Madurai | 30 | 14 | 11 |
| Vellore | 30 | 17 | 14 |
| Kanchipuram | 25 | 21 | 16 |
Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai
Chennai has the highest number of engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Here is the list of the best engineering colleges in Chennai, along with their total BTech course fees.
The highest BTech fee is INR 19 lakh at SRM Chennai.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (B.Tech) |
|---|---|
| IIT Madras | INR 9.37 Lakh |
| CEG Chennai | INR 1.38 Lakh |
| SRM Chennai | INR 11-19 Lakh |
| IIITDM Chennai | INR 7.65 Lakh |
| SSNCE Chennai | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| MIT Chennai | INR 1.39 Lakh |
| VIT Chennai | INR 6.95-7.83 Lakh |
| Vel Tech Chennai | INR 15.25 Lakh |
| SIST Chennai | INR 6.2-9.8 Lakh |
| CIT Coimbatore | INR 1.01 - 2.73 Lakh |
Top Engineering Colleges in Coimbatore
Coimbatore has the highest number of engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Here is the list of the best engineering colleges in Coimbatore, along with their total BTech course fees. The highest BTech fee is INR 19 lakh at SRM Chennai.
| College Name | Total Seats (B.Tech) | Total Course Fees (B.Tech) |
|---|---|---|
| Amrita University Coimbatore | 3990 | INR 10.10 - 24.10 Lakh |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | 1254 | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| CIT Coimbatore | 720 | INR 1.01 - 2.73 Lakh |
| PSG iTech Coimbatore | 480 | INR 2.00 Lakh |
| GCT Coimbatore | 720 | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| KCT Coimbatore | 1461 | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| SKCET Coimbatore | 1542 | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| SECE Coimbatore | 840 | INR 1.72 Lakh |
| KCE Coimbatore | 540 | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| SKCT Coimbatore | 1140 | INR 2.20 Lakh |
Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu FAQs
Ques. Which are the top 20 Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. Tamilnadu has 621 Top BTech Engineering Colleges. Here is the list of the top 20 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their total fees for BTech.
| College Name | Total Course Fees |
|---|---|
| IIT Madras | INR 9.37 Lakh |
| NIT Trichy | INR 6.38 Lakh |
| CEG Chennai | INR 1.38 Lakh |
| VIT Vellore | INR 6.95 - 7.83 Lakh |
| IIIT Trichy | INR 10.48 Lakh |
| SRM Chennai | INR 11-19 Lakh |
| IIITDM Kancheepuram | INR 7.65 Lakh |
| Amrita University | INR 10.10- 24.10 Lakh |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| SASTRA University Thanjavur | INR 7.00 Lakh |
| SSNCE Chennai | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| MIT Chennai | INR 1.39 Lakh |
| KARE Krishnankovil | INR 4.58- 7.98 Lakh |
| CIT Coimbatore | INR 1.01 - 2.73 Lakh |
| SVCE Sriperumbudur | INR 3.55 Lakh |
| VIT Chennai | INR 6.95-7.83 Lakh |
| ESEC | INR 3.48 Lakh |
| GCE Salem | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| TCE Madurai | INR 3.08 Lakh |
| Vel Tech Chennai | INR 15.25 Lakh |
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for enrolling in the top engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. Additionally, admission is typically based on entrance exams like JEE Main, TNEA, or institute-specific criteria, depending on the college.
Ques. What are the top 20 colleges for MTech in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. Tamil Nadu has 473 MTech colleges. Here is the list of the top 20 MTech colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their total fees for MTech.
| College Name | Total Course Fees |
|---|---|
| IIT Madras | INR 1.81 Lakh |
| NIT Trichy | INR 2.26 Lakh |
| CEG Chennai | INR 1.38 Lakh |
| VIT Vellore | INR 3.03 - 3.83 Lakh |
| IIIT Trichy | INR 2.09 Lakh |
| SRM Chennai | INR 3.20 - 7.50 Lakh |
| IIITDM Kacheepuram | INR 2.27 Lakh |
| Amrita University | INR 1.80- 4.00 Lakh |
| PSGCT Coimbatore | INR 60 K |
| SASTRA University Thanjavur | INR 2.98 Lakh |
| SSNCE Chennai | INR 60 K |
| MIT Chennai | INR 96.8 K |
| KARE Krishnankovil | INR 1.74 Lakh |
| CIT Coimbatore | INR 1.36 Lakh |
| SVCE Sriperumbudur | INR 1.30 Lakh |
| VIT Chennai | INR 3.03 - 3.83 Lakh |
| ESEC | INR 1.00 Lakh |
| GCE Salem | INR 60 K |
| TCE Madurai | INR 60 K |
| Vel Tech Chennai | INR 1.35 - 2.30 Lakh |
Ques. Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by Top BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. JEE Main, CUET UG, IMU CET and TNEA are the main entrance exams considered by most colleges during the admission process. Here is the list of all entrance exams accepted by top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu.
| Exam Name | Total No of Colleges Accepting the Exam |
|---|---|
| TNEA | 508 |
| JEE Main | 25 |
| IMU CET | 6 |
| SRMJEEE | 5 |
| AEEE | 3 |
| CUET | 3 |
| VITEEE | 2 |
| JEE Advanced | 2 |
| AAEEE | 2 |
Ques. How many IITs, IIITs, and NITs are there in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. Tamil Nadu has 1 IIT (IIT Madras), 1 NIT (NIT Trichy), and 1 IIIT (IIITDM Kancheepuram).
Ques. Which are the top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu for lateral entry?
Ans: Some of the top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offering lateral entry admission include:
- SSN College of Engineering (SSNCE)
- Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology (Vel Tech)
- Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT)
- Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC)
- S.A. Engineering College, Chennai
Ques. Which engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer direct admission in BTech/BE programs?
Ans. Several top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer direct admission to BTech/BE. programs through management quota or based on 12th-grade merit. Some of the prominent colleges include:
- SSN College of Engineering
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRM], Chennai
- Anna University
Ques. How many Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu offer part-time BTech Program?
Ans. 16 engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu offer part-time BTech Program. Here is the list of the top 5 engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer part-time BTech Programs.
- Madras Institute of Technology- [MIT], Chennai
- Government College of Engineering - [GCE], Salem
- Government College of Technology - [GCT], Coimbatore
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram Campus, Chennai
Ques. How many Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu offer Distance BTech Program?
Ans. 2 engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu offer a Distance BTech Program. Here is the list of the top 5 engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu that offer a Distance BTech Program.
- Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology - [TPGIT], Vellore
- St Peter's Institute of Distance Education, Chennai
Ques. Which Engineering College in Tamil Nadu offers the maximum ROI? And what is the average package of that college?
Ans. CEG Chennai is the top (BTech) college in Tamil Nadu in terms of ROI. The total ROI offered is 580 % and the highest & average packages of the college are INR 40 LPA & INR 8.00 LPA.
Ques. How many engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are approved by AICTE?
Ans. 558 Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu are approved by AICTE. Here are the AICTE-approved top 5 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
- IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology
- NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli
- College of Engineering, Anna University
- Vellore Institute of Technology
- Indian Institute of Information Technology
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