Top Colleges in Tamil Nadu Accepting JEE Main Score Based on 2025 Ranking

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Senior Content Specialist | Updated on - Jun 11, 2025

The best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu that accept JEE Mains include the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Vellore Institute of Technology, Anna University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, etc. 22 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu accept JEE Mains.

  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, and Vellore Institute of Technology are ranked 1, 9, and 11 by NIRF rankings 2023.
  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, and NIT Trichy are top Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu accepting JEE Mains.
  • Vellore Institute of Technology, S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, and Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy are top private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu accepting JEE Mains.
  • The fee structure in these colleges ranges from INR 2 lakh to INR 16 lakh.
  • The average placement package ranges from INR 3.3 LPA to INR 10.6 LPA.

Colleges Accepting Jee Main Score In Tamil Nadu: Highlights Table

The following table shows the highlights of engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu that accept JEE Mains.

Parameters Statistics
No. of Colleges 22
Fees INR 1.65 lakhs - INR 16 lakhs
Specializations Civil engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, AI & Machine learning, cyber security, electrical & computer engineering, food processing technology, architecture, etc.
Admission Process JEE Mains

Colleges Accepting Jee Main Score In Tamil Nadu with NIRF Ranking 2023

National Institutional Ranking Framework is a method adopted by the Indian government to rank top Education institutions in India based on various parameters. It is under the Ministry of Education. Every year NIRF publishes ranking lists of top Institutions in India for different domains. NIRF is the most trustworthy and popular Ranking agency in India.

Check: Top NIRF Ranked Engineering Colleges in India

NIRF ranks the institutions across India based on 5 parameters and they are (1) Teaching, Learning & Resources, (2) Research and Professional Practice, (3) Graduation Outcomes, (4) Outreach and Inclusivity, and, (5) Perception. The rendered pie chart below depicts the weightage of different parameters used for Ranking top colleges in India:

NIRF Ranking

The top engineering colleges Accepting Jee Main Score In Tamil Nadu have been mentioned below, per NIRF Ranking 2023.

NIRF Ranking 2023 College Name NIRF Score
1 Indian Institute of Technology Madras 89.79
9 National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli 69.71
11 Vellore Institute of Technology 66.59
13 Anna University 65.06
19 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 61.54
28 S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology 58.56
34 Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy 56.21
36 Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education 55.69
45 Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering 52.88
63 PSG College of Technology 49.43
64 Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences 49.30
66 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 48.87
77 Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology 46.03
86 Rajalakshmi Engineering College 43.46
87 Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology 43.43

Private Colleges Accepting Jee Main Score In Tamil Nadu

The top private colleges in Tamil Nadu are better because of interactive classes, practical, hands-on assessment, flexible study options, mix up online study and on-campus, emphasis on Industry experience, industry connections, and study now, pay later schemes. Check: Top Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The following table shows the top private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu accepting JEE Mains.

College Name Cut-Off 2023
Vellore Institute of Technology 72 percentile
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology 93.5 percentile
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy 75% marks of class 12 boards and 25% marks of JEE Mains
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education 70 percentile
BSAU Chennai 75 percentile
AMET University Kanathur 90-96 percentile
Mohamed Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai 89563
Prince Dr. K Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai 56016
Joy University, Vadakkankulam 98612
SCSVMV University 80000

Government Colleges Accepting Jee Main Score In Tamil Nadu

The tuition fees in Government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are very less when compared to private colleges in different cities. The major cost of government colleges is borne by the government itself. The government fixes the fee charged to a different category of students. It also varies with the reservations and economic conditions of students. Check: Top Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The following table shows the top government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu accepting JEE Mains.

College Name Cut-Off 2023
Indian Institute of Technology Madras 60 - 99 percentile
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli 60 - 90 percentile
NIFTEM-T - National Institute of Food Technology, Thanjavur 60 - 75 percentile
IIITDM Kancheepuram 66 - 70 percentile
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi 60 - 70 percentile

Colleges Accepting Jee Main Score In Tamil Nadu with Fees Structure

The top colleges Accepting Jee Main Score In Tamil Nadu with Fees Structure are tabulated below:

College Name Total Fees (INR)
NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli INR 5.71 lakh
SRM University Chennai INR 16 lakh
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar INR 7.91 lakh
SASTRA University Thanjavur INR 6.67 lakh
NIFTEM-T - National Institute of Food Technology INR 2.61 lakh
BSAU Chennai INR 2.67 lakh
IIITDM Kancheepuram INr 5.73 lakh
AMET University Kanathur INR 4 lakh
Prince Dr. K Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology INR 1.65 lakh

JEE Main Accepting Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Admission Process 2023

Most BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu offer admission into BTech courses based on the scores of National level entrance examinations like JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. Below given is the detailed admission procedure for BTech courses:

  • Applicants need to qualify for the JEE Main exam for the course conducted at the national level.
  • Shortlisted candidates after the JEE Mains entrance exam may be required to face the group discussion or personal interview round followed by document verification.
  • After the document verification process candidates are finally offered admission into the respective engineering college.
  • For confirmation of admission into the selected engineering college, candidates need to pay the required fees for the course before the deadline.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for BTech courses are different for different colleges.

  • Students must have passed 10+2 from the science stream having Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as their major subjects.
  • Students must have to complete their 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of at least 50% marks in each of the subjects.
  • There will be a relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum aggregate score for the candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories.
  • For specialization subjects like Biomedical or Biotechnology Engineering aspirants need to have Biology as a subject in the 12th Class.
  • For admission to top colleges/ universities, students need to qualify for the JEE Mains entrance examination, the scores or ranks of which will determine their admission to a college.
  • Students may also be required to face a Group discussion or personal interview round followed by a Document Verification process.

Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score in Chennai

The capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai has many famous engineering colleges that accept JEE Mains for admission into engineering courses. The name of the college, JEE main cut-off rank, and seat intake capacity are mentioned below. Check: Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai

College Name Cut-Off Seat Intake
IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology JEE 96 percentile 838
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai JEE 138 marks 5365
Sai University JEE 109 - 13211 ranks 976
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology JEE 15000 ranks 1000
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute JEE 15000 ranks 700
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Chennai Campus JEE 15000 rank 1500

Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score in Coimbatore

The following table highlights the cut-off and seat intake for Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score in Coimbatore. Check: Top Engineering Colleges in Coimbatore

College Name Cut-Off Seat Intake
Faculty of Engineering, Coimbatore JEE 15000 ranks 720
Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore JEE 15000 ranks 450
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University JEE 15000 ranks 1320
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore JEE 15000 ranks 2000
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore JEE 15000 ranks 1500

Colleges Accepting Jee Main Score In Tamil Nadu with Placements 2023

The overall placement scenario for engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu accepting JEE Mains scores is good. The average placement ranges from INR 3.25 LPA to INR 108 LPA. Check: Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu Placements 2023

The average placement of different colleges in Tamil Nadu is mentioned below in the infographic.

Average Package of colleges in Tamil Nadu

FAQs

Ques. Which colleges in Tamil Nadu accept JEE Mains scores?

Ans. Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu Accepting JEE Main Exam are the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, and Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA University), Thanjavur.

Ques. How many colleges are there under JEE Main in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. 22 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu accept JEE Main for admission into different engineering courses.

Ques. Where can candidates get admission with a 5 lakh rank in JEE mains?

Ans. The candidates get admission with a 5 lakh rank in JEE mains at SRM University Chennai, Sai University, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, and Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Chennai Campus.

Ques. How much percentile is required for Sastra?

Ans. The admission to SASTRA University in Tamil Nadu is based upon two streams: Stream 1: 75% marks of class 12 boards and 25% marks of JEE Mains are considered for the ranking. 70% of the seats get filled with this stream.

Ques. Which is the best college through JEE Mains in Tamil Nadu?

Ans. The best college through JEE Mains in Tamil Nadu is IIT Madras. It is followed by the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Vellore Institute of Technology, and Anna University.

Ques. What is the minimum package of students from SASTRA?

Ans. The minimum package of students from SASTRA is INR 7 LPA. This varies with the engineering stream, score in exams, communication skills, and experience.

Ques. Where is AMET University Kanathur - Academy of Maritime Education located?

Ans. AMET University Kanathur - Academy of Maritime Education is located in Kanathur Reddikuppam, Tamil Nadu. It has a NIRF Ranking: of 251-300 and accepts JEE Mains scores and ranks for admission into engineering courses.

Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of BSAU Chennai?

Ans. The NIRF ranking of BSAU Chennai is 102. B.S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSAU), Chennai is deemed to be a university located in the state of Tamil Nadu. The university has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with a grade of ‘A+’.

Ques. What are the different engineering courses offered by IIITDM Kancheepuram?

Ans. The different engineering courses offered by IIITDM Kancheepuram are B.E/B. Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech (Dual Degree), M.E/M.Tech, Ph.D. The duration of the courses is four, two, and six years in full-time mode. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply.

Ques. What are the different engineering courses offered by AMET University Kanathur?

Ans. Engineering courses offered by AMET University are marine engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, AI & Machine learning, cyber security, electrical & computer engineering, food processing technology, etc.

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#1

NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC, MHRD Approved
CD Score: 1411/2000
1,85,450BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 351 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#801th/1501 in India 2025
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#2

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
NAAC A++
6,10,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 686 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#1625th/2000 in India 2025
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#3

Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University], Vellore

Vellore, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC, MHRD Approved
CD Score: 1049/2000
NAAC A++
1,98,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 3548 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#691th/1401 in India 2026
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#4

Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT], Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 976/2000
2,82,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 51 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#68th/500 in India 2025
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#5
CD Score: 937/2000
1,95,200BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 99 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#8th/312 in India 2023
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#6

SASTRA University, Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, AICTE, UGC, DEB Approved
CD Score: 804/2000
NAAC A++
1,87,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 519 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#1878th/2000 in India 2025
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#7

Indian Institute of Handloom Technology - [IIHT], Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 688/2000
24,555BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 4 / 5 Based on 16 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#227th/500 in India 2025
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#8

Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology - [IIFPT], Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |AICTE Approved
1,74,500BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 10 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
#6th/25 in India 2020
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#9

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankovil

Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu |UGC, NBA Approved
CD Score: 589/2000
NAAC A++
1,22,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 3.5 / 5 Based on 322 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#801th/1501 in India 2025
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#10

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology - [BIT], Sathyamangalam

Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 800/2000
NAAC A+
75,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 109/1000
4.2 / 5 Based on 167 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#93th/281 in India 2023
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#11

Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation - VMRF, Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu |NCTE, DCI, AICTE, RCI, PCI Approved
NAAC A
1,30,000Bachelor of Physiotherapy(BPT)- 1st Year Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 108 User
Reviews
#1501th/1501 in India 2025
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#12
NAAC A++
2,85,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 254 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#3th/200 in India 2022
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#13

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology - [BSAU], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC, NBA, AIU Approved
CD Score: 80/100
NAAC A+
2,15,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 140 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#1501th/1501 in India 2025
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#14

Indian Maritime University - [IMU], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |UGC Approved
2,85,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 623 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#23th/50 in India 2025
#15

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology - [AVIT], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE Approved
NAAC A
2,17,500BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 3.8 / 5 Based on 31 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#51th/312 in India 2023
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#16

Amrita School of Engineering - [ASE], Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 799/2000
NAAC A
3,48,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees 4 / 5 Based on 55 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#143th/500 in India 2025
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#17

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology - [PMIST], Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, COA, UGC Approved
CD Score: 40/100
1,49,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 4 / 5 Based on 30 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#244th/281 in India 2023
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#18

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Srirangam

Srirangam, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, MHRD Approved
1,92,250BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 1 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
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#19
NAAC A
90,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 17 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#101th/312 in India 2023
#20

Amrita College of Engineering and Technology - [ACET], Nagercoil

Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A++
3,48,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees 3.5 / 5 Based on 18 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#36th/314 in India 2024
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#21

PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, NBA Approved
NAAC A
3,48,000BE/B.Tech- Total Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 86 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#151th/312 in India 2023
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#22
NAAC A
2,06,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 15 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#16th/166 in India 2023
#23

SRM Engineering College, Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 800/2000
NAAC A++
2,75,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 21 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#142th/500 in India 2025
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#24

Shiv Nadar University, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, BCI, UGC Approved
3,96,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 16 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#3th/160 in India 2024
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#25

SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRM IST], Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC Approved
NAAC A++
2,35,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 4 / 5 Based on 22 User
Reviews
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#26

Sai University, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu |BCI, UGC Approved
4,00,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees
₹ 6,00,000Average Package₹ 15,00,000Highest Package
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#27

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University - [DSU], Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, PCI, INC, MCI, UGC Approved
1,15,000B.Sc- 1st Year Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 19 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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