Top Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu: Fees, Admissions 2025, Placements

Tamil Nadu has some of the best engineering colleges, such as the IIT Madras, National Institute of Technology Trichy, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore, etc. The state has nearly around 959 Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Among them, there are 770 Private colleges and 127 are Government Colleges for Engineering. The top Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer engineering programs in various streams such as CSE, ECE, IT, ME, etc. Admissions to top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.... Read More

Tamil Nadu has some of the best engineering colleges, such as the IIT Madras, National Institute of Technology Trichy, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore, etc. The state has nearly around 959 Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Among them, there are 770 Private colleges and 127 are Government Colleges for Engineering. The top Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer engineering programs in various streams such as CSE, ECE, IT, ME, etc. Admissions to top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu through engineering entrance exams like TNEA, JEE Main, and more, followed by a GD/PI round.

NIRF and other ranking agencies rank and review the best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. The article will discuss government and private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, the range of engineering programs, placement opportunities, colleges accepting entrance exams for admissions, the admission process, and more.

Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu:

Here are the top 10 Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu, which also state the total annual intake of students under different departments of education. However, there are a significant number of seats available for engineering programs, i.e., B-Tech/BE in given disciplines.  

College Names

Students intake

Anna University

183505

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

1195

Vellore Institute of Technology

5100

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

2400

PSG College of Technology

1434

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

6000

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

942

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy

2685

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

1749

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering

840

 

Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: NIRF ranking:

With the help of different parameters and methodologies, NIRF will assign the rankings for educational institutes in India. It is the agency set up by GOI, the education ministry. NIRF ranks the institutes based on 5 different categories, it also publishes ranking lists of top Institutions in India for 8 different domains every year. The table below states the NIRF ranking for 2024 and 2023 for top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, which helps in comparison:

College names

NIRF 2024

NIRF 2023

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

9

1

Vellore Institute of Technology

11

11

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

23

19

Anna University

14

13

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

21

28

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

36

36

PSG College of Technology

63

63

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy

38

34

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

9

9

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering

46

45

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

66

66

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology

151-200

77

Rajalakshmi Engineering College

101

86

 

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The top private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer excellent quality education and have a fabulous placement record. Here is the list of top private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, along with their fees and admission procedures.

College Names

Fee details (per annum)

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College

2.2 lakhs

Kumaraguru College of Technology - [KCT]

1 lakh

Karunya University

2.19 lakhs

PSG College of Technology

55,000

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

2.4 lakhs

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy

1.67 lakhs

SRM Engineering College

2.75 lakhs

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

1.98 lakhs 

SSN College of Engineering

2 lakhs 

 

Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu for CSE with fees:

Here is the list of Engineering Colleges that offer Best CSE Courses:

College Names

Fees structure (per annum)

Cut-off

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

1.98 lakhs

VITEEE- 7000

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

4.75 lakhs

SRMJEEE- 91-100

Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research 

1.5 lakhs

NA

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

3.05 lakhs

NA

BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

95000

NA

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Engineering (BE/B.Tech) Colleges by City

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List of 434 Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu

Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1978 | Accredited/Approved : UGC
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 126000
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1959 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 530000
  • WHEN THE ENGINEERING ADMISSION STARTS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Established : 2008 | Accredited/Approved : UGC
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 612000
  • What are the selection criteria for the B-Tech Automobile Engineering stream at IMU?

There is no B-Tech program offered at IMU. The University offers programs like B.Sc., Diploma, M.Sc., Ph.D., and other certification programs.

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Established : 1964
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 510000
  • What’s the B.tech fee in NIT, Trichy

National institute of Technology, Trcihy will have fee of Rs. 161,250 to be paid yearly.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1997 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 180000
  • admission for 2025 BE /BTECH
Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 2001 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 800000
  • What is Saveetha Engineering College B-Tech fees?

Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1984 | Accredited/Approved : UGC
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 120000
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Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1982 | Accredited/Approved : UGC
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 55350
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1989 | Accredited/Approved : UGC
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 790000
  • Does Karunya University provide a Biomedical Engineering program?

Karunya University Biomedical Engineering stream is available in the University in B-Tech course. Admissions are based on merit and the qualifying entrance exam scores.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1987 | Accredited/Approved : UGC
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 860000
  • Who can get admission for the B-Tech CSE stream at Sathyabama University?

In Sathyabama University, B-Tech aspirants must have passed board exams with min of 60% marks in PCM subjects. Selections will be based on SAEEE scores.  

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1994 | Accredited/Approved : UGC
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 1340000
  • Admission
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1920 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 330000
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Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1984 | Accredited/Approved : UGC
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 668000
  • Is there direct admission available for the B-Tech program at Sastra University?

Admissions for Sastra University for the B-Tech program depends on 10+2 board exams with min of 50% marks followed b

Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1949 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 184240
  • Admission
Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 1944 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 116880
  • What will be the opening and closing cut-off rank for B-Tech admissions at ACT?

Alagappa College Of Technology will accept 10+2 board exam scores with TNEA counseling results. The overall cut-off rank will range from 7130-21550 for the given specializations.  

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
| Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 260000
  • Computer science engineering
Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Established : 1972
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 520255
  • Can I get B-Tech admissions at AECRI without any entrance exam?

Applicants must have passed 10+2 board exams in the science stream with a minimum of 50% marks for general candidates and 45% for SC/ST candidates. 

Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 2002 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 240000
  • Can I know the selection criteria for B-Tech admissions at SREC?

To get B-Tech admissions at SREC, applicants must have passed board exams followed by TNEA counseling results. The accepted cut-off rank is 83842.  

Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ratings:
Established : 2001 | Accredited/Approved : AICTE
>> Bachelor of Engineering/Technology (B.E/B.Tech) Fees : Rs. 240000
  • ADMISSION To ENgineering

Basic Eligibility Criteria in order to apply for B.Tech is candidates should have passed 10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate score in science stream. Final admission to B.Tech in DMI College of Engineering will be granted through TNEA counselling that is based on merit in the class 12th qu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

How can I get engineering admission in Tamil Nadu?

The minimum eligibility criteria for B-Tech/BE admissions in Tamil Nadu is that students must have completed their board exams in 10+2 with science stream subjects like PCM as mandatory. They must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in all the core subjects.

What is the admission process for engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu?

The best Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer admission based on 10+2, followed by TNEA Counselling. A few colleges conduct entrance exams, including SRMJEEE, VITEEE, etc. For getting admission into Engineering, aspirants have to be eligible for the entrance test and also have to appear in the counselling process. Very few colleges offer direct admission based on merit.

Which engineering college has the best placement in Tamil Nadu?

Some of the colleges in Tamil Nadu are most acknowledged as the best and top-ranked, with great placements. Among them are IIT Madras Chennai, Anna University Chennai, NIT Tiruchirappalli, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai.

Which government college is best for B Tech in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu has some of the premier Government colleges for pursuing Engineering in India. Students from all over the country come to this state to quench their thirst for becoming Engineers. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and Government College of Technology Coimbatore are known to be the premier B-Tech colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Which college is the best for computer science in Tamil Nadu?

The best Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu for computer science are the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, National Institute of Technology Trichy, Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore, SRM Institute of Technology, PSG College of Technology, and Sastra University.

Which are the Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu with Low fees?

Some of the engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu with low fees are Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, National Engineering College, and M Kumarasamy College of Engineering. The fees range from 50 K to 85 K per annum.

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