Best colleges in Kanchipuram 2026
57 colleges in Kanchipuram charge between ₹7,000 and ₹2.52 Cr in the first year, and Department of Engineering, SRMIST Chennai is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Kanchipuram — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 57 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹7,000 – ₹2.52 Cr |
| Government / Private | 7 / 50 |
| NIRF-ranked | 7 of 57 |
| Highest package reported | ₹65 L |
| Top rated | Department of Engineering, SRMIST Chennai |
Top 25 colleges in Kanchipuram
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1
Department of Engineering, SRMIST Chennai
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.7 Fees from ₹20.23 L NIRF #36 Highest ₹65 L 126 courses -
2
Chettinad College of Dental & Research Institute, The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.7 Fees from ₹12.87 L NIRF #32 10 courses -
3
SRM Arts and Science College - [SRMASC]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1993
9.7 Fees from ₹2.48 L Highest ₹10.2 L 28 courses -
4
Government Chengalpattu Medical College
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1965
9.7 Fees from ₹28,310 50 courses -
5
Adhiparasakthi Dental College And Hospital - [ADPCH]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
9.2 Fees from ₹13.65 L NIRF #39 7 courses -
6
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre - [SRM MCHRC]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government
9.0 Fees from ₹2.52 Cr 37 courses -
7
Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Maher University
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Government
9.0 Fees from ₹1.15 Cr 28 courses -
8
Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - [MAPIMS]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
8.8 Fees from ₹22.5 L 30 courses -
9
School of Law, SRM IST
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private
7.7 Fees from ₹7.6 L Highest ₹65 L 14 courses -
10
SRM College of Pharmacy
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1992
7.5 Fees from ₹9 L NIRF #14 Highest ₹52 L 12 courses -
11
School of Management, SRM IST
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private
5.9 Fees from ₹90,000 NIRF #73 Highest ₹65 L 23 courses -
12
Vidhya Sagar Women's College of Education
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
5.6 Fees from ₹29,770 1 courses -
13
Cholan College of Education
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
5.5 Fees from ₹70,000 2 courses -
14
Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering - [AMACE]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
5.3 Fees from ₹41,000 17 courses -
15
Om Shanti College of Education
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
5.3 Fees from ₹83,000 9 courses -
16
Thirumalai Engineering College - [TEC]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1999
5.0 Fees from ₹3.48 L 19 courses -
17
Adhi College of Engineering and Technology - [ACET]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.6 Fees from ₹3.48 L 11 courses -
18
Om College of Education
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
4.6 Fees from ₹80,000 11 courses -
19
Kanchi College of Education
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.1 Fees from ₹78,300 9 courses -
20
Jei Mathaajee College of Engineering - [JMCE]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
3.9 Fees from ₹41,000 18 courses -
21
Indira Gandhi College of Education
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
3.9 Fees from ₹60,000 11 courses -
22
SRM Valliammai Engineering college -[VEC]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1999
3.7 Fees from ₹2.4 L Highest ₹3.25 L 43 courses -
23
Kings Engineering College (Autonomous) - [KEC]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
2.7 Fees from ₹3.6 L Highest ₹9 L 9 courses -
24
Anna University, College of Engineering - [UCEK]
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
2.4 Fees from ₹3.48 L 5 courses -
25
PT Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker College of Engineering and Technology
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2001
2.4 Fees from ₹3.48 L 11 courses
Showing 25 of 57. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 57 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kanchipuram the published first-year fee runs from ₹7,000 to ₹2.52 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 7 of these are government-run and 50 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 7 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Kanchipuram?
There are 57 colleges listed in Kanchipuram on this page, of which 7 are government and 50 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Kanchipuram?
Published first-year fees range from ₹7,000 to ₹2.52 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kanchipuram?
Department of Engineering, SRMIST Chennai has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kanchipuram.
What is the highest package from colleges in Kanchipuram?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹65 L. Packages vary by course and year.