Best colleges in Tiruvannamalai 2026
37 colleges in Tiruvannamalai charge between ₹20,000 and ₹22.5 L in the first year, and Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College & Hospital - [GTVMMC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Tiruvannamalai — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 37 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹20,000 – ₹22.5 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 35 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 37 |
| Highest package reported | ₹5 L |
| Top rated | Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College & Hospital - [GTVMMC] |
Which college in Tiruvannamalai is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Tiruvannamalai compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College & Hospital Tiruvannamalai | 9.4 | — | ₹90,365 | — | Government |
| Arunai Medical College and Hospital Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai | 8.5 | — | ₹22.5 L | — | Private |
| Dhivya College of Education Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai | 5.1 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Dhivya Arts and Science College Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai | 5.1 | — | ₹29,770 | — | Private |
| Arunai College of Education Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai | 5.1 | — | ₹29,770 | — | Private |
| Vignesh College of Education Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai | 4.7 | — | ₹1.1 L | — | Private |
| Jayam College of Education Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai | 4.6 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| SKP Engineering College Tiruvannamalai Tiruvannamalai | 4.3 | — | ₹3.48 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Tiruvannamalai
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1
Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College & Hospital - [GTVMMC]
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2013
9.4 Fees from ₹90,365 7 courses -
2
Arunai Medical College and Hospital
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2021
8.5 Fees from ₹22.5 L 9 courses -
3
Dhivya College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
5.1 Fees from ₹75,000 10 courses -
4
Dhivya Arts and Science College
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
5.1 Fees from ₹29,770 9 courses -
5
Arunai College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
5.1 Fees from ₹29,770 2 courses -
6
Vignesh College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.7 Fees from ₹1.1 L 1 courses -
7
Jayam College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
4.6 Fees from ₹75,000 1 courses -
8
SKP Engineering College
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1999
4.3 Fees from ₹3.48 L 16 courses -
9
Chezhian College of eEducation
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
4.1 Fees from ₹35,500 2 courses -
10
Shanmuga Industries Arts & Science College - [SIASC]
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1996
4.0 Fees from ₹20,000 12 courses -
11
Sri Venkatachalapathy College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.0 Fees from ₹93,000 1 courses -
12
Srivari College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
4.0 Fees from ₹83,000 1 courses -
13
Sri Balaji College of Education - [SBCE]
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
4.0 Fees from ₹75,000 2 courses -
14
K.E.C College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.0 Fees from ₹59,540 1 courses -
15
Sri Annamalaiyar College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
3.5 Fees from ₹83,000 9 courses -
16
Annai Theresa's College of Education for Women
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
3.0 Fees from ₹37,500 1 courses -
17
Arunai Engineering College - [AEC]
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1993
2.3 Fees from ₹3.48 L Highest ₹5 L 19 courses -
18
Sri Balaji Chockalingam Engineering College
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1999
2.0 Fees from ₹41,000 6 courses -
19
Loyola College Vettavalam
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
1.0 Fees from ₹52,500 7 courses -
20
Arunesha Arts and Science College for Women
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 3 courses -
21
Government Arts College
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1966
Fees from ₹60,000 NIRF #201 39 courses -
22
Sri Sakthi Polytechnic College
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.05 L 11 courses -
23
Crescent College of Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
Fees from ₹59,540 11 courses -
24
Victory Institutions of Design - [VID]
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2018
Fees from ₹1.54 L 6 courses -
25
Sri Renugambal College of Physical Education
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹54,000 2 courses
Showing 25 of 37. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 37 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tiruvannamalai the published first-year fee runs from ₹20,000 to ₹22.5 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 35 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. 1 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 Tiruvannamalai?
There are 37 colleges listed in Tiruvannamalai on this page, of which 2 are government and 35 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Tiruvannamalai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹20,000 to ₹22.5 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tiruvannamalai?
Government Tiruvannamalai Medical College & Hospital - [GTVMMC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Tiruvannamalai.
What is the highest package from colleges in Tiruvannamalai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹5 L. Packages vary by course and year.