Best Computer Applications colleges in Chennai 2026
123 Computer Applications colleges in Chennai charge between ₹984 and ₹1.15 Cr in the first year, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Computer Applications colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Computer Applications colleges | 123 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹984 – ₹1.15 Cr |
| Government / Private | 23 / 100 |
| NIRF-ranked | 31 of 123 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which computer applications college in Chennai is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Computer Applications colleges in Chennai compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM University Chennai Chennai | 10 | — | ₹19.1 L | — | Government |
| SIMATS Chennai Chennai | 10 | #2 | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| CEG Guindy Chennai | 9.9 | #9 | ₹4.6 L | — | Government |
| Ethiraj College for Women Chennai Chennai | 9.9 | #64 | ₹2.81 L | ₹10 L | Government |
| Guru Nanak College (Autonomous) Chennai | 9.7 | #89 | ₹2.55 L | — | Government |
| M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women Chennai Chennai | 9.7 | — | ₹37,500 | ₹10.2 L | Government |
| Hindustan College of Arts and Science Chennai Chennai | 9.6 | — | ₹1.51 L | ₹3.5 L | Government |
| SDNBVC Chennai | 9.6 | — | ₹63,000 | ₹7.5 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Computer Applications colleges in Chennai
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1
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
star 10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L 75 courses -
2
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
star 10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2 61 courses -
3
College of Engineering, Anna University - [CEG]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1794
star 9.9 Fees from ₹4.6 L NIRF #9 66 courses -
4
Ethiraj College for Women
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1948
star 9.9 Fees from ₹2.81 L NIRF #64 Highest ₹10 L 73 courses -
5
Guru Nanak College (Autonomous)
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1971
star 9.7 Fees from ₹2.55 L NIRF #89 14 courses -
6
M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
star 9.7 Fees from ₹37,500 Highest ₹10.2 L 10 courses -
7
Hindustan College of Arts and Science - [HICAS]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1995
star 9.6 Fees from ₹1.51 L Highest ₹3.5 L 22 courses -
8
SDNB Vaishnav College for Women
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1967
star 9.6 Fees from ₹63,000 Highest ₹7.5 L 15 courses -
9
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
star 9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
10
Chevalier T.Thomas Elizabeth College For Women - [CTTEWC]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
star 9.5 Fees from ₹1.87 L Highest ₹3.26 L 10 courses -
11
Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
star 9.5 Fees from ₹2.06 L Highest ₹7.6 L 10 courses -
12
Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1999
star 9.4 Fees from ₹1.82 L 22 courses -
13
Annai Violet Arts and Science College
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
star 9.4 Fees from ₹96,000 10 courses -
14
Thiruthangal Nadar College
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
star 9.4 Fees from ₹1.4 L 26 courses -
15
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
star 9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #53 Highest ₹41.2 L 44 courses -
16
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology - [Vel Tech]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
star 9.3 Fees from ₹7.55 L NIRF #87 Highest ₹47 L 13 courses -
17
Vel Tech Ranga Sanku Arts College
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
star 9.3 Fees from ₹1.05 L Highest ₹7.36 L 5 courses -
18
St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research - [SPIHER]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1993
star 9.3 Fees from ₹91,000 Highest ₹7.5 L 65 courses -
19
New Prince Shri Bhavani College of Engineering & Technology - [NPSBCET]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2008
star 9.3 Fees from ₹3.48 L NIRF #101 12 courses -
20
University of Madras
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
star 9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #18 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
21
DG Vaishnav College - [DDGDVC]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1964
star 9.2 Fees from ₹1.74 L NIRF #91 Highest ₹9.45 L 67 courses -
22
Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women - [JBAS]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1955
star 9.1 Fees from ₹34,580 47 courses -
23
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
star 8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 63 courses -
24
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - [MAHER]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
star 8.8 Fees from ₹1.15 Cr NIRF #16 94 courses -
25
GKM College of Engineering and Technology - [GKMCET]
location_on Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1996
star 8.8 Fees from ₹2.2 L Highest ₹4.5 L 35 courses
Showing 25 of 123. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 123 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹984 to ₹1.15 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 23 of these are government-run and 100 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. 31 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 Computer Applications colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 123 Computer Applications colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 23 are government and 100 are private.
What is the fee for Computer Applications colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹984 to ₹1.15 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Computer Applications?
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] has the highest student rating among the Computer Applications colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Computer Applications colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.
