Best Education colleges in Chennai 2026
47 Education colleges in Chennai charge between ₹3,095 and ₹1.13 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.
Education colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Education colleges | 47 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,095 – ₹1.13 Cr |
| Government / Private | 4 / 43 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 47 |
| Highest package reported | ₹33 L |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which education 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 Education 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 |
| VISTAS Chennai Chennai | 9.5 | #61 | ₹4.4 L | ₹33 L | Government |
| University of Madras Chennai Chennai | 9.2 | #18 | ₹48,572 | ₹6 L | Government |
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Chennai Chennai | 8.9 | #30 | ₹4.5 L | ₹12 L | Private |
| MEASI Institute of Management Chennai Chennai | 8.1 | — | ₹13 L | ₹27.3 L | Private |
| Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Chennai Chennai | 7.1 | — | ₹40,495 | ₹4.5 L | Private |
| TNTEU Chennai | 5.9 | — | ₹80,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Education colleges in Chennai
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1
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L 398 courses -
2
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2 321 courses -
3
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
4
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #18 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
5
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
6
MEASI Institute of Management - [MIM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1987
8.1 Fees from ₹13 L Highest ₹27.3 L 14 courses -
7
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University - [TNPESU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
7.1 Fees from ₹40,495 Highest ₹4.5 L 76 courses -
8
Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University - [TNTEU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
5.9 Fees from ₹80,000 29 courses -
9
Vinayaga College of Education - [VCE]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
5.8 Fees from ₹90,000 2 courses -
10
Stella Matutina College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1961
5.7 Fees from ₹40,000 4 courses -
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12
CSI Bishop Newbigin College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
5.5 Fees from ₹1 L 8 courses -
13
University of Madras, Institute of Distance Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
5.3 Fees from ₹58,150 61 courses -
14
Institute of Advanced Study in Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1856
5.2 Fees from ₹5,585 4 courses -
15
Prof. S.A. College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
5.2 Fees from ₹83,000 1 courses -
16
Ansaldo College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
5.0 Fees from ₹75,000 1 courses -
17
Cosmopolitan College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1990
4.9 Fees from ₹29,770 1 courses -
18
Annai Veilankanni's College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.9 Fees from ₹29,770 1 courses -
19
Rajalakshmi College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
4.7 Fees from ₹46,500 2 courses -
20
Our Lady College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2004
4.6 Fees from ₹80,000 11 courses -
21
Jayalakshmi Narayanaswamy College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
4.2 Fees from ₹29,770 1 courses -
22
Sivanthi College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
4.2 Fees from ₹93,000 11 courses -
23
Amman College of Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2005
4.0 Fees from ₹59,540 7 courses -
24
Dhanraj Baid Jain College - [DBJC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1972
3.7 Fees from ₹60,000 10 courses -
25
Netrodaya College of Special Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2002
3.6 Fees from ₹59,540 1 courses
Showing 25 of 47. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 47 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,095 to ₹1.13 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 43 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. 5 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 Education colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 47 Education colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 4 are government and 43 are private.
What is the fee for Education colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,095 to ₹1.13 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Education?
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] has the highest student rating among the Education colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Education colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹33 L. Packages vary by course and year.