Best Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
960 Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu charge between ₹2,550 and ₹1.47 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.
Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 960 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,550 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 69 / 891 |
| NIRF-ranked | 147 of 960 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which engineering college in Tamil Nadu is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu 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 | — | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| CMC Vellore Vellore | 10 | #3 | ₹1.6 L | — | Private |
| CEG Guindy Chennai | 9.9 | #9 | ₹4.6 L | — | Government |
| VIT Vellore Vellore | 9.9 | #16 | ₹7.83 L | ₹1 Cr | Government |
| SRCAS Coimbatore | 9.8 | #76 | ₹2.88 L | ₹12 L | Government |
| PSGCAS Coimbatore | 9.8 | #10 | ₹96,850 | ₹14 L | Government |
| IIIT Trichy Tiruchirappalli | 9.8 | — | ₹10.67 L | ₹46.67 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu
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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 321 courses -
3
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1900
10.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #3 35 courses -
4
College of Engineering, Anna University - [CEG]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1794
9.9 Fees from ₹4.6 L NIRF #9 66 courses -
5
Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.9 Fees from ₹7.83 L NIRF #16 Highest ₹1 Cr 124 courses -
6
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science - [SRCAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.8 Fees from ₹2.88 L NIRF #76 Highest ₹12 L 90 courses -
7
PSG College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1947
9.8 Fees from ₹96,850 NIRF #10 Highest ₹14 L 126 courses -
8
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2016
9.8 Fees from ₹10.67 L Highest ₹46.67 L 18 courses -
9
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing - [IIITDM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.8 Fees from ₹9.56 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹32 L 27 courses -
10
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹24.1 L NIRF #23 Highest ₹56.95 L 132 courses -
11
Rathinam Group Of Institutions
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹58 L 106 courses -
12
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College - [DrNGPASC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.7 Fees from ₹2.28 L NIRF #66 Highest ₹9 L 118 courses -
13
Bishop Heber College - [BHC]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1966
9.7 Fees from ₹1.01 L NIRF #46 Highest ₹35 L 87 courses -
14
SSN College of Engineering - [SSNCE]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.7 Fees from ₹5.16 L NIRF #47 Highest ₹89 L 27 courses -
15
St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.7 Fees from ₹3.48 L 8 courses -
16
P.S.G College of Technology - [PSGCT]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1951
9.7 Fees from ₹2.2 L NIRF #67 95 courses -
17
SASTRA University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.7 Fees from ₹7 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹27 L 102 courses -
18
Hindusthan College of Arts and Science- [HICAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
9.6 Fees from ₹1.51 L Highest ₹8.6 L 93 courses -
19
Nehru Arts and Science College -[NASC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1998
9.6 Fees from ₹1.8 L Highest ₹10 L 56 courses -
20
Vinayaka Missions University - [VMU]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1981
9.6 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #151 Highest ₹17.7 L 264 courses -
21
Thiagarajar School of Management - [TSM]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1962
9.6 Fees from ₹15.7 L NIRF #80 Highest ₹16.42 L 24 courses -
22
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
23
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology - [IIHT]
Salem, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1960
9.5 Fees from ₹85,980 Highest ₹3.6 L 4 courses -
24
Vellalar College for Women
Erode, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1970
9.5 Fees from ₹2,968 89 courses -
25
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.4 Fees from ₹7.98 L NIRF #33 Highest ₹50 L 113 courses
Showing 25 of 960. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 960 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,550 to ₹1.47 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 69 of these are government-run and 891 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. 147 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 Engineering colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
There are 960 Engineering colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 69 are government and 891 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,550 to ₹1.47 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tamil Nadu for Engineering?
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.