Best Engineering colleges in Thanjavur 2026
24 Engineering colleges in Thanjavur charge between ₹18,050 and ₹7 L in the first year, and St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Engineering colleges in Thanjavur — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 24 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹18,050 – ₹7 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 20 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 24 |
| Highest package reported | ₹27 L |
| Top rated | St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology |
Which engineering college in Thanjavur 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 Thanjavur compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology Thanjavur Thanjavur | 9.7 | — | ₹3.48 L | — | Government |
| SASTRA Thanjavur | 9.7 | #40 | ₹7 L | ₹27 L | Government |
| Bon Secours College for Women Thanjavur Thanjavur | 9.4 | — | ₹55,000 | — | Government |
| NIFTEM Thanjavur Thanjavur | 9.3 | #81 | ₹6.25 L | — | Government |
| Bharath College of Science and Management Thanjavur Thanjavur | 7.6 | — | ₹80,000 | ₹12 L | Private |
| Tamil University Thanjavur Thanjavur | 7.2 | — | ₹18,050 | — | Private |
| Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science Thanjavur Thanjavur | 6.7 | — | ₹2.2 L | — | Private |
| K.S.K. College of Engineering and Technology Thanjavur Thanjavur | 3.9 | — | ₹3.48 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 24 Engineering colleges in Thanjavur
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St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
star 9.7 Fees from ₹3.48 L 3 courses -
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SASTRA University
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
star 9.7 Fees from ₹7 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹27 L 102 courses -
3
Bon Secours College for Women
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1775
star 9.4 Fees from ₹55,000 17 courses -
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Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology - [IIFPT]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1967
star 9.3 Fees from ₹6.25 L NIRF #81 3 courses -
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Bharath College of Science and Management
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
star 7.6 Fees from ₹80,000 Highest ₹12 L 34 courses -
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Tamil University
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
star 7.2 Fees from ₹18,050 48 courses -
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Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science - [PITS]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
star 6.7 Fees from ₹2.2 L 10 courses -
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K.S.K. College of Engineering and Technology - [KSKCET]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
star 3.9 Fees from ₹3.48 L 9 courses -
9
AVVM Sri Pushpam College [AVVM]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1956
star 2.3 Fees from ₹80,000 Highest ₹26 L 25 courses -
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Government College Of Engineering Sengipatti
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2013
star 2.1 Fees from ₹26,720 11 courses -
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PR Engineering College - [PREC]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
star 1.8 Fees from ₹3.48 L 8 courses -
12
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
star 1.6 Fees from ₹1 L Highest ₹6.5 L 22 courses -
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Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology - [PMIST]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
star 1.4 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹3.84 L 127 courses -
14
As-Salam College of Engineering and Technology
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.6 L 4 courses -
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Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Engineering College - [PREC]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
Fees from ₹1.35 L 3 courses -
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SMR East Coast College of Engineering and Technology
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
Fees from ₹5.08 L 1 courses -
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Vandayar Engineering College - [VEC]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.6 L 2 courses -
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Star Lion College of Engineering and Technology - [SLCET]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
Fees from ₹1.2 L 2 courses -
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Periyar Centenary Polytechnic College
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1980
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Ramya Sathianathan Polytechnic College [RSP]
location_on Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
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Showing 24 of 24. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 24 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Thanjavur the published first-year fee runs from ₹18,050 to ₹7 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 20 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. 3 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 Thanjavur?
There are 24 Engineering colleges listed in Thanjavur on this page, of which 4 are government and 20 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Thanjavur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹18,050 to ₹7 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Thanjavur for Engineering?
St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Thanjavur.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Thanjavur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹27 L. Packages vary by course and year.
