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 | 4 of 24 |
| Highest package reported | ₹27 L |
| Top rated | St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology |
Top 24 Engineering colleges in Thanjavur
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St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2007
9.7 Fees from ₹3.48 L 8 courses -
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SASTRA University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.7 Fees from ₹7 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹27 L 102 courses -
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Bon Secours College for Women
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1775
9.4 Fees from ₹55,000 NIRF #151200 49 courses -
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Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology - [IIFPT]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1967
9.3 Fees from ₹6.25 L NIRF #101 7 courses -
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Bharath College of Science and Management
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
7.6 Fees from ₹80,000 Highest ₹12 L 34 courses -
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Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science - [PITS]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
6.7 Fees from ₹2.2 L 10 courses -
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K.S.K. College of Engineering and Technology - [KSKCET]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
3.9 Fees from ₹3.48 L 9 courses -
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AVVM Sri Pushpam College [AVVM]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1956
2.3 Fees from ₹80,000 NIRF #201300 Highest ₹26 L 25 courses -
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Government College Of Engineering Sengipatti
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2013
2.1 Fees from ₹26,720 11 courses -
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PR Engineering College - [PREC]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
1.8 Fees from ₹3.48 L 8 courses -
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Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology University - [PRIST University]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
1.6 Fees from ₹1 L Highest ₹6.5 L 62 courses -
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Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology - [PMIST]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
1.4 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹3.84 L 127 courses -
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As-Salam College of Engineering and Technology
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.6 L 4 courses -
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Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Engineering College - [PREC]
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
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
Fees from ₹5.08 L 1 courses -
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Vandayar Engineering College - [VEC]
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]
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
Fees from ₹1.2 L 2 courses -
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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. 4 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.