Best Science colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
792 Science colleges in Tamil Nadu charge between ₹984 and ₹1.47 Cr in the first year, and NIT Trichy is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Science colleges in Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Science colleges | 792 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹984 – ₹1.47 Cr |
| Government / Private | 114 / 678 |
| NIRF-ranked | 199 of 792 |
| Highest package reported | ₹4.7 Cr |
| Top rated | NIT Trichy |
Top 25 Science colleges in Tamil Nadu
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1
NIT Trichy
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1964
10.0 Fees from ₹8.81 L NIRF #9 Highest ₹64 L 69 courses -
2
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L NIRF #2024 398 courses -
3
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2025 321 courses -
4
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1900
10.0 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #3 35 courses -
5
Madras Medical College - [MMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1835
9.9 Fees from ₹1.8 L NIRF #16 76 courses -
6
Tamil Nadu National Law University - [TNNLU]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2012
9.9 Fees from ₹7.72 L NIRF #1 Highest ₹5 L 11 courses -
7
Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras - [DoMS IIT Madras]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2004
9.9 Fees from ₹13.5 L NIRF #13 Highest ₹35.5 L 7 courses -
8
Women's Christian College - [WCC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1915
9.9 Fees from ₹3.38 L NIRF #101150 50 courses -
9
College of Engineering, Anna University - [CEG]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1794
9.9 Fees from ₹4.6 L NIRF #9 66 courses -
10
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 -
11
Holy Cross College (Autonomous)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1923
9.9 Fees from ₹1.47 L NIRF #52 67 courses -
12
Ethiraj College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1948
9.9 Fees from ₹2.81 L NIRF #64 Highest ₹10 L 73 courses -
13
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 -
14
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 -
15
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 -
16
Government Kilpauk Medical College - [GKMC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1960
9.8 Fees from ₹49,750 47 courses -
17
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
9.8 Fees from ₹1.28 L NIRF #55 Highest ₹21 L 34 courses -
18
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 -
19
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹24.1 L NIRF #23 Highest ₹56.95 L 132 courses -
20
Bharathidasan Institute of Management - [BIM]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.8 Fees from ₹17.56 L NIRF #96 Highest ₹35.26 L 8 courses -
21
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - [PSGIMSR]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
9.8 Fees from ₹22.5 L NIRF #43 41 courses -
22
St. Joseph's College
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1844
9.8 Fees from ₹33,100 NIRF #25 71 courses -
23
Rathinam College of Arts and Science - [RCAS]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2001
9.8 Fees from ₹3.3 L NIRF #101150 Highest ₹58 L 59 courses -
24
Sri Krishna Arts and Science College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.7 Fees from ₹10.5 L NIRF #50 Highest ₹16 L 51 courses -
25
Rathinam Group Of Institutions
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹58 L 106 courses
Showing 25 of 792. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 792 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu the published first-year fee runs from ₹984 to ₹1.47 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 114 of these are government-run and 678 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. 199 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 Science colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
There are 792 Science colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 114 are government and 678 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Published first-year fees range from ₹984 to ₹1.47 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tamil Nadu for Science?
NIT Trichy has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Tiruchirappalli.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹4.7 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.