Best Computer Applications colleges in Madurai 2026
21 Computer Applications colleges in Madurai charge between ₹1,750 and ₹15.7 L in the first year, and Thiagarajar College is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Computer Applications colleges in Madurai — at a glance
| Computer Applications colleges | 21 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,750 – ₹15.7 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 18 |
| NIRF-ranked | 8 of 21 |
| Highest package reported | ₹33.6 L |
| Top rated | Thiagarajar College |
Top 21 Computer Applications colleges in Madurai
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1
Thiagarajar College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1949
9.6 Fees from ₹41,000 NIRF #20 Highest ₹9 L 38 courses -
2
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 -
3
Fatima College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1953
9.1 Fees from ₹32,991 NIRF #100 65 courses -
4
Thiagarajar College of Engineering - [TCE]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1957
8.9 Fees from ₹3.48 L NIRF #2024 Highest ₹29 L 46 courses -
5
Madurai Kamaraj University - [MKU]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1966
8.5 Fees from ₹65,500 NIRF #101 Highest ₹33.6 L 178 courses -
6
Nadar Mahajana Sangam S Vellaichamy Nadar College - [NMSSVNC]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1965
7.8 Fees from ₹87,000 Highest ₹6.5 L 49 courses -
7
Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1965
7.5 Fees from ₹1,750 NIRF #151 44 courses -
8
Saraswathi Narayanan College Perungudi
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1966
6.1 Fees from ₹54,000 27 courses -
9
The American College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1881
5.4 Fees from ₹1.43 L NIRF #59 Highest ₹7 L 62 courses -
10
Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1974
5.3 Fees from ₹7,500 13 courses -
11
Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate of Distance Education - [MKUDDE]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1971
4.7 Fees from ₹37,000 124 courses -
12
Sourashtra College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1972
4.1 Fees from ₹79,260 Highest ₹3.5 L 33 courses -
13
Anna University of Technology
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
2.3 Fees from ₹1.36 L Highest ₹7 L 22 courses -
14
Yadava College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1971
2.2 Fees from ₹18,000 Highest ₹6 L 12 courses -
15
Madurai Institute of Social Sciences - [MISS]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1969
1.1 Fees from ₹60,000 12 courses -
16
Nadar Mahajana Sangam Sermathai Vasan College for Women Avaniapuram
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1993
1.0 Fees from ₹57,000 11 courses -
17
Sri Hayagreeva Arts & Science College
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
1.0 Fees from ₹69,000 6 courses -
18
Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science - [SLCS]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1994
Fees from ₹1.59 L 37 courses -
19
Arul Anandar College - [AAC]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1970
Fees from ₹18,792 NIRF #151 35 courses -
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21
RL Institute of Animation and Media Studies - [RLIAMS]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹30,000 3 courses
Showing 21 of 21. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 21 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Madurai the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,750 to ₹15.7 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 18 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. 8 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 Computer Applications colleges are there in Madurai?
There are 21 Computer Applications colleges listed in Madurai on this page, of which 3 are government and 18 are private.
What is the fee for Computer Applications colleges in Madurai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,750 to ₹15.7 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Madurai for Computer Applications?
Thiagarajar College has the highest student rating among the Computer Applications colleges listed here, in Madurai.
What is the highest package from Computer Applications colleges in Madurai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹33.6 L. Packages vary by course and year.