Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

Updated on - Nov 11, 2025 12:43 AM IST

Some of the top Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are Udaya School of Engineering, Paavai Polytechnic College, Christian College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Dindigul, Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology Karaikudi, Ultra College of Engineering and Technology for Women Madurai, Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College, KKC College of Engineering and Technology Ariyalur, The Designed Environment Academy & Research Institute -DEAR, Chendu College of Engineering and Technology, Saraswathy College of Engineering and Technology Villupuram. With around 1008 colleges offering Engineering courses in Tamil Nadu, 25 are government colleges and 735 are privately owned. The admission criteria for these colleges is to pass the qualifying examination or appear for the entrance examination. Only top-scoring candidates are offered admission to these top colleges. The fees for top Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu range from INR 1,400 - INR 41,60,820.

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  • RatingKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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    40,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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    GATE Exams

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Udaya School of Engineering is a Private Institute, established in 2002. Udaya School of Engineering is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. are one of the most popular programs at Udaya School of Engineering offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Udaya School of Engineering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. fees is INR 40,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More
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  • RatingNamakkal, Tamil Nadu
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Paavai Polytechnic College is a Private Institute, established in 1998. Paavai Polytechnic College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Paavai Polytechnic College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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  • RatingDindigul, Tamil Nadu
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    50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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    TANCET Exams

    ...+3 GATE , JEE Main , CBSE 12th
Christian College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Dindigul is a Private Institute, established in 2001. Christian College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Dindigul is one of the best Engineering colleges in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Christian College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Dindigul offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Christian College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Dindigul B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 50,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More
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  • RatingKaraikudi, Tamil Nadu
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    80,000 Engineering

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Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology Karaikudi is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology Karaikudi is one of the best Engineering colleges in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology Karaikudi offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology Karaikudi B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 80,000. Read More
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  • RatingMadurai, Tamil Nadu
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Ultra College of Engineering and Technology for Women Madurai is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Ultra College of Engineering and Technology for Women Madurai is one of the best Engineering colleges in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Ultra College of Engineering and Technology for Women Madurai offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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  • RatingNamakkal, Tamil Nadu
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    20,000 Engineering

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Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College is a Private Institute, established in . Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College Diploma fees is INR 20,000. Read More
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  • RatingAriyalur, Tamil Nadu
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    KKC College of Engineering and Technology Ariyalur is a Private Institute, established in 2013. KKC College of Engineering and Technology Ariyalur is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at KKC College of Engineering and Technology Ariyalur offered for a duration of 4 Years. Read More
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    • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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      The Designed Environment Academy & Research Institute -DEAR is a Private Institute, established in . The Designed Environment Academy & Research Institute -DEAR is one of the best Engineering colleges in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. B.Arch are one of the most popular programs at The Designed Environment Academy & Research Institute -DEAR offered for a duration of 5 Years. Read More
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      • RatingKanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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        50,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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        TNEA Exams

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      Chendu College of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Chendu College of Engineering and Technology is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Chendu College of Engineering and Technology offered for a duration of 4 Years. Chendu College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech fees is INR 50,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More
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      • RatingVillupuram, Tamil Nadu
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        2,00,000 Engineering

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      Saraswathy College of Engineering and Technology Villupuram is a Local Body Institute, established in 2010. Saraswathy College of Engineering and Technology Villupuram is one of the best Engineering colleges in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Saraswathy College of Engineering and Technology Villupuram offered for a duration of 4 Years. Saraswathy College of Engineering and Technology Villupuram B.Tech fees is INR 2,00,000. Read More
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        2,00,000 Engineering

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      K.S.K college of Engineering and Technology Thanjavur is a Private Institute, established in 2011. K.S.K college of Engineering and Technology Thanjavur is one of the best Engineering colleges in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at K.S.K college of Engineering and Technology Thanjavur offered for a duration of 4 Years. K.S.K college of Engineering and Technology Thanjavur B.Tech fees is INR 2,00,000. Read More
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      • RatingKanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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        Sri Ramana Maharishi College of Engineering Kanchipuram is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Sri Ramana Maharishi College of Engineering Kanchipuram is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Sri Ramana Maharishi College of Engineering Kanchipuram offered for a duration of 4 Years. Read More
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        • RatingTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
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          Joe Suresh Engineering College is a Private Institute, established in 2001. Joe Suresh Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Joe Suresh Engineering College offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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          Thanthai Hans Roever College of Arts and Science is a Local Body Institute, established in 1985. Thanthai Hans Roever College of Arts and Science is one of the best Engineering colleges in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. Diploma, Other are one of the most popular programs at Thanthai Hans Roever College of Arts and Science offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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          • RatingMannargudi, Tamil Nadu
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            Arunamalai College of Education (ACE), Mannargudi is a Private Institute, established in 2005. Arunamalai College of Education (ACE), Mannargudi is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Arunamalai College of Education (ACE), Mannargudi offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Read More
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            • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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              72,500 - 1,32,500 Engineering

            Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2009. Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Coimbatore is one of the best Engineering colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, PhD, B.E., M.E. are one of the most popular programs at Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Coimbatore offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Coimbatore B.Tech, PhD, B.E., M.E. fees is INR 72,500 - INR 1,32,500. Read More
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            • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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              55,000 Engineering

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            Sankara College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute, established in 1991. Sankara College of Science and Commerce is one of the best Engineering colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Diploma, PhD are one of the most popular programs at Sankara College of Science and Commerce offered for a duration of 3-4 Years. Sankara College of Science and Commerce Diploma, PhD fees is INR 55,000. Read More
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            • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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              37,000 - 42,000 Engineering

            Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College is a Private Institute, established in 1984. Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College Diploma fees is INR 37,000 - INR 42,000. Read More
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              85,000 - 2,50,000 Engineering

            Mohamed Sathak Engineering College is a Private Institute, established in 1984. Mohamed Sathak Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, B.Arch, B.E. are one of the most popular programs at Mohamed Sathak Engineering College offered for a duration of 4-5 Years. Mohamed Sathak Engineering College B.Tech, B.Arch, B.E. fees is INR 85,000 - INR 2,50,000. Read More
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            DreamZone School of creative studies is a Private Institute, established in 2005. DreamZone School of creative studies is one of the best Engineering colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Diploma, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at DreamZone School of creative studies offered for a duration of 5-7 Months. Read More
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            • RatingEgmore, Tamil Nadu
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            Government College of Architecture & Sculpture is a Government Institute, established in 1981. Government College of Architecture & Sculpture is one of the best Engineering colleges in Egmore, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Government College of Architecture & Sculpture offered for a duration of 4 Years. Read More
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            • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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              Maharaja Prithvi Engineering College is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2002. Maharaja Prithvi Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. are one of the most popular programs at Maharaja Prithvi Engineering College offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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                1,65,000 Engineering

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              Jaya Engineering College is a Private Institute, established in 1995. Jaya Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Jaya Engineering College offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Jaya Engineering College B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 1,65,000. Read More
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              • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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                24,700 - 1,50,000 Engineering

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              Mohamed Sathak A J College of Engineering Chennai is a Private Institute, established in 2001. Mohamed Sathak A J College of Engineering Chennai is one of the best Engineering colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E., M.E. are one of the most popular programs at Mohamed Sathak A J College of Engineering Chennai offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Mohamed Sathak A J College of Engineering Chennai B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E., M.E. fees is INR 24,700 - INR 1,50,000. Read More
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                72,000 - 87,000 Engineering

              ARM College of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute, established in 2008. ARM College of Engineering and Technology is one of the best Engineering colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at ARM College of Engineering and Technology offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. ARM College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 72,000 - INR 87,000. Read More
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              • RatingNagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
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                80,000 - 1,60,000 Engineering

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                ...+2 TNEA , CBSE 12th
              Sun College of Engineering and Technology Nagarcoil is a Private Institute, established in 1999. Sun College of Engineering and Technology Nagarcoil is one of the best Engineering colleges in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Sun College of Engineering and Technology Nagarcoil offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Sun College of Engineering and Technology Nagarcoil B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 80,000 - INR 1,60,000. Read More
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              • RatingErode, Tamil Nadu
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                25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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                #101-150 NIRF Ranking

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                ...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET MBA , TANCET , NIMCET , TNEA
              Kongu Engineering College is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 1984. Kongu Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Erode, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD are one of the most popular programs at Kongu Engineering College offered for a duration of 2-5 Years. Kongu Engineering College B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD fees is INR 25,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More
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              Meenakshi College of Engineering was founded in 2001-2002 by the Meenakshi Ammal Trust, a public charitable educational trust formed to provide quality education to as many deserving and aspirant students as possible. The college is affiliated with Anna University and AICTE. The trust's members come from a variety of backgrounds and are distinguished individuals with track records of achievement in social service as well as research, teaching, and education. Under the headings of Engineering, Business, Architecture, and Computer Applications, the college provides undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous disciplines. Exams like the TNEA and TANCET that qualify candidates for admission form the basis of decisions. The college campus is conveniently located in the centre of Chennai and is also reachable from several suburbs. Students are greeted as they enter the college campus with a vast, open layout and a tranquil, green setting. The well-designed, airy, and bright classrooms, contemporary conference and seminar rooms, fully-stocked laboratories, workshops, and computer labs, as well as playgrounds, a café, and a health centre, are all features of the campus. Read More
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              • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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                50,000 - 1,60,000 Engineering

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                ...+4 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET , TNEA
              RVS College of Engineering and Technology (RCED), Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2007. RVS College of Engineering and Technology (RCED), Coimbatore is one of the best Engineering colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, B.E., M.E., B.Tech+MBA, B.E. + M.E. are one of the most popular programs at RVS College of Engineering and Technology (RCED), Coimbatore offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. RVS College of Engineering and Technology (RCED), Coimbatore B.Tech, B.E., M.E., B.Tech+MBA, B.E. + M.E. fees is INR 50,000 - INR 1,60,000. Read More
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              • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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                77,750 - 4,91,000 Engineering

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              Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College is a Private Institute, established in 2001. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 77,750 - INR 4,91,000. Read More
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              FAQs

              What are the top ten engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2025?

              In 2025, the top ten engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu include IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, VIT Vellore, Anna University, PSG Tech, SSN College, SRM Institute, SASTRA University, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, and Coimbatore Institute of Technology. These colleges consistently perform well in NIRF rankings and placement statistics.

              Are there any government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu with top rankings?

              Yes, Anna University, IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, Government College of Technology Coimbatore, and Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology Karaikudi are some of the highly ranked government institutions offering engineering programs.

              Which are the best private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu?

              Top private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu include Vellore Institute of Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai.

              What are the best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu?

              Some of the best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are NIT Trichy, IIT Madras, VIT Vellore, Anna University, PSG Tech, and SSN College. These institutions are known for strong placement records, research opportunities, and national rankings.

              Which are the top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu?

              Top engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu include IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Anna University, PSG College of Technology Coimbatore, SSN College of Engineering Chennai, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai, Government College of Technology Coimbatore, and Sri Sairam Engineering College Chennai.

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