Top Engineering Colleges In Chennai 2024 {NIRF Ranking, Fees}

Top Engineering Colleges In Chennai 2024 {NIRF Ranking, Fees}

Chennai has over 130 of the best engineering colleges, 110+ of which are privately owned and 20+ of which are government-owned. Every third 12th-pass student wants to pursue an engineering degree to become a successful engineer. But how is this possible without choosing the right college or institute? Well, suppose you are one of those struggling to find the top engineering colleges in Chennai 2024. In that case, the guidelines presented in this blog will help you make your career in engineering specialization.

Engineering has become a first degree that provides graduates with high-salary career options and helps them develop creativity. Engineering is a chance to make improvements in society. You can get jobs worldwide after pursuing engineering courses from the top engineering colleges in Chennai.

 

Is it as easy as you think?

Probably not!

If you want to make a career in your field and become an engineer, one of the most important things is to find the right college/institution. Choosing the right course can play a vital role in securing your career in this field.

Additionally, you need to consider the college’s rating and placement structure because you need a good package.

So, all these things need to be considered if you choose the right and best engineering college in Chennai.

Top Engineering Colleges In Chennai 2024

Table of Contents

Follow the list of top Government & private engineering colleges in Chennai with Fees and Rank below.

1. IIT MADRAS – INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [IITM], CHENNAI

College location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Approved by AICTE
Admission Process Based on Entrance Exam
Fees ₹ 75,116be/B.Tech – First-Year Fees

₹ 23,070me/M.Tech – Total Fees

Ranking #1 Out Of 300 Nirf #1 Out Of 30 #3 Out Of 191 The Week #201 Out Of 800 by The7

 

2. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ANNA UNIVERSITY – [CEG], CHENNAI

 

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU AICTE APPROVED
Approved by AICTE
Admission Process TNEA, a Counseling Process
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #9 OUT OF 200 NIRF#12 OUT OF 150 #8 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK

 

3. CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [CIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved by AICTE, NBA APPROVED

 

Admission Process Based on Performance of Higher Secondary Exam.
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #175 OUT OF 300 NIRF#104 OUT OF 147 TOI

 

4. SSN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – [SSNCE], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved by AICTE
Admission Process Single Window Counselling based on Anna University Norms.
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking 8.3 / 10BASED ON 84 USER REVIEWS

#48 OUT OF 300 NIRF

 

5. ALPHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved by AICTE
Admission Process Based on Performance in HSC (+2) Exam, conducted by Anna University.
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES
Ranking 7.8 / 10BASED ON 42 USER REVIEWS

 

6. SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved by DCI, COA, PCI, INC, AND BCI
Admission Process Based on Valid score of GATE and CAT.
Fees ₹ 80,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 130,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #54 OUT OF 300 NIRF#20 OUT OF 238 #6 OUT OF 200 TOI#12 OUT OF 100 #38 OUT OF 191 THE

 

7. AALIM MUHAMMED SALEGH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – [AALIMEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved by AICTE
Admission Process Based on marks obtained in 12th
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES
Ranking #205 OUT OF 218 #122 OUT OF 200 TOI

 

8. INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY – [IMU], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved by UGC
Admission Process Through IMU CET
Fees ₹ 105,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES

₹ 255,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Ranking 67.37 of overall

 

9. SREE SASTHA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU AICTE
Approved by AICTE, NBA
Admission Process Through TNEA, a state-level counseling.
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 52,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking AAA

 

10. HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE – [HITS], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved by COA, UGC, NBA, AIU
Admission Process Written Exam conducted by HITS and Group Discussion and Interview
Fees ₹ 229,500BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 125,500ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking 6.6 / 10BASED ON 200 USER REVIEWS

#152 OUT OF 300 NIRF#48 OUT OF 238 #14 OUT OF 200 TOI#21 OUT OF 100 #58 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK

 

11. TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY – [TANUVAS], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved by ICAR
Admission Process Through CET, minimum 60% should be obtained in High School
Fees ₹ 21,415BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 33,325M.PHIL/PH.D. IN ENGINEERING – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #108 OUT OF 200 NIRF

 

12. SAVEETHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [SEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Admission Process Through TNEA and TANCET Entrance Exam, Merit-based selection
Fees ₹85,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹60,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #201 OUT OF 300 NIRF#78 OUT OF 200 #91 OUT OF 150 #86 OUT OF 200 TOI

 

13. SRI SAIRAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through TNEA, Provide 10th or 12th Marks and It helps reduce Course fee
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 25,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #157 OUT OF 300 NIRF#45 OUT OF 238 #162 OUT OF 200 TOI#31 OUT OF 100 #53 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK

 

14. S. ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY – [BSAU], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Entrance Exams Based on Courses, for example: (CIEAT), (MAT/CAT/XAT/TANCET/BSAU
Approved By AICTE, UGC, NBA, AIU
Fees ₹ 85,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 40,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #102 OUT OF 300 NIRF

 

15. RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [REC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process TNEA, GATE/TANCET, TANCET MBA (Interview and Group Discussion)
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Ranking #95 OUT OF 300 NIRF#66 OUT OF 238 #21 OUT OF 110 #91 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

 

16. SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING – [SSE], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on marks obtained in class 12th , Single Window Counselling System (SWC)
Approved By AICTE, UGC
Ranking #186 OUT OF 200 NIRF#109 OUT OF 254 #95 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK
Fees ₹ 45,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 75,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

 

17. SRI SAIRAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [SSIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Register for TNEA, TANCET, TANCET/TANCET-MBA (Based on the course)
Fees ₹ 202,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES
Ranking #201 OUT OF 300 NIRF#95 OUT OF 238 #141 OUT OF 200 TOI#126 OUT OF 150 #131 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK58
Approved By AICTE

 

18. G.R. EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on 10th and 12th marks (minimum 55%)
Ranking #201 OUT OF 300 NIRF
Fees ₹ 80,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 80,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By NBA

 

19. VEL TECH MULTI TECH DR. RANGARAJAN DR. SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process 12th marks (Should be above 55%)
Ranking #189 OUT OF 200 NIRF#138 OUT OF 150 #71 OUT OF 147 TOI#68 OUT OF 238 #68 OUT OF 160 THE WEEK
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE

 

20. EASWARI ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [EEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on 12th marks (followed by TNEA, TANCET counseling).
Ranking #181 OUT OF 300 NIRF#96 OUT OF 238 #46 OUT OF 100 #83 OUT OF 130 THE WEEK
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 30,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE, NBA

 

21. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DESIGN & MANUFACTURING – [IIITDM], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through National Level Entrance Tests (JEE, SAT, GATE)
Ranking #184 OUT OF 300 NIRF#124 OUT OF 150
Fees ₹ 135,100BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 65,450ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE

 

22. SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – [SRMIST], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through National Level Test, Conducted by SRM Institute of Science And Technology.
Ranking #24 OUT OF 300 NIRF#7 OUT OF 238 #7 OUT OF 100 #1 OUT OF 146 TOI#38 OUT OF 130 THE WEEK#601 OUT OF 800 THE
Fees ₹ 250,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 450,000ME/M.TECH – TOTAL FEES

Approved By UGC

 

23. VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [VIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through VITEEE, (Score 60% in MPC grade 12)
Fees ₹ 198,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 193,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By UGC, MHRD
Ranking 16 in 2020 by NIRF

 

24. BHARATH UNIVERSITY – BHARATH INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH – [BIHER], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process BEEE for BTech, and merit-based for other courses.
Ranking #8 OUT OF 100
Fees ₹ 150,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 46,000M.PHIL/PH.D. IN ENGINEERING – TOTAL FEES

Approved By AICTE

 

25. VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ADVANCED STUDIES, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through VEE Entrance Test, conducted by Vels University, Atleast 50% Marks in 12th
Ranking #159 OUT OF 300 NIRF#162 OUT OF 238 #15 OUT OF 200 TOI#43 OUT OF 100
Fees ₹ 287,250BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 75,000M.PHIL/PH.D. IN ENGINEERING – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By NCTE, PCI, BCI, AICTE, AND UGC

 

26. MADRAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY- [MIT], CHENNAI

Admission Process Through TANCET/GATE, also TANCET counseling
Ranking NIRF overall ranking: 22 in (2022)
Fees ₹ 52,160BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE, NBA
College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU

 

27. ACADEMY OF MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIVERSITY – [AMET], CHENNAI

Admission Process Based on Online Entrance Test and Academic Merit and Interview.
Ranking #251 OUT OF 300 NIRF
Fees 1.8L – 13.9L (including certificate, diploma, and degree courses)
Approved By AICTE, UGC
College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU

 

28. PANIMALAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through TNEA counseling, TANCET/GATE Exam
Ranking #201 OUT OF 300 NIRF
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE, UGC, NBA

 

29. VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [VEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Fees ₹ 65,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 75,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #251 OUT OF 300 NIRF#93 OUT OF 147 TOI
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Admission Process Through TNEA Counseling, TANCET Exam.

 

30. JEPPIAAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking 61 Anna University Rank
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Admission Process CAT/ MAT/ XAT, TANCET

 

31. KCG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE, UGC, NBA
Ranking #201 OUT OF 300 NIRF#106 OUT OF 238 #71 OUT OF 200 TOI#50 OUT OF 150 #110 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Admission Process Based on marks obtained in 12th or Intermediate.

 

32. A. ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Ranking #123 OUT OF 238 #90 OUT OF 150 #126 OUT OF 130 THE WEEK#111 OUT OF 147 TOI
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 60,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Admission Process TANCET, GATE, TANCA Application Form.

 

33. CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY – [CIPET], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE
Ranking Not Found
Fees ₹ 43,000DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING/POLYTECHNIC – TOTAL FEES

₹ 31,950BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Admission Process (CBT) JEE

 

34. VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ADVANCED STUDIES, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By NCTE, PCI, BCI, AICTE, AND UGC
Admission Process On the basis of CAT, MAT, XAT and VEE scores
Ranking #159 OUT OF 300 NIRF#162 OUT OF 238 #15 OUT OF 200 TOI#43 OUT OF 100
Fees ₹ 287,250BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 75,000M.PHIL/PH.D. IN ENGINEERING – FIRST-YEAR FEES

 

35. MADRAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY- [MIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through TANCET/ GATE, and followed by TANCET scholarship
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Ranking NIRF 22 (in 2022)
Fees ₹ 52,160BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

 

36. ACADEMY OF MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIVERSITY – [AMET], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Written Exam, 12th Passed above 60% in PCM
Fees INR 174,000-1,390,000
Approved By AICTE, UGC
Ranking #251 OUT OF 300 NIRF

 

37. PANIMALAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through TANCET Exam
Ranking #201 OUT OF 300 NIRF
Approved By AICTE, UGC, NBA
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

 

38. VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [VEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through TNEA and TANCET Conseling
Ranking #251 OUT OF 300 NIRF#93 OUT OF 147 TOI
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Fees ₹ 65,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 75,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

 

39. JEPPIAAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process JEE Main, TNEA, SRMJEEE, and CIEAT
Ranking 8th among the colleges affiliated to Anna University
Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

 

40. KCG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on 12th marks, TANCET Exam
Approved By AICTE, UGC, NBA
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #201 OUT OF 300 NIRF#106 OUT OF 238 #71 OUT OF 200 TOI#50 OUT OF 150 #110 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK

 

41. CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY – [CIPET], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on the marks obtained in JEE Entrance Exam
Approved By AICTE
Fees ₹ 43,000DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING/POLYTECHNIC – TOTAL FEES

₹ 31,950BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking more than 90% placement record

 

42. JERUSALEM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – [JCE], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process JEE Mains and advanced, GATE, NATA, IISER Test
Approved By NBA
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking AAA

 

43. AGNI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process GATE and TANCET
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 60,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #181 OUT OF 238

 

44. MEENAKSHI SUNDARARAJAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [MSEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process TANCET, 50% in bachelor
Approved By AICTE
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 100,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #251 OUT OF 300 NIRF

 

45. ST JOSEPH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on rank secured in TANCET and TANCA Counseling
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 70,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #160 OUT OF 300 NIRF

 

46. PANIMALAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-[PIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process TANCET
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

8.2 / 10BASED ON 42 USER REVIEWS

Ranking 251 of 300 in NIRF Ranking

 

47. VEL TECH RANGARAJAN DR. SAGUNTHALA R AND D INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – [VEL TECH], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through VTUEEE Test. Candidate can appear for it after completing 12.
Approved By UGC, NBA
Fees ₹ 250,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 62,500ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking #68 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK

 

48. JAYA ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [JEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process JEE MAINS
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Ranking NIRF 10 RANK
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 55,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

 

49. SKR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Marks wise and Cast vise allotement through Anna University
Approved By AICTE, NBA
Ranking/Review 6.9 / 10BASED ON 16 USER REVIEWS
Fees ₹ 200,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES

 

 

50. PETER’S INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH – [SPIHER], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process GPA and SAT/AC
Approved By AICTE, UGC
Fees ₹ 100,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 68,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking/Review Regional Universities North, #58

 

51. ANAND INSTITUTE OF HIGHER TECHNOLOGY – [AIHT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through TNEA Exam
Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking/Review Overall Rating 3.6 of 5, Based on 42 Verified Reviews

 

52. DMI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – [DMICE], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on 12th Marks
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED
Ranking/Review ranked 96 by MHRD in 201, ranked 75 by The Week in 2017.

 

53. LOYOLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [LIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on merit list prepared by Anna University
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 55,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking/Review 3.2 rating reviewed by 33 people

 

54. MADHA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Both Offline and Online Mode Available (Visit University or Fill admission Form)
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking/Review 121248 All India Rank in general (2022)

 

55. RAJALAKSHMI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [RIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process GATE/ TANCET, TNEA Counseling
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES
Approved By AICTE, UGC, NBA APPROVED
Ranking/Review 7.1 / 10BASED ON 26 USER REVIEWS

#201 OUT OF 300 NIRF

 

56. ALAGAPPA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, ANNA UNIVERSITY – [ACT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based upon 12th Marks and TNEA Counseling
Fees ₹ 57,160BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 65,860ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking/Review 14278 General All India Rank (B.TECH)

 

57. PERI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [PERIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Both Merit as well as Entrance Exam: TANCET / TNEA.
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 110,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking/Review AA+ IN Engineering/rating of 7.2 out of 10.

 

58. SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RAMAPURAM CAMPUS, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ NMAT/ CMAT or State-level TANCET/ SRMJEEM +GD/PI
Fees ₹ 210,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 110,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Approved By UGC APPROVED
Ranking/Review #3 OUT OF 200 TOI

 

59. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [SJIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Through TNEA and marks obtained in class 12th.
Fees ₹ 200,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES

₹ 60,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking/Review NIRF rank 160 among top 1071 Engineering Colleges.
Approved By AICTE APPROVED

 

60. GKM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY – [GKMCET], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Register through TNEA, Sit for TANCET Exam
Fees ₹ 87,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 60,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED
Ranking Rated 3.1 on Infrastructure parameter

 

61. THANGAVELU ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process PCM in +2 and register for TNEA Counseling
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 70,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED
Ranking Not known

 

62. DHANALAKSHMI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – [DCE], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Merit-based/ TNEA Rank/ TANCET exam
Fees ₹ 200,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES

₹ 100,000ME/M.TECH – TOTAL FEES

Ranking
  • 2nd Rank for Higher Studies by NIRF (2015-2016.)
  • 7th Rank in Anna University examination.
  • 8th Rank in Tamil Nadu
Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED

 

63. B. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – [PBCE], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on Entrance Exam – GATE.
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES
Ranking TNEA RANKING – 103408 (ALL INDIA)
Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED

 

64. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTRE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process General process
Fees Affordable Fees along with Facilities.
Ranking AD Scientific Index : H Index 25 and 19 Rank in 2024.
Approved By CSIR

 

65. JAWAHAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on 12th Marks, and TNEA Counseling.
Ranking Not found
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES
Approved By AICTE

 

66. KARPAGA VINAYAGA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY – [KVCET], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on Merit (Marks obtained in class 12th.
Ranking campus college ratting 9/10
Fees ₹ 200,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES

₹ 105,000ME/M.TECH – TOTAL FEES

Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED

 

67. PRINCE SHRI VENKATESHWARA PADMAVATHY ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [PSVPEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process TNEA Counseling, Offline Form filling
Ranking 201-250 (2022) NIRF RANKING(Engineering)
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE APPROVED

 

68. GOJAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY – [GSBT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Must have completed 12th with PCM along with Maths.
Ranking GSBT RANKING 145 out of 200 among topo private colleges in Inida 2024
Fees ₹ 200,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES

₹ 110,000ME/M.TECH – TOTAL FEES

Approved By AICTE, UGC APPROVED

 

69. SRI MUTHUKUMARAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – [SMIT], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Fees ₹ 70,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 40,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Ranking anked 13 among Kanchipuram Dist. Colleges (2018-19)
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process TNEA, TANCET (Entrance Based)

 

70. SRM UNIVERSITY VADAPALANI CAMPUS, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Fees ₹ 225,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES
Approved By UGC APPROVED
Ranking ranked 19 under the “private universities” category by NIRF
Admission Process entrance exam-based or merit-based admission.

 

71. MEENAKSHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking Ranked 19 under Best Private Engineering Colleges by IIRF
Admission Process Through TANCET

 

72. JEPPIAAR SRR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Fees ₹ 45,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 30,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking Rated 3.1 on Infrastructure parameter.
Admission Process Online and Offline application, 10+2 from recognized board.

 

73. SAKTHI MARIAMMAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [SMEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Approved By AICTE, NBA APPROVED
Ranking Nil.
Admission Process Based on merit, TNEA Counseling

 

74. SRI RAMANUJAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [SREC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking/Rating 8/10 reviews for overall courses.
Admission Process MAT, TNEA. TANCET
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

 

75. ARIGNAR ANNA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking/Rating Rated 1.5 on placements
Admission Process Through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) based on 12th marks
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 30,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

 

76. NEW PRINCE SHRI BHAVANI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY – [NPSBCET], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process Above 50% marks required with age above 16 (TNEA Exam)
Ranking/Rating NAAC Rating B+
Fees ₹ 65,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 60,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

 

77. LOYOLA-ICAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY – [LICET], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process Application Form Filling, shortlisted based on 12th Marks, Personal Interview. (TANCET Entrance Exam)
Ranking/Rating NIRF ranked 4th and 3rd in College Category in 2024 and 2022 respectively.
Fees ₹ 200,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES

 

78. MISRIMAL NAVAJEE MUNOTH JAIN ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [MNMJEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process Through TNEA Entrance
Fees ₹ 55,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Ranking 48th ranking under Anna University

 

79. VEL TECH HIGH TECH DR.RANGARAJAN DR.SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process Through TNEA Entrance Exam
Fees ₹ 60,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 55,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Ranking #169 OUT OF 254 #98 OUT OF 191 THE WEEK#110 OUT OF 150 #79 OUT OF 147 TOI

 

80. HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY – [HIET], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By DGCA APPROVED
Admission Process Merit Based Admission
Fees ₹ 35,600DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING/POLYTECHNIC – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 35,600UG DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING – FIRST YEAR FEES

Ranking 172nd Rank in 2021 by NIRF

 

81. RRASE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process Through TANCET, Obtain 50% in both 10th and 12th at least.
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

Ranking 151-200 in the overall category in NIRF Ranking 2021

 

82. SRI LAKSHMI AMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE – [SLAEC], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process Through TNEA Entrance and based on marks obtained in TNEA.
Fees ₹ 50,000BE/B.TECH – FIRST YEAR FEES

₹ 50,000ME/M.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES

Ranking Affiliated with Anna University

 

83. MAGNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process TNEA counselling process
Fees 65000rs as 1 year fees and management student should pay 80000rs for a year
Ranking Nil.

 

84. MOHAMED SATHAK AJ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING – [MSAJCE], CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Admission Process Merit based, TNEA Counseling.
Fees ₹ 200,000BE/B.TECH – TOTAL FEES

₹ 100,000ME/M.TECH – TOTAL FEES

Ranking Affiliated with Anna University

 

85. MARITIME FOUNDATION, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on marks obtained in 10+2.
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Fees ₹ 325,000GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING – TOTAL FEES

₹ 375,000UG DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING – TOTAL FEES

Ranking Affiliated with the Indian Maritime University

 

86. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, CHENNAI

College Location CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
Admission Process Based on cut-off marks obtained in class 12
Fees ₹ 43,810BE/B.TECH – FIRST-YEAR FEES
Approved By AICTE APPROVED
Ranking Nil.

Frequently Asked Questions:-

What are the top 10 colleges for engineering in Chennai?

Finding the top 10 engineering colleges in Chennai is not a cup of tea for students and that is why we reassessed and curated the list so that you could not suffer any inconvenience. Let’s see the proper list below.

Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai

  1. Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
  2. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai
  3. College of Engineering (Anna University) – Guindy (CEG), Chennai
  4. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
  5. SRM Institute of Science and Technology – SRM University, Chennai
  6. SSN College of Engineering (SSNCE), Chennai
  7. Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Chennai
  8. Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing – Kancheepuram (IIITDM Kancheepuram), Chennai
  9. Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai
  10. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Which is the No 1 College in Chennai?

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, is known as the No 1 College in Chennai through NIRF Ranking.

Which engineering college has the best placement in Chennai?

IIT Madras, Chennai, is ranked in the top position regarding best placement criteria in engineering colleges in Chennai.

Which college has low fees in Chennai?

SRM University Chennai, Sathyabama University, College of Engineering, Guindy, and VIT Chennai is considered as low fees engineering colleges in Chennai that offer their course in the cheapest fee range i.e. Rs. 2.00 lakhs, Rs. 1.00 lakhs, Rs. 1.29 lakhs and Rs. 3..80 lakhs respectively.

Which Engineering course is best?

Suppose you are still confused about which engineering courses are best for students to take admission. In that case, your confusion gets eliminated after following the list of the best courses in engineering subjects.

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Which top Engineering colleges in Chennai accept JEE Main scores?

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, BSAU, and VIT are some of the leading engineering colleges in Chennai to take admission based on your JEE Main.

Which is the best engineering college in Chennai?

Anna University and Madras Institute of Technology are known as the premier engineering colleges in Chennai in all respects.

What is the number of engineering colleges in Chennai?

Around 136 top engineering colleges in Chennai, including private and public sector colleges.

Which are the best engineering colleges in Chennai that accept GATE scores?

If you are looking for GATE-approved engineering colleges, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, VIT Vellore, MIT Chennai, and SSN College of Engineering Chennai are the major engineering colleges that accept GATE scores.

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Which college has best placement in Tamil Nadu?

IIT Madras, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, and College of Engineering provide the best placements to students and have an excellent track record for placements in Chennai.

Top 10 Engineering Colleges In Chennai Under Anna University

  1. College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
  2. Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai
  3. Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi
  4. Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
  5. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
  6. SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam
  7. Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur
  8. Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  9. Kongu Engineering College, Erode
  10. Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore

Differentiate between BE degree and BTech degree.

BTech is related to more skill-oriented education for students. On the other hand, BE is more towards the theoretical knowledge of engineering, BE includes the engineering field of science. In contrast, BTech has much to do with the technical platform of science.

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