131+ colleges · Data updated 2026

Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai 2026

Explore IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs & State colleges - cutoffs, placements, fees and more.

Predictor Compare JoSAA Colleges Seat Matrix Cutoffs

135JoSAA

23IITs

31NITs

26IIITs

216GFTIs

Predictor Compare JoSAA Colleges Seat Matrix Cutoffs

131 Colleges

Showing 1–30 of 131

All JoSAA IITs NITs IIITs GFTIs State

UniversityState

NAAC A

Anna University [AU]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#20

Fee / yr

₹50,000

Avg Pkg

₹8.54 L

★3.8(10,321)

AICTEUGC↑ ₹40.00 L high

Chennai Institute of Technology [CIT] campus

State

NAAC A+

Chennai Institute of Technology [CIT]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

₹7.00 L

★4.1(142)

AICTENBA↑ ₹60.00 L high

Easwari Engineering College [EEC] campus

State

NAAC A

Easwari Engineering College [EEC]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

★4.2(136)

AICTENBA↑ ₹47.00 L high

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology [BSAU] campus

UniversityState

NAAC A+

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology [BSAU]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹3.6 L

Avg Pkg

★4.1(114)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹8.00 L high

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute campus

UniversityState

NAAC A+

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

★3.8(173)

UGCNBAAIU↑ ₹12.00 L high

Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering [AALIMEC] campus

State

NAAC A

Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering [AALIMEC]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

TOI

#82

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

₹2.50 L

★4.0(37)

AICTEUGC↑ ₹6.50 L high

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University [ACT] campus

State

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University [ACT]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#251-300

Fee / yr

₹35K

Avg Pkg

₹8.00 L

★4.2(33)

AICTE↑ ₹40.00 L high

Indian Institute of Technology Madras [IITM] campus

UniversityIIT

Indian Institute of Technology Madras [IITM]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

Fee / yr

₹2.3 L

Avg Pkg

₹21.48 L

SRM Institute of Science and Technology [SRMIST]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#14

Fee / yr

₹4.8 L

Avg Pkg

₹6.66 L

★4.0(2,306)

NCTEAICTEPCI↑ ₹65.00 L high

Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences [SIMATS] campus

UniversityState

NAAC A++

Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences [SIMATS]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#45

Fee / yr

₹2,50,000 - ₹3,50,000

Avg Pkg

₹9.00 L

★4.2(128)

AICTEUGC↑ ₹15.00 L high

SSN College of Engineering [SSNCE] campus

State

NAAC A+

SSN College of Engineering [SSNCE]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#47

Fee / yr

₹1.3 L

Avg Pkg

★4.1(111)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹89.00 L high

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology campus

UniversityState

NAAC A++

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#67

Fee / yr

₹2,50,000 - ₹3,50,000

Avg Pkg

₹5.57 L

★3.9(540)

DCIAICTECOA↑ ₹41.20 L high

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology [Vel Tech] campus

UniversityState

NAAC A++

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology [Vel Tech]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#87

Fee / yr

₹3.8 L

Avg Pkg

★3.8(466)

BCINBA↑ ₹44.00 L high

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science [HITS] campus

UniversityState

NAAC A+

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science [HITS]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹2.3 L

Avg Pkg

₹5.00 L

★3.4(237)

AICTECOAUGC↑ ₹4.7 Cr high

Rajalakshmi Engineering College [REC] campus

State

NAAC A++

Rajalakshmi Engineering College [REC]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹87K

Avg Pkg

₹4.50 L

★3.6(188)

AICTENBA↑ ₹31.31 L high

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University [TANUVAS] campus

UniversityState

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University [TANUVAS]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#108

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

★4.1(42)

ICAR

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing [IIITDM] campus

State

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing [IIITDM]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹1.9 L

Avg Pkg

₹10.80 L

Sri Sairam Engineering College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹87K

Avg Pkg

★4.1(173)

AICTENBA↑ ₹16.00 L high

Sri Sairam Institute of Technology [SSIT] campus

State

NAAC A+

Sri Sairam Institute of Technology [SSIT]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹50K

Avg Pkg

₹5.00 L

Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹2.3 L

Avg Pkg

₹4.50 L

★4.0(146)

NCTEAICTEPCI↑ ₹12.00 L high

Saveetha School of Engineering [SSE] campus

State

NAAC A

Saveetha School of Engineering [SSE]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#186

Fee / yr

₹4.6 L

Avg Pkg

₹5.36 L

Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#189

Fee / yr

₹60K

Avg Pkg

★3.4(56)

AICTENBA↑ ₹13.00 L high

State

NAAC A+

KCG College of Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

₹4.50 L

★3.9(96)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹9.00 L high

State

Panimalar Engineering College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹87K

Avg Pkg

★4.1(146)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹10.00 L high

Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College [PSVPEC] campus

State

NAAC A++

Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College [PSVPEC]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹50K

Avg Pkg

₹3.00 L

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology [RIT]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹1.8 L

Avg Pkg

₹6.50 L

★3.6(48)

AICTENBA↑ ₹44.00 L high

Saveetha Engineering College [SEC] campus

State

NAAC A

Saveetha Engineering College [SEC]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹50K

Avg Pkg

₹5.36 L

★4.1(177)

AICTENBA↑ ₹36.00 L high

St.Joseph's Institute of Technology [SJIT] campus

State

NAAC A+

St.Joseph's Institute of Technology [SJIT]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

₹5.00 L

Academy of Maritime Education and Training University [AMET]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#251

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College [MSEC]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#251

Fee / yr

₹50K

Avg Pkg

★3.9(31)

AICTENBA↑ ₹9.50 L high

FAQs about Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai 2026

How many engineering colleges are there in Chennai?

There are 131 engineering colleges in Chennai, including 1 IITs, 0 NITs, 0 IIITs, and 3 GFTIs.

What is the JEE Main cutoff for colleges in Chennai?

JEE Main cutoff for colleges in Chennai varies by institute and course. Top IITs require rank under 5000 for CSE, while NITs may accept ranks up to 20000.

Which is the No. 1 engineering college in Chennai?

Anna University [AU] is the top engineering college in Chennai with NIRF rank #20.

What is the average B.Tech fee in Chennai?

Average B.Tech fee ranges from ₹1-3 lakh per year for NITs/IIITs to ₹2-3 lakh per year for IITs. GFTIs have more affordable fees around ₹50,000-1.5 lakh per year.