601+ colleges · Data updated 2026

Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

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

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145JoSAA

23IITs

31NITs

26IIITs

223GFTIs

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601 Colleges

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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

★4.4(387)

AICTE↑ ₹4.3 Cr high

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli [NITT] campus

UniversityNIT

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli [NITT]

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

Fee / yr

₹1.6 L

Avg Pkg

₹16.43 L

★4.2(344)

AICTEUGCMHRD↑ ₹64.00 L high

SRM Institute of Science and Technology [SRMIST] campus

UniversityState

NAAC A++

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

Vellore Institute of Technology [VIT University] campus

UniversityState

NAAC A++

Vellore Institute of Technology [VIT University]

Vellore, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#16

Fee / yr

₹2.0 L

Avg Pkg

₹9.90 L

★4.1(2,927)

AICTEUGCMHRD↑ ₹1.0 Cr high

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education campus

UniversityState

NAAC A++

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#33

Fee / yr

₹2.0 L

Avg Pkg

₹4.50 L

★3.5(269)

BCIUGCNBA↑ ₹50.00 L high

UniversityState

NAAC A++

SASTRA University

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#40

Fee / yr

₹1.8 L

Avg Pkg

★3.8(467)

NCTEAICTEUGC↑ ₹27.00 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

P.S.G College of Technology [PSGCT] campus

State

NAAC A

P.S.G College of Technology [PSGCT]

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#67

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

₹6.5 LPA

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

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology [SKCET] campus

State

NAAC A++

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology [SKCET]

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#100

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

₹7.00 L

★4.2(94)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹60.00 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

Coimbatore Institute of Technology [CIT] campus

State

NAAC A

Coimbatore Institute of Technology [CIT]

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹84K

Avg Pkg

₹6.08 L

Easwari Engineering College [EEC]

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

★4.2(136)

AICTENBA↑ ₹47.00 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

Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology [IIFPT] campus

GFTI

Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology [IIFPT]

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹1.6 L

Avg Pkg

₹8 LPA

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences [Karunya Deemed University]

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹3.1 L

Avg Pkg

★4.1(245)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹23.60 L high

State

NAAC A++

Kongu Engineering College [KEC]

Erode, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

₹5.50 L

★4.2(214)

AICTENBA↑ ₹24.50 L high

KPR Institute of Engineering & Technology [KPRIET] campus

State

NAAC A

KPR Institute of Engineering & Technology [KPRIET]

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹97K

Avg Pkg

₹4.80 L

★4.5(94)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹54.00 L high

PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research [PSG iTech] campus

State

NAAC A+

PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research [PSG iTech]

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹1.4 L

Avg Pkg

₹7.50 L

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

Thiagarajar College of Engineering [TCE] campus

State

NAAC A++

Thiagarajar College of Engineering [TCE]

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹87K

Avg Pkg

₹7.10 L

★4.3(75)

AICTE↑ ₹29.00 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

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

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

Kumaraguru College of Technology [KCT]

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹1.2 L

Avg Pkg

₹3.50 L

★4.3(229)

AICTENBA↑ ₹50.00 L high

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College campus

State

NAAC A

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College

Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

★4.0(65)

AICTENBA↑ ₹11.40 L high

State

NAAC A+

RMK Engineering College [RMKEC]

Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹87K

Avg Pkg

₹5.07 L

★4.0(182)

AICTENBA↑ ₹25.00 L high

State

NAAC A++

Sona College of Technology

Salem, Tamil Nadu

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹55K

Avg Pkg

₹5.48 L

★4.4(111)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹19.94 L high

FAQs about Top Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

How many engineering colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

There are 601 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, including 1 IITs, 1 NITs, 2 IIITs, and 16 GFTIs.

What is the JEE Main cutoff for colleges in Tamil Nadu?

JEE Main cutoff for colleges in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?

Indian Institute of Technology Madras [IITM] is the top engineering college in Tamil Nadu with NIRF rank #1.

What is the average B.Tech fee in Tamil Nadu?

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.