Best Engineering Colleges in Thanjavur - 2026 Admission, Fees, Placements

There are about 650+ best Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Of these, 500+ colleges are privately owned, 50+ colleges are owned by the government, and 4 colleges are owned by the public-private entities. TNEA, JEE Main, etc. are the top entrance exams for admission to top Engineering colleges in TamilNadu. Some of the best BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu include VIT Vellore, IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, SRM IST, Anna University, SASTRA, SSN College of Engineering, PSGCT Coimbatore, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College and many others.

IIT Madras emerged as the No. 1 BTech college in Tamil Nadu followed by NIT Trichy, VIT Vellore,  etc. Listed below are the top B.Tech colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years -

College Names	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
IIT Madras Ranking	1	1	1
NIT Trichy Ranking	9	9	9
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Ranking	24	13	14
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Ranking	11	11	16
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Ranking	36	36	33
SASTRA Ranking	34	38	40
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering Ranking	45	46	47
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Ranking	66	66	67

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

Hope this answered your query!

Joining BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu can be worrthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees and average placement package:

College Name	Total Course Fee	Annual Median Package
IIT Madras BTech	INR 5 lakh – INR 10 lakh	INR 12 lakh – INR 19 LPA
NIT Trichy BTech	INR 5 lakh	INR 12 LPA
VIT Vellore BTech	INR 5 lakh  – INR 8 lakh	INR 8 LPA
SASTRA BTech	INR 50,000 - INR 8 lakh	INR 5 LPA – INR 8 LPA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology BTech	INR 5 lakh – INR 12 lakh	INR 4 LPA

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

IIT Madras offered the highest placement package ranging between INR 12 LPA – INR 19 LPA and its prominent recruiters include Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd., Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, etc. 

Below is the list of Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu and a few top companies that recruit BTech graduates along with their annual average package:

College Name	Placement Package	Top Recruiters
IIT Madras Placements	INR 12 LPA – INR 19 LPA	Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd., Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, etc.
NIT Trichy Placements	INR 12 LPA	Oracle, Amazon, IBM, Nokia, Samsung, Facebook, etc.
VIT Vellore Placements	INR 7 Lacs – INR 8 LPA	Wipro, Microsoft, AppDynamics, DE Shaw, Udaan, Cloudera, etc.
SASTRA Placements	INR 5 LPA – INR 8 LPA	Amazon, Microsoft, Google, CTS, Cognizant, TCS, Cisco, etc.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Placements	INR 5 LPA	TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University	INR 48,000
College of Engineering, Anna University	INR 48,000
Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University	INR 48,000 - INR 80,000
Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology	INR 19,000
Francis Xavier Engineering College	INR 88,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University	INR 48,000
College of Engineering, Anna University	INR 48,000
Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University	INR 48,000 - INR 80,000
Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology	INR 19,000
Francis Xavier Engineering College	INR 88,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

There are about 600+ best B.Tech colleges accepting TNEA score in Tamil Nadu. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore	INR 7 Lacs - INR 8 lakh
SRM IST	INR 10 Lacs - INR 18 lakh
SASTRA	INR 6 lakh
SSN College of Engineering	INR 2 lakh
PSGCT Coimbatore	INR 2 Lacs - INR 3 lakh

Below are the factors that will determine the cut off of TNEA:

1. Exam difficulty
2. The number of students who appeared in the exam
3. Available seats in the institutes
4. Last years cutoff trends The authority releases TNEA community-wise cutoffs for all the candidates.

TNEA cut-off score is the minimum mark that candidates have to secure to be eligible for admission to B.Tech courses. Eligible candidates for TNEA are called seat allotment on the basis of TNEA cut-off marks and availability of seats in the TNEA participating colleges. The TNEA cut-off admission scores will also be released after each round of counselling on the official website. TNEA cutoffs are different for all the categories depending on various exam factors.

The list of recruiters that were part of Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology placements 2024 is presented below:

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology Placements 2024: Top Recruiters
TCS	Hexaware Technologies
INDO MIM Pvt. Ltd.	DAIKIN
VisAI Labs	Propel Technologies

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There are approximately 600 Computer Science colleges in Tamil Nadu. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition fees:

Top CSE Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore	INR 5 Lacs - INR 8 lakh
IIT Madras	INR 8 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
NIT Trichy	INR 5 lakh
SRM IST	INR 10 Lacs - INR 18 lakh
SASTRA	INR 5 Lacs - INR 6 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Yes, Tamil Nadu is known for its education and career opportunities and you can refer below for some of the top colleges for Engineering in Tamil Nadu along with their total tuition costs:

Top Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IIT Madras	INR 10 lakh
NIT Tiruchirappalli	INR 5 lakh
VIT Vellore	INR 8 lakh
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology	INR 11 lakh
Anna University	INR 48,000
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education	INR 5 lakh
SASTRA	INR 6 lakh
SSN College of Engineering	INR 2 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

There are numerous job roles offered to students after completing BTech from Engineering colleges. Some of them are listed below:

Profiles	Salary Package
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineering	INR 9.4 LPA
Petroleum Engineer	INR 12.4 LPA
Software Engineer	INR 8.6 LPA
Aerospace Engineer	INR 5 LPA
Chemical Engineer	INR 5 LPA
Electronics & Communication Engineer	INR 3.6 LPA

NOTE: The above mentioned salaries has been taken from Ambitionbox; therefore it may vary in future.

In B.Tech, sandwich courses in Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering are offered at PSG College of Technology under a self-financing scheme. There are 519 colleges in Tamil Nadu that accepts TNEA admission for B.Tech admission. Through TNEA candidates will be offered various undergraduate courses in engineering like BE and B.Tech in different specializations: Biotechnology Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, and Chemical Engineering.

It is difficult to ascertain which college/institute among PRIST and SSN College is better for pursuing a BTech. Admission to the BTech programmes at both the institutes is through TNEA counselling. Based on the NIRF ranking 2024, SSN college was placed at #46 position for engineering, makin it a promising option. A comparison on other important parameters has been presented in the following table to help students choose the most suitable option as per their preference:

Parameters	BTech at PRIST	BTech at SSN College of Engineering
BTech Tuition Fees	INR 1.46 Lacs - INR 8.07 lakh	INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 2 lakh
Median Package	INR 4.1 Lacs - INR 4.2 lakh	INR 6.8 Lacs - INR 7.6 lakh
Specialisations Offered	CSE, ECE, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.	CSE, IT, ECE, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.
Overall Shiksha Rating (provided by verified students of the respective institutes)	3.2/5	4.5/5

NOTE: The mentioned fee and salary package have been sourced from the official websites of the institutes/sanctioning bodies. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

The table below shows the distance BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their tuition fees:

Distance BTech Colleges	Tuition Fee
IIMT Studies Chennai	INR 86,000
Study and Lead Educational and Welfare Society	INR 14,000
WSMTN - Wisdom School of Management Tamil Nadu	INR 25,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Government BTech colleges in TamilNadu are affordable than private colleges with limited seats and tough competition. Here is a list of some of the govt B Tech colleges in TamilNadu along with their total tuition fee and accepted entrance exams -

Public/Govt. Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam
IIT Madras Admission	INR 8 lakh- INR 10 lakh	JEE Main, JEE Advanced
NIT Trichy Admission	INR 5 lakh	JEE Main, DASA UG
Coimbatore Institute of Technology Admission	INR 1.3 lakh - INR 3.2 lakh	TNEA
IIITDM Kancheepuram Admission	INR 7.2 lakh - INR 9 lakh	JEE Main, DASA UG
Annamalai University Admission	INR 1.95 lakh - INR 2.25 lakh	TNEA

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

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Yes, candidates can join SASTRA University BTech courses without appearing for JEE Mains. There are two admission criterias for admission to SASTRA University BTech and they are as mentioned below:

Stream 1: JEE Mains + Class 12 marks (50% weightage given to each), for admission to 50% of the total seats

Stream 2: Class 12 marks (100% weightage), for admission to the remaining 50%

The candidates can opt for any of the streams mentioned above, as per their convenience. Interested candidates must meet the eligibility criteria, mentioned below, before applying:

Eligibility- Class 12 with Maths and Physics as compulsory subjects with either Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Computer Science / Biology, from a recognised board, and a minimum 60% aggregate.

Applicants, without Maths, are eligible to apply for BTech- Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering, M.Tech (5 year Integrated)- Biotechnology, Medical Nanotechnology.

The BTech Mechanical Engineering syllabus is not the same across all colleges, as every college committee sets a particular coursework pattern at the start of every academic year to be followed for the respective batch. The syllabus includes some core subjects, interesting electives, and lab work that gives detailed knowledge to the students about the workings of the field. 

Placements of B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering is very good more than 92% students got placed in 2022.

The highest package was 56 LPA and the average package was 6-6.5 LPA. 

More than 200 companies recruit every year and more then 4500 offer was given. Many students also get internship.

So, overall the placements for computer Science engineering in ASE are good.

IIT Madras is widely regarded as the best government BTech college in Tamil Nadu and often tops national rankings.

Students seeking admissions at Amrita School of Engineering can secure admissions only through the prescribed entrance tests of  JEE Mains and AEEE. As such, there is no apparent method for direct admissions. Students who qualify for the JEE Mains need not take the AEEE exam. Students may also choose to apply via the Management quota, which is also available at Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore.

The table below shows the private BTech Aeronautical colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their total tuition fees/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Entrance Exams/Eligibility Criteria
SASTRA Admission	INR 5 lakh Seats: 2,745	Entrance Exams: JEE Main, TNEA Pass in Class 12 with 60% aggregate
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Admission	INR 4 lakh Seats: 3,573	Entrance Exams: JEE Main, TNEA Pass in Class 12 with 45% aggregate
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Admission	INR 2 lakh Seats: 2,850	Entrance Exams: TNEA Pass in Class 12 with 45% aggregate
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology Admission	INR 2 lakh Seats: 2,190	Entrance Exams: TNEA Pass in Class 12 with 45% aggregate
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Admission	INR 3 lakh Seats: 1,500	Entrance Exams: JEE Main, TNEA Pass in Class 12 with 45% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy (SASTRA) is a deemed university.It offers 4 years B.Tech course (8 semesters) and 5 years integrated M.Tech course (10 semesters). The admission is strictly based on merit and it follows two methods:

1. 70% of seats are filled based on JEE Main score - 25% and normalised 12th mark - 75%

For example: JEE Main score is 185 and normalised 12th score is 95% then  the score of the student is (0.25×185) + (0.75×95) = 117.5

2. 30% of seats are filled based on normalised aggregate 12th mark or its equivalent marks.

For example:The first rank is 97% and the aggregate percentage is 90%, then the normalised percentage is (90/97) × 100 = 92.78

Tamil Nadu offers a variety of excellent colleges that provide a high-quality Aeronautical education at an affordable cost. Listed below are the affordable best colleges in Chennai for BTech Aerospace along with their total tuition costs:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Fees	INR 1.5 lakh
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Fees	INR 1.83 lakh
Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology Fees	INR 1.2 lakh
Paavai Engineering College Fees	INR 1.5 lakh
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering Fees	INR 1.5 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Listed below is the top BTech in Aeronautical Engineering college in TamilNadu along with their annual average package and prominent recruiters:

College Name	Annual Average Package	Prominent Recruiters
Kalasalingam University Placements	INR 7 LPA	Cognizant, HCL, Deloitte, Wipro, TCS, KPMG, PwC, etc.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Placements	INR 5 LPA	AVASOFT, Federal Bank, Ernst & Young, Decathlon, etc.
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Placements	INR 7 LPA	Google, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Accenture, etc.
KCG College of Technology Placements	INR 4 LPA	Infosys, Cisco, Wipro, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Definitely. If students are good at PCM and have an interest in aircraft mechanisms, they should pursue this course without any hesitation regardless of their gender. In fact, universities provide reservations to women in order to ensure gender equality and attract more female participation in these courses. Furthermore, recruiters such as Air Force and airlines hire more women and are paid at par with their male counterparts.

Therefore, female candidates are motivated to pursue BTech in Aeronautical Engineering and contribute to the development of this industry.

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BTech graduates with the latest skills and abilities are hired all around the world in world-class organizations, both government and private.

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The BTech Mechanical Engineering syllabus is not the same across all colleges, as every college committee sets a particular coursework pattern at the start of every academic year to be followed for the respective batch. The syllabus includes some core subjects, interesting electives, and lab work that gives detailed knowledge to the students about the workings of the field.