Q: Which are the best colleges for BTech in Chennai based on placements?

A: The top 10 BTech colleges in Chennai based on placements review rating on Shiksha are: IIT Madras CIT Chennai REC Chennai Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai SSN College of Engineering, Chennai CSLS, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai HIMT Chennai Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai SRM VEC, Chennai Anna University, Chennai

Q: Which are the different specialisations offered by BTech Colleges in Chennai?

A: Top 10 specialisations offered in BTech Colleges in Chennai are: Computer Science Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Information Technology Electronics Engineering Biomedical Engineering Automobile Engineering Aeronautical Engineering

Q: What is the estimated fee for studying BTech in Chennai?

A: It is estimated that pursuing BTech in Chennai is expensive as approximately 59% of the colleges have annual fees ranging from Rs 2-3 lakh . Some of these colleges are: Velammal Institute of Technology (VITECH) CIT Saveetha Engineering College (SEC) SRM VEC REC Prathyusha Engineering College (PEC) SSN College of Engineering (SSNCE) Panimalar Engineering College (PEC)

Q: Which are the popular entrance exams to qualify for BTech from colleges in Chennai?

A: Various entrance exams accepted by colleges in Chennai for BTech include TNEA, JEE Main, SRMJEEE, CIEAT, VEE, JEE Advanced, TS EAMCET, VTUEEE, SAEEE, IMUCET, etc.

Q: Which is the best college for engineering in Chennai?

A: IIT Madras is the best college in Chennai to pursue BTech programme.

Q: What are the skills required for BE/BTech?

A: Candidates are required to have the below skills to perform well in their BE/BTech course: Ability to communicate - verbal and written Familiarity with Industry Standards Knowledge of the core subject Teamwork Creativity Multi-disciplinary exposure Application of the knowledge Leadership Skills Analytical & Creative thinking Acquaintance with Computers & IT

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Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Bhavana Pandey

Updated on Nov 18, 2022

There are 142 Engineering colleges in Chennai that offer BTech courses. Among them, 91 percent of Engineering colleges are privately owned and 9 percent of Engineering colleges are owned by the public/government.

Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Highlights

The table below mentions key highlights of the Engineering colleges in Chennai:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Colleges	142
Fees	Annual Fee INR < 1 lakh: 3% Annual Fee INR > 5 lakh: 15%
Specialisations	Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering
Admission Process	Entrance-Exam

Engineering is a field of study that uses science, math, and technology to innovate in the design, developme

Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Highlights

The table below mentions key highlights of the Engineering colleges in Chennai:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Colleges	142
Fees	Annual Fee INR < 1 lakh: 3% Annual Fee INR > 5 lakh: 15%
Specialisations	Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering
Admission Process	Entrance-Exam

Engineering is a field of study that uses science, math, and technology to innovate in the design, development, and maintenance of machines, structures, software, hardware, systems, and processes.

Engineering Colleges in Chennai offer full-time BTech courses. Admission to these colleges is offered on the basis of the state-level and national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, TNEA, SRMJEEE, and CIEAT.

BTech Colleges in Chennai: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates looking forward to pursuing a BTech course must fulfil the requirements laid down by the colleges. Aspirants who meet the eligibility conditions can apply for the course. Check below the common eligibility criteria for admission to BTech in colleges in Chennai:

Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects (the pass percentage may vary in different colleges)
Admission is based on merit, written exam, Group Discussion (GD), or Personal Interview (PI) and it varies from college to college

Engineering Colleges in Chennai with NIRF Ranking 2022

Top agencies like NIRF rank colleges as per the parameters such as learning and resources, research, teaching, etc. Candidates can go through these rankings to know the top colleges offering BTech courses.

Following is a list of the top BTech colleges in Chennai ranked by NIRF:

College Name	NIRF 2020	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022
IIT Madras	1	1	1
Anna University	14	18	17
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	41	34	24
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	51	55	54
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology	95	93	84
Rajalakshmi Engineering College	106	110	95

List of Private & Public/Government Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Approximately 91 percent of Engineering colleges are privately owned and 9 percent of Engineering colleges are owned by the public/government. Tabulated below is the list of the Engineering colleges in Chennai along with their total course fee structure.

List of Private Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Here is a list of private Engineering Colleges in Chennai along with their total course fee:

College Name	Total Course Fee
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	INR 10 – INR 18 lakh
SSN College of Engineering	INR 1.20 – INR 2 lakh
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology	INR 4.05 – INR 10 lakh
Rajalakshmi Engineering College	INR 1.50 – INR 2 lakh
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology	INR 1.85 – INR 6.35 lakh
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	INR 1.40 – INR 13.02 lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	INR 1.20 – INR 5 lakh

List of Public/Government Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Here is a list of public/government Engineering Colleges in Chennai along with their total course fee:

College Name	Total Course Fee
IIT Madras	INR 5.31 – INR 10 lakh
Anna University	INR 1.38 – INR 2.20 lakh
IIITDM Kancheepuram	INR 5.28 lakh
Tamil Nadu Veterinary And Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)	32,000
College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology	32,000

See the infographic below for a detailed overview of the ownership type of Engineering Colleges in Chennai:

ROI of Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai

It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the return on investment of any engineering college before applying for admission. Because engineering is a costly education, one must be sure that one will have the chance to get hired by a reputable organisation and receive a generous pay package.

ROI explains to students the advantages of enrolling in a course in terms of the money they will earn. The ROI factor might be an excellent way to select a college or university for popular courses.

The best Engineering colleges in Chennai with the total course fee and annual median package are tabulated below:

College Name	Total Course Fee	Annual Median Package
IIT Madras	INR 5.31 – INR 10 lakh	INR 15 – INR 16 LPA
Anna University	INR 1.38 – INR 2.20 lakh	INR 5 LPA
IIITDM Kancheepuram	INR 5.28 lakh	INR 8.89 – INR 11.34 LPA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	INR 10 – INR 18 lakh	INR 4 LPA
SSN College of Engineering	INR 1.20 – INR 2 lakh	INR 5.50 LPA
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology	INR 4.05 – INR 10 lakh	INR 4.20 LPA
Rajalakshmi Engineering College	INR 1.50 – INR 2 lakh	INR 3 LPA

Note: Above statistics are based on the latest available data.

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Top Recruiters for Engineering Graduates in Chennai

Below is the list of a few top companies in India that recruit graduates from Engineering Colleges in Chennai along with their placement ratings:

College Name	Placement Rating	Top Recruiters
IIT Madras	4.5	Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd., Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, Honeywell, ICICI Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., McKinsey and Company, Wells Fargo, Wipro, Bajaj Auto Limited, L&T Infotech, American Express, Flipkart Internet Pvt. Ltd., VMock India Pvt. Ltd., TATA Consultancy Services Limited
Rajalakshmi Engineering College	4.4	Cognizant, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, L&T, HCL, Wipro, Cisco, ICICI Bank, IBM, Tech Mahindra, Zoho Corporation, Virtusa, Decathlon
Anna University	3.8	CISCO, Ola, DE Shaw, Alstom, Samsung R&D, Hyundai, Ford, Tiger Analytics, Walmart Labs, Caterpillar, Reliance, Raptee Energy

How affordable is studying Engineering in Chennai?

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the break-up of Engineering Colleges in Chennai based on fees:

Based on the above pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing Engineering courses in Chennai is moderately expensive as 51 percent of the Engineering colleges have a total course fee between INR 2-3 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

The total course fees of around 21 percent of Engineering colleges range from INR 1-2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

About 3 percent of the Engineering colleges have a total course fee of less than INR 1 lakh. The colleges are:

About 10 percent of the Engineering colleges have a total course fee between INR 3-5 lakh. The colleges are:

The total course fees of around 15 percent of Engineering colleges is more than INR 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

BTech Specialisations offered in Chennai

Engineering Colleges in Chennai offer diversified specialisations. Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the Engineering specialisations in Chennai: