Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Ranking, Fees, Admission 2026

Tamil Nadu has about 600+ BTech colleges including both private and government colleges. The Top Engineering colleges in TamilNadu are VIT Vellore, IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, SRM IST, Anna University, SASTRA, SSN College of Engineering, PSGCT Coimbatore, etc. Admission to these colleges will be based on merit or through an entrance exams like JEE Main, IMUCET, CUET, etc.

From world-class colleges like IIT Madras and NIT Trichy to long-established state colleges and well-known private colleges, the state offers choices for every kind of engineering candidate. Candidates can choose specialisations as per their career goals, like CSE, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.

Key Highlights of the Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

IIT Madras emerged to be No. 1 ranked Engineering college in Tamil Nadu followed by other top ranked colleges. These colleges has strong research, excellent placements, modern labs, with robust industry links. Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the top TamilNadu Engineering colleges including total no. of colleges, fee structure across top colleges, top ranked colleges as per NIRF ranking 2025, top specialisations offered with accepted entrance exam -

Parameters	Statistics
Total no. of Engineering colleges in TamilNadu	600+ colleges
Fee structure of top BTech colleges in TamilNadu	Free of cost: 1 college Less than INR 1 lakh: 35 colleges INR 1-3 lakh: 535 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 51 colleges INR 5-7 lakh: 33 colleges INR 7-10 lakh: 31 colleges INR 10-15 lakh: 27 colleges INR > 15 lakh: 9 colleges
Top Tamil Nadu Engineering colleges as per NIRF ranking 2025	IIT Madras (1st position) NIT Trichy (9th posiiton) SRM Institute of Science and Technology, etc. (14th position)
Top BTech specialisations offered in Tamil Nadu	Computer Science Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	JEE Main IMUCET, etc.

Source: official site and may vary.

Predict your chances here: Engineering Cutoff Predictor

NIRF Ranking 2025 of the Best BTech Colleges in Tamil Nadu

NIRF ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters, and rankings change year on year depending on the college and universities and their performances. Among the top 10 colleges in TamilNadu for engineering. Following is a list of some of the top BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu ranked by NIRF 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.

READ MORE: Career after BTech

Eligibility Criteria to get Admission to BTech Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu prescribe the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, scores of national-level and state-level entrance exams, etc. Candidates seeking admission for the BTech courses from Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for admission to the BTech course in TamilNadu are given below:

• Candidates must pass Class 12 with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate with  Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. 
• Candidates must clear the college entrance exam like JEE Main, IMUCET, etc.

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

Best BTech Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Exam Schedule 2025

Admission to BTech courses in TamilNadu bare based on merit or through entrance scores. The table below shows the entrance exams accepted in the best Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu along schedule and cutoff predictor -

Exams	Schedule	Cut off Predictor
JEE Main 2026	JEE Main Schedule	JEE Main 2025 Cutoff Predictor

Read more about JEE Main:

• Download JEE Main Mock Papers PDF
• JEE Main Preparation Tips
• JEE Main Questions & Answers

Private BTech Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Top private BTech colleges in TamilNadu include offer modern infrastructure, industry exposure, and strong placements, often with affiliations to Anna University or deemed university status. Private colleges are expensive than government colleges with easy admission process. There are about 570+ private B Tech colleges in TamilNadu. Some of them are mentioned below with tuition fees and accepted entrance exam -

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Admission	INR 4.87 lakh - INR 8.28 lakh	VITEEE
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Admission	INR 11 lakh - INR 23.75 lakh	JEE Main, SRMJEEE
SASTRA Admission	INR 4.72 lakh - INR 8.5 lakh	JEE Main
SSN College of Engineering Admission	INR 1.2 lakh- INR 2 lakh	Merit based
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Admission	INR 4 lakh - INR 7.4 lakh	JEE Main

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

Government BTech Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Top government BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu include IIT Madras, NIT Trichy, and Anna University, offering quality engineering education affiliated with Anna University or autonomous. Government colleges are somewhat affordable than private colleges with limited seats and tough competition. There are about 50+ government BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu. Some of them are mentioned below with tuition fees and acceptd entrance exam -

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.

Semi-Government BTech Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Semi government colleges in Tamil Nadu are privately managed but receive government support. These colleges are fully state-run and offer lower fees, all accessed primarily through the TNEA counseling. Candidates can see below the semi government BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu with Engineering fees in Tamilnadu and accepted entrance exam -

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam
IIIT Trichy Admission	INR 9 lakh	JEE Main

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

READ MORE: BTech Admission

Distance BTech Colleges in Tamil Nadu

It is important to note that the AICTE generally deems distance B.Tech degrees invalid in India due to the practical nature of engineering, so many are not officially recognised for core technical jobs, but some are for skill-building or specific roles. The table below shows the distance BTech colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their Engineering fees in Tamilnadu:

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

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

ROI of Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

The table below shows the top Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their fees and average placement package:

College Name	Total Course Fee	Annual Median Package
IIT Madras BTech Course	INR 8 lakh – INR 10 lakh	INR 15 lakh – INR 46 LPA
IIT Madras BTech Course	INR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh	INR 15 LPA - INR 46 LPA
SASTRA BTech Course	INR 4.72 lakh - INR 8.5 lakh	INR 5.5 LPA - INR 7.6 LPA
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education BTech Course	INR 4 lakh - INR 7.4 lakh	INR 6.75 LPA
PSGCT Coimbatore BTech Course	INR 2 lakh - INR 2.5 lakh	INR 6 LPA - INR 7 LPA

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

Read more about Engineering colleges in other locations:

• Best Engineering Colleges in Hyderabad
• Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai
• Best Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
• Best Engineering Colleges in Pune

Low-cost BTech Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
SASTRA Fees	INR 75,000
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Fees	INR 34,400
College of Engineering, Anna University Fees	INR 48,000
Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology Fees	INR 30,000 - INR 80,000
Anna University Fees	INR 48,000

Source: official NIRF site and may vary.

Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Comparison

Listed below is a comparison of the best Engineering courses in TamilNadu:

• IIT Madras Comparison with other colleges
• NIT Trichy Comparison with other colleges
• VIT Vellore Comparison with other colleges
• SSN College Comparison with other colleges

Tasbiya Khan01-07-2026 12:16