Best Biomedical Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses

About 30+ Biomedical Engineering colleges in Chennai. Of these, 30+ are private colleges and 2 are government colleges. GATE, JEE Main, etc. are some of the most accepting entrance exams in the best Biomedical Engineering colleges in Chennai.

The top colleges are IIT Madras, SRM IST Kattankulathur, SSN College of Engineering, SIMTS Chennai, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai Institute of Technology, and many others.

For the top Biomedical Engineering in Chennai, IIT Madras is generally considered the best due to its strong research and for its strong university affiliation and programs. Candidates can see the table below for the other top Biomedical Engineering colleges in Chennai with their tuition fees –

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
IIT Madras	INR 1 Lacs – INR 8 lakh
College of Engineering, Anna University	INR 48,000 – INR 52,000
SRM IST Kattankulathur	INR 3.2 Lacs – INR 11 lakh
SSN College of Engineering	INR 50,000 – INR 2 lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science Chennai	INR 1.4 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Yes, a biomedical engineer in India can earn INR 1 Lacs per month, but only with5–10+ years of experience, specialised skills like R&D, clinical application, or in senior roles at top multinational companies, for example, GE Healthcare, Philips, Medtronic. While starting salaries are lower, senior specialists can exceed INR 20 LPA. 

Source: External site and may vary.

It depends on the level of the Diploma you choose. If you opt for a UG Diploma in Biomedical Engineering you'll need to fulfill the eligibility requirements, the same as the BTech course. 

And if you opt for a PG Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, then you would need to fulfill the requirements, the same as the MTech course.

BME Course Levels	BME Course Eligibility Criteria
UG Diploma in Biomedical Engineering	Students must have passed Class 12 (Science Stream) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as mandatory subjects. Minimum marks requirement typically ranges between 50 percent and 60 percent, depending on the institution.
PG Diploma in Biomedical Engineering	Completion of a 4-year B Tech Bio medical Engineering or a closely allied field (e.g., Biotechnology) from a recognized university. Students must secure at least 55% marks in graduation.

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Yes, IIT Madras is a good college. Identified as an 'Institute of Eminence', the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras or IITM) was established in 1959 as a public technical and research university. It is the third IIT to be set up by the Government of India and is autonomous in nature.

Yes, there are many affordable Biomedical Engineering colleges in Chennai. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh.

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
SSN College of Engineering Fees	INR 50,000
Agni College of Technology Fees	INR 50,000
College of Engineering, Anna University Fees	INR 48,000 – INR 52,000
GKM College of Engineering and Technology Fees	INR 50,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

 

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Top biomedical engineering courses in Chennai include 4-year BE/BTech programs, 2-year M.Tech programs, and PhD in Biomedical Engineering.

These courses are offered at colleges like IIT Madras, SRM IST, and Anna University. 

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Yes, there are about 2 top Biomedical Engineering colleges in Chennai. Listed below are the colleges with their tuition fees -

Government Colleges	Tuition Fee
IIT Madras Course Fees	INR 1 Lacs – INR 8 lakh
College of Engineering, Anna University Course Fees	INR 48,000 – INR 52,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

It depends on college to college. Colleges like North Eastern Hill University and Jadavpur University have a much more affordable fee range under INR 10,000. But colleges like VIT Vellore, Graphic Era, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, SRM, etc., have a fee range between INR 3 to 7 lakh.

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More than 60. Where around 36 are private, and 26 are government bodies. These include IIT Bombay, VIT Vellore, IIT Delhi, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, NIT Rourkela, IIT BHU, and so on top options.

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SRM Easwari Engineering College provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining SRMEEC Chennai admission, candidates are selected on the basis of entrance tests. For further details, candidates may visit the official website and learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include TANCET, GATE, CEETA, etc.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining Rajalakshmi Engineering College admission, candidates are selected on the basis of entrance tests. For further details, candidates may visit the official website and learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include TANCET, GATE, CEETA, etc.

B.E/BTech, B.Arch, BBA, MBA, and MBBS are among the popular courses offered by Chennai's Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute.
Diploma programs in mechanical, production, automobiles mechatronics, plastic molding, CSE, IT, ECE, civil engineering, and chemistry are also available at the institute. 
Additionally, the institute provides undergraduate degree programs in BDS, B.Sc., BPT, B.Com, BCA, B.Ed, and M.B.B.S.  
There are fifteen specializations available in the four-year B.Tech normal course. Six specializations are available in the B.Tech part-time and lateral entry programs. 11 specialties are available for the B.Sc. degree. 
The institute offers online and offline application options, an admission exam, and a flexible credit-based system.

Candidates applying for a course at Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai must fulfil the eligibility criteria. The basic eligibility is Class 12 for UG and graduation for PG courses. Below is course-wise eligibility at SEC Chennai:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
MBA	Graduation with at least 50% aggregate
BE/ BTech	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 45% aggregate
ME	Pass graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate with relevant subjects

Agni College of technology provides great placements to its students with good packages. Refer to the table below to know more placement statistics recorded in the recent years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Placement rate	95%	96%
Offers Made	523	648
the highest Package	INR 50 LPA	INR 49 LPA
Average Package	INR 4.40 LPA	INR 4.60 LPA
Companies Visited	141	148

SRM Ramapuram is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute is accredited by (National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A+ Grade. Moreover, during SRM Ramapuram placements 2023, the highest package offered stood at INR 1.1 crore per annum. Further, more than 140 companies made offers so far and made over 12,000 total offers to the students.

Yes, JNN Institute of Engineering does give courses in the Management stream. Students can opt for the popular Master of Business Administration programme offered by JNN Institute of Engineering Chennai. The MBA course is offered in different specialisations as well. The specialisations include HR, Finance & Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, and Business Analytics.

No, admissions are through entrance exam scores only. The mode of application for all the courses is online, and admission is entrance exam-based or merit-based. The university conducts Shiv Nadar University Chennai Entrance Examination SNUCEE followed by a Personal Interview PI round. The accepted entrance exams are TNEA, GATE, SNUCEE, and others. So apply as the seats are limited and the competition is quite high.

No, College of Engineering Guindy is not hard to get for hardworking students. All a student has to do is to prepare for the accepted entrance exams prior to the actual exam date. The accepted entrance exams are TANCET, GATE, and others. Students applying through GATE must prepare as per the GATE books. Students must follow all the preperation tips for a successful admission to College of Engineering Guindy. 

Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University offers a large diversity of courses to students in various fields. Saveetha School of Engineering admissions are held on the basis of merit. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and register through the official website. Students can also visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

Bharath University has a dedicated faculty for each of its department. The faculty members are positioned based on designations such as associate professor, and assistant professor. Further, all the faculty members are highly qualifed and experts in their respective subjects. Most of the members are also PhD holders.

Course	Seat Intake
BTech	690
MTech	72

Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College provides programmes including B.E. / B.Tech, MBA/PGDM, M.E./M.Tech in streams such as Engineering, IT & Software, Business & Management Studies, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology, VLSI Design, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.