Diploma in Engineering colleges in Chennai

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.

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.

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.

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

IIT Madras standing at no. 1 position reflects the placements and infrastructural facilities available at the college.  IIT Madras Data Science course is quite renowned. Under this course, students are taught ML Foundations, Computer Vision, LLMs, Big Data, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning,  & others. More than 36,000 students have enrolled in Data Science IIT Madras.

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!

There are about 670+ best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, of which IIT Madras and NIT Trichy are the best.  VIT Vellore, SRM IST, SASTRA, and PSGCT Coimbatore are top-rated private colleges for engineering in Tamil Nadu. All these rank among the top engineering colleges in India in the NIRF rankings of 2025.   

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!

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 VELS University (VISTAS) is known for its flagship BTech programme with CSE being one of its most popular specialisations, according to the reviews the university is praised for its:

• Placements: The placement percentage ranges around 75-92%. With the highest and the lowest package ranging from INR 40 LPA and INR 3 LPA. Further around 30-70% of students get internships with top roles including software engineer, software developer, web developer, etc.
• Infrastructure: Wi-Fi in labs are provided at very high-speed internet for learning, faculty research, and online resources. Further the computer labs have well-equipped systems with modern hardware and software to support multiple programming languages and other technical activities. 

In short, the univeristy has strong infrastructure but the placement scenario can vary depending on student performance and recruiter turnout.

The above information is taken from verified Shiksha Review of Jai Aadithya B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025

Aeronautical Engineering focuses on aircrafts to fly in the Earth's atmosphere. They focus on the structure and design. These include commercial planes, helicopters and drones. 

Aerospace Engineering deals with aircrafts that fly in the Earth's atmosphere as well as outer space. These are mainly spacecraft, rockets, and satellites.

No, you can't. Having maths as a core subject in class 12th along with Physics and Chemistry is one of the key requirements for eligibility in a UG level Aeronautical Engineering course.

The time required depends on the student. Some students prepare for entrance exams alongside class 12th. Some students take a gap year for exam prep. It all depends on how easily and fast a student understands the material.

Central Polytechnic College, Chennai offers various courses like After 10th Diploma, UG Diploma in Engineering, Science stream. Central Polytechnic College, Chennai has specializations such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Fisheries Science, Marine Engineering.

Murugappa Polytechnic College have rating of 4.54 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Established by the Burly Institute of Global Education and Research Private Limited, IIMT Studies Chennai is accredited by the British Accreditation Council and is approved by the EduQual and Gujarat University. IIMT Studies Chennai offers PG, certificate, advanced graduate, pre-graduate, diploma, and other courses to students across Engineering and several other streams. 

As per Shiksha verified reviews, St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research has an impressive review rating of 2.28 by 11 students.

The seats availability for offered courses at All India Institute of Management Studies goes up to 20. Courses offerred by All India Institute of Management Studies are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

The faculty at GKM College of Engineering and Technology (GKMCET) is widely recognised as skilled and knowledgeable, with many professors holding advanced degrees, including Ph.D.s, in many engineering areas. The faculty's teaching approach reflects the college's emphasis on practical learning and industrial links. Professors are known for being approachable and encouraging, especially in technical and engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electronics, and Information Technology. The faculty's academic credentials and emphasis on hands-on learning experiences benefit students' entire learning environment at GKMCET.

Many top international companies having presence in India hire electrical engineers and offer them handsome salary packages. Some of the top recruiters are given here:

• Larson & Toubro
• Tata Electric Companies
• Sterling
• Schneider Electric
• Crompton Greaves
• Siemens
• Exide Industries Limited
• Mellcon Engineers

Sri Ramanujar Engineering College (SREC, Kolapakkam) has been rated 3.9 on Infrastructure parameter. Sri Ramanujar Engineering College (SREC, Kolapakkam) provide good facilities all around the campus such as Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex. Sri Ramanujar Engineering College (SREC, Kolapakkam) has also been rated 3.9 for Campuslife.

The details regarding some of the course fees at St.Joseph University are mentioned below:

The flagship courses offered at Panimalar Polytechnic College are After 1th Diploma. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, Panimalar Polytechnic College has a rating of 4.3 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3.5, 4, 5 and 4.5 as per reviews by students.

Government Polytechnic College, Purasawalkam courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by Government Polytechnic College, Purasawalkam goes up to 360.

Many top international companies having presence in India hire electrical engineers and offer them handsome salary packages. Some of the top recruiters are given here:

• Larson & Toubro
• Tata Electric Companies
• Sterling
• Schneider Electric
• Crompton Greaves
• Siemens
• Exide Industries Limited
• Mellcon Engineers

JSEC - Jaya Sakthi Engineering College provides programmes including B.E. / B.Tech in streams such as Engineering, IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Cyber Security, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical engineering.