Information Technology colleges in Chennai

SRM University conducts SRMJEEE exam for admission to Engineering courses. The university does not accept scores for any other entrance exams. However, as per the information available on the web, the university offers direct admission to the top 1000 rankers of JEE Main, state board toppers & outstanding sports achievers.

So, yes, it is possible to get into SRM IST Chennai without SRMJEEE. 

Anna University through its 4 department campuses offers various UG and PG programmes. Admission to the Anna University courses is offered on the basis of merit or entrance exams. Tabulated below are a few popular courses offered by Anna University along with total tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

Courses	Total Tuition Fees	Eligibility
BE / BTech	INR 17,800 - INR 13 lakh	Class 12: 45-60 % Exams :CBSE 12th, TNEA
MBA/PGDM	INR 12,000 - INR 8 lakh	Class 12: 50-60 % Graduation: 45-60 % Exams: TANCET, MBA, MAT
ME / MTech	INR 40,000 - INR 7.8 lakh	Class 12: 45 % Graduation: 50-60 % Exams: TANCET, GATE
BArch	INR 2.5 lakh - INR 5 lakh	Class 12: 50 % Exams: JEE Main
MArch	INR 50,000 - INR 2 lakh	Graduation: 50 % Exams: TANCET, GATE

Candidates can click here to know more about the courses offered by Anna University.

The application process at SIST is conducted strictly in the online mode. The college doesn't support offline applications. The admission process is both merit-based and entrance-based and depends on the preferred course. Candidates can complete the application process via the official college website.

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining Vel Tech 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 VTUEEE, CLAT, TANCET, etc.

Chennai Institute of Technology has affordable fee structure. The fee structure of the programme ranges between INR 50,000- INR 2 lakh. The fee strcture has  various components, namely tuition, security deposit, and hostel fee, etc. 

To apply for admission to UG & PG courses at SRM Easwari Engineering College, candidates must register on the official website of the respective entrance exam/ counselling bodies as per the course choice. For admission to MTech, students are required to register either for GATE or CEETA. However, MBA and MCA admissions begin with TANCET registrations. For BTech, candidates must register for TNEA Counselling. Apart from this, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 for UG-level courses and graduation for PG-level courses. 

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science offers a large diversity of courses to students in various fields. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science admissions are held on the basis of both merit and entrance tests. Students seeking course admissions must clear their previous qualifying examination and appear for any of the prescribed entrance exams such as HITSEEE, HITSCAT, NATA, among others. Students can visit the official website to learn more regarding the course-wise eligibility and specialisation details.

Yes, the below-mentioned table reflects on some of the Rajalakshmi Engineering College collaborations:

Rajalakshmi Engineering College Collaborations
Gedik University, Turkey	Edinboro University	Millersville University of Pennsylvania, USA
Sunderland University, UK	Bahir-Dar University, Ethiopia	Super Auto Forge, Chennai
Infosys	University of California, Berkeley Extension	San Francisco State University

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in Chennai is classified as a Tier 1 institution by Aston University. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital and Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College are combined to form the institute. It has a "A" grade from the NAAC for accreditation, and TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited has certified it with ISO 21001:2018. 
The institute was placed fourth in Chennai and fourth in Tamil Nadu in 2023, out of 312 institutions in India. 
 The institute's pleasant environment, helpful faculty, and excellent facilities. Some claim that the courses are pertinent and help students get ready for the workforce.

Sri Sairam Engineering College provides various programmes and specialisations to students. These courses are available in different streams. For obtaining Sri Sairam Engineering College admission, candidates are selected on the basis of both merit and 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, CEETA, GATE, etc.

No, Saveetha Engineering College is not hard to get for dedicated and hardworking students. The mode of Saveetha Engineering College course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on the merit and accepted entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are TNEA,  MAT,  XAT, CAT, TANCET, and others. Candidates willing to get admission must first visit the official website of the college. Then, click on the Apply Now tab. Then, fill out the complete application form with the required information. Upload several documents. Submit the application form with the required information.

As per Shiksha verified reviews, Panimalar Engineering College has an impressive review rating of 3.51 by 401 students.

St. Joseph's College of Engineering is a well-known institution for B.E. / B.Tech, BBA, MCA, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, St. Joseph's College of Engineering has a rating of 3.96 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.96 on Campus Life, 3.89 on Placements, 3.92 on Faculty and 4.11 on Infrastructure.

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering accepts various entrance exam scores for admissions such as  TANCET, GATE, and others. Candidates willing to get admission must first visit the official website and apply for the admissions. Follow the Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering.

Step 2: Select the required course.

Step 3: Fill out the application form and pay the application fee.

Step 4: Submit the application form with required information.

St. Joseph's Institute of Technology has a Faculty review rating of 4.3 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College has been rated 3.2 on Infrastructure parameter. Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College has also been rated 3.3 for Campuslife.

VIT Institute Chennai courses are offered in a variety of fields such as Engineering, Business,  and Design among others. The UG programmes include BCom, BSc, BTech, BBA (Hons.), BCom (Hons.), BBA LLB, BA LLB,  etc.. Whereas the PG programmes offered are LLB, Integrated MSc, Integrated MTech, MBA, MSc, MCA, LLM, etc.

The max. package recorded during the KCG College of Technology placements was INR 10 LPA.The average package during the placement season was INR 5 LPA while the median package reached INR 4.5 LPA.

In 2024, the highest package provided to students was INR 9 LPA since then the highest package has increased by 11.11%

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