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Best Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2027

The best engineering colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu for B.E. / B.Tech 2027, ordered by NIRF engineering rank. Compare the annual fee, median placement package and admission route of all 25.

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25 best engineering colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu
#College / UniversityNIRF rankAnnual feeMedian packageAdmission routeDetails
1
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)Chennai
#14₹2,75,000₹17.3 LPASRMJEEE; JEE Main for some seatsView
2
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)Vellore
#16₹3,31,500₹8.5 LPAVITEEEView
3
Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamCoimbatore
#23₹3,75,000₹8.2 LPAAEEE; JEE MainView
4
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE)Krishnankoil
#33₹1,47,500₹18 LPAOwn entrance; JEE Main; Class 12 meritView
5
SASTRA Deemed UniversityThanjavur
#40₹1,70,000₹9.3 LPAJEE Main; Class 12 meritView
6
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) - School of EngineeringChennai
#45₹3,08,504₹5.3 LPAOwn test; Class 12 meritView
7
Sathyabama Institute of Science and TechnologyChennai
#67₹3,95,238₹8.1 LPAOwn entrance; Class 12 meritView
8
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and TechnologyChennai
#87₹3,10,000₹14.4 LPAVTUEEEView
9
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)Chennai
101-150₹4,87,216₹5.6 LPAHITSEEEView
10
Karunya Institute of Technology and SciencesCoimbatore
101-150₹2,71,000₹18 LPAKarunya entranceView
11
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and TechnologyChennai
151-200₹4,19,000₹6.3 LPAOwn entrance; Class 12 meritView
12
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research InstituteChennai
151-200₹4,77,501₹14 LPAClass 12 meritView
13
Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS)Chennai
151-200₹2,64,896₹4.8 LPAOwn test; Class 12 meritView
14
Shiv Nadar University ChennaiChennai
Not ranked₹3,25,000₹17.2 LPAOwn test; Class 12View
15
Karpagam Academy of Higher EducationCoimbatore
Not ranked₹4,95,505₹13 LPA—View
16
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and ResearchChennai
Not ranked₹4,83,563₹8.8 LPA—View
17
PRIST UniversityThanjavur
Not ranked₹3,20,206₹16.7 LPAMerit-basedView
18
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher EducationKumaracoil
Not ranked₹3,32,562₹9.2 LPA—View
19
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & TechnologyThanjavur
Not ranked₹1,32,000₹9 LPA—View
20
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa MahavidyalayaKanchipuram
Not ranked₹2,61,793₹16.8 LPA—View
21
Vinayaka Mission's Research FoundationSalem
Not ranked₹3,65,696₹4 LPA—View
22
Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET)Chennai
Not ranked₹4,80,513₹9.3 LPA—View
23
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for WomenCoimbatore
Not ranked₹4,94,000₹14.8 LPA—View
24
St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and ResearchChennai
Not ranked₹4,81,171₹17.9 LPA—View
25
Chettinad Academy of Research and EducationChennai
Not ranked₹1,50,000₹4.8 LPA—View

How this list of the best engineering colleges is ordered

In this list of the best engineering colleges and best engineering universities in Tamil Nadu, colleges with a numbered NIRF engineering rank come first, best rank at the top, followed by colleges in an NIRF rank band and then colleges without an NIRF rank. NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is the Government of India ranking and looks at teaching, research, graduate outcomes, outreach and perception.

What makes an engineering college the best for you

  • Your branch: a college that is strong overall may not be the best for the branch you want.
  • Your marks and entrance score: the best college is the best one that will actually offer you a seat.
  • Placements: the median package tells you more than the highest package.
  • Total cost: tuition, hostel and mess for four years, and the scholarships you qualify for.
  • Location and campus: distance from home, city costs, hostel quality and internship options.

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Sources

NIRF ranks are from the NIRF 2025 engineering rankings published by the Ministry of Education (nirfindia.org). Fees, placements, hostel and admission details are compiled by CollegeNexora for each university; confirm current figures on the university's official website, linked from its page here. Last updated 3 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best engineering college in Tamil Nadu?

Among the colleges and universities listed here, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has the best NIRF engineering rank (#14 in 2025). The best college for you also depends on your branch, budget and marks.

Which engineering college in Tamil Nadu has the best placements?

Among the colleges listed here, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE) has the highest median B.Tech package at ₹18 LPA. Placements vary by branch, so ask for the branch-wise report.

Are deemed universities better than Anna University affiliated colleges?

Not always. Some deemed universities rank among the best in the country, and so do Anna University's own campuses and some affiliated colleges. Compare each college on its NIRF rank, placements and fees rather than its type.

Is the NIRF rank enough to choose the best engineering college?

It is a good first filter, but also compare the fee and placements for your branch, the campus and the location before you decide.