Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2027

Compare 25 engineering colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu for B.E. / B.Tech admission 2027. See the annual fee, admission route and median placement package of each one, across 8 cities.

25 engineering colleges and universities in Tamil Nadu
#	College / University	Type	Admission route	Annual fee	Median package	Details
1	Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and TechnologyChennai	Deemed	VTUEEE	₹3,10,000	₹14.4 LPA	View
2	Sathyabama Institute of Science and TechnologyChennai	Deemed	Own entrance; Class 12 merit	₹3,95,238	₹8.1 LPA	View
3	Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) - School of EngineeringChennai	Deemed	Own test; Class 12 merit	₹3,08,504	₹5.3 LPA	View
4	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)Vellore	Deemed	VITEEE	₹3,31,500	₹8.5 LPA	View
5	Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamCoimbatore	Deemed	AEEE; JEE Main	₹3,75,000	₹8.2 LPA	View
6	SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)Chennai	Deemed	SRMJEEE; JEE Main for some seats	₹2,75,000	₹17.3 LPA	View
7	Shiv Nadar University ChennaiChennai	Private	Own test; Class 12	₹3,25,000	₹17.2 LPA	View
8	B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and TechnologyChennai	Deemed	Own entrance; Class 12 merit	₹4,19,000	₹6.3 LPA	View
9	Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)Chennai	Deemed	HITSEEE	₹4,87,216	₹5.6 LPA	View
10	Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research InstituteChennai	Deemed	Class 12 merit	₹4,77,501	₹14 LPA	View
11	Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE)Krishnankoil	Deemed	Own entrance; JEE Main; Class 12 merit	₹1,47,500	₹18 LPA	View
12	Karunya Institute of Technology and SciencesCoimbatore	Deemed	Karunya entrance	₹2,71,000	₹18 LPA	View
13	Karpagam Academy of Higher EducationCoimbatore	Deemed	—	₹4,95,505	₹13 LPA	View
14	Bharath Institute of Higher Education and ResearchChennai	Deemed	—	₹4,83,563	₹8.8 LPA	View
15	SASTRA Deemed UniversityThanjavur	Deemed	JEE Main; Class 12 merit	₹1,70,000	₹9.3 LPA	View
16	Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS)Chennai	Deemed	Own test; Class 12 merit	₹2,64,896	₹4.8 LPA	View
17	PRIST UniversityThanjavur	Deemed	Merit-based	₹3,20,206	₹16.7 LPA	View
18	Noorul Islam Centre for Higher EducationKumaracoil	Deemed	—	₹3,32,562	₹9.2 LPA	View
19	Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & TechnologyThanjavur	Deemed	—	₹1,32,000	₹9 LPA	View
20	Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa MahavidyalayaKanchipuram	Deemed	—	₹2,61,793	₹16.8 LPA	View
21	Vinayaka Mission's Research FoundationSalem	Deemed	—	₹3,65,696	₹4 LPA	View
22	Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET)Chennai	Deemed	—	₹4,80,513	₹9.3 LPA	View
23	Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for WomenCoimbatore	Deemed	—	₹4,94,000	₹14.8 LPA	View
24	St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and ResearchChennai	Deemed	—	₹4,81,171	₹17.9 LPA	View
25	Chettinad Academy of Research and EducationChennai	Deemed	—	₹1,50,000	₹4.8 LPA	View

Types of engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has several hundred engineering colleges. They fall into three groups, and the group decides how you get a seat and what you pay.

Government and government-aided colleges, including Anna University campuses: seats are filled through TNEA counselling, and fees are the lowest in the state.
Self-financing colleges affiliated to Anna University: most seats are also filled through TNEA counselling, with the rest under management quota.
Deemed and private universities: they run their own admissions through their own entrance exam, JEE Main or 12th marks, and set their own fees. The 25 institutions compared on this page are in this group.

How B.Tech admission works in Tamil Nadu

TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) has no entrance exam: your rank is based on your 12th marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and you choose colleges and branches during online counselling.

Deemed universities admit students separately. VIT uses VITEEE, SRM uses SRMJEEE and Amrita uses AEEE; others take JEE Main scores or 12th marks. Many students apply to TNEA and two or three university exams to keep their options open.

How to choose the right engineering college

Branch first: check that the college offers the branch you want, such as CSE or AI and Data Science, and its fee for that branch.
Total cost: add hostel and mess fees to the tuition fee for all four years.
Placements: compare the median package, not only the highest package.
Rankings and approvals: look at the NIRF rank, NAAC grade and AICTE approval.
Location: consider distance from home, city living costs and internship opportunities.

Engineering colleges by city

Frequently asked questions

How many engineering colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu has several hundred engineering colleges, and most of them fill their seats through TNEA counselling. This page compares the 25 deemed and private universities that offer B.E. / B.Tech courses.

Which is the best engineering college in Tamil Nadu?

It depends on your branch, budget and marks. Among the colleges listed here, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has the best NIRF rank (#14 in 2025). Compare fees and placements in the table above before you decide.

Do I need an entrance exam for engineering admission in Tamil Nadu?

Not for TNEA: government and Anna University affiliated colleges admit students on their 12th marks. Deemed universities usually need their own entrance exam (such as VITEEE or SRMJEEE) or JEE Main, although some also admit on 12th marks.

What is the fee for engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu?

Annual B.Tech tuition at the colleges listed here ranges from ₹1.32 lakh to ₹4.96 lakh. Fees vary by branch and do not include hostel and mess charges. Government college seats through TNEA cost far less.

Do engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu have hostel facilities?

All 25 colleges listed here have hostels on or near campus. Hostel and mess fees are charged separately from tuition.