Engineering Colleges Near Me in Tamil Nadu

Looking for engineering colleges near you? 25 engineering colleges and universities across 8 cities in Tamil Nadu are listed below by city, so you can find the ones closest to home.

Last updated: 3 November 2026

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

Engineering colleges near you, by city

Chennai: 13 colleges
Coimbatore: 4 colleges
Thanjavur: 3 colleges
Kanchipuram: 1 college
Krishnankoil: 1 college
Kumaracoil: 1 college
Salem: 1 college
Vellore: 1 college

Should you choose a college near home?

Near home: lower living costs, no hostel fee if you can travel daily, and family close by.
Further away: a wider choice of colleges and branches, and sometimes better placements or a better rank.
Either way, compare the branch, fees and placements first, then the distance.

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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

How do I find engineering colleges and engineering universities near me?

Find your city or the nearest city in the table or the city list on this page, then open each college to check its branches, fees and admission route.

Which city in Tamil Nadu has the most engineering colleges?

Among the colleges and universities listed here, Chennai has the most, with 13 colleges.

Should I pick a nearby college or a better-ranked one far away?

If the far college is clearly better for your branch and you can afford the hostel, it is often worth it. If the colleges are similar, a nearby college saves money.