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Q:   Which is the No 1 Engineering colleges in Chennai as per NIRF 2024?

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IIT Madras emerged to be as the No. 1 Engineering colleges in Chennai followed by other top colleges. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024.

College Names

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023NIRF 2024

IIT Madras Ranking

1

11

S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Ranking

24

2813

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Ranking

54

6666

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology Ranking

84

8786

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Q:   Which BTech specialisation fetches the highest salary packages?

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BTech courses, in general, are job oriented and meant to provide good earning opportunities to students. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, Computer Science Engineering stands out as one of the most sought-after and lucrative fields. The emergence of AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, IoT, etc. have drastically led to an increase in demand for CSE and IT professionals.

Recent employment reports stand as a testimony for CSE career growth, according to which the global technology sector will witness a CAGR of 10% till the year 2028, which would spark the need for skilled and talented computer engineers with recruiters offering them handsome salary packages.

 With the increasing digitization of industries across the globe, the demand for skilled computer science engineers has skyrocketed. Thus, it's no surprise that Computer Science Engineering consistently ranks among the disciplines with the highest salary packages, reflecting the immense value that such professionals bring to the table in today's digital age. Rest, other specializations like BTech ECE, BTech Artificial Intelligence, BTech Robotics Engineering, etc. are also coming up as exciting and rewarding fields in terms of salary and other benefits.

Q:   Is it worth joining BTech colleges in Chennai?

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Hi, to determine the worth of joining the BTech colleges in Chennai, you need to check its Return on Investment (ROI). Listed below are some of the top BTech colleges in Chennai along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Annual Average Package

IIT Madras BTech

INR 5 lakh – INR 10 lakh

INR 12 LPA – INR 19 LPA

IIITDM Kancheepuram BTech

INR 6 lakh - INR 7 lakh

INR 10 LPA – INR 13 LPA

SRM Institute of Science and Technology BTech

INR 10 lakh – INR 18 lakh

INR 5 LPA

SSN College of Engineering BTech

INR 1 lakh – INR 2 lakh

INR 8 LPA

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Q:   Can engineering courses be done via distance mode?

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No, the recent UGC and AICTE guidelines have made it mandatory for institutes to refrain from offering courses in engineering in distance mode. These courses consist of practical applications, therefore need hands-on training. Even if some institutes offer engineering courses in distance education mode, still most institutes offer engineering programs in regular mode due to the course structure and lab works students need to do. 

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to get admission to top Engineering colleges in Chennai?

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Candidates looking forward to pursuing a BTech course must fulfil the requirements laid down by the colleges. Aspirants who meet the eligibility conditions can apply for the course. Check below the common eligibility criteria for admission to BTech colleges in Chennai:

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate from a recognised board with  PhysicsChemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects (the pass percentage may vary in different colleges). 
  • For admissions, candidates must take standard entrance exams like JEE Main, TNEA, etc. and other university-specific entrance exams in addition to their Class 12 results

Q:   How many Engineering colleges are there in Chennai?

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There are about 140+ best Engineering colleges in Chennai. Among them, 129 Engineering colleges are privately owned, 13 Engineering colleges are owned by the public/government, and public-private organisations own 1 college. TNEA is the main accepting entrance exam in top BTech colleges in ChennaiAnna University, IIT Madras, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SSN College of Engineering, VELS School of Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, etc. are some of the popular Engineering colleges in Chennai.

Q:   Which Engineering college in Chennai provide direct admission to students?

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Hi, The following table displays information on top Engineering colleges in Chennai offering direct admission to students, along with their respective total tuition fees:

College NameTotal Tuition Fee
SSN College of EngineeringINR 2 lakh
B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and TechnologyINR 16 lakh
Chennai Institute of TechnologyINR 2 lakh
VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced StudiesINR 7 lakh
SRM Easwari Engineering CollegeINR 2 lakh

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Q:   What are the best Engineering colleges in Chennai with low fees?

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It is estimated that joining BTech colleges in Chennai can be affordable. Listed below are some of the colleges which are having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost BTechTotal Tuition Fee
Madras Institute of Technology, Anna UniversityINR 48,000
College of Engineering, Anna UniversityINR 48,000
Alagappa College of Technology, Anna UniversityINR 48,000 - INR 80,000
Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering CollegeINR 90,000
College of Food and Dairy Technology, KoduvalliINR 32,000
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Q:   What are the top government Engineering colleges in Chennai?

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Hi, Below is a list of government-affiliated engineering colleges in Chennai, along with their respective total tuition fees:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

IIT Madras Admission

INR 5 lakh – INR 10 lakh

IIITDM Kancheepuram Admission

INR 6 lakh - INR 7 lakh

International Maritime Academy Admission

INR 2 lakh - INR 7 lakh

College of Food and Dairy Technology Admission

INR 32,000

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Q:   What are the top Engineering colleges in Chennai with good placements?

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Hi, The following is a compilation of some prominent companies in India that actively hire graduates from engineering colleges in Chennai, along with the corresponding placement packages:

College Name

Placement Package

Top Recruiters

IIT Madras Placements

INR 12 LPA – INR 19 LPA

Microsoft, Texas Instruments, Bajaj Auto, ISRO, Alphonso, Qualcomm

Rajalakshmi Engineering College Placements

INR 5 LPA

Cognizant, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, L&T, HCL, Wipro, Cisco, ICICI Bank

SRM Institute of Science and Technology PlacementsINR 5 LPA

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, etc.

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Q:   Which is the best college in Chennai for CSE?

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Hi, The table below shows the top Computer Science Engineering (CSE) colleges in Chennai along with their total tuition fees:

College NameTotal Tuition Fee
IIT MadrasINR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh
SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyINR 10 lakh - INR 18 lakh
SSN College of EngineeringINR 2 lakh
Rajalakshmi Engineering CollegeINR 2 lakh
Hindustan Institute of Technology and ScienceINR 1 lakh - INR 9 lakh

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Q:   What are the top private Engineering colleges in Chennai?

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Hi, Below is a compilation of private Engineering colleges in Chennai, accompanied by their respective total tuition fee:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Admission

INR 10 lakh – INR 18 lakh

SSN College of Engineering Admission

INR 1 lakh – INR 2 lakh

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology Admission

INR 4 lakh – INR 14 lakh

Rajalakshmi Engineering College Admission

INR 2 lakh

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Q:   What are the various courses offered by BTech colleges in Chennai?

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The table below shows the top BTech colleges in Chennai along with their various courses offered and its total tuition fees:

College NamesCourses OfferedTotal Tuition Fee
BE MadrasSRM in Aerospace Engineering,  BTech in CSE,  BTech in Mechanical Engineering, etc., INR 5 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
SRM IST ChennaiSRM in CSE,  BE9 in Biotechnology,  BE9 in Electronics and Communication Engineering, etc.INR 5 Lacs - INR 12 lakh
BE9 College of EngineeringBE in CSE,  BTech in IT,  BTech in Biomedical Engineering, etc.INR 1 Lacs - INR 2 lakh
Rajalakshmi Engineering CollegeBTech9 in CSE,  BTech in Ai and Machine Learning,  BTech in Civil Engineering, etc.INR 2 lakh

Q:   How many BTech seats are there at IIT Madras?

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IIT Madras offers a two-year full-time BTech course at the undergraduate level. The total seat intake for IIT Madras BTech course is 951. Candidates can check out the IIT Madras BTech specialisation-wise seat intake in the table given below: 

BTech Specialisation Seat Intake 
Aerospace Engineering 63
Chemical Engineering 117
Civil Engineering  127 
Computer Science and Engineering 87
Electrical Engineering154
Engineering Physics 42
Mechanical Engineering 215
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering 68
Ocean Engineering 78

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q:   What is the difference between engineering diploma and engineering degree course?

A: 
Engineering diploma course is offered by any polytechnic college. usually an diploma course having a short term like 1 or 2 year or 3 year whereas a degree in engineering is a full time course of 8 semesters or 4 years which is offered by a UGC affiliated University or any College affiliated by any recognized University. According to market trend a degree holder is always preferred over a diploma holder in jobs.
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