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

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 2023 NIRF 2024 IIT Madras Ranking 1 1 1 S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Ranking 24 28 13 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Ranking 54 66 66 Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology Ranking 84 87 86 Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

Is it worth joining BTech colleges in Chennai?

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 Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

Which Engineering college in Chennai provide direct admission to students?

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 Name Total Tuition Fee SSN College of Engineering INR 2 lakh B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology INR 16 lakh Chennai Institute of Technology INR 2 lakh VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies INR 7 lakh SRM Easwari Engineering College INR 2 lakh Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

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

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 Physics, Chemistry, 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

Where can I check the placement record for IITs (or other institutes)?

Candidates can seek placement records for IITs from their placements link as mentioned in the table below. Please note that the closing ranks under JoSAA varies across different branches. Institute Closing Ranks for CSE Closing Ranks for Chemical Engg Closing Ranks for Mechanical Engg IIT Madras 175 4677 2786 IIT Delhi 102 2343 1882 IIT Bombay 61 2081 1406 IIT Kanpur 237 4649 3155 IIT Kharagpur 303 4846 3350

Are other state candidates eligible for TNEA?

The Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) is an engineering college entrance exam that is held to offer admission to engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Yes, candidates from other states are permitted to take this exam, but only under specific circumstances. Which are: You need to have studied from VIII to XII in Tamil Nadu state. Your parents are Central Government employees who have been serving in Tamil Nadu for the past five years Your parents are employees of government-recognized institutions and have been working in those institutions for the past five years.

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

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 BTech Total Tuition Fee Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University INR 48,000 College of Engineering, Anna University INR 48,000 Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University INR 48,000 - INR 80,000 Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College INR 90,000 College of Food and Dairy Technology, Koduvalli INR 32,000

What are the top government Engineering colleges in Chennai?

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 Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

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

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 Placements INR 5 LPA Microsoft, Google, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, etc. Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

Which is the best college in Chennai for CSE?

Hi, The table below shows the top Computer Science Engineering (CSE) colleges in Chennai along with their total tuition fees: College Name Total Tuition Fee IIT Madras INR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh SRM Institute of Science and Technology INR 10 lakh - INR 18 lakh SSN College of Engineering INR 2 lakh Rajalakshmi Engineering College INR 2 lakh Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science INR 1 lakh - INR 9 lakh Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

What are the top private Engineering colleges in Chennai?

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 Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

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

The table below shows the top BTech colleges in Chennai along with their various courses offered and its total tuition fees: College Names Courses Offered Total Tuition Fee BE Madras SRM in Aerospace Engineering, BTech in CSE, BTech in Mechanical Engineering, etc., INR 5 Lacs - INR 10 lakh SRM IST Chennai SRM in CSE, BE9 in Biotechnology, BE9 in Electronics and Communication Engineering, etc. INR 5 Lacs - INR 12 lakh BE9 College of Engineering BE in CSE, BTech in IT, BTech in Biomedical Engineering, etc. INR 1 Lacs - INR 2 lakh Rajalakshmi Engineering College BTech9 in CSE, BTech in Ai and Machine Learning, BTech in Civil Engineering, etc. INR 2 lakh

What is the cut off for IIT Madras BTech course?

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has concluded the BTech admission for the academic year 2023-24. IIT Madras cutoff 2023 was concluded after the release of Round 6 of the Engineering Advanced Seat Allotment Result. As per the IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank for BTech was ranged between 148 and 11185 for the General All India category students. Considering the last round closing rank, BTech in CSE was the most competitive specialisation. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the last round closing rank of a few BTech specialisations for the General AI category candidates: BTech Specialisation Last Round Closing Rank Computer Science and Engineering 148 Electrical Engineering 964 Engineering Physics 1877 Mechanical Engineering 2572 Aerospace Engineering 3237 Chemical Engineering 4439

How many BTech seats are there at IIT Madras?

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 Engineering 154 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.

Can I join SRM IST without the entrance?

Yes, SRM has management quota for people who don't get admission through Merit quota. There are two levels in which people get admitted through management quota 1. Through college 2. Through brokers In either case, you will have to pay donation. The donation may differ. All the best.

Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees, Admission, NIRF Ranking 2024, Courses, Placements

Q: How many Engineering colleges are there in Chennai?

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 Chennai. Anna 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.

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Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees, Admission, NIRF Ranking 2024, Courses, Placements

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 Chennai. Anna 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.

LATEST UPDATE:

The JEE Advanced 2025 exam date has been announced for the BTech course. As per the official website, the JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2025. Further, the application form will be released in Apr 2025.
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 registration has closed for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The JEE Main 202

LATEST UPDATE:

The JEE Advanced 2025 exam date has been announced for the BTech course. As per the official website, the JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2025. Further, the application form will be released in Apr 2025.
JEE Main 2025 Session 1 registration has closed for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam is scheduled to be held from Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2025.
The SRMJEEE 2025 application window is open for the BTech course, and the last date to apply for Phase 1 is Apr 16, 2025, tentatively. The SRMJEEE 2025 phase 1 exam date will be held tentatively from Apr 22 to Apr 27, 2025.
JEE Advanced 2025 website launched. Syllabus and eligibility released. JEE Advanced attempt limit increased from two to three.
VITEEE 2025 application form has been released and the last date to apply is 31^st March, 2025. VITEEE exam date is from April 21 to 27, 2025.

Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Highlights 2025
Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai with NIRF Ranking 2024
Best BTech Colleges in Chennai: Admissions 2025
Best BTech Colleges in Chennai: Exams Schedule 2025
Best Private Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees, Seat Intake, Eligibility, Entrance Exams
Best Govt. Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees, Seat Intake, Eligibility, Entrance Exams
Best BTech Colleges in Chennai: Courses and Fees
Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees vs Salary
Highest Salary Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai
Low-cost BTech Colleges in Chennai
Top Specialisations Offered by BTech Colleges in Chennai
Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Cutoff 2024
Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Comparison

Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Highlights 2025

Engineering is a field of study that uses Science, Math, and Technology to innovate in the Design, Development, and maintenance of machines, structures, software, hardware, systems, and processes. Engineering College in Chennai offers full-time BTech courses. Admission to these colleges is offered based on the state-level and national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, TNEA, SRMJEEE, and CIEAT.

The table below mentions key highlights of the college in Chennai for Engineering:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Colleges	140+
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 8 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 40 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 99 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 20 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 31 colleges
Top BTech Institutes in Chennai	Anna University, IIT Madras, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SSN College of Engineering, VELS School of Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, etc.
Top Specialisations	Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exam	JEE Main, TNEA, SRMJEEE, CIEAT, JEE Advanced, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Predict your chances here: Engineering Cutoff 2024 Predictor

Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai with NIRF Ranking 2024

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters and rankings change year on year depending on college universities and performances.

The table below shows the top Engineering colleges in Chennai along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Names	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
IIT Madras Ranking	1	1	1
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Ranking	24	28	13
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Ranking	54	66	66
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology Ranking	84	87	86

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

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Best BTech Colleges in Chennai: Admissions 2025

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 in colleges in Chennai:

Candidates must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, 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

Best BTech Colleges in Chennai: Exams Schedule 2025

The most popular entrance exams accepted by top college in Chennai for Engineering are mentioned below:

JEE Main: The Joint Entrance Examination (Main), popularly called JEE Main, is the exam conducted for admission to BTech, BArch and BPlan courses at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. The JEE Main exam is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, conducted for admission to IITs. JEE Entrance exam consists of three papers, Paper 1 for admission to the BE/BTech course, Paper 2A for BArch admission, and Paper 2B for BPlan course admission. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the JEE Main exam as a Computer Based Test in various cities in India and abroad. NTA official website JEE 2024 is jeemain.nta.ac.in.
TNEA: TNEA stands for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions. The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu conducts TNEA every year. It is an online counselling window. All Indian National candidates who wish to be admitted to Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University and for the seats surrendered by Self–Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu have to apply for TNEA counseling.

The table below shows the entrance exams accepted in best Engineering colleges in Chennai along with their Schedules:

Exams

Date

Schedule

JEE Main 2025 Exam

Session 1: 22 Jan '25 - 31 Jan '25

Session 2: Apr '25

JEE Main Schedule

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam

18 May '25

JEE Advanced Schedule

Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by Engineering colleges in Chennai?

Some colleges accept admission based on merit scores part from entrance exams. Refer to the infographic below for a detailed overview of Engineering entrance exams accepted by colleges in Chennai:

Exams	Number of Colleges	Cut off College Predictor
TNEA	133	TNEA 2024 Predictor
JEE Main	11	JEE Main 2024 Predictor

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Best Private Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees, Seat Intake, Eligibility, Entrance Exams

Here is a list of private Engineering colleges in Chennai along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges

Total Tuition Fee/ Seat Intake

Entrance Exam/ Eligibility

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Admission

INR 10 lakh – INR 18 lakh

Seats: 5,355

Entrance Exam: JEE Main, SRMJEEE, TANCET

Class 12 with 50% aggregate

SSN College of Engineering Admission

INR 1 lakh – INR 2 lakh

Seats: 840

Entrance Exam: TNEA

Class 12 with 45% aggregate

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

INR 4 lakh – INR 14 lakh

Seats: 4,134

Entrance Exam: VTUEEE

Class 12 pass

Rajalakshmi Engineering College Admission

INR 2 lakh

Seats: 2,850

Entrance Exam: TNEA

Class 12 with 45% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Best Govt. Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees, Seat Intake, Eligibility, Entrance Exams

Here is a list of public/government Engineering colleges in Chennai along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public/Govt. Colleges

Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake

Entrance Exam/ Eligibility

IIT Madras Admission

INR 5 lakh – INR 10 lakh

Seats: 1,191

Entrance Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

IIITDM Kancheepuram Admission

INR 6 lakh - INR 8 lakh

Seats: 559

Entrance Exam: JEE Main, DASA UG

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

International Maritime Academy Admission

INR 2 lakh - INR 7 lakh

Seats: 300

Entrance Exam: TNEA

Class 12 with 45% aggregate

College of Food and Dairy Technology Admission

INR 32,000

Seats: 90

Entrance Exam: ICAR AIEEA

Class 12 with 50% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

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Best BTech Colleges in Chennai: Courses and Fees

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

College Names	Courses Offered	Total Tuition Fee
IIT Madras	BTech in Aerospace Engineering, BTech in CSE, BTech in Mechanical Engineering, etc,	INR 5 lakh - INR 10 lakh
SRM IST Chennai	BTech in CSE, BTech in Biotechnology, BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, etc.	INR 5 lakh - INR 12 lakh
SSN College of Engineering	BE in CSE, BTech in IT, BE in Biomedical Engineering, etc.	INR 1 lakh - INR 2 lakh
Rajalakshmi Engineering College	BE in CSE, BTech in Ai and Machine Learning, BE in Civil Engineering, etc.	INR 2 lakh

Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai: Fees vs Salary

It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of the return on investment of any engineering college before applying for admission. Because engineering is a costly education, one must be sure that one will have the chance to get hired by a reputable organisation and receive a generous pay package.

ROI explains to students the advantages of enrolling in a course in terms of the money they will earn. The ROI factor might be an excellent way to select a college or university for popular courses.

The best Engineering college in Chennai with the total tuition fee and annual average package are tabulated below:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IIT Madras BTech	INR 5 lakh – INR 10 lakh	INR 13 LPA – INR 84 LPA
IIITDM Kancheepuram BTech	INR 6 lakh - INR 8 lakh	INR 11 LPA – INR 13 LPA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology BTech	INR 5 lakh – INR 12 lakh	INR 6 LPA
SSN College of Engineering BTech	INR 1 lakh – INR 2 lakh	INR 7 lakh - INR 8 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

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Highest Salary Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Below is the list of a few top companies that recruit graduates from Chennai Engineering colleges along with their average placement package:

College Name	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
IIT Madras Placements	INR 12 LPA – INR 84 LPA	Microsoft, Texas Instruments, Bajaj Auto, ISRO, Alphonso, Qualcomm, etc.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Placements	INR 5 LPA	Cognizant, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, L&T, HCL, Wipro, Cisco, ICICI Bank, etc.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Placements	INR 6 LPA	Microsoft, Google, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Low-cost BTech Colleges in Chennai

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 BTech	Total Tuition Fee
Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University	INR 48,000
College of Engineering, Anna University	INR 48,000
Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University	INR 48,000 - INR 80,000
Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College	INR 90,000
College of Food and Dairy Technology, Koduvalli	INR 32,000

Top Specialisations Offered by BTech Colleges in Chennai

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top specialisations offered by the best Engineering colleges in Chennai along with their number of colleges: