Computer Science Engineering colleges in Chennai

There are nearly 150 Computer Science Engineering colleges in Chennai that offer Computer Science Engineering course, out of these nearly 90% of colleges are private, nearly 10% are government and rest are public-private.

Top Computer Science Engineering Specialisations in Chennai

After completing a degree in Computer Science Engineering, professionals will get to know varied aspects of computing, designing of individual microprocessors, personal computers, circuits, networks, database information systems, and more. Computer Science Engineering colleges in Chennai offer CSE degree in majors such as:

• Computer Architecture and Organisation

• Database Systems

• Electronics

• Operating Systems

• Networking

• Foundations of Computer Systems

• Java Programming and Website Design

• E-Commerce & ERP and Multimedia Applications

Top Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Chennai

Chennai is home to some of the best colleges/ universities to pursue a Computer Science Engineering course. Some of the best Computer Science engineering colleges in Chennai based on placements review rating on Shiksha are listed below:

• IIT Madras

• Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai

• REC, Chennai

• VIT Chennai

• SSN College of Engineering, Chennai

• SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai

• Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai

• CEG, Chennai

• SRMIST, Chennai

• IIITDM Chennai

Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is a four-year BTech degree programme that integrates the field of Computer Engineering and Computer Science. It is one of the most preferred and popular courses among engineering students. The course curriculum of Computer Science Engineering (CSE) will provide students with an idea about the basics of computer systems, coding/programming, database management and networking. The CSE curriculum covers topics related to algorithms, programming languages, program design, computer systems, computer software, computer hardware, etc.

Soft Skills Required For Computer Science Engineering Professionals

Computer Science Engineering professionals must have elementary knowledge related to software design, programming languages, network design, multimedia design, and software tools. Apart from this, one must have great communication skills and team spirit. To pursue the Computer Science Engineering course, a candidate must have below mentioned skills:

• Analytical

• Problem-solving

• Critical thinking

• Creativity

• Programming

• Strong data structures

• Algorithms

• Basic web development knowledge

• Basics of machine learning

• Software tools

• Ability to grasp the knowledge quickly

• Understanding of software design

• Knowledge of programming languages

• Network design

• Multimedia design

• Basics of security, vulnerabilities, and cryptography

Computer Science Engineering Colleges Eligibility Criteria

The generic eligibility criteria for Computer Science Engineering for UG and PG courses is mentioned below:

UG eligibility: For admission to the BE/BTech degree, candidates must have passed Class 12th in Science stream from a recognised board.

PG eligibility: Aspirants must have completed a BTech degree in the same specialization with a passing percentage in aggregate of the subjects studied at the degree level.

Here is the list of some of the top private and government Computer Science Engineering colleges in Chennai:

Private Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Chennai	Course Fee (in Rs)
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai	1.8 L - 10 L
Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC), Chennai	1 L
SSN College of Engineering, Chennai	1 L - 2.2 L
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, VIT University	3.76 L - 7.8 L
Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai	1.1 L - 2 L

 

Government Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Chennai	Course Fee (in Rs)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Madras), Chennai	62.55 K - 30.98 L
Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai	50 K - 2 L
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Chennai	5.25 L - 6.55 L
College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University, Chennai	50 K - 2 L
Anna University, Chennai	-

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CSE colleges in Chennai accept score obtained by students in numerous national or state-level examinations, including TNEA, TANCET, GATE, JEE Main, SRMJEEE, JEE Advanced, SRMJEEE (PG), SAEEE, VTUEEE, TS EAMCET and many more.  

Study Scope after Computer Science Engineering

Students investing in higher education yield long-term benefits. Some students can opt for programmes like MTech / ME and MS while some go on to do business administration courses like MBA.

• Many universities conduct their own admission test but the most common exam for MTech admission is Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE).

• Many students go for an MS degree from a foreign university. To do MS you must clear TOEFL/IELTS (English proficiency tests) and GRE to get scholarships.

• The most common exam for MBA admission is Common Admission Test (CAT).

Placement Opportunities for Computer Science Engineering Graduates

After completing the UG and PG degree in Computer Science Engineering, there are plenty of career opportunities for CSE graduates. Some of the job opportunities that one can pursue after completing BTech Computer Science Engineering course are:

• Hardware Engineer

• System Analyst

• Networking Engineer

• Database Administrator

• Information Security Analyst:

• Graphic Designer

• Software Developer

• Research Analyst

• Computer Operator

• Lecturer/Professor

• Software Engineer

• System Designer

• Data Warehouse Analyst

• Engineering Support Specialist

• Computer Programmer

Computer Science Engineering Modes of Study

Computer Science Engineering courses in Chennai are offered in all – full-time, part-time and distance/correspondence and online modes. Over 150 courses are offered as full-time programmes, 8 as part-time course, 1 as distance/correspondence course and 1 as online programme.

Full-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges that offer full-time Computer Science Engineering courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	SRMIST	Chennai
2	IIT Madras	Chennai
3	Madras Institute of Technology	Chennai
4	SSN College of Engineering	Chennai
5	Anna University	Chennai

 Part-time Mode of Study

Some of the popular colleges that offer part-time (classroom) Computer Science Engineering courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	SRMIST	Chennai
2	Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai

 Distance/Correspondence Mode of Study 

Some of the popular colleges that offer distance/correspondence Computer Science Engineering courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	Wisdom School of Management	Chennai

 Online Mode of Study 

Some of the popular colleges that offer online Computer Science Engineering courses include:

S.No.	College Name	Location
1	Skill Lync	Chennai

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview:

Top Recruiters for Computer Science Engineering Graduates

As far as the salary of a Computer Science and Engineering graduate is concerned, a candidate is likely to get an average annual package of around 4-12 LPA. Below is the list of Computer Science Engineering colleges in Chennai and few top companies that recruit graduates along with their placement ratings:

Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)	Top Recruiters
IIT Madras	4.5	Google, Microsoft, Myntra, PayPal, TCS, Wipro, Philips, American Express, Kotak, Amazon, Flipkart, Citibank, IBM, Reliance
Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai	4.5	Aon Hewitt, Bank of America, HCL, Hexaware Technologies, HSBC, IBM, JKtyres, KONE, Mind Tree, Mitsubishi, Mphasis, NTT Data, Petrofac, Rane, Saipem, TATA, Tech Mahindra, Tejas Network, Virtusa, Vodafone, Zoho
REC, Chennai	4.4	ABB, Accenture, Airtel, Ashok Leyland, Bajaj Capital, Blue Star, Capgemini, Cognizant, Ericsson India, Ford Motors, HCL Technologies, HP, HSBC, Hyundai, IBM, ICICI, ICICI Securities, Infosys, JK Tyres, L&T Infotech, Mahindra and Mahindra, Oracle, PepsiCo, Reliance Communication, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Videocon
VIT Chennai	4.3	Accenture, Amazon, Ashok Leyland, Bank of America, Cognizant, Deloitte, Ericsson India, Flipkart, Godrej, Google, HCL, Honeywell, HP, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, PayU, Schneider Electric, TCS, Wipro, Zomato
SSN College of Engineering, Chennai	4.3	Adani Group, Bosch Ltd, FL Smidth, L T, Microchip, Saint Gobain, Sanmar, TATA Chemical Limited, Vestas

How affordable is studying a Computer Science Engineering course in Chennai?

Based on the below pie chart, it can be estimated that pursuing a Computer Science Engineering course from CSE colleges in Chennai is moderately-priced as approximately 47% of the colleges have course/annual fees ranging from Rs 2-3 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• SSN College of Engineering
• Madras Institute of Technology
• Chennai Institute of Technology
• CEG
• SRM Easwari Engineering College

Around 30% Computer Science Engineering colleges have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 1-2 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• SSN College of Engineering
• SRM Easwari Engineering College
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)
• KCG College of Technology
• St. Joseph's College of Engineering

Around 9% Computer Science Engineering colleges have a fee structure of more than Rs 5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• SRMIST
• IIITDM
• VIT
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)
• Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER)

Around 8% CSE colleges in Chennai have a fee structure of less than Rs 1 lakh. These colleges are:

• Bhajarang Engineering College
• Wisdom School of Management
• IIT Madras
• Madras Institute of Technology

Approximately 6% Computer Science Engineering colleges in Chennai have a fee structure that ranges from Rs 3-5 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• VIT
• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
• BIHER
• Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
• VELS School of Engineering

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the break-up of Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Chennai based on fees:

Which are the most popular Computer Science Engineering Exams accepted by CSE Colleges in Chennai?

The most popular entrance examination for studying Computer Science Engineering course in Chennai are TNEA and TANCET. Scoring good marks in TNEA will help you land in colleges like Chennai Institute of Technology and Madras Institute of Technology, while while TANCET is your ticket to colleges like SRMIST Chennai and TCE Madurai.  

Rest of the colleges accept GATE, JEE Main, SRMJEEE, JEE Advanced, SRMJEEE (PG), SAEEE, VTUEEE, TS EAMCET score, etc., for admission into their colleges.

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview:

Vipra Shrivastava06-01-2022 00:00