The colleges have been ranked in order of popularity, teaching faculty, placements, and academic reputation for engineering courses. The Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai ranking has been done to help students decide while choosing colleges. There are a large number of good colleges in Tamil Nadu. Chennai is one of the dream destinations for engineering aspirants.
Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai
| Rank | Name | City |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Chennai |
| 2 | Anna University | Chennai |
| 3 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 4 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 5 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 6 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Chennai |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | Chennai |
| 8 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 9 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | Chennai |
| 10 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Chennai |
| 11 | Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology | Chennai |
| 12 | M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | Chennai |
| 13 | Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing | Chennai |
| 14 | Easwari Engineering College | Chennai |
List of colleges and institutions affiliated with Anna University in Chennai Region
- Anna University of Technology, Chennai
- Anna University College of Engineering Tindivanam
- Anna University College of Engineering Arani
- Anna University College of Engineering Kanchipuram.
Other engineering colleges in Chennai
- Velammal Engineering College, Chennai
- BS Abdur Rahman University, Chennai
- Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai
- Sathyabama University, Chennai
- Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai
- Hindustan University, Kelambakkam
- Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Chennai
- Bharath University, Chennai
- Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Chennai
- Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering, Chennai.
For most of the engineering colleges, admission is through TNEA. TNEA is conducted by Anna University.
Map for Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai
College & University Ranking Top Engineering Colleges in India
