The list of best engineering colleges in Chennai enlists top 20 engineering colleges of Chennai. 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. The Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai ranking is the list of top 20 colleges in the city. There are a large number of good colleges in Tamil Nadu. Chennai being one of the dream destination for engineering aspirants, the Best engineering colleges in Madra list has been separately published here.
Manipal University Application Form 2019 - Apply Now!!
UPES University Application Form 2019 - Apply Now!!Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai
| Rank | College | Founded In | All India Rank |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT M) | 1959 | 5 |
| 2 | Anna University Chennai, CEG Campus | 1794 | 12 |
| 3 | SRM University- College of Engineering (SRM Univ) | 1985 | 12 (India Today) |
| 4 | Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute University (Dr MGR DU) | 1988 | NA |
| 5 | Vels University | 1992 | NA |
| 6 | Indian Maritime University (IMU) | 2008 | NA |
| 7 | Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) | 1949 | NA |
| 8 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (SSNCE) | 1996 | NA |
| 9 | Vel Tech Dr RR Dr SR Technical University | 1990 | NA |
| 10 | Alagappa College of Technology (ACCET) | 1949 | NA |
| 11 | Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (MSEC) | 2001 | NA |
| 12 | St. Joseph’s College of Engineering | 1994 | NA |
| 13 | Panimalar Engineering College | 2000 | NA |
| 14 | Easwari Engineering College | 1996 | NA |
| 15 | Sri Sai Ram Engineering College | 1996 | NA |
| 16 | Veltech Multitech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College | 1990 | NA |
| 17 | Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College | 1990 | NA |
| 18 | SRR Engineering College | 2002 | NA |
| 19 | KCG College of Technology | 1998 | NA |
| 20 | Jerusalem College of Engineering | 1995 | NA |
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
