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    Best Colleges in Chennai

    Chennai is among fastest growing cities of India and is home to the best educational institutions in the country. Top colleges in Chennai offer courses in Engineering and Architecture, Management and Business Administration, Sciences, Art, humanities and social sciences and computer applications & IT, Management and Business Administration, Medicine and allied sciences. Top Colleges in Chennai offers courses in online, full time and part-time mode. The admission to the top colleges in Chennai is based on entrance exams like JEE Main, TANCET, CAT, XAT, MAT, NEET and others. The colleges in Chennai are owned both by the government and private bodies. 

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    Why to do a course from Chennai 

    Chennai is the largest industrial and commercial centre of south India. The city has an industrial base in the automobile, computer, technology, hardware manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Chennai is home to  financial institutions, telecom and electronic manufacturers, telecommunication giants, corporate organisations and BPOs. The city has premier colleges and top universities of the country. The Top 10 colleges in Chennai have facilities like libraries,hostels,  sports facilities, auditorium, well equipped laboratories and cafeteria. Top Colleges in Chennai are well connected with all modes of transport. 

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    How affordable is Chennai ?

    Chennai is a metropolitan city with low living costs, good housing facilities, safety, and affordability in terms of living standards. The colleges in Chennai also receive financial support from the government. The top colleges in Chennai provide financial support to its students based on their financial need and academic performance. Top universities in Chennai provide various kinds of scholarship schemes and freeships to its students. The course fee of the top universities ranges from Rs. 1,310  to Rs. 1,20,00,000 depending upon the type and level of the course.

    List of Top 5 Colleges in Chennai

    College Name

    Course offered

    Fees in Rs.

    IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Madras 

    B.Tech 

    Rs. 8,04,000

    B.Tech M.Tech 

    Rs 10,05,000

    MBA

    Rs. 23,36,000

    M.Tech

    Rs. 66,450 

    Executive MBA

    Rs. 23.36,000

    Ph.D


    Anna University, Chennai 

    B.E/B.Tech 

    Rs 1.10,000 - Rs. 7,21,000

    B.Arch

    NA

    M.E/M.Tech

    Rs. 8,88,600 - Rs. 1,20,000

    MBA

    Rs. 1,01,000

    MCA

    Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1.51,000

    Ph.D

    NA

    SIMATS Chennai Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai

    B.E /B.Tech

    Rs. 1,30,000 to Rs 5,10,000

    M. E

    Rs. 1,30,000

    M.Sc

    Rs. 1,81,000 to Rs. 5,00,000

    M.D.S 

    Rs. 9,00,000 to Rs. 46,50,000

    M.D

    Rs. 15,40,000 to Rs. 1,20,00,000

    Sathyabama University, Chennai

    B.E/B.Tech

    Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 6,85,000

    B.Sc

    Rs. 1,92,000 to Rs. 4,50,000

    M.E/M.Tech

    Rs. 1, 12,000 to Rs.2,60,000

    M.D.S

    NA

    M.Sc

    Rs. 1,12,000

    MBA

    Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 4,00,000

    Madras University - University of Madras, Chennai

    B.Sc

    Rs. 1,310 to Rs. 1,15,000

    M.Sc 

    Rs. 1, 730 to Rs. Rs. 81,470

    M.Com

    Rs. 1,180 to Rs. 60,000

    MBA

    Rs. 32,000 to Rs. 3,50,000

    Ph.D

    NA

    Top Colleges/Universities Courses in Chennai - Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Eligibility Criteria

    B.Tech

    Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are required as compulsory subjects in Class 12th.

    B.Tech + M.Tech 

    Candidate must have passed 10+2 in science stream from recognised board with a valid score in JEE (Advanced)

    M.Tech

    B.Tech/B.E degree and/or master’s degree in sciences in a relevant discipline  and valid score in GATE.

    M.Sc

    Bachelor's degree with relevant subjects. 

    M.B.A

    Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with the qualifying marks

    M.B.B.S

    Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. Candidates must have qualified NEET(UG).   

    Ph.D

    Candidates must have completed master’s degree with valid GATE score/ entrance examination

    List of Top Colleges/Universities in Chennai -  Careers360 rank wise

    Careers360 is an online platform with data on educational institutions, courses, and related information in all streams and disciplines of education and higher studies. Every year Careers360 releases rankings and grades of top colleges in India such as engineering, management, law, and other disciplines. The rankings and grades are given without bias and transparency based on the information given by the college sources, which are related to cutoff, campus life, faculty, infrastructure, placements and research. The rankings for the top colleges / universities in Chennai for the year 2022 are mentioned below: 

    College Name

    Category

    NIRF Rank

    NIRF Score

    IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Madras

    Engineering 

     1

    90.04

    Anna University, Chennai 

    University

    20

    56.22

    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai

    University

    26

    52.45

    Sathyabama University, Chennai

    University

    43

    49.18

    Madras University

    University

    39

    49.86

    Top Colleges/Universities in Chennai : Admission Process

    College Name

    Admission process

    IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Madras

    Admission to B.Tech course is based on JEE Advance and admission to M.Tech is based on GATE. To know more about the admission process click here

    Anna University, Chennai 

    Admission to UG and PG courses is based on entrance examination. Valid scores in NATA and TANCET are required. To know more about the admission process click here

    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai

    Admission to the courses at SIMATS is based on entrance examination. To know more about the admission process click here


    Sathyabama University, Chennai

    Admission to the UG courses is based on SAEEE. Admission to PG courses is based on GATE/CAT and Ph.D admission is based on entrance test + Interview. To know more about the admission process click here 

    Madras University

    Admission to the UG and PG courses is based on marks obtained in qualifying examinations.To know more about the admission process click here

    Top Colleges/Universities in Chennai : Placements Wise

    Top colleges in Chennai have placement cells or placement departments which assist students with internships and opportunities.Major companies which recruit from top universities of Chennai are Amazon, Samsung, Google, Citi Bank, Microsoft, Apple, Cognizant, Capegemini, Accenture, Sutherland, TCS, Mahindra and many more. As per NIRF report,  the median package offered for IIT Chennai UG students was Rs. 15,00,000 and median package offered to IIT Chennai PG students was Rs 13,00,00 for the year 2020-21. The placement link for some of the top colleges and top universities are mentioned below : 

    College Name

    Placement Link

    IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Madras

    Click here

    Anna University, Chennai 

    Click here

    SIMATS Chennai 

    Click here

    Sathyabama University, Chennai

    Click here

    Madras University

    Click here

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    Q. What is the admission process to get admission process for MBA in top colleges of Chennai?

    A. A valid score in CAT/ XAT/ MAT/CMAT and candidates performance in GD & PI is required for admission to top colleges in Chennai.

    Q. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for B.Tech from IIT Madras?

    A. Candidate applying for B.Tech at IIT Madras must have completed class 12th or equivalent with physics, chemistry and mathematics subjects  with at least 75 % marks in aggregate. 

    Q. What are the courses offered by Anna University, Chennai?

    A. The courses offered by Anna University are B.SC, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.C.A, M.B.A, M.S, M.Tech, M.Arch, Ph.D and diploma courses. 

    Q. Which companies are top recruiters from colleges of Chennai?

    A. The top recruiters from colleges of Chennai are Amazon, Capegemini, Samsung, Wipro, HCL, Google, Apple, HSBC, Ernst &Young, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft, American Express and many more.  

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    IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology Madras

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Public/Govt

    IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology Madras

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.7/589 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 1
    NIRF Ranking: 1
    B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
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    Anna University, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Public/Govt

    Anna University, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.7/529 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 22
    NIRF Ranking: 22
    MBA Business Analytics
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    SIMATS Chennai - Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    3.0/57 Reviews
    Private
    NIRF Ranking: 44
    B.Sc Nursing
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Madras University - University of Madras, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    4.3/57 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    Madras University - University of Madras, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.3/57 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 70
    NIRF Ranking: 70
    Diploma in Arabic
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    4.3/53 Reviews
    Private
    NIRF Ranking: 83
    B.Sc Allied Health Sciences Hons
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Private

    Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private 3.8/562 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 95
    NIRF Ranking: 95
    B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    JCE Chennai - Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai

    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai

    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    College of Engineering, Guindy

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Public/Govt

    College of Engineering, Guindy

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.2/528 Reviews
    BE Computer Science and Engineering
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Sri Krishna Engineering College, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    Private

    Sri Krishna Engineering College, Chennai

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
    MBA
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      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Sri Lakshmi Ammal Engineering College, Chennai

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      Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Private
      BDS
      • Exams : NEET
      • Fees : 28 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Measi Institute of Management, Royapettah

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Private

      Measi Institute of Management, Royapettah

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
      MBA
      • Fees : 3.50 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Vel's School of Hotel and Catering Management, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Private
      B.Sc Hotel and Catering Management
      • Fees : 3.43 Lakhs
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      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Public/Govt
      MBA
      • Fees : 56.15 k
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      PDCH Pandur - Priyadarshini Dental College and Hospital, Pandur

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Private
      BDS
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      4.5/52 Reviews
      Private
      B.Com II Shift
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      4.5/52 Reviews
      Private

      Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private 4.5/52 Reviews
      M.Sc Chemistry
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      SIVET College, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Public/Govt

      SIVET College, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
      B.Com
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      School of Computing Sciences, Vel's Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai

      MCA
      • Fees : 1.99 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Dr Dharmambal Government Polytechnic College for Women, Chennai

      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
      Public/Govt
      Diploma in Commercial Practice
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Institute of Leather Technology, Chennai

        Chennai, Tamil Nadu
        Public/Govt

        Institute of Leather Technology, Chennai

        Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
        Diploma in Leather Technology
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Chennai

          Chennai, Tamil Nadu
          Private
          B.Pharma
          • Fees : 1 Lakhs
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          IMSc Chennai - The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai

          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Madha College of Education, Chennai

          Chennai, Tamil Nadu
          Private

          Madha College of Education, Chennai

          Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
          B.Ed
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            Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai

            Chennai, Tamil Nadu
            Private
            MBBS
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Institute of Textile Technology, Chennai

              Chennai, Tamil Nadu
              Public/Govt

              Institute of Textile Technology, Chennai

              Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
              Diploma in Textile Technology
              • Fees : 6 k
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              FIDA The Design School, Chennai

              Chennai, Tamil Nadu
              Private

              FIDA The Design School, Chennai

              Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
              B.Sc FashioDesign
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Madras Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai

                Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                Private
                B.Sc Apparel Fashion Design
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Institute of Chemical Technology, Chennai

                  Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                  Public/Govt

                  Institute of Chemical Technology, Chennai

                  Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                  Diploma in Polymer Technology
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Global College of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai

                  Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                  Private
                  B.Sc Dialysis Technology
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Aleesha Institute of Fashion Designing, Chennai

                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Rajalakshmi School of Architecture, Chennai

                    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                    Private
                    B.Arch
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                    Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai

                    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                    Public/Govt

                    Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai

                    Chennai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                    Diploma in Footwear Manufacture and Design
                    • Fees : 3.12 Lakhs
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Dr Rajalakshmi College of Education, Chennai

                    Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                    Private
                    B.Ed
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                      Saveetha College of Architecture and Design, Chennai

                      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                      Private
                      B.Arch
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      MGR Government Film and Television Training Institute, Chennai

                      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                      Public/Govt
                      BVA Direction and Screen Play Writing
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      ISHWAR Institute of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Chennai

                      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                      Private
                      Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
                      • Fees : 3.92 Lakhs
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Elite School of Optometry, Chennai

                      Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                      Private

                      Elite School of Optometry, Chennai

                      Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
                      B.Optom
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        MN College of Optometry, Chennai

                        Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                        Private

                        MN College of Optometry, Chennai

                        Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
                        Fellowship in Optometry
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          Loyola College of Education, Chennai

                          Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                          Private

                          Loyola College of Education, Chennai

                          Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
                          B.Ed
                          • Fees : 85 k
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          NKT National College of Education for Women, Chennai

                          Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                          Private
                          B.Ed
                          • Fees : 2.41 k
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          MEASI College of Education, Chennai

                          Chennai, Tamil Nadu
                          Private

                          MEASI College of Education, Chennai

                          Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private
                          B.Ed
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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