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Best Colleges in Salem

Salem is one of the major cities in Tamil Nadu and is popular for its steel plants and steel products. Salem is also a famous tourist destination and education centre. Periyar University, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, Government College of Engineering,  and Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem are among the top colleges/Universities in Salem. The courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels by the top 10 colleges in Salem in the full-time, part-time and online modes. The entrance examinations accepted by top colleges in Salem are NEET, NEET PG, TANCET, CMAT, JEE main, GMAT, NATA, CAT and MAT. 

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 How affordable is Salem?

The cost of living in Salem is moderate and the students can avail facilities like accommodation, transportation, food and other utilities at a reasonable rate. The top colleges in Salem function under the purview of both private and government bodies. The top 10 colleges in Salem provide financial assistance to students through various Tuition Fee Waiver schemes, NGO scholarships, University Research Fellowships, and State and central government scholarships. The courses are offered by top colleges in Salem with fees ranging from Rs 16,600 to Rs 2,17,000.

List of Top 10 Colleges in Salem

College Name

Course Offered

Fees in Rs.

Periyar University - Periyar University, Salem 

M.Sc

Rs 36,000 to Rs 44,000

M.B.A

Rs 48,000 to Rs 70,000

Sona College of Technology, Salem 


B.E / B.Tech

NA

M.E / M.Tech

NA

VMKVEC Salem 

B.E / B.Tech

Rs 2,17, 000

M.E / M.Tech

Rs 1,28,000 to Rs 1,88,000

IIHT Salem - Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem 

B.E / B.Tech

NA

Diploma

NA

VSA School of Engineering and School of Management, Salem 

B.E / B.Tech

NA

MBA

NA

AVS Engineering College, Salem 

B.E / B.Tech

NA

M.E / M.Tech

NA

KIOT Salem - Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem 

B.E / B.Tech

Rs 2,00,000

M.E / M.Tech

Rs 1,00,000

GCE Salem - Government College of Engineering, Salem 

B.E / B.Tech

Rs 28,730

M.E / M.Tech

Rs 16,600

Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology, Salem 

B.E / B.Tech

NA

M.E / M.Tech

NA

The Kavery Institute of Technology, Salem

Diploma

NA

Top Colleges/Universities Courses in Salem - Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised university.

M.Tech

Candidates must have completed B.Tech in relevant subjects from recognised universities.

M.B.A

Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 50 % marks from a recognised board or university. 

M.C.A

Candidates must have passed graduation or equivalent with mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level. 

M.Sc

Candidates must have completed B.Sc in a relevant subject from a recognised university. 

List of Top Colleges/Universities in Salem - Based on NIRF Ranking 2023

The Ministry of Education, Government of India has initiated the ranking methodology to conduct a ranking of colleges and universities every year. The rankings are given to higher education institutions functioning in our country based on the parameters of Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research & Professional Practice, Graduation Outcome, Outreach and Inclusivity and Perception. The NIRF Ranking 2023  of the top colleges in Salem is mentioned below:    

College Name

Category

NIRF Rank 2023

NIRF Score

Periyar University, Salem

University

59

48.30

Top Colleges/Universities in Salem: Admission Process 2023

Admission link of the College

Admission process 2023

Periyar University, Salem Admission

Admission to the UG course at Periyar University is based on the entrance test conducted by the University and MBA admission is based on the score of TANCET/ MAT followed by group discussion and personal interview. 

KIOT Salem Admission

Admission to the B.Tech courses at KIOT Salem is based on the merit of the qualifying examination and TNEA Counselling. M.Tech admission is based on GATE score and TANCA Counselling and MBA Admission is based on TANCET. 

GCE Salem Admission

Admission to UG courses is based on TNEA counselling and PG courses are based on GATE/TANCET

Dhirajlal Gandhi College Of Technology, Salem Admission

BE admissions are based on merit of qualifying examinations and TNEA counselling process and ME admissions are based on GATE/TANCET.

Sona College Of Technology, Salem Admission

BE/B.Tech admissions are based on the merit of qualifying examinations and TNEA counselling process and ME admissions are based on GATE/TANCET. MCA admission is based on TANCET and TANCET MCA counselling. 

Top Colleges/Universities in Salem: Placements Wise

The top colleges in Salem have their placement cell to manage the entire placement and career guidance process. The placement cell of the top 10 colleges in Salem helps in motivating and training students with technical skills and soft skills. The top 5 colleges in Salem conduct mock interviews, seminars, workshops, industrial visits and guest lectures for the development of students.

 As per the placement report on Sona Institute of Technology, Salem the highest CTC offered was Rs 20,00,000 per annum for the 2022 batch. As per the NIRF report 2023, the median package for undergraduate courses was Rs 3,50,000 and the median package for postgraduate courses was Rs 3,00,000 at Periyar University, Salem. The placement link of  top colleges in Salem with their top recruiters is mentioned below: 

College Placement Link

Top Recruiters

Periyar University Placements Salem 

Infosys Technology Ltd, HCL Ltd, Vee Technology Pvt Ltd, Wipro, TCS, Winners Education Pvt Ltd, AAA International

KIOT Salem Placements

Wipro, Zoho, Hexaware, L&T, Cognizant, HCL, TCS, Infosys, Virtusa, Tech Mahindra

GCE Salem Placements

Accenture, Infosys, Zoho, TCS, Avasoft, Surya Informatics

Sona College of Technology, Salem Placements

Vedanta, Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, Accenture, Hexaware Technologies, Honeywell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Periyar University a government or private university?

A. Periyar University is a government university. It was established in 1997 by the Government of Tamil Nadu as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997. 

Q. What is the approval and affiliation of Sona College of Technology, Salem?

A. Sona College of Technology, Salem is affiliated with  Anna University, Tamil Nadu and is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India. 

Q. Which are the scholarships offered by Periyar University, Salem?

A. Periyar University offers various kinds of scholarships to students like Dr Ambedhkar and Rajaji Meritorious Scholarship, NGO Scholarship, Free Education for PG Students, Partial Travel Financial Support, University Research Fellowship, Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme and other state government scholarships and central schemes. 

Q. Knowledge Institute of Technology(KIOT) Salem is affiliated with which university?

A. Knowledge Institute of Technology(KIOT) Salem is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. 

Q. What was the average package offered at Sona College of Technology, Salem last year?

A. The average package offered at Sona Institute of Technology, Salem was Rs 5,10,000 per annum for the 2022 batch. 

Q. What is the admission procedure for an MBA at Sona College of Technology, Salem?

A. The Admission to the MBA course at Sona Institute of Technology, Salem is based on marks of entrance exams (MAT / TANCET / CET)  conducted by the Anna University & Association of Management of Coimbatore Anna University Affiliated Colleges.

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Periyar University - Periyar University, Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
4.6/52 Reviews
Public/Govt

Periyar University - Periyar University, Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.6/52 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
MBA
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

Sri Kailash Women's College, Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
4.7/53 Reviews
Private

Sri Kailash Women's College, Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu Private 4.7/53 Reviews
B.Com
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Vinayaka Mission's Annapoorana College of Nursing, Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
B.Sc Nursing
  • Fees : 6.40 Lakhs
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Top Institutes Accepting Applications

Sri Shanmugha College of Pharmacy, Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
B.Pharma
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    SS Institute of Pharmacy, Salem

    Salem, Tamil Nadu
    Private

    SS Institute of Pharmacy, Salem

    Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
    B.Pharma
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Sri Sarada Niketan College of Arts and Science for Women, Salem

      Salem, Tamil Nadu
      Private
      BA Tamil
      • Fees : 1.54 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Vinayaka Mission's College of Physiotherapy, Salem

      Salem, Tamil Nadu
      Private
      BPT
      • Fees : 4 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      St Basil College of Education for Women, Salem

      Salem, Tamil Nadu
      Private
      B.Ed
      • Fees : 76 K
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      PSM College of Education, Salem

      Salem, Tamil Nadu
      Private

      PSM College of Education, Salem

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

        St Grace Lilian College of Education, Salem

        Salem, Tamil Nadu
        Private
        B.Ed
        • Fees : 75 K
        Brochures downloaded so far
        Brochures downloaded so far

        National College of Education, Salem

        Salem, Tamil Nadu
        Private

        National College of Education, Salem

        Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
        B.Ed
          Brochures downloaded so far
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          Government Law College, Salem

          Salem, Tamil Nadu
          Private

          Government Law College, Salem

          Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
          BA LLB
          • Fees : 7.29 K
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Bharathi College of Education, Salem

          Salem, Tamil Nadu
          Private

          Bharathi College of Education, Salem

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

            Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga, Salem

            Salem, Tamil Nadu
            Private
            BNYS
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem

              Salem, Tamil Nadu
              Public/Govt
              B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry
                Brochures downloaded so far
                Brochures downloaded so far

                Tharamangalam Sengunthar College of Nursing, Salem

                Salem, Tamil Nadu
                Private
                B.Sc Nursing
                  Brochures downloaded so far
                  Brochures downloaded so far

                  Mahendra College of Education, Salem

                  Salem, Tamil Nadu
                  Private

                  Mahendra College of Education, Salem

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

                    Amala College of Education, Salem

                    Salem, Tamil Nadu
                    Private

                    Amala College of Education, Salem

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

                      Kongunadu College of Education, Salem

                      Salem, Tamil Nadu
                      Private

                      Kongunadu College of Education, Salem

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

                        Sakthi Kailash College of Education for Women, Salem

                        Salem, Tamil Nadu
                        4.2/55 Reviews
                        Private
                        B.Ed
                          Brochures downloaded so far
                          Brochures downloaded so far

                          PSG College of Education, Sankari

                          Salem, Tamil Nadu
                          Private

                          PSG College of Education, Sankari

                          Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
                          B.Ed
                          • Fees : 50 K
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                          Vettri Vel College of Education, Salem

                          Salem, Tamil Nadu
                          Private

                          Vettri Vel College of Education, Salem

                          Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
                          B.Ed
                            Brochures downloaded so far
                            Brochures downloaded so far

                            VSA Group of Institutions, Salem

                            Brochures downloaded so far
                            Brochures downloaded so far

                            GMKMC Salem - Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem

                            Salem, Tamil Nadu
                            5.0/51 Reviews
                            Public/Govt
                            MBBS
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            The Kavery Institute of Technology, Salem

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

                            Paavendhar Polytechnic College, Salem

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

                            SSC Salem - Salem Sowdeswari College, Salem

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

                            Vinayaka Mission's College of Pharmacy, Salem

                            Salem, Tamil Nadu
                            Private
                            B.Pharma
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Sri Vidya Mandir Arts and Science, Salem

                            Salem, Tamil Nadu
                            Private
                            Ph.D Mathematics
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Salem

                            Salem, Tamil Nadu
                            Private
                            BHMS
                            • Exams : NEET
                            • Fees : 6.31 Lakhs
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Government Arts College, Dharmapuri

                            Salem, Tamil Nadu
                            Public/Govt

                            Government Arts College, Dharmapuri

                            Salem, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                            BA History
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Sri Sarada College of Education, Salem

                            Salem, Tamil Nadu
                            Private

                            Sri Sarada College of Education, Salem

                            Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
                            B.Ed
                            • Fees : 3.77 K
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Sri Jayajothi College of Education, Salem

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

                              Vinayaka Mission's Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem

                              Salem, Tamil Nadu
                              Private
                              BDS
                              • Exams : NEET
                              • Fees : 17.50 Lakhs
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Salem

                              Salem, Tamil Nadu
                              Private

                              Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Salem

                              Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
                              BSMS
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Golden Polytechnic College, Salem

                              Salem, Tamil Nadu
                              Public/Govt

                              Golden Polytechnic College, Salem

                              Salem, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                              Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Vidhyalakshmi Polytechnic College, Salem

                              Brochures downloaded so far
                              Brochures downloaded so far

                              The Kavery Arts and Science College for Women, Salem

                              Salem, Tamil Nadu
                              Private
                              BA Tamil
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Salem Kongu Polytechnic College, Salem

                                Brochures downloaded so far
                                Brochures downloaded so far

                                Salem Kongunaadu Arts and Science College, Salem

                                Salem, Tamil Nadu
                                Private
                                BA
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                  Salem Christian College of Arts and Science, Salem

                                  Salem, Tamil Nadu
                                  Private
                                  B.Com
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                    Sri Gayathri College of Education, Salem

                                    Salem, Tamil Nadu
                                    Private
                                    B.Ed
                                    • Fees : 75 K
                                    Brochures downloaded so far
                                    Brochures downloaded so far

                                    Vinayaka School of Nursing, Salem

                                    Salem, Tamil Nadu
                                    Private

                                    Vinayaka School of Nursing, Salem

                                    Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
                                    GNM
                                      Brochures downloaded so far
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                                      The Kavery Physiotherapy College, Salem

                                      Salem, Tamil Nadu
                                      Private

                                      The Kavery Physiotherapy College, Salem

                                      Salem, Tamil Nadu Private
                                      BPT
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