Computer applications Colleges in Tamil Nadu
342 computer applications institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 39 districts, with the largest concentration in Coimbatore (38). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- Coimbatore: 38
- Chennai: 30
- Kanniyakumari: 20
- Namakkal: 20
- Salem: 18
- Chengalpattu: 16
- Tiruchirappalli: 16
- Thiruvallur: 14
- Erode: 13
- Kancheepuram: 13
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Private: 236
- Government Aided: 50
- Deemed University: 29
- Government: 21
- State University: 6
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- BCA: 185
- BBA: 173
- MBA: 170
- MASTERS IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: 122
- MECHANICAL: 117
- ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS: 114
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 108
- CIVIL: 99
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
A.R.J. College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
Anna University, Chennai
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·B.Arch
Annai Mira College of Engineering and Technology
MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Arulmigu Meenakshi Amman College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Arunachala College of Engineering for Women
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many computer applications colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
342 computer applications institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved computer applications colleges in Tamil Nadu?
This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from AICTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.
How many seats do computer applications colleges in Tamil Nadu have?
272,355 approved seats across 342 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Tamil Nadu has the most computer applications colleges?
Coimbatore, with 38 of the 342 institutions listed here.
What courses do computer applications colleges in Tamil Nadu offer?
The most widely approved are BCA (185), BBA (173), MBA (170), MASTERS IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (122), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (117), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (114). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many computer applications colleges in Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?
Of the 342 institutions listed: 236 private, 50 government aided, 29 deemed university, 21 government, 6 state university. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
Where does this list come from?
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.