COMPUTER.SCIENCE.AND.ENGINEERING.DATA.SCIENCE Colleges in Tamil Nadu
17 engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 9 districts, with the largest concentration in Thiruvallur (5). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Bharath Institute of Science and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai
D.Pharm·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·B.Pharm·BBA·BCA
S.R.M. Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai
Integrated B.Tech·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·PG·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to Be University)
D.Pharm·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·B.Pharm·BBA·BCA·UG
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology
Also offers diploma courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Tiruchirappalli
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram Campus
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA·UG
University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Tiruchirappalli
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai
Integrated B.Tech·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·BBA·B.E /B.Tech
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Integrated B.Tech·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·PG·MBA /PGDM·PG Diploma·UG·BBA·BCA·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
17 engineering 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 engineering 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 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu have?
81,770 approved seats across 17 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Tamil Nadu has the most engineering colleges?
Thiruvallur, with 5 of the 17 institutions listed here.
What courses do engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer?
The most widely approved are COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (DATA SCIENCE) (17), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (17), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (16), CIVIL ENGINEERING (14), INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (12). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu are government and how many are private?
Of the 17 institutions listed: 6 deemed university, 5 private, 4 government, 2 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.