COMPUTER.SCIENCE.ENGINEERING Colleges in Tamil Nadu
126 engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 35 districts, with the largest concentration in Coimbatore (15). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
A. R. College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Aaa College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Anand Institute of Higher Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Anna University Regional Campus - Coimbatore
MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Anna University, Chennai
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·B.Arch
Arul Tharum VPMM College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Arunachala College of Engineering for Women
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
C.S.I.Institute of Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
CARE College of Engineering (Formerly CARE Group of Institutions)
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Chendhuran College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Dr.Sivanthi Adithanar College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
E.G.S.Pillay Engineering College
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
E.S. College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
126 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?
165,228 approved seats across 126 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?
Coimbatore, with 15 of the 126 institutions listed here.
What courses do engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer?
The most widely approved are COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (126), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (114), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (110), CIVIL ENGINEERING (84), INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (82), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (74). 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 126 institutions listed: 95 private, 11 deemed university, 10 state university, 7 government, 3 government aided. 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.