ENGINEERING.DESIGN Colleges in Tamil Nadu
33 engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 16 districts, with the largest concentration in Coimbatore (10). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Adithya Institute of Technology
M.E /M.Tech·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
Easwari Engineering College
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Einstein College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Jayam College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
K.Ramakrishnan College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
KIT- Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
Mahath Amma Institute of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Mailam Engineering College
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
Paavai College of Engineering
M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Park College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
PSG College of Technology
Integrated B.Tech·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Rajalakshmi Engineering College (Engineering & Technology)
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
SBM College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
33 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?
51,681 approved seats across 33 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 10 of the 33 institutions listed here.
What courses do engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer?
The most widely approved are ENGINEERING DESIGN (33), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (33), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (31), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (30), CIVIL ENGINEERING (25), INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (25). 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 33 institutions listed: 27 private, 3 government, 2 deemed university, 1 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.