INFORMATION.TECHNOLOGY Colleges in Tamil Nadu
332 engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 38 districts, with the largest concentration in Coimbatore (42). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
A R M College of Engineering and Technology
MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Aaa College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Engineering & Technology)
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Adithya Institute of Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Anand Institute of Higher Technology
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Anna University, Chennai
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·M.Arch·B.E /B.Tech·B.Arch
Annai College of Engineering and Technology
M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Annai Mathammal Sheela Engineering College
M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Annai Mira College of Engineering and Technology
MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many engineering colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?
332 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?
372,113 approved seats across 332 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 42 of the 332 institutions listed here.
What courses do engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu offer?
The most widely approved are INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (332), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (303), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (301), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (293), CIVIL ENGINEERING (214), MBA (191). 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 332 institutions listed: 295 private, 16 deemed university, 9 state university, 6 government, 6 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.