Top Colleges in Chennai 2026

Looking for the best colleges in Chennai? 5 colleges in Chennai are listed here, including SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Dr. MGR-ERI) and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST / Sathyabama University). Compare their course fees, NIRF ranking, NAAC grade, placements and accepted entrance exams, then open a college for 2026 admission details.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur campus

NIRF#22Overall

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu 603203 (Chennai)

NAAC A++Private (Deemed-to-be University)

Courses: 17+
Rating: 4.1
Total fees: ₹10 L – 19 L

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Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai campus

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Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Dr. MGR-ERI)

Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600095

NAAC A+Private

Courses: 16+
Rating: 4.2
Total fees: ₹5.2 L – 10 L

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology campus

NIRF#53

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST / Sathyabama University)

Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119

NAAC A++Private (Deemed-to-be University)

Courses: 21+
Rating: 4.1
Total fees: ₹6 L – 14.6 L

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Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology campus

NIRF#86

Vel Tech University

No. 42, Avadi-Vel Tech Road, Vel Nagar, Avadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600062

NAAC A++Private

Courses: 20+
Rating: 3.9
Total fees: ₹2.90 L – 5.80 L

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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science campus

NIRF#101

HITS Chennai (Hindustan University)

Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Padur, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603103

NAAC APrivate (Deemed to be University)

Courses: 21+
Rating: 3.8
Total fees: ₹4.76 L – 16.07 L

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