Which is the top Engineering college in Chennai as per NIRF 2024?
IIT Madras leads the city list at rank #1.
NIRF 2024 · City ranking
6 Chennai institutions appear in the NIRF 2024 Engineering list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
IIT Madras leads the Chennai entries in 2024 at national rank 1 with a score of 89.46.
Chennai colleges featured across NIRF Engineering editions
These institutions appeared in the available Chennai lists from 2016 to 2024. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Engineering colleges in Chennai
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras 2024 · National rank 1 · Listed this year
- Anna University 2024 · National rank 14 · Listed this year
- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM 2022 · National rank 184 · Historical entry
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2019 · National rank 108 · Historical entry
- Indian Institute Of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing (IIITD&M) Kancheepuram-Chennai 2016 · National rank 80 · Historical entry
Top Private Engineering colleges in Chennai
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2024 · National rank 13 · Listed this year
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences 2024 · National rank 53 · Listed this year
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 2024 · National rank 66 · Listed this year
- Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology 2024 · National rank 86 · Listed this year
- Rajalakshmi Engineering College 2023 · National rank 86 · Historical entry
- B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology 2022 · National rank 102 · Historical entry
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) 2022 · National rank 152 · Historical entry
- Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) 2022 · National rank 159 · Historical entry
- Chennai Institute of Technology 2022 · National rank 175 · Historical entry
- Easwari Engineering College 2022 · National rank 181 · Historical entry
- Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology 2020 · National rank 192 · Historical entry
- Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute 2019 · National rank 196 · Historical entry
- ST. Joseph's College of Engineering 2017 · National rank 97 · Historical entry
- Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science (Hits) 2016 · National rank 72 · Historical entry
- Anand Institute Of Higher Technology 2016 · National rank 98 · Historical entry
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- Sri Sai Ram Engineering College 2017 · National rank 96 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Chennai offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national Engineering ranks, not positions within Chennai.
Chennai Engineering ranking history
Explore Chennai institutions in the published NIRF Engineering lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Chennai. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Engineering edition and the state and city recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Chennai list, not necessarily a first NIRF appearance. Absence does not establish why an institution is missing, and movement alone does not explain changes in quality.
Highlights and changes in 2024
6 Chennai institutions appear in the 2024 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 89.46.
View full Chennai 2024 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
SRM Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 28 to 13, an improvement of 15 places. Anna University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 13 to 14. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2023
4| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 28 | ↑ 15 places |
| 53 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 64 | ↑ 11 places |
| 86 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 87 | ↑ 1 place |
| 14 | Anna University | 13 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2024
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2024
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | Not present in 2024 |
Chennai NIRF Engineering rankings 2023
7 Chennai institutions appear in the 2023 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 89.79.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Engineering 2023
7| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 89.79 |
| 13 | Anna University | 17 | 65.06 |
| 28 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 24 | 58.56 |
| 64 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 156 | 49.30 |
| 66 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 54 | 48.87 |
| 86 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 95 | 43.46 |
| 87 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 84 | 43.43 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 156 to 64, an improvement of 92 places. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 54 to 66. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2022
6| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 156 | ↑ 92 places |
| 86 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 95 | ↑ 9 places |
| 13 | Anna University | 17 | ↑ 4 places |
| 66 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 54 | ↓ 12 places |
| 28 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 24 | ↓ 4 places |
| 87 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 84 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 6 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2023
6| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 102 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Not present in 2023 |
| 152 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | Not present in 2023 |
| 159 | Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) | Not present in 2023 |
| 175 | Chennai Institute of Technology | Not present in 2023 |
| 181 | Easwari Engineering College | Not present in 2023 |
| 184 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM | Not present in 2023 |
Chennai NIRF Engineering rankings 2022
13 Chennai institutions appear in the 2022 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 90.04.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Engineering 2022
13| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 90.04 |
| 17 | Anna University | 18 | 61.41 |
| 24 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 34 | 58.02 |
| 54 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 55 | 48.56 |
| 84 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 93 | 41.35 |
| 95 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 110 | 40.47 |
| 102 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 112 | 39.92 |
| 152 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 172 | 36.71 |
| 156 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 121 | 36.44 |
| 159 | Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) | 125 | 36.35 |
| 175 | Chennai Institute of Technology | — | 35.27 |
| 181 | Easwari Engineering College | 189 | 35.07 |
| 184 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM | — | 34.93 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 172 to 152, an improvement of 20 places. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 121 to 156. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2021
5| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 172 | ↑ 20 places |
| 95 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 110 | ↑ 15 places |
| 24 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 34 | ↑ 10 places |
| 156 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 121 | ↓ 35 places |
| 159 | Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) | 125 | ↓ 34 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | Chennai Institute of Technology | 35.27 | Newly present |
| 184 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM | 34.93 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2022
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF Engineering rankings 2021
11 Chennai institutions appear in the 2021 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 90.19.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Engineering 2021
11| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 90.19 |
| 18 | Anna University | 14 | 58.31 |
| 34 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 41 | 54.17 |
| 55 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 51 | 46.65 |
| 93 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 95 | 39.84 |
| 110 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 106 | 37.71 |
| 112 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 123 | 37.58 |
| 121 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 149 | 37.09 |
| 125 | Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) | — | 36.63 |
| 172 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 107 | 33.98 |
| 189 | Easwari Engineering College | — | 32.75 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 149 to 121, an improvement of 28 places. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 107 to 172. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2020
6| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 149 | ↑ 28 places |
| 112 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 123 | ↑ 11 places |
| 34 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 41 | ↑ 7 places |
| 172 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 107 | ↓ 65 places |
| 18 | Anna University | 14 | ↓ 4 places |
| 55 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 51 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2021
2| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) | 36.63 | Newly present |
| 189 | Easwari Engineering College | 32.75 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2021
2| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM | Not present in 2021 |
| 192 | Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology | Not present in 2021 |
Chennai NIRF Engineering rankings 2020
11 Chennai institutions appear in the 2020 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 89.93.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Engineering 2020
11| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 89.93 |
| 14 | Anna University | 9 | 59.89 |
| 41 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 36 | 50.95 |
| 51 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 47 | 46.77 |
| 95 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 86 | 37.86 |
| 106 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 139 | 37.01 |
| 107 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 95 | 36.98 |
| 123 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 131 | 35.41 |
| 149 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 186 | 33.55 |
| 182 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM | 197 | 31.63 |
| 192 | Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology | 194 | 31.32 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 186 to 149, an improvement of 37 places. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 95 to 107. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2019
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 186 | ↑ 37 places |
| 106 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 139 | ↑ 33 places |
| 182 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM | 197 | ↑ 15 places |
| 107 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 95 | ↓ 12 places |
| 95 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 86 | ↓ 9 places |
| 14 | Anna University | 9 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 3 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2020
3| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | Not present in 2020 |
| 196 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | Not present in 2020 |
| 200 | Easwari Engineering College | Not present in 2020 |
Chennai NIRF Engineering rankings 2019
14 Chennai institutions appear in the 2019 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 89.05.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Engineering 2019
14| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 89.05 |
| 9 | Anna University | 8 | 63.12 |
| 36 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 46 | 48.95 |
| 47 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 37 | 46.07 |
| 86 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 77 | 37.22 |
| 95 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | — | 36.11 |
| 108 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | — | 35.32 |
| 131 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 79 | 33.70 |
| 139 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | — | 33.24 |
| 186 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | — | 30.79 |
| 194 | Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology | — | 30.48 |
| 196 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | — | 30.45 |
| 197 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM | — | 30.37 |
| 200 | Easwari Engineering College | — | 30.31 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
SRM Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 46 to 36, an improvement of 10 places. B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 79 to 131. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2018
4| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 46 | ↑ 10 places |
| 131 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 79 | ↓ 52 places |
| 47 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 37 | ↓ 10 places |
| 86 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 77 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 8 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2019
8| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 36.11 | Newly present |
| 108 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 35.32 | Newly present |
| 139 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 33.24 | Newly present |
| 186 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 30.79 | Newly present |
| 194 | Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology | 30.48 | Newly present |
| 196 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 30.45 | Newly present |
| 197 | INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DESIGN & MANUFACTURING, KANCHEEPURAM | 30.37 | Newly present |
| 200 | Easwari Engineering College | 30.31 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2019
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF Engineering rankings 2018
6 Chennai institutions appear in the 2018 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 88.95.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Engineering 2018
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 88.95 |
| 8 | Anna University | 8 | 67.04 |
| 37 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | — | 47.26 |
| 46 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 35 | 45.51 |
| 77 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 58 | 37.73 |
| 79 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 89 | 37.57 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 89 to 79, an improvement of 10 places. Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 58 to 77. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2017
3| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 89 | ↑ 10 places |
| 77 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 58 | ↓ 19 places |
| 46 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 35 | ↓ 11 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2018
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 47.26 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2018
2| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Sri Sai Ram Engineering College | Not present in 2018 |
| 97 | ST. Joseph's College of Engineering | Not present in 2018 |
Chennai NIRF Engineering rankings 2017
7 Chennai institutions appear in the 2017 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 87.96.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Engineering 2017
7| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 87.96 |
| 8 | Anna University | — | 63.97 |
| 35 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | — | 49.20 |
| 58 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | — | 42.31 |
| 89 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 54 | 36.97 |
| 96 | Sri Sai Ram Engineering College | — | 36.64 |
| 97 | ST. Joseph's College of Engineering | — | 36.51 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 54 to 89. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2016
1| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 54 | ↓ 35 places |
Changes to the published list — 5 newly listed and 3 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2017
5| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Anna University | 63.97 | Newly present |
| 35 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 49.20 | Newly present |
| 58 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 42.31 | Newly present |
| 96 | Sri Sai Ram Engineering College | 36.64 | Newly present |
| 97 | ST. Joseph's College of Engineering | 36.51 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2017
3| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science (Hits) | Not present in 2017 |
| 80 | Indian Institute Of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing (IIITD&M) Kancheepuram-Chennai | Not present in 2017 |
| 98 | Anand Institute Of Higher Technology | Not present in 2017 |
Chennai NIRF Engineering rankings 2016
5 Chennai institutions appear in the 2016 published Engineering list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 1 with a score of 89.41.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Engineering 2016
5| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | — | 89.41 |
| 54 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | — | 57.80 |
| 72 | Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science (Hits) | — | 54.32 |
| 80 | Indian Institute Of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing (IIITD&M) Kancheepuram-Chennai | — | 52.64 |
| 98 | Anand Institute Of Higher Technology | — | 49.41 |
This is the earliest available Engineering edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Chennai Engineering ranking list
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1 IIT Madras 89.46 0
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Held the #1 position for five consecutive years.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
13 SRMIST Chennai 65.41 15
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- 2020: rank 41
- 2021: rank 34
- 2022: rank 24
- 2023: rank 28
- 2024: rank 13
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Improved by 28 places from #41 in 2020 to #13 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
14 Anna University 65.34 1
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- 2020: rank 14
- 2021: rank 18
- 2022: rank 17
- 2023: rank 13
- 2024: rank 14
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Ranked #14 in both 2020 and 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
53 Saveetha Chennai 52.85 11
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- 2020: rank 149
- 2021: rank 121
- 2022: rank 156
- 2023: rank 64
- 2024: rank 53
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Improved by 96 places from #149 in 2020 to #53 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
66 Sathyabama 50.05 0
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- 2020: rank 51
- 2021: rank 55
- 2022: rank 54
- 2023: rank 66
- 2024: rank 66
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Moved down 15 places from #51 in 2020 to #66 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
86 Vel Tech Chennai 46.23 1
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- 2020: rank 95
- 2021: rank 93
- 2022: rank 84
- 2023: rank 87
- 2024: rank 86
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Improved by 9 places from #95 in 2020 to #86 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
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Chennai ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Chennai?
6 colleges from Chennai appear in the official 2024 list.
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