Which is the top Overall college in Tamil Nadu as per NIRF 2019?
IIT Madras is the top Tamil Nadu entry, ranked #1 with a score of 83.88.
21 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the NIRF 2019 Overall list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
IIT Madras leads the Tamil Nadu entries in 2019 at national rank 1 with a score of 83.88.
Tamil Nadu colleges featured across NIRF Overall editions
These institutions appeared in the available Tamil Nadu lists from 2017 to 2019. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Overall colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras 2019 · National rank 1 · Listed this year
- Anna University 2019 · National rank 14 · Listed this year
- Bharathiar University 2019 · National rank 21 · Listed this year
- National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli 2019 · National rank 24 · Listed this year
- Alagappa University 2019 · National rank 47 · Listed this year
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 2019 · National rank 68 · Listed this year
- Madurai Kamaraj University 2019 · National rank 69 · Listed this year
- Bharathidasan University 2019 · National rank 86 · Listed this year
- Periyar University 2019 · National rank 97 · Listed this year
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2019 · National rank 99 · Listed this year
- Annamalai University 2017 · National rank 92 · Historical entry
Top Private Overall colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2019 · National rank 15 · Listed this year
- Vellore Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 32 · Listed this year
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2019 · National rank 52 · Listed this year
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 2019 · National rank 54 · Listed this year
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 2019 · National rank 57 · Listed this year
- Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy 2019 · National rank 63 · Listed this year
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 2019 · National rank 64 · Listed this year
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences 2019 · National rank 67 · Listed this year
- PSG College of Technology 2019 · National rank 76 · Listed this year
- Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering 2019 · National rank 78 · Listed this year
- PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research 2018 · National rank 75 · Historical entry
- Thiagarajar College of Engineering 2018 · National rank 95 · Historical entry
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- University of Madras 2019 · National rank 33 · Listed this year
- Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) 2017 · National rank 50 · Historical entry
- Sri Ramachandra University 2017 · National rank 61 · Historical entry
- Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli 2017 · National rank 67 · Historical entry
- Sri Sivasubrmaniya Nadar College of Engineering 2017 · National rank 80 · Historical entry
- Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology 2017 · National rank 87 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Tamil Nadu offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national Overall ranks, not positions within Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Overall ranking history
Explore Tamil Nadu institutions in the published NIRF Overall lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Tamil Nadu. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Overall edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Tamil Nadu 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 2019
21 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2019 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 1 with a score of 83.88.
View full Tamil Nadu 2019 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Madurai Kamaraj University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 81 to 69, an improvement of 12 places. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 40 to 68. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2018
6| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 81 | ↑ 12 places |
| 52 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 63 | ↑ 11 places |
| 54 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 62 | ↑ 8 places |
| 68 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 40 | ↓ 28 places |
| 57 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 35 | ↓ 22 places |
| 76 | PSG College of Technology | 64 | ↓ 12 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2019
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Periyar University | 40.99 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2019
2| 2018 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Not present in 2019 |
| 95 | Thiagarajar College of Engineering | Not present in 2019 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2018
22 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2018 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 2 with a score of 81.39.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2018
22Major changes from 2017 to 2018
University of Madras recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 64 to 29, an improvement of 35 places. Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 60 to 92. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2017
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | University of Madras | 64 | ↑ 35 places |
| 20 | Bharathiar University | 45 | ↑ 25 places |
| 64 | PSG College of Technology | 88 | ↑ 24 places |
| 92 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 60 | ↓ 32 places |
| 40 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 28 | ↓ 12 places |
| 63 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 55 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 8 newly listed and 6 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2018
8| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Alagappa University | 48.25 | Newly present |
| 54 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 46.33 | Newly present |
| 62 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 45.29 | Newly present |
| 73 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 43.60 | Newly present |
| 75 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | 43.24 | Newly present |
| 81 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 42.98 | Newly present |
| 94 | Bharathidasan University | 41.63 | Newly present |
| 95 | Thiagarajar College of Engineering | 41.41 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2018
6| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) | Not present in 2018 |
| 61 | Sri Ramachandra University | Not present in 2018 |
| 67 | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | Not present in 2018 |
| 80 | Sri Sivasubrmaniya Nadar College of Engineering | Not present in 2018 |
| 87 | Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology | Not present in 2018 |
| 92 | Annamalai University | Not present in 2018 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2017
20 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2017 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 2 with a score of 73.97.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2017
20This is the earliest available Overall edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Tamil Nadu Overall ranking list
Avg score 49.97
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1 IIT Madras 83.88 1
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2017: rank 2
- 2018: rank 2
- 2019: rank 1
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Improved by 1 places from #2 in 2017 to #1 in 2019.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
14 Anna University 60.35 4
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2017: rank 13
- 2018: rank 10
- 2019: rank 14
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Moved down 1 places from #13 in 2017 to #14 in 2019.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
15 Amrita 59.22 0
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- 2017: rank 16
- 2018: rank 15
- 2019: rank 15
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Improved by 1 places from #16 in 2017 to #15 in 2019.
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21 Bharathiar University 57.23 1
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- 2017: rank 45
- 2018: rank 20
- 2019: rank 21
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Improved by 24 places from #45 in 2017 to #21 in 2019.
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24 NIT Trichy 54.32 7
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- 2017: rank 34
- 2018: rank 31
- 2019: rank 24
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Improved by 10 places from #34 in 2017 to #24 in 2019.
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32 VIT Vellore 51.44 8
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- 2017: rank 22
- 2018: rank 24
- 2019: rank 32
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Moved down 10 places from #22 in 2017 to #32 in 2019.
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33 University of Madras 51.34 4
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- 2017: rank 64
- 2018: rank 29
- 2019: rank 33
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Improved by 31 places from #64 in 2017 to #33 in 2019.
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47 Alagappa University 48.54 4
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 43
- 2019: rank 47
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Moved down 4 places from #43 in 2018 to #47 in 2019.
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52 SRMIST Chennai 47.80 11
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- 2017: rank 55
- 2018: rank 63
- 2019: rank 52
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Improved by 3 places from #55 in 2017 to #52 in 2019.
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54 SRIHER Chennai 47.34 8
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 62
- 2019: rank 54
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Improved by 8 places from #62 in 2018 to #54 in 2019.
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57 Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 46.32 22
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- 2017: rank 35
- 2018: rank 35
- 2019: rank 57
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Moved down 22 places from #35 in 2017 to #57 in 2019.
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63 SASTRA 45.80 9
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 54
- 2019: rank 63
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Moved down 9 places from #54 in 2018 to #63 in 2019.
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64 Sathyabama 45.58 4
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- 2017: rank 72
- 2018: rank 68
- 2019: rank 64
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Improved by 8 places from #72 in 2017 to #64 in 2019.
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67 Saveetha Chennai 45.42 3
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- 2017: rank 91
- 2018: rank 70
- 2019: rank 67
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Improved by 24 places from #91 in 2017 to #67 in 2019.
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68 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 45.41 28
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- 2017: rank 28
- 2018: rank 40
- 2019: rank 68
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Moved down 40 places from #28 in 2017 to #68 in 2019.
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69 Madurai Kamraj University 45.20 12
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 81
- 2019: rank 69
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Improved by 12 places from #81 in 2018 to #69 in 2019.
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76 PSG College of Technology 44.46 12
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- 2017: rank 88
- 2018: rank 64
- 2019: rank 76
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Improved by 12 places from #88 in 2017 to #76 in 2019.
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78 SSN College 44.35 5
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 73
- 2019: rank 78
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Moved down 5 places from #73 in 2018 to #78 in 2019.
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86 Bharathidasan University 43.41 8
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 94
- 2019: rank 86
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Improved by 8 places from #94 in 2018 to #86 in 2019.
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97 Periyar University 40.99 NEW
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 97
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Ranked #97 in both 2019 and 2019.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
99 TANUVAS Chennai 40.88 7
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- 2017: rank 60
- 2018: rank 92
- 2019: rank 99
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Moved down 39 places from #60 in 2017 to #99 in 2019.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Tamil Nadu ranking questions
Does this include private colleges?
Yes. Private and government labels appear when the institution is resolved in NIRFRank's curated registry.
How many Tamil Nadu colleges are in the NIRF 2019 list?
21 ranked colleges are shown across 9 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF Overall rank across the latest available editions.