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Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Deepak Prem updated on : 07 Apr, 2020 23

When it comes to engineering colleges, Tamil Nadu is blessed to house some of the leading institutes in India, including Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, and National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli. Also, the state boasts of having more than 30 engineering colleges, including government run and privately owned.

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Complete list of Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu

Complete list of Engineering Colleges in India

Let’s walk through the list.

Government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

S. No.

College

Location

Courses

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

 

Campus Facilities

 

 

 

 

1.

Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology

 

Karaikudi

·         Civil Engineering,

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

·         Electronics and Communication Engineering

·         Computer Science Engineering

Full course fee: INR 40,520 (approximately)

 

·         ME Optical Communication

·         ME Computer Aided Design

·         ME Manufacturing Engineering

·         ME Structural Engineering

·         ME Environmental Engineering

·         ME Power Electronics and Drives

·         Master of Computer Application (MCA)

Full course fee: INR 23,640 (approximately)

 

The campus also maintains:

·          NRSC Building - It has spacious dining halls adorned with furniture keeping in mind the comfort of students.

·          Hostel facility

·          Sports and games area

·          Co-operative Store

·          Medical facilities

·          Auditorium

·          Post Office

·          Bank

2.

 

Government College of Engineering

 

Bargur

 

·         Electricals and Electronics engineering

·         Electronics and Communication Engineering

·         Computer Science

·         Mechanical Engineering

Full course fee: INR 25,120 (approximately)

 

 

General facilities are offered.

3.

Government College of Engineering

 

Karuppur, Salem

·         Civil Engineering

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Electronics and Communication Engineering

·         Electrical and Electronics Engineering

·         Computer Science and Engineering

·         Metallurgical Engineering

Full course fee: INR 67,395 (approximately)

 

·         Structural Engineering

·         CAD

·         Thermal Engineering

·         Power Electronics and Drives

·         Welding Technology

Full course fee: INR 23,630 (approximately)

 

The campus also maintains:

§  Guest house

§  Health centres and hostels 

Various clubs and associations have come into prominence to keep the students entertained including fine arts, music, dance, science, and Tamil English literature clubs.

4.

Government College of Engineering

 

Tirunelveli

·         Civil Engineering

·         Computer Science and Engineering

·         Electronics and Communication Engineering

·         Electrical and Electronics Engineering

·         Mechanical Engineering

Full course fee: INR 71,800 (approximately)

 

·         Computer Science and Engineering

·         Engineering Design

·         Power Electronics and Drives

Full course fee: INR 41,280 (approximately)

 

The campus also maintains:

·          Literary and debating society

·          Hostels

·          Rotoract Club

·          National Service Scheme

·          Yoga Club

·          Fine arts club

 

5.

Government College of Technology

 

Coimbatore

·         Civil Engineering

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Electrical and Electronics Engineering

·         Electronics and Communication Engineering

·         Production Engineering

·         Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

·         Computer Science and Engineering

·         Information Technology

·         Industrial Bio technology

Full course fee: INR 73,440 (approximately)

 

·         Structural Engineering

·         Environmental Engineering

·         Geotechnical Engineering

·         Engineering Design

·         Manufacturing Engineering

·         Thermal Engineering

·         Power Systems Engineering

·         Power Electronics & Drives

·         Applied Electronics

·         Computer Science & Engineering

·         VLSI Design

Full course fee: INR 40,440 (approximately)

 

The campus also maintains:

·         Clubs

·         Hostels

·         Symposiums

6.

Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology

 

Bagayam

·         BE Electronics and Communication Engineering

·         BE Mechanical Engineering

·         BE Civil engineering

Full course fee: INR 43,600

(approximately)

 

·         ME Applied Electronics

·         ME Manufacturing engineering

Full course fee: INR 22,900 (approximately)

 

 

 

All general facilities are offered.

 

7.

Indian Institute of Technology -IIT Madras

 

Chennai

·         Aerospace Engineering

·         Applied Mechanics

·         Biotechnology

·         Chemical Engineering

·         Civil Engineering

·         Computer Science and Engineering

·         Electrical Engineering

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Engineering Design

·         Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

·         Ocean Engineering

Full course fee: INR 3,86,000

(approximately)

 

·         Industrial Metallurgy

·         Civil Engineering

·         Aerospace Engineering

·         Applied Mechanics

·         Biomedical Engineering

·         Combustion and Propulsion

·         Engineering Physics

·         Automotive Engineering

·         Chemical Engineering

·         Communication Systems

·         Construction Technology

·         Computer Science and Engineering

·         Control Systems and Instrumentation

·         Electronics and Communication Engineering)

·         Engineering Design)

·         Environmental Engineering

·         Geo Informatics

·         Nuclear Engineering

·         Petroleum Engineering

·         Structural Engineering

·         Biotechnology

Full course fee:

INR 41,404 (approximately)

 

The campus also maintains:

§  Central Library

§  Central Glass Bowling Section

§  Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Centre

§  Central Workshops

§  Central Electronic Centre

8.

National Institute of Technology - NIT

Tiruchirappalli

·         Civil Engineering

·         Chemical Engineering

·         Computer Science and Engineering

·         Electrical and Electronics Engineering

·         Electronics and Communication Engineering

·         Instrumentation and Control Engineering

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Metallurgical Engineering

·         Production Engineering

Full course fee: INR 3,15,000

(approximately)

 

·          Energy Engineering

·          Chemical Engineering

·          Process Control and Instrumentation

·          Transportation Engineering and Management

·          Construction Technology and Management

·          Structural Engineering

·          Environmental Engineering

·          Computer Science and Engineering

·          Power Electronics

·          Power Systems

·          Communication Systems

·          VLSI System

·          Industrial Safety Engineering

·          Thermal Power Engineering

·          Material science and Engineering

·          Industrial metallurgy

·          Welding Engineering

·          Industrial Engineering and Management

·          Manufacturing Technology

·          Non-Destructive Testing

Full course fee: INR 1,57,000 (approximately)

 

The campus also maintains:

·          Hospital

·          Library

Extracurricular activities like NSO, NCC, NSS, and literary, trekking and photographic clubs.

 

Let’s know the above mentioned government engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu in a little more detail!

Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology (ACCET): 

Established in 1952, the college is an autonomous body under the control of the government of the State. The college has a co-operative store and a post-office in the premises. ACCET’s campus spreads over an area of 144.39 acres. Admission to engineering programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels is done on the basis of the performance in entrance exams. The college also offers scholarship to its students.

Government College of Engineering, Bargur:

Established in 1994, the college is set amidst lush greenery and quaint ambience making it the ideal place for studying engineering. The college is affiliated to the Anna University. Admission in this one of the leading government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu depends on the performance in the State higher secondary school examinations; and CBSE students are enrolled on the basis of combined performance in Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Examination (TNPCEE) and grade 12 examinations. Applications for admission are accepted through both online and offline modes.

Government College of Engineering, Salem:

Established in 1966, the college is affiliated to the Anna University. It is one of the three only engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu offering Metallurgical Engineering. The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has accredited all the undergraduate courses, excluding Computer Science and Engineering. Remaining among the leading government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu, candidates are selected for its undergraduate courses based on score in the TNPCC exam, conducted by the Anna University. For admission to postgraduate engineering courses, students are selected based on ranking in Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET).

Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli:

Established in 1981, the state-owned engineering institute located in the town of Tirunelveli, which is often referred as the `Oxford of south India` due to the large number of educational institutions present. The college maintains six hostels, four for men and two for women. Candidates are selected for undergraduate courses on the basis of score in the TNPCC exam, conducted by the Anna University.

Government College of Technology

It is an autonomous state-funded engineering college, which is affiliated to the Anna University and has been operational since 1945. The college was formerly called Arthur Hope College of Technology and is held in high esteem among the government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu. For admission to undergraduate courses, candidates must have scored well in the grade 12 examination or its equivalent from a recognized university.

Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology

Established in July 1990, the college is fully governed by the Directorate of Technical Education of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The institute hosts many conferences and symposiums in order to get students familiar with technological advancement. Candidates are enrolled into undergraduate and postgraduate courses based on the entrance test, which is conducted by the Anna University.

Indian Institute of Technology – Madras

IIT – Madras, founded in 1959, is one of the most prestigious government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu as well as in India. It has been recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The campus of IIT-Madras covers an area of over 2.5 square kilometer. The institute takes pride in having the fastest super computing facility among educational institutions in India.  For admission to undergraduate courses, candidates should possess 60 percent (5 percent relaxation for SC/ST/PD) marks in aggregate in the grade 12 examination, and score well in Joint Entrance Examination (Main and Advanced).       

National Institute of Technology – Tiruchirappalli

A public research institute, the National Institute of Technology - Tiruchirappalli is commonly known as NIT - Trichy. Also among the top ranking government Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu, the institute is housed at a campus spanning over an area of 800 acres. This college is well known for its entrepreneurial culture, which sets it apart from the rest. Those who seek admission into undergraduate courses must get through Joint Entrance Examination (Main). For postgraduate courses, candidates are selected through ranking in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.


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