Top 10 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.71) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Kumaraguru College Of Technology | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.62) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 3 | St Joseph’s College, Tamil Nadu | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.58) | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| 4 | K.S.Rangasamy College Of Technology | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | Namakkal, Tamil Nadu |
| 5 | R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.59) | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| 6 | Karpagam Institute Of Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.53) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 7 | Kathir College Of Engineering | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.49) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Sethu Institute Of Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.54) | Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Psg Institute Of Technology And Applied Research | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.33) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | J.J. College Of Engineering And Technology | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A (3.23) | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating.
The rating weighs academic standing, student demand in official counselling, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Only official data is used, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course.
This state has 17 rated colleges for the course. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. It is the only college on this list ranked in NIRF's engineering category, at rank 100 in 2025. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.71, valid until 8 Aug 2029. On the rating's academic standing factor, it scores higher than 96% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a college with a NIRF 2025 rank and an A++ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.71.
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2. Kumaraguru College Of Technology
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.62, valid until 1 Aug 2027. It scores higher than 95% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 99% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you value a college that publishes a large amount of official information and holds an A++ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.62.
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3. St Joseph's College
St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. It is a government-category institution on this list. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.58. It scores higher than 91% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 96% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you prefer a government-category college in Tiruchirappalli with an A++ NAAC grade and a CGPA of 3.58.
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4. K.S.Rangasamy College Of Technology
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Namakkal, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 9 Mar 2028. It scores higher than 89% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 78% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded option in Namakkal, with a CGPA of 3.56.
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5. R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology
R P Sarathy Institute of Technology, Salem, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.59, valid until 7 Jul 2028. It scores higher than 92% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 53% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded college in Salem, with a CGPA of 3.59.
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6. Karpagam Institute Of Technology
Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.53, valid until 1 Aug 2028. It scores higher than 87% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 78% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded college in Coimbatore, with a CGPA of 3.53.
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7. Kathir College Of Engineering
Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.49, valid until 27 Feb 2028. It scores higher than 86% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 78% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ graded college in Coimbatore, with a CGPA of 3.49.
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8. Sethu Institute Of Technology
Sethu Institute of Technology, Virudhunagar, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.54, valid until 11 Aug 2028. It scores higher than 88% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 53% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded college in Virudhunagar, with a CGPA of 3.54.
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9. Psg Institute Of Technology And Applied Research
PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33, valid until 6 Feb 2029. It scores higher than 74% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 53% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ graded college in Coimbatore, with a CGPA of 3.33 and accreditation valid until 6 Feb 2029.
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10. J.J. College Of Engineering And Technology
J.J. College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirappalli, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.23, valid until 11 Jul 2029. It scores higher than 62% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 96% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a college in Tiruchirappalli that publishes a high share of official information and holds a NAAC A grade valid until 11 Jul 2029.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in rating, accreditation and location. Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology and Kumaraguru College of Technology are both rated 4.5, while St Joseph's College is rated 4.4. NAAC CGPA is 3.71 for Sri Krishna, 3.62 for Kumaraguru and 3.58 for St Joseph's. Sri Krishna alone has a NIRF engineering rank, 100 in 2025. St Joseph's College is in Tiruchirappalli and is government-category, while the other two are private colleges in Coimbatore.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. Before applying, check the official counselling closing ranks for your category and confirm the college's approvals and NAAC validity dates.
Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build a shortlist from the colleges here.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.