Top 10 B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering 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 | Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.51) | Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.71) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 3 | Kumaraguru College Of Technology | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.62) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 4 | K S R College Of Engineering | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.69) | Namakkal, Tamil Nadu |
| 5 | St Joseph’s College, Tamil Nadu | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.58) | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| 6 | K.S.Rangasamy College Of Technology | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | Namakkal, Tamil Nadu |
| 7 | R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.59) | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Karpagam Institute Of Technology | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.53) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Thiagarajar College Of Engineering | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | Kathir College Of Engineering | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.49) | Coimbatore, 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, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only, such as NAAC grades, counselling closing ranks, approvals and published disclosures.
Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course. Tamil Nadu has 23 rated B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education
Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu is at position 1 because it is in NIRF's national top 100 for engineering, where NIRF 2025 ranked it 33. NIRF-ranked colleges come first on this list in NIRF order. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.51, valid until 13 Feb 2029. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.4. It scores above 94% of the colleges compared on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a deemed institution with a NIRF engineering rank and an A++ NAAC grade.
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2. SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Coimbatore, is at position 2 with a rating of 4.5. It was ranked 100 in NIRF's engineering category in 2025, which keeps it within the NIRF top 100 group listed first. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.71, valid until 8 Aug 2029.
On academic standing, it scores better than 96% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a private college with a high NAAC score and a NIRF engineering rank.
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3. Kumaraguru College Of Technology
Kumaraguru College Of Technology, Coimbatore, is at position 3 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 better than 96% of the colleges compared on academic standing and better than 99% on official disclosures. The disclosures figure reflects how much official information the college publishes.
Good fit if you value a college that publishes a lot of official information, alongside an A++ NAAC grade.
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4. K S R College Of Engineering
K S R College Of Engineering, Namakkal, is at position 4 with a rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.69, valid until 16 Jan 2028.
Its academic standing score is better than 99% of the colleges compared, the highest on this list for that factor, while its official disclosures score is better than 79%.
Good fit if academic standing is your main concern and you are open to a private college in Namakkal with an A++ NAAC grade.
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5. St Joseph's College
St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli, is at position 5 with a rating of 4.5. It is the first government-category college on this list, according to the data used. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.58.
It scores better than 94% of the colleges compared on academic standing and better than 96% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a government-category college in Tiruchirappalli with an A++ NAAC grade and strong disclosures.
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6. K.S.Rangasamy College Of Technology
K.S.Rangasamy College Of Technology, Namakkal, is at position 6 with a rating of 4.4. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 9 Mar 2028.
It scores better than 93% of the colleges compared on academic standing and better than 79% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you are looking at Namakkal and want a private college with an A++ NAAC grade.
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7. R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology
R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology, Salem, is at position 7 with a rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.59, valid until 7 Jul 2028.
It scores better than 95% of the colleges compared on academic standing and better than 57% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a private college in Salem with an A++ NAAC grade and a strong academic standing score.
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8. Karpagam Institute Of Technology
Karpagam Institute Of Technology, Coimbatore, is at position 8 with a rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.53, valid until 1 Aug 2028.
It scores better than 91% of the colleges compared on academic standing and better than 79% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you prefer a private college in Coimbatore with an A++ NAAC grade.
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9. Thiagarajar College Of Engineering
Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai, is at position 9 with a rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 4 Sep 2029.
It scores better than 93% of the colleges compared on academic standing and better than 57% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a government-category college in Madurai with an A++ NAAC grade valid into 2029.
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10. Kathir College Of Engineering
Kathir College Of Engineering, Coimbatore, is at position 10 with a rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.49, valid until 27 Feb 2028.
It scores better than 89% of the colleges compared on academic standing and better than 79% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a private college in Coimbatore with an NAAC A+ grade and are comparing several options.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in rating, ownership and published records. Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education is a deemed university rated 4.4, while SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY and Kumaraguru College Of Technology are private colleges rated 4.5 each.
On academic standing, Kalasalingam is better than 94% of colleges compared, and the other two are better than 96% each. On official disclosures, Kumaraguru is better than 99%, against 91% for the other two.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting shortlist, then match it to your own entrance rank, category and budget. Before applying, check the latest official counselling closing ranks for your category and confirm the college's approvals and NAAC validity.
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 and compare a shortlist.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the top B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering college in Tamil Nadu?
Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education, Virudhunagar, is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. It is in NIRF's national top 100 for engineering, ranked 33 in 2025.
Which colleges are in the top three for B.Tech ECE in Tamil Nadu?
The top three are Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education at #1, SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY at #2 and Kumaraguru College Of Technology at #3. Their ratings are 4.4, 4.5 and 4.5 respectively.
How many B.Tech ECE colleges in Tamil Nadu were rated?
The list covers 23 rated B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Each one is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, using official data only. The ratings are on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.
How are these colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course's category come first, in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which uses official data such as NAAC grades, counselling closing ranks, approvals and disclosures.
Which college has the highest NAAC CGPA on this list?
SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Coimbatore, has the highest NAAC CGPA among the colleges shown, at 3.71 with an A++ grade valid until 8 Aug 2029.
Which ECE colleges in Tamil Nadu have a NIRF rank?
Two colleges in the top 100 of NIRF's engineering category in 2025 appear here. Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education was ranked 33, and SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY was ranked 100.
Can a college pay to improve its position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The ranking is computed from official data only, and the list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
Is Kathir College Of Engineering NAAC accredited?
Yes. NAAC graded Kathir College Of Engineering, Coimbatore, A+ with a CGPA of 3.49, valid until 27 Feb 2028. It is ranked 10th on this list with a rating of 4.2.