Top 10 B.Tech Information Technology 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 | K.S.Rangasamy College Of Technology | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | Namakkal, Tamil Nadu |
| 6 | R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.59) | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| 7 | Karpagam Institute Of Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.53) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Thiagarajar College Of Engineering | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Sethu Institute Of Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.54) | Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | J.J. College Of Engineering And Technology | 3.3/5 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 uses official data only. It looks at academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course.
Tamil Nadu has 19 rated B.Tech Information Technology 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 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. It is a deemed university and was ranked 33 in NIRF 2025 in the engineering category, which places it first under the NIRF-first order. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.51, valid until 13 Feb 2029. On academic standing it scores higher than 92% of the colleges it was compared with.
Good fit if you want a deemed university with a NIRF-ranked engineering profile 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 Think Grads Rating of 4.5. It was ranked 100 in the engineering category of NIRF 2025, so it is placed in NIRF order after the first college. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.71, valid until 8 Aug 2029. On academic standing it scores higher than 96% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a private college in Coimbatore with a NIRF 2025 rank and a NAAC CGPA of 3.71.
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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. Its official disclosures score higher than 99% of the colleges it was compared with, and its academic standing higher than 94%.
Good fit if you value a college that publishes a lot of official information and holds 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 Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.69, valid until 16 Jan 2028. Its academic standing scores higher than 98% of the colleges compared, the highest share among the colleges on this list.
Good fit if academic standing and a NAAC CGPA of 3.69 matter most to you.
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5. K.S.Rangasamy College Of Technology
K.S.Rangasamy College Of Technology, Namakkal, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 9 Mar 2028. Its academic standing scores higher than 91% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures higher than 78%.
Good fit if you want an A++ graded private college in Namakkal.
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6. R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology
R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology, Salem, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.59, valid until 7 Jul 2028. Its academic standing scores higher than 92% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you are looking at Salem and want an A++ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.59.
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7. Karpagam Institute Of Technology
Karpagam Institute Of Technology, Coimbatore, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.53, valid until 1 Aug 2028. Its academic standing scores higher than 87% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures higher than 78%.
Good fit if you want another A++ graded Coimbatore option for your shortlist.
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8. Thiagarajar College Of Engineering
Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Madurai, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. It is the only government college on this list. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 4 Sep 2029. Its academic standing scores higher than 91% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you prefer a government-category college in Madurai with an A++ NAAC grade.
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9. Sethu Institute Of Technology
Sethu Institute Of Technology in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.54, valid until 11 Aug 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 89% of the colleges it was compared with, while its official disclosures score is higher than 52%. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 63% of the colleges compared, the same share as every other college on this list.
Good fit if you want a private college in Virudhunagar with an A++ NAAC grade and a strong academic standing score.
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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 3.3. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.23, valid until 11 Jul 2029. Its official disclosures score higher than 94% of the colleges compared, while its academic standing is higher than 48%.
Good fit if you want a Tiruchirappalli college that publishes a good amount of official information.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ on a few official facts. Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education has a NIRF 2025 engineering rank of 33, and SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY has a NIRF 2025 rank of 100. Kumaraguru College Of Technology has no NIRF rank in this pack. NAAC CGPAs are 3.51, 3.71 and 3.62 respectively, all graded A++. Ratings are 4.4, 4.5 and 4.5.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list to build a shortlist, not to decide on its own. Match each college with your own rank, category and budget. Before applying, check the official closing ranks for the latest counselling year 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 narrow the shortlist further.
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 Information Technology college in Tamil Nadu?
Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education in Virudhunagar is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. It was ranked 33 in NIRF 2025 in the engineering category, and NIRF-ranked colleges are listed first.
How many B.Tech Information Technology colleges are rated in Tamil Nadu?
Think Grads has rated 19 B.Tech Information Technology colleges in Tamil Nadu. This list shows the top 10 of them, and the list was last reviewed in October 2026 using official data only.
Which Coimbatore colleges are on this list?
Three Coimbatore colleges appear: SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY at position 2, Kumaraguru College Of Technology at position 3 and Karpagam Institute Of Technology at position 7. Their ratings are 4.5, 4.5 and 4.2.
Which college on this list has the highest NAAC CGPA?
SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY in Coimbatore has the highest NAAC CGPA on this list at 3.71, with an A++ grade valid until 8 Aug 2029. K S R College Of Engineering follows at 3.69.
Is there a government college on this list?
Yes. Thiagarajar College Of Engineering in Madurai is the government college on this list, at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 4 Sep 2029.
How are these colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course's category come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the course, using official data only.
Can a college pay to improve its position?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The list uses official data only and is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
Which Tamil Nadu colleges here have an A++ NAAC grade?
Nine of the ten colleges hold an NAAC A++ grade, including Kalasalingam Academy Of Research And Education (CGPA 3.51) and Kumaraguru College Of Technology (CGPA 3.62). J.J. College Of Engineering And Technology holds an A grade with a CGPA of 3.23.