Top 10 M.Tech 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 | 4.4/5 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 | R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.59) | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| 5 | Thiagarajar College Of Engineering | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| 6 | Kathir College Of Engineering | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.49) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 7 | Sethu Institute Of Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.54) | Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Karunya Institute Of Technology And Sciences | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.53) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Karpagam Academy Of Higher Education | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.33) | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | Psg Institute Of Technology And Applied Research | 3.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.33) | 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. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating.
The rating weighs academic standing, student demand, 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.
Tamil Nadu has 22 rated M.Tech colleges. 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 because it is the only college on this list in NIRF's national top 100 for engineering, at rank 100 in 2025. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.71, valid until 8 Aug 2029. On the Think Grads Rating it scores 4.4. Its academic standing is higher than that of 96% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 86%.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked private college with a strong NAAC score.
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2. Kumaraguru College Of Technology
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, is at position 2 and has the highest Think Grads Rating on this list, 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.62, valid until 1 Aug 2027. Its academic standing is higher than that of 97% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 99%.
It is placed below the first college because NIRF-ranked colleges are listed first.
Good fit if you want a private college with a high NAAC grade and very full official disclosures.
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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. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.58. Its academic standing is higher than that of 94% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 93%.
Good fit if you prefer a government-category college in Tiruchirappalli with an A++ NAAC grade.
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4. R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology
R P Sarathy Institute of Technology, Salem, is at position 4 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 is higher than that of 95% of the colleges compared. Its official disclosures are higher than 58% of colleges, which is lower than the three colleges above it.
Good fit if you are looking for a private M.Tech college in Salem with an A++ NAAC grade.
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5. Thiagarajar College Of Engineering
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 4 Sep 2029. Its academic standing is higher than that of 92% of the colleges compared. It is a government-category institution.
Good fit if you want a government-category college in Madurai with an A++ NAAC grade valid into 2029.
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6. Kathir College Of Engineering
Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.49, valid until 27 Feb 2028. Its academic standing is higher than that of 89% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 74%.
Good fit if you want a private M.Tech college in Coimbatore with an A+ NAAC grade and fairly full official disclosures.
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7. Sethu Institute Of Technology
Sethu Institute of Technology, Virudhunagar, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.54, valid until 11 Aug 2028. Its academic standing is higher than that of 91% of the colleges compared. Its official disclosures are higher than 58% of colleges.
Good fit if you want a private college in the Virudhunagar area with an A++ NAAC grade.
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8. Karunya Institute Of Technology And Sciences
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. It is a deemed university. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.53, valid until 15 Aug 2027. Its academic standing is higher than that of 90% of the colleges compared. Its official disclosures are higher than 58% of colleges.
Good fit if you want a deemed university in Coimbatore with an A++ NAAC grade.
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9. Karpagam Academy Of Higher Education
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. It is a deemed university. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33, valid until 5 Dec 2026. Its academic standing is higher than that of 71% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 74%.
Good fit if you want a deemed university in Coimbatore with an A+ NAAC grade and fairly full official disclosures.
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10. Psg Institute Of Technology And Applied Research
PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33, valid until 6 Feb 2029. Its academic standing is higher than that of 71% of the colleges compared. Its official disclosures are higher than 58% of colleges.
Good fit if you want a private M.Tech college in Coimbatore with an A+ NAAC grade valid into 2029.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Karpagam Academy Of Higher Education
How the top three compare
The top three differ on a few official facts. Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology has the highest NAAC CGPA of the three, 3.71, and is the only one with a NIRF rank, 100 in 2025. Kumaraguru College of Technology has the highest Think Grads Rating, 4.5, and its official disclosures are higher than 99% of colleges compared. St Joseph's College is a government-category institution in Tiruchirappalli, while the other two are private colleges in Coimbatore. Their ratings are 4.4, 4.5 and 4.4 respectively.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list to build a shortlist, then match it to your own entrance rank, category and budget. Before applying, check each college's official closing ranks from counselling, and confirm its approvals and NAAC status on the official sites. NAAC validity dates differ, so check that a grade is still current. 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.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the top M.Tech college in Tamil Nadu?
SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY in Coimbatore is ranked #1 on this list. It is in NIRF's national top 100 for engineering at rank 100 in 2025, and its Think Grads Rating is 4.4.
Which M.Tech college has the highest Think Grads Rating in Tamil Nadu?
Kumaraguru College Of Technology in Coimbatore has the highest rating on this list at 4.5, though it sits at position 2 because the NIRF-ranked college is listed first.
How many M.Tech colleges in Tamil Nadu were rated?
Think Grads rated 22 M.Tech colleges in Tamil Nadu. Each was compared with every college in India offering M.Tech, and this list shows the ten at the top of the ranking.
Which M.Tech colleges in Tamil Nadu have an A++ NAAC grade?
On this list, SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Kumaraguru College Of Technology, St Joseph's College, R P Sarathy Institute Of Technology, Thiagarajar College Of Engineering, Sethu Institute Of Technology and Karunya Institute Of Technology And Sciences hold an A++ NAAC grade.
Which government M.Tech colleges are on this Tamil Nadu list?
St Joseph's College in Tiruchirappalli at position 3 and Thiagarajar College Of Engineering in Madurai at position 5 are classed as government colleges on this list.
Which deemed universities offer M.Tech in Tamil Nadu on this list?
Karunya Institute Of Technology And Sciences at position 8 and Karpagam Academy Of Higher Education at position 9, both in Coimbatore, are classed as deemed institutions on this list.
How is the Think Grads Rating decided?
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 offering the course, on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.
Can a college pay to move up this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives, and the latest review was in October 2026.