College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) — Anna University Constituent
| Fees | ₹55,000 – ₹90,000 per annum |
|---|---|
| Avg Placement | 10.5 LPA |
| Regulator | AICTE + Anna University |
Top Colleges, Universities and Institutes in Chennai 2026
Find 12 verified colleges and institutes in Chennai. Compare 2026 fees, courses, placements, hostel, approvals and connectivity.
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All Institutions in Chennai
| Institution | Fees (Approx.) | Avg LPA | Hostel | Nearest Railway | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna University, Chennai | ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 per annum (Varies by College) | 5.5–10.0 (Varies) LPA | Yes (Campus) | Guindy RS (3 km) | Verified |
| College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) — Anna University Constituent | ₹55,000 – ₹90,000 per annum | 10.5 LPA | Yes | Guindy RS (1 km) | Verified |
| Government ITI, Guindy, Chennai | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 per annum | 2.8 LPA | NA | Guindy RS (2 km) | Partial |
| Government Polytechnic, Chennai (Guindy) | ₹10,000 – ₹22,000 per annum | 3.0 LPA | Yes | Guindy RS (2 km) | Partial |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli (IIMT) — Note: IIM TN is located in Trichy; Chennai’s equivalent: Indian Institute of Management (Management Development Institute campus) | ₹16,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 (Full PGP) | 20.5 LPA | Yes | Trichy Junction (5 km) | Verified |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | ₹2,00,000 – ₹2,50,000 per annum | 23.0 LPA | Yes (Mandatory Residential) | Chennai Central RS (8 km) | Verified |
| Loyola College, Chennai | ₹15,000 – ₹45,000 per annum | 5.5 LPA | Yes | Nungambakkam RS (1 km) | Verified |
| Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai | ₹12,000 – ₹40,000 per annum | 5.0 LPA | Yes | Tambaram RS (8 km) | Verified |
| Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai | ₹25,000 – ₹65,000 per annum (Govt. Quota) | NA | Yes | Park Town RS (2 km) | Partial |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,20,000 per annum | 7.5 LPA | Yes | Taramani RS (2 km) | Verified |
| National Law School — Note: Tamil Nadu has Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli (for NLU) | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000 per annum | 8.5 LPA | Yes | Trichy Junction (5 km) | Verified |
| University of Madras (UOM), Chennai | ₹5,000 – ₹50,000 per annum | 5.0 LPA | Yes | Chennai Central RS (3 km) | Verified |
Colleges with Hostel in Chennai
Government Polytechnic, Chennai (Guindy)
| Fees | ₹10,000 – ₹22,000 per annum |
|---|---|
| Avg Placement | 3.0 LPA |
| Regulator | AICTE + DOTE |
IIM Tiruchirappalli (IIMT) — Note: IIM TN is located in Trichy; Chennai’s equivalent: Indian Institute of Management (Management Development Institute campus)
| Fees | ₹16,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 (Full PGP) |
|---|---|
| Avg Placement | 20.5 LPA |
| Regulator | AICTE + UGC (INI) |
Loyola College, Chennai
| Fees | ₹15,000 – ₹45,000 per annum |
|---|---|
| Avg Placement | 5.5 LPA |
| Regulator | UGC + University of Madras |
Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
| Fees | ₹12,000 – ₹40,000 per annum |
|---|---|
| Avg Placement | 5.0 LPA |
| Regulator | UGC + University of Madras |
Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai
| Fees | ₹25,000 – ₹65,000 per annum (Govt. Quota) |
|---|---|
| Avg Placement | NA |
| Regulator | NMC + The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR M |
Colleges Near Railway Station in Chennai
| Institution | Nearest Railway | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Anna University, Chennai | Guindy RS (3 km) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 per annum (Varies by College) |
| College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) — Anna University Constituent | Guindy RS (1 km) | ₹55,000 – ₹90,000 per annum |
| Government ITI, Guindy, Chennai | Guindy RS (2 km) | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 per annum |
| Government Polytechnic, Chennai (Guindy) | Guindy RS (2 km) | ₹10,000 – ₹22,000 per annum |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli (IIMT) — Note: IIM TN is located in Trichy; Chennai’s equivalent: Indian Institute of Management (Management Development Institute campus) | Trichy Junction (5 km) | ₹16,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 (Full PGP) |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | Chennai Central RS (8 km) | ₹2,00,000 – ₹2,50,000 per annum |
| Loyola College, Chennai | Nungambakkam RS (1 km) | ₹15,000 – ₹45,000 per annum |
| Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai | Tambaram RS (8 km) | ₹12,000 – ₹40,000 per annum |
| Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai | Park Town RS (2 km) | ₹25,000 – ₹65,000 per annum (Govt. Quota) |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Chennai | Taramani RS (2 km) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,20,000 per annum |
Frequently Asked Questions — Colleges in Chennai
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Which colleges in Chennai have hostel facilities?
College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) — Anna University Constituent, Government Polytechnic, Chennai (Guindy), IIM Tiruchirappalli (IIMT) — Note: IIM TN is located in Trichy; Chennai’s equivalent: Indian Institute of Management (Management Development Institute campus), Loyola College, Chennai, Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai and others offer hostel facilities. Check individual pages for details.
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