Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), has released the 2019 rankings for higher educational institutions, as per the various categories of higher educational institutions like Universities, Colleges, Engineering, Management, Architecture, Medical, Law and Pharmacy the rankings are published. The ranking methodology considers attributes such as
- Teaching, learning & Resources
- Research & Professional practice
- Graduation Outcomes
- Outreach & Inclusivity
- Perception
There are 21 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu that has made it to the list of Top 100 engineering college in India which is a greater number compared to previous year (2018). Tamil Nadu ranks #1 best state for best engineering colleges by obtaining 21 places in NIRF top 100 ranking. Even the number of Arts & Science colleges from Tamil Nadu in top 100 All-India ranking list is higher (Click here to view the Best Arts & Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu). IIT Madras is ranked as the best Engineering Institution in India. Here is the list of best Engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
| Tamil Nadu Ranking | NIRF Rank (All India Ranking) | Name of the Institution | Location |
| 1 | 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Chennai |
| 2 | 9 | Anna University | Chennai |
| 3 | 10 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli |
| 4 | 18 | Vellore Institute of Technology | Vellore |
| 5 | 36 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 6 | 37 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | Kancheepuram |
| 7 | 38 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | Thanjavur |
| 8 | 44 | PSG College of Technology | Coimbatore |
| 9 | 47 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 10 | 56 | Thiagarajar College of Engineering | Madurai |
| 11 | 61 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education | Srivilliputtur |
| 12 | 68 | Coimbatore Institute of Technology | Coimbatore |
| 13 | 72 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | Coimbatore |
| 14 | 77 | Kumaraguru College of Technology | Coimbatore |
| 15 | 86 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai |
| 16 | 88 | Mepco Schlenk Engineering College | Sivakasi |
| 17 | 90 | Government College of Technology | Coimbatore |
| 18 | 95 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Chennai |
| 19 | 97 | Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | Coimbatore |
| 20 | 98 | Bannari Amman Institute of Technology | Sathyamangalam |
| 21 | 99 | Kongu Engineering College | Perundurai |
