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Best Colleges in Madurai

Madurai District, located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu, offers a diverse range of UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes. Top colleges of Madurai offer courses in an array of fields like Engineering, Management, Science, Humanities, Arts, Architecture, Law, Medical, and more.  The top colleges in Madurai offer admission based on merit and score of entrance examination.

The programmes offered by top colleges in Maduari are available in regular, distance, and online modes. The colleges in Maduari fuctions under the guidance of both public and private bodies. 

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Entrance Exams Accepted by Top Colleges/Universities in Madurai

Admissions in top colleges of Madurai are granted based on merit, first-come-first-served basis, or through entrance exams like TANCET, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, NEET, GATE, CAT, XAT and more. These exams are conducted by national and state-level testing agencies or institutions, assess the students' aptitude and knowledge, determining their eligibility for admission. The details of the entrance examinations accepted by top colleges in Madurai are:

JEE Mains - Computer-based standardised test for admission to technical undergraduate programmes in engineering, architecture, and planning.

TANCET -  State-level entrance exam conducted for admission into various PG courses like MTech/ MArch/ ME, MBA and MCA programmes in colleges of Tamil Nadu.

XAT - National-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes.

CAT - The annually conducted Common Admission Test (CAT) is an online test for admission into IIMs and other B-schools offering MBA/PGDM courses.  

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE) is a national-level exam conducted in online mode every year. Organising Institute for GATE 2024 is Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru. 

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Top Colleges in Madurai as per NIRF  Ranking 2024

To find the best colleges in Madurai, refer to the annual rankings released by NIRF. Each year, NIRF shortlists the top colleges, including universities, colleges, and institutes offering various courses in management, science, engineering, architecture, and more. These rankings provide valuable insights and information about the top colleges in Madurai. The top colleges with their NIRF ranking 2024 are tabulated below: 

College Name

Category

NIRF Rank 2024

Thiagarajar College

College 

15

The American College

College

54

Madurai Kamaraj University

Universities

63

Thiagarajar School of Management

Management

82

Top Government Colleges in Madurai: Fee-Wise

Enlisted are the top government colleges in Madurai with their fee range: 

College Name

Fees in Rs.

Madurai Kamaraj University 

Rs 1,000 - Rs 8,38,000

Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai 

Rs 1,28,000 - Rs 1,29,000

Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai 

Rs 20,000 - Rs 50,000 

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Madurai 

Rs 6,890

Government Law College, Madurai 

Rs 1,870 - Rs 7,040

Top Private College in Madurai: Fee-Wise

Given below is the top private college in Madurai with its fee range:

College Name

Fees in Rs.

TCE Madurai - Thiagarajar College of Engineering 

Rs 79,170 - Rs 2,60,000

Top Courses Offered by the Top Colleges in Madurai

College Name

Course offered

Madurai Kamaraj University

M.Ed, M.Sc Mathematics

TCE Madurai - Thiagarajar College of Engineering

B.Tech

Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai

B.E/B.Tech, MBA

VCET Madurai

B.Tech, M.Tech

MMHRC Madurai

B.Sc, M.D

Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai

MBA

CSI College of Dental Science and Research, Madurai

B.D.S, M.D.S

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Madurai

MBBS

ACRI Madurai - Agricultural College and Research Institute

B.Sc, Ph.D

Government Law College, Madurai

LL.B

Top in Madurai - Placement Wise:

Top colleges in Madurai are flourishing industrial sectors in IT, engineering, e-commerce, banking, insurance, manufacturing, and more. Top colleges also facilitate dedicated placement cells. These cells offer valuable training and internships, resulting in successful placements for the graduating class in renowned multinational companies. Specific details on packages offered, top recruiters, and average salaries as per NIRF 2024 is tabulated below: 

College Name with Placement links 

Median Salary 

Top Recruiters

TCE Madurai Placements

Rs 6,51,000 - Rs 5,20,000

Wipro, IBM, Yahoo, Zoho, HCL, TVS, TCS, HP, Titan, Microsoft, Infosys, Honeywell, Accenture

Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women Madurai Placements

Rs 1,71,060 - Rs 1,45,110

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, CTS, HCL, HP, Talent Care Solutions

The American College, Madurai Placements

Rs 1,80,000 - Rs 2,00,880

NA

Lady Doak College, Madurai Placements

Rs 2,22,972 - Rs 2,10,000

NA

Top Colleges in Madurai: Cutoff Wise

Top Colleges in Madurai: College Predictor

Note: Candidates must fulfil the placement eligibility criteria to get placement opportunities. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which are the top colleges in Madurai?

Ans: The top colleges in Madurai are mentioned below:

  • Thiagarajar College

  • The American College

  • Madurai Kamaraj University

  • Thiagarajar School of Management

Q. Which are the top colleges in Madurai for Science?

Ans: The top colleges in Madurai for Science are AIIMS Maduari and Maduari Kamraj University.

Q. Which are the best Arts colleges in Madurai?

Ans: The best Arts colleges in Madurai are Madurai Kamraj University, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College for Women, The American College and more

Q. Which is the best college in Madurai?

Ans: The best colleges in Madurai as per NIRF ranking 2024 is Thiagarajar College and Madurai Kamaraj University. Thiagarajar College has been ranked at 15 among colleges and Madurai Kamaraj University has been ranked 63 among universities by NIRF ranking 2024.

Q. Which are the top colleges in Madurai for Engineering?

Ans: The top colleges in Madurai for Engineering are:

  • Thiagarajar College of Engineering

  • Velammal College of Engineering and Technology

  • SRM Madurai College for Engineering and Technology

  • Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai

  • Annai Fathima College of Arts and Science, Madurai

  • CR Engineering College, Madurai

  • Dhaya College of Engineering, Madurai

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Madurai Kamaraj University - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Public/Govt

Madurai Kamaraj University - Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

Madurai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.2/529 Reviews
NIRFNIRF Ranking: 101-150
NIRF Ranking: 101-150
B.Com Unaided
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AIIMS Madurai - All India Institute of Medical Sciences Madurai

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Public/Govt
MBBS
  • Exams : NEET
  • Fees : 6.88 K
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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Ambiga College of Arts and Science for Women, Madurai

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
B.Com
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    Annai Fathima College of Arts and Science, Madurai

    Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    Private
    B.Com
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai

      Madurai, Tamil Nadu
      4.2/52 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai

      Madurai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.2/52 Reviews
      BE Civil Engineering
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      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Apollo College of Nursing, Madurai

      Madurai, Tamil Nadu
      Private

      Apollo College of Nursing, Madurai

      Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
      B.Sc Nursing
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        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        AAC Madurai - Arul Anandar College, Madurai

        Madurai, Tamil Nadu
        4.0/51 Reviews
        Private
        MCA Self Finance
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        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        AS College of Education, Madurai

        Madurai, Tamil Nadu
        Private

        AS College of Education, Madurai

        Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
        B.Ed
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          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Assefa College of Education, Madurai

          Madurai, Tamil Nadu
          Private

          Assefa College of Education, Madurai

          Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
          B.Ed
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            Boston College, Madurai

            Madurai, Tamil Nadu
            Private

            Boston College, Madurai

            Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
            B.Sc Aviation
            • Fees : 3 Lakhs
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            College of Pharmacy, Madurai Medical College, Madurai

            Madurai, Tamil Nadu
            Public/Govt
            D.Pharma
              300+ Brochures downloaded so far
              300+ Brochures downloaded so far

              CR Engineering College, Madurai

              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Crescent Yousuf Zulaikha School of Nursing, Madurai

              Madurai, Tamil Nadu
              Private
              GNM
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                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                CSI College of Arts and Science for Women, Madurai

                Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                Private
                BA Tamil Literature
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  CSI College of Dental Science and Research, Madurai

                  Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                  4.0/53 Reviews
                  Private
                  BDS
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                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Dhaya College of Engineering, Madurai

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                    Private

                    Dhaya College of Engineering, Madurai

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
                    B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
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                    Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                    Public/Govt
                    BA Economics
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    EMG Yadava Women's College, Madurai

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                    4.0/54 Reviews
                    Private

                    EMG Yadava Women's College, Madurai

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private 4.0/54 Reviews
                    B.Com
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                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Fatima College, Madurai

                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Glanis Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Madurai

                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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                    GMS MAVMM Polytechnic College, Madurai

                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Government Law College, Madurai

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                    Public/Govt

                    Government Law College, Madurai

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                    BA LLB
                    • Fees : 5.30 K
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    Government Polytechnic College, Chekkanurani

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                    Public/Govt

                    Government Polytechnic College, Chekkanurani

                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                    Diploma in Civil Engineering
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Government Polytechnic College for Women, Madurai

                      Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                      Public/Govt
                      Diploma Commercial Practice
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Government Polytechnic College, Melur

                      Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                      Public/Govt

                      Government Polytechnic College, Melur

                      Madurai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                      Diploma in Civil Engineering
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                      Government Polytechnic College, Uthappanayakanur

                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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                      Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai

                      Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                      Public/Govt

                      Institute of Cooperative Management, Madurai

                      Madurai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
                      MBA
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      KAPI College of Education, Madurai

                      Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                      Private

                      KAPI College of Education, Madurai

                      Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
                      B.Ed
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Kapi Women's College of Education, Madurai

                        Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                        Private

                        Kapi Women's College of Education, Madurai

                        Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
                        B.Ed
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                          KKG College of Education, Peraiyur

                          Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                          Private

                          KKG College of Education, Peraiyur

                          Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
                          B.Ed
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                            KLN B Ed College, Madurai

                            Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                            Private

                            KLN B Ed College, Madurai

                            Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
                            B.Ed
                            • Fees : 60 K
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Krishna College of Agriculture and Technology, Madurai

                            Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                            1.8/51 Reviews
                            Private
                            B.Sc Agriculture Hons
                            • Fees : 1.60 Lakhs
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                            Lady Doak College, Madurai

                            Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                            Private

                            Lady Doak College, Madurai

                            Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private 4.4/516 Reviews
                            B.Com
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Latha Mathavan Polytechnic College, Madurai

                            Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                            4.9/52 Reviews
                            Private
                            Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Madonna Arts and Science College for Women, Madurai

                            Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                            Private
                            BA Tamil
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Madurai Gandhi NMR Subbaraman College for Women, Madurai

                              Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                              Private
                              BA English
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Madurai Medical College, Madurai

                                Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                                4.7/54 Reviews
                                Public/Govt

                                Madurai Medical College, Madurai

                                Madurai, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.7/54 Reviews
                                MBBS
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science for Women, Madurai

                                Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                                Private
                                B.Com
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Mangayarkarasi College of Education, Madurai

                                Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                                Private
                                B.Ed
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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                                  Manikam Ramaswami College of Arts and Science, Madurai

                                  Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                                  Private
                                  BBA Digital Marketing
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                                    Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai

                                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu
                                    Private

                                    Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College, Madurai

                                    Madurai, Tamil Nadu Private
                                    B.Com Self Finance
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