Top 10 Private Universities in Chennai

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

According to the 2024 NIRF ranking, SRMIST was placed 12th overall. SRMIST provides a diverse array of programmes in engineering, management, medicine, and other fields.

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

SIMATS secured 22nd position overall in the NIRF rankings. The institute is recognised for its medical and technical programmes.

1. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

It offers various courses in  under graduate and post graduate in fields like engineering, sciences, architecture, law,  and arts and humanities. The institute holds overall NIRF rank of 85 based on 2024 ranking.

1. Vellore Institute of Technology

VIT, Chennai holds an overall ranking of 19th in the NIRF 2024 ranking. It offers a wide range of courses, including B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, B.Des, M.Sc, and Ph.D Programmes.

1. Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute

The institute is placed in the 151-200 band in the overall NIRF ranking. It offers a diverse set of programmes emphasis on engineering, dental and architectural education.

1. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

HITS ranked within the 151-200 band overall by NIRF 2024. The university provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, architecture, design, management and sciences.

1. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

SRIHER is ranked 96 overall by NIRF 2024. It is a private health sciences university offering programmes such as MBBS, BDS, MD/MS,  and various allied health science courses.

Bharat Institute of Higher Education and Research

BIHER secures 73rd position in the NIRF University category 2024. It offers various programmes including engineering, medicine, dental sciences, pharmacy, arts, sciences and business administration.

Shiv Nadar University, Chennai

It holds the 95th overall rank based on the NIRF 2024 ranking. It offers programmes in commerce, management, law, engineering and liberal arts.

Jeppiaar University

It is a recognised private institution offering engineering and technology programmes such as B.Tech and M.Tech, along with management and innovation-oriented courses.