Updated for 2026 Admissions
Top Colleges in Chennai (2026)
Compare 19 colleges in Chennai — from Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai (Estd. 1837). Get free, personalised admission guidance from AGS counsellors: college shortlisting, applications, entrance-exam planning and education-loan support.
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Top Colleges in Chennai: Full List
Listed by year of establishment — not an official ranking. Click a college for details, courses and eligibility.
Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1837 · Affiliated to University of Madras
Presidency College, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1840 · Affiliated to University of Madras
Madras Medical College, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1850 · Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Loyola College, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1925 · Affiliated to University of Madras
Stella Maris College, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1947 · Affiliated to University of Madras
Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 1985 · Affiliated to Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Apollo College of Nursing, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 2003 · Affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
SRM College of Pharmacy, Chennai
Chennai · Estd. 2005 · Affiliated to SRM Institute of Science and Technology
ACS Medical College and Hospital Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
ESIC Medical College & PGIMSR K.K Nagar Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Kilpauk Medical College Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Madha Medical College and Hospital Thandalam Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
PSP Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Institute Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Stanley Medical College Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
Tagore Medical College and Hospital Chennai
Chennai · Estd. N/A · Affiliated to NMC Recognized
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are there in Chennai?
AGS counsellors currently track 19 colleges in Chennai.
Which are the best colleges in Chennai?
Long-established options include Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai, Presidency College, Chennai, Madras Medical College, Chennai. The right college depends on your entrance-exam score, budget and preferred course — AGS counsellors help you build a personalised shortlist for free.
How can AGS help me get admission in Chennai?
Admission Guidance Services (a unit of Amaze Career Guidance) provides free counselling: college shortlisting, application and document support, spot admission drives, education-loan assistance and placement guidance. Call +91-70312-66309 or send an enquiry from any page.
When should I start the 2026-27 admission process?
Application windows open several months before the academic session, and popular colleges fill early rounds first. Starting early keeps more options open — contact AGS for the current deadlines of each college on this list.