Tagore Engineering College

What Tagore Engineering College does

Tagore Engineering College is a private engineering institution located in Rathinamangalam on the Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, and is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, allowing it to offer AICTE-recognised undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The institution operates under private management with no disclosed parent company, external institutional investors, or stock exchange listing, and is governed by an appointed Chairperson and Principal with departmental heads across engineering, technology, science and humanities, and management studies.

The college delivers seven undergraduate programmes (B.E/B.Tech) in Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and Cyber Security, with combined approved annual intake of approximately 360 seats, plus three postgraduate programmes (M.E in Computer Science and Engineering, M.E in Environmental Engineering, and MBA). It maintains NBA accreditation for four departments (CSE, ECE, IT, MBA) for the period 2024-2027, and operates six Centres of Excellence: D-Link Networking, Red Hat Linux, Renewable Energy, IIT Bombay NPTEL Remote Centre, a TAFE collaboration, and an MSME-approved TAGORE Incubation Centre. Two departments (ECE and Mechanical Engineering) host approved Ph.D. research centres.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees paid by undergraduate and postgraduate students, with merit-based and need-based scholarships of up to 100% available for eligible candidates. Distribution runs through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) and TANCET counselling conducted by Anna University, supplemented by a Management Quota, a lateral-entry pathway for diploma holders, and direct applications to the college admission office. The institution supports campus recruitment across 15+ named recruiters including TCS, HCL Technologies, LTIMindtree, Deloitte, Hexaware, Tech Mahindra, Flex, Omega Healthcare, Saint Gobain, and Movate, with disclosed placement packages reaching up to 6.82 LPA. International engagement includes an MOU signed in January 2025 with National Formosa University, Taiwan for academic collaboration and exchange.

Name

Tagore Engineering College

Legal name

Tagore Engineering College

Website

https://tagore-engg.ac.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tagore Engineering College is a private AICTE-approved, Anna University-affiliated engineering college in Chennai offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across seven engineering disciplines and an MBA, with NBA accreditation and structured placement support from 15+ major recruiters.

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Product category

Higher Education - Engineering and Management

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Postgraduate engineering programs
• Technical higher education
• Management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees charged for undergraduate (B.E/B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.E/MBA) programs. Fee structure for the academic year 2026-2027 is referenced on the website but not publicly disclosed in detail.
2. Scholarships and Financial Support: The college offers up to 100% scholarships for eligible students, which may reduce net revenue per student but attracts talent and supports access to education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tagore Engineering College is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate (B.E/B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.E/MBA) engineering and management programs across multiple disciplines including Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, Mechanical, Aeronautical, AI and Data Science, Cyber Security, Environmental Engineering, and Business Administration. The college supplements classroom teaching with Centres of Excellence, NBA-accredited programs, placement support with leading recruiters, and an MSME-approved incubation centre for entrepreneurship.

Product overview

Tagore Engineering College offers a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate (B.E/B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.E/MBA) engineering and management programs. The institution provides 7 undergraduate programs including Aeronautical, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and Cyber Security, along with 3 postgraduate programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and MBA. The college also operates multiple Centres of Excellence for specialized training in areas such as D-Link Networking, Red Hat Linux, NPTEL courses, and MSME-approved incubation services for entrepreneurship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aeronautical Engineering (B.E)

Quantifiable outcome

• 18th and 27th rank among Tamil Nadu Engineering Colleges under Anna University (Academic Year 2024-2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Formosa University, TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025An international MOU was signed with National Formosa University, Taiwan to promote academic collaboration, student/faculty exchange, joint research initiatives, and cross-institutional cooperation between the two engineering institutions.
• Movate Technologies ChennaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2024Tagore Engineering College signed an MOU with Movate Technologies Chennai on 26 November 2024. The partnership aims to provide training, internship, and placement opportunities for students, as well as industry-academia collaboration initiatives.
• Infosys Foundation & ICT AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessfully completed Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and Soft Skills training from 20th February to 5th March for CSE, IT, and ECE final-year students, in association with Infosys Foundation and ICT Academy, enhancing employable skills.
• IIT Bombay (NPTEL Remote Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTagore Engineering College operates as an IIT Bombay Remote Centre for NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning), enabling students to access online courses and certifications from IITs.
• Industry Institution Interaction Cell (III Cell) - External MembersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe III Cell includes external industry professionals from organizations including Centre for Aerospace Research (Anna University), National Institute of Wind Energy, Mindray Medicals India Pvt Ltd, Amazon, and Florida Department of Transportation, to bridge academia-industry gaps.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Anna University (College of Engineering, Guindy): Public affiliating university whose constituent colleges and affiliated network define the competitive benchmark for Tamil Nadu engineering admissions. Sets the standard for curriculum, accreditation, and placement outcomes that Tagore must meet.
• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology: Larger deemed university in Chennai with wider engineering and management offerings and stronger national NIRF presence. Sets the upper benchmark for private engineering brand in the same region.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Larger deemed-to-be university in Chennai with broader program portfolio, stronger brand, and superior placement outcomes. Represents the aspirational peer that captures higher-ranked TNEA students Tagore Engineering College cannot.

Direct peers

• Panimalar Engineering College: Chennai-based private engineering college affiliated to Anna University, offering comparable B.E/B.Tech programs. Targets similar student segments through TNEA counselling with overlapping placement recruiters.
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Deemed-to-be university offering engineering and management programs with similar intake scale and Chennai/South India footprint. Competes directly for placements with major IT services recruiters.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Private engineering college in Chennai affiliated to Anna University with similar multi-discipline UG/PG programs. Competes for the same TNEA-ranked student pool and recruiter relationships.
• Loyola ICAM College of Engineering and Technology: Chennai-based private engineering college affiliated to Anna University with comparable programs and similar placement-focused operating model. Competes for the same TNEA-ranked applicants in the regional market.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Anna University-affiliated engineering college in Chennai offering UG and PG engineering programs of similar scale. Direct competitor for TNEA-allotted students and corporate recruiter visits.
• Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology: Private engineering institution in Chennai, affiliated with Anna University, offering similar UG and PG engineering programs. Operates in the same regional market with comparable positioning among Tamil Nadu's mid-tier private colleges.
• St. Joseph's College of Engineering: Private Chennai-based engineering college affiliated to Anna University with comparable NBA-accredited programs. Operates in the same TNEA admission funnel with similar placement-driven GTM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TagoreEngg_Chn
• YouTubem.youtube.com/channel/UCAERiTHFLpYU2EBBuORpdUw
• Facebookfacebook.com/share/14T1DPitBvi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/tagore-engg
• Instagraminstagram.com/tagoreengg_chn

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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