TCE Madurai and Chandigarh College of Architecture are both Government institutions located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Chandigarh, Chandigarh. In NIRF rankings, TCE Madurai holds the #17 position and Chandigarh College of Architecture is ranked #29, a difference of 12 positions. Fees at TCE Madurai range from ₹25.7K to ₹82.0K per year, compared to ₹53.2K–₹1.5L at Chandigarh College of Architecture. TCE Madurai offers 5 programs across multiple streams and Chandigarh College of Architecture offers 2 programs. This page provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of fees, placements, cutoffs, rankings, infrastructure, and admission processes to help you make an informed decision.
TCE Madurai edges out Chandigarh College of Architecture by 6 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #17 vs #29, more affordable (₹18.2K/yr vs ₹28.3K/yr), 52+ recruiters vs 0+. Thiagarajar College of Engineering - (TCE) and Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) are both government institutions in Engineering, based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Chandigarh, Chandigarh respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
On the NIRF ranking, India's most widely referenced institutional quality benchmark, TCE Madurai ranks #17 while Chandigarh College of Architecture stands at #29. A 12-position gap is meaningful. TCE Madurai enjoys stronger brand recognition but Chandigarh College of Architecture may still outperform in specific programmes. TCE Madurai is NAAC accredited with Grade A+.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 52+ companies recruit from TCE Madurai.
TCE Madurai is more affordable at ₹18.2K/yr vs ₹28.3K/yr, a difference of ~56%.
TCE Madurai: 8 facilities, Chandigarh College of Architecture: 13. Programmes: TCE Madurai offers 5, Chandigarh College of Architecture offers 2.
Choose TCE Madurai if: ranking (NIRF #17), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most.
TCE Madurai is the recommended choice. It builds a clear lead across our tracked parameters.
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TCE Madurai vs Chandigarh College of Architecture — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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Showing 5 differences. 8 facilities are shared.
