TCE Madurai and HICET are a Government and a Private (Autonomous) respectively located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. In NIRF rankings, TCE Madurai holds the #17 position and HICET is ranked #101, a difference of 84 positions. TCE Madurai has a NAAC grade of A+, while HICET holds NAAC A. Fees at TCE Madurai range from ₹25.7K to ₹82.0K per year, compared to ₹41.0K–₹2.2L at HICET. TCE Madurai offers 5 programs across multiple streams and HICET offers 5 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 HICET by 5 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #17 vs #101, more affordable (₹18.2K/yr vs ₹36.2K/yr). Thiagarajar College of Engineering - (TCE) and Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology (HICET) are a government and a private (autonomous) institution in Engineering, based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 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 HICET stands at #101. A significant 84-position gap suggests TCE Madurai operates in a distinctly higher league on national parameters. Both carry NAAC accreditation: TCE Madurai holds Grade A+ and HICET holds Grade A.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 52+ companies recruit from TCE Madurai, 33+ from HICET.
TCE Madurai is more affordable at ₹18.2K/yr vs ₹36.2K/yr, a difference of ~99%.
TCE Madurai: 8 facilities, HICET: 11. Programmes: TCE Madurai offers 5, HICET offers 5.
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 HICET — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | TCE Madurai | HICET |
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