TCE Madurai and NEC are a Government and a Private (Autonomous) respectively located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. In NIRF rankings, TCE Madurai holds the #17 position and NEC is ranked #251, a difference of 234 positions. TCE Madurai has a NAAC grade of A+, while NEC holds NAAC A+. Fees at TCE Madurai range from ₹25.7K to ₹82.0K per year, compared to ₹43.5K–₹62.0K at NEC. TCE Madurai offers 5 programs across multiple streams and NEC offers 4 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 NEC by 5 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #17 vs #251, more affordable (₹18.2K/yr vs ₹22.5K/yr). Thiagarajar College of Engineering - (TCE) and Narasaraopeta Engineering College (NEC) are a government and a private (autonomous) institution in Engineering, based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 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 NEC stands at #251. A significant 234-position gap suggests TCE Madurai operates in a distinctly higher league on national parameters. Both carry NAAC accreditation: TCE Madurai holds Grade A+ and NEC holds Grade A+.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 52+ companies recruit from TCE Madurai, 53+ from NEC.
TCE Madurai is more affordable at ₹18.2K/yr vs ₹22.5K/yr, a difference of ~24%.
TCE Madurai: 8 facilities, NEC: 10. Programmes: TCE Madurai offers 5, NEC offers 4.
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 NEC — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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| Facility | TCE Madurai | NEC |
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