TCE Madurai and SSPAD are a Government and a Private respectively located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Nagpur, Maharashtra. TCE Madurai holds a NIRF rank of #17. TCE Madurai has a NAAC grade of A+, while SSPAD holds NAAC A++. Fees at TCE Madurai range from ₹25.7K to ₹82.0K per year, compared to ₹3.2L–₹3.2L at SSPAD. TCE Madurai offers 5 programs across multiple streams and SSPAD 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 SSPAD by 4 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF ranked #17, more affordable (₹18.2K/yr vs ₹72.0K/yr), 52+ recruiters vs 2+. Thiagarajar College of Engineering - (TCE) and Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture, and Design (SSPAD) are a government and a private institution in Engineering, based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Nagpur, Maharashtra respectively. Here is a detailed breakdown of how they compare across the parameters that matter most to students.
TCE Madurai holds a NIRF rank of #17. SSPAD is not currently ranked in NIRF. Both carry NAAC accreditation: TCE Madurai holds Grade A+ and SSPAD holds Grade A++.
Neither college has published placement statistics. 52+ companies recruit from TCE Madurai, 2+ from SSPAD.
TCE Madurai is more affordable at ₹18.2K/yr vs ₹72.0K/yr, a difference of ~296%.
TCE Madurai: 8 facilities, SSPAD: 9. Programmes: TCE Madurai offers 5, SSPAD 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 SSPAD — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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