TCE Madurai and NIE Mysore are a Government and a Private respectively located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Mysore, Karnataka. In NIRF rankings, TCE Madurai holds the #17 position and NIE Mysore is ranked #151, a difference of 134 positions. TCE Madurai has a NAAC grade of A+, while NIE Mysore holds NAAC B++. Fees at TCE Madurai range from ₹25.7K to ₹82.0K per year, compared to ₹25.0K–₹97.9K at NIE Mysore. TCE Madurai offers 5 programs across multiple streams and NIE Mysore 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 NIE Mysore by 6 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #17 vs #151, NAAC A+ (score 3.5) vs B++, more affordable (₹18.2K/yr vs ₹24.2K/yr). Thiagarajar College of Engineering - (TCE) and The National Institute of Engineering - (NIE) are a government and a private institution in Engineering, based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Mysore, Karnataka 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 NIE Mysore stands at #151. A significant 134-position gap suggests TCE Madurai operates in a distinctly higher league on national parameters. Both carry NAAC accreditation: TCE Madurai holds Grade A+ and NIE Mysore holds Grade B++. TCE Madurai scores higher (3.5 vs 2.9).
Neither college has published placement statistics. 52+ companies recruit from TCE Madurai, 41+ from NIE Mysore.
TCE Madurai is more affordable at ₹18.2K/yr vs ₹24.2K/yr, a difference of ~33%.
TCE Madurai: 8 facilities, NIE Mysore: 9. Programmes: TCE Madurai offers 5, NIE Mysore 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 NIE Mysore — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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