TCE Madurai and UPES are a Government and a college respectively located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Dehradun, Uttarakhand. In NIRF rankings, TCE Madurai holds the #17 position and UPES is ranked #21, a difference of 4 positions. TCE Madurai has a NAAC grade of A+, while UPES holds NAAC A. Fees at TCE Madurai range from ₹25.7K to ₹82.0K per year, compared to ₹2.1L–₹7.6L at UPES. TCE Madurai offers 5 programs across multiple streams and UPES 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 UPES by 2 points on our 8-dimension scoring model, with advantages in NIRF rank #17 vs #21, more affordable (₹18.2K/yr vs ₹1.6L/yr). Thiagarajar College of Engineering - (TCE) and University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) are a government and a institution institution in Engineering, based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Dehradun, Uttarakhand 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 UPES stands at #21. The gap of just 4 positions is narrow, meaning both colleges operate in a comparable quality band. Both carry NAAC accreditation: TCE Madurai holds Grade A+ and UPES holds Grade A. UPES scores higher (4 vs 3.5).
Neither college has published placement statistics. 52+ companies recruit from TCE Madurai, 38+ from UPES.
TCE Madurai is more affordable at ₹18.2K/yr vs ₹1.6L/yr, a difference of ~766%.
TCE Madurai: 8 facilities, UPES: 13. Programmes: TCE Madurai offers 5, UPES offers 5.
Choose TCE Madurai if: ranking (NIRF #17), placement outcomes and brand recognition matter most. Choose UPES if: nAAC A (score 4) vs A+ are your priority.
TCE Madurai has a measurable edge, but the gap is tight. Your specific course, location, or budget could tip the balance.
This is a data-driven auto-analysis. A detailed editorial verdict is being prepared.
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TCE Madurai vs UPES — average package, highest package, and annual fees.
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