KCG College of Technology in Chennai has constantly been listed as one of India's best engineering colleges by different major ranking agencies. Its performance in various categories, such as B.Tech programs, overall institutional quality, and innovation, demonstrates the institution's strength. The college has received accolades from India Today, The Week, NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework), Outlook, IIRF (Indian Institutional Ranking Framework), and The Times of India.
India Today's Ranking
India Today, one of India's premier periodicals, reviewed KCG College of Technology using a variety of criteria. In 2023, the college's overall ranking was 156th out of 281 institutions in India, placing it among the top ten in Chennai. Specifically, KCG's B.Tech program ranked 145th out of 284 universities in 2024, a modest dip from 124th out of 246 in 2023.
| Year | Category | National Ranking (India) | Chennai Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | B.Tech | 145 out of 284 | 10th in Chennai |
| 2023 | B.Tech | 124 out of 246 | 10th in Chennai |
| 2023 | Overall | 156 out of 281 | 10th in Chennai |
The Weekly Ranking
The Week, another reputable Indian journal, ranked KCG College of Technology's B.Tech program 57th out of 245 colleges in India in 2024. The college's ranking has significantly improved since 2023, when it was rated 88th out of 131 colleges. According to The Week, KCG is frequently ranked as one of the top ten engineering institutes in Chennai.
| Year | Category | National Ranking (India) | Chennai Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | B.Tech | 57 out of 245 | 9th in Chennai |
| 2023 | B.Tech | 88 out of 131 | 8th in Chennai |
| 2022 | B.Tech | 97 out of 216 | 9th in Chennai |
NIRF Ranking
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, ranks KCG College of Technology's B.Tech program in the 201-300 bracket out of 300 colleges in India in 2024. Although this position stays unchanged from previous years, the college has established itself as one of Chennai's top ten colleges.
| Year | Category | National Ranking (India) | Chennai Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | B.Tech | 201-300 out of 300 | 10th in Chennai |
| 2021 | B.Tech | 201-250 out of 300 | 14th in Chennai |
| 2020 | B.Tech | 201 out of 300 | 15th in Chennai |
Outlook Rankings
Outlook also recognised KCG College of Technology's B.Tech curriculum. In 2022, it rated 65th out of 160 Indian colleges, a slight drop from 50th in 2019.
| Year | Category | National Ranking (India) | Chennai Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | B.Tech | 65 out of 160 | 4th in Chennai |
| 2019 | B.Tech | 50 out of 150 | 4th in Chennai |
Times of India Ranking
The Times of India (TOI), one of the country's leading newspapers, ranked KCG College of Technology's B.Tech program 29th out of 175 Indian colleges in 2024. The college improved from 35th place out of 170 in 2023. In addition, the college is ranked as one of the top seven B.Tech institutes in Chennai by TOI. In 2022, it ranked 71st out of 200 institutions, indicating significant growth.
| Year | Category | National Ranking (India) | Chennai Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | B.Tech | 29 out of 175 | 7th in Chennai |
| 2023 | B.Tech | 35 out of 170 | 8th in Chennai |
| 2022 | B.Tech | 71 out of 200 | 5th in Chennai |
