Madras Engineering College vs Mahindra University
A side-by-side look at Madras Engineering College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Mahindra University in Hyderabad, Telangana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Madras Engineering College | Mahindra University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹8.4L | ₹3L – ₹16L |
| Highest package | ₹24 LPA | ₹60 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #101-150, Engineering |
| Programmes listed | 4 | 7 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | C-75754 | U-1119 |
| In the official registers | AICTE, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mec.edu.in | mahindrauniversity.edu.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Madras Engineering College: from ₹1.8 lakh, against ₹3 lakh at Mahindra University.
- Mahindra University lists the higher top package: ₹60 LPA, against ₹24 LPA at Madras Engineering College.
- Mahindra University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category; Madras Engineering College is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Madras Engineering College is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Mahindra University is in Hyderabad, Telangana, about 530 km apart.
- Madras Engineering College lists 4 programmes and Mahindra University lists 7; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Madras Engineering College lists 4 programmes in all and Mahindra University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at Madras Engineering College (1)
- MCA
Only at Mahindra University (4)
- BBA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Ph.D
