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Madras Engineering College vs Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University)

A side-by-side look at Madras Engineering College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) in Kamrang, Sikkim, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Madras Engineering College logoMadras Engineering CollegeChennai, Tamil NaduPrivateSikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University)Kamrang, SikkimPrivate

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailMadras Engineering CollegeSikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University)
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationChennai, Tamil NaduKamrang, Sikkim
Course fee range₹1.8L – ₹8.4L₹60k – ₹3.8L
Highest package₹24 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed415
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeC-75754U-1225
In the official registersAICTE, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitemec.edu.in sau.ac.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 Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University): from ₹60,000, against ₹1.8 lakh at Madras Engineering College.
  • Madras Engineering College lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University).
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Madras Engineering College is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) is in Kamrang, Sikkim, about 1,800 km apart.
  • Madras Engineering College lists 4 programmes and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) lists 15; 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 Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) lists 15; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • MCA

Only at Madras Engineering College (1)

  • M.Tech

Only at Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) (11)

  • BBA
  • BCA
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM

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