RMD College is a Co-Educational engineering college in Tamil Nadu, India, funded by the Sri Swaminatha Naidu Educational Trust. It was established in 2000 and is considered one of the best state engineering colleges located in Thiruvallur. According to the NIRF rankings 2023, RMD College was placed 8th in Tamil Nadu and 258th out of 394 colleges in India. It is an AICTE-approved institution. RMD College offers Degree courses in full-time mode, comprising 7 UG and 1 PG course.

RMD Engineering College BE / B.Tech course is offered for four years and has a capacity of 720 students, who are selected through TNEA counselling. The institute offers UG courses (B.E./B.Tech) with specialisation in CSE, ECE EEE, and EIE along with PG courses (M.E) and Doctorate courses (PhD). With the top offers made in the CSE program, the highest package offered was INR 25 Lakhs. The top recruiter's list includes Cognizant, Dell, Flipkart, HCL, Hitachi, Infosys, Nokia, Samsung, etc.

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RMD Engineering College Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2001 | Private
Affiliated by Anna University
Accredited by NAAC 
Funded by Sri Swaminatha Naidu Educational Trust
Courses Offered B.E., B.Tech, M.E., PhD 
Entrance Exam Undergraduate:- TNEA counselling
Postgraduate:- GATE/TANCET
Courses Offered B.E.:- Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
B.Tech:- Information Technology, Computer Science and Business System
M.E.:- Computer Science and Engineering
Ph.D.:- Computer Science and Engineering
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-based/Entrance Exam
Top Recruiters Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd., Amazon, Cisco, IBM, ITC Infotech and many more.
Facilities Available Central Library, Hostel, Medical, Gym, Laboratories
Official Website https://rmd.ac.in 


RMD Engineering College​ Ranking

RMD Engineering College has been ranked by a number of organizations. The institute was ranked college in the 8th in Tamil Nadu and 258th out of 394 colleges in India in the engineering category, according to the NIRF 2023. The Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India has ranked RMD Engineering College as the fifth cleanest higher education institution.

The following is a comparison of the RMD Engineering College rankings from the previous year with the 2023 rankings:

Ranking Body Rank
NIRF 2023 (Overall) 101 out of 312
NIRF 2023 (Engineering) 258 out of 394
NIRF 2022 (Engineering) 201 out of 300
The Week (BTech) 2022 Ranking 111 out of 216 
India Today (BTech) 2023 Ranking 92 out of 246
India Today (BTech) 2022 Ranking 87 out of 238
Outlook (BTech) 2019 Ranking 98 out of 150
Times of India (BTech) 2023 Ranking 85 out of 170
Times of India (BTech) 2022 Ranking 141 out of 200
Collegedunia (BTech) 2023 Ranking 258 out of 394

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Also, check the various awards and Achievements received by RMD Engineering College:

Awards/Recognition Year
Aspiring Minds National Employability Award 2020
Best Teaching Award-Staffordshire University 2019
Swatchta Award for the cleanest University in the State 2019

RMD Engineering College Courses 

Courses Offered Details
B.E. Duration: 4 years
Total Seats:- 480
Eligibility: A person who has passed the Higher Secondary examination (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognised board with minimum marks of 50% in PCM For OBC & Minority Caste, minimum marks scored should be 45% and for SC/ST, minimum marks scored should be 40% in PCM
Specialisation:- Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Selection Criteria: TNEA Counselling
Total Fees/year:- INR 51,250/-
B.Tech Duration: 4 years Number of seats:- 180
Eligibility: A person who has passed the Higher Secondary examination (10+2) or equivalent examination from a recognised board with minimum marks of 50% in PCM For OBC & Minority Caste, minimum marks scored should be 45% and for SC/ST, minimum marks scored should be 40% in PCM
Specialisation:- Information Technology, Computer Science and Business Systems
Selection Criteria: TNEA Counselling Total Fees/year:- INR 51,250/-
M.E. Duration: 2 years Number of seats:- 18
Eligibility: - Candidates who have passed their B.E./B.Tech in the respective field with a minimum of 50% marks
Specialisation:- Computer Science and Engineering
Selection Criteria: GATE/TANCET Total Fees/year:- INR 50,000/-
PhD Duration: 3-6 years
Eligibility: - Candidates who have passed their M.E./M.Tech in the respective field with a minimum of 50% marks
Specialisation:- Computer Science and Engineering
Selection Criteria: As per University Norms
  • Candidates applying for the B.Tech/ B.E. programme should have registered in TNEA  (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling.
  • For masters, candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in the respective specialisation and should have appeared in the GATE /TANCET examination for the admission procedure.
  • For the doctorate programme, the candidate should have a master’s degree in the respective course

How to Apply?

The applications are accepted online through the official website of the university. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate-level engineering courses offered by RMD Engineering College are required to apply through TNEA/ TANCET counselling. The process of application is as follows:

  • Firstly, a candidate should register for TNEA/ TANCET by using his/her name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, and email.
  • Once the registration is successful, the candidate can proceed to fill out the online application form.
  • All requisite details must be provided in the application form.
  • Pay the application fee online
  • A printout of the complete application form should be taken for future correspondence.

Documents Required:

  1. Highschool Certificate and Marksheet
  2. 10+2 Certificate and Marksheet
  3. Graduation mark sheet and certificates (If required)
  4. Domicile certificate
  5. ID Proof photocopy
  6. Passport size photograph

RMD Engineering College Placements

RMD Engineering College, Thiruvallur offers decent placement and internship opportunities for its students. 

RMD Engineering College's final report for BTech, MTech, and MSc courses has not been released yet and the placement is still ongoing. It has a placement percentage of 93.66 % and a total of 116 company visits. The highest package provided was INR 25 LPA. RMD Engineering College placed 384 students out of 410 students registered. Top recruiters on campus included  Cognizant, Dell, Flipkart, HCL, Hitachi, Infosys, Nokia, Samsung, etc.

Check the Placements highlights of RMD Engineering College in the table below:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023
Placement Percentage 93.66%
Total no. of Students 502 Students
Total no. of Students Registered 410 Students
No. of Companies Visited 116 companies
Total no. of Students Placed 384 Students
Top Recruiters Accenture, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, etc.
Students with Single Offers 317 Offers
Students with Dual Offers 54 Offers
Students with Triple Offers 13 Offers
Highest Package INR 25 LPA

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RMD Engineering College​ Scholarships

The college provides scholarships to its meritorious students and some special scholarships for the students falling into EWS sections. Students can also apply for various state and central government scholarships.

Various Scholarships the college offers are:- 

  • Shri R. Vijayaraghavulu Naidu Memorial Scholarship
  • Sri S. Swaminatha Naidu Memorial Scholarship
  • Merit Cum Means-based scholarship awarded by the Department of Minorities Welfare, to Students of Religious Minority (Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi & Jain ).

RMD Engineering College​ Facilities

  • Hostel:-  RMD Engineering College has two boys' hostel and a girls' hostel with equipped well-furnished rooms, a guest room, mess facilities, a separate library, a reading room, a sports court and a Wi-Fi connection.
  • Library- The library of the college is the best part covering a large area and is divided into various sections and operates digitally by using software named AutoLib 5.2 version.
  • Laboratories College has various laboratories attached to the respective departments which are equipped with all necessary utilities and equipment.
  • Medical- The college is equipped with all the necessary medical facilities and also has a health care centre to provide first aid facilities to students in need.
  • Gym:- The college has a gymnasium with all the necessary equipment.
  • Transport: The college has a facility of 80 buses and 15 vans for its staff and students by which they can easily travel.
  • Cafeteria:- There is a common cafeteria in the college for all its staff and students.

RMD Engineering College​ FAQs

Ques. Is it necessary to opt for the hostel facility?

Ans. No, it is not necessary to opt for a hostel facility. However, institutes have facilities for both boys and girls. Day scholars may opt for the transportation facility if they want to.

Ques. Is there a fee concession for a reserved category?

Ans. Yes, there is a fee concession for students of the reserved category under the EWS section. If the income of your family is less than 2 lpa, then you can apply for various scholarships to get the fee concession.

Ques. What are the documents required for TNEA counselling?

Ans. The major documents required for TNEA counselling are:-

  • 10th mark sheet.
  • Intermediate mark sheet.
  • Transfer certificate from the last school attended.
  • Nativity certificate (If applicable)
  • Category certificate (If applicable)
  • ID Proof like Aadhar, election ID and Driving license.

Ques. What is the NIRF Ranking of RMD Engineering College, Thiruvallur?

Ans. In 2018. RMD Engineering College ranked 100 as per the NIRF Ranking in Engineering. However, the ranking dropped in the subsequent year and now the college lies in the ranking band of 200-250 as per NIRF.

Ques. What is the maximum and minimum package offered at RMD Engineering College, Thiruvallur?

Ans. The maximum package offered is 20 LPA bagged by a student of the CSE branch and the minimum package offered is 3 LPA in campus placements. The average package offered is a 4.7 GPA in campus placements.