Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology in Karaikudi offers Computer Science and Engineering as a Bachelor of Engineering course. It is a four-year, full-time course with 60 seats. It is a government college, owned by the Government of Tamil Nadu and affiliated to Anna University. It was started in 1952 and stands #251 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 37,330 for four years, and INR 67,730 with hostel room charges. You get a seat through TNEA counselling, which ranks you on your Class 12 marks. The OC seat closed at TNEA rank 6,155 in 2025. The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 5 LPA across all branches, and 55% of the batch was placed.
ACCET B.E. CSE Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 67,730 while the fees without hostel is INR 37,330. The tuition fee is INR 8,000 of that, at INR 2,000 a year. You pay most heads once a year and a few only once, when you join. The college fixes these fees, and SC, SCA, ST and first graduate students do not pay the tuition fee. Mess is extra and is not on the fee notice.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 8,000
INR 2,000 a year, 4 years
Anna University academic fee
INR 8,000
INR 2,000 a year, 4 years
Development, special, library and computer charges
INR 15,400
INR 3,850 a year, 4 years
Insurance and student body fees
INR 3,220
INR 805 a year, 4 years
Admission and university registration
INR 2,710
One time
Caution deposits
INR 1,000
One time, refundable
Hostel room charges
INR 30,200
INR 7,550 a year, 4 years
Hostel admission fee
INR 200
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 37,330
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 67,730
Full course
ACCET B.E. CSE Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class, so these are the 2027 dates. TNEA registration is expected to close in Jun 2027 and classes to start in Sep 2027. DoTE fixes every date and you register on the TNEA site. If you miss the last date, you get no rank that year.
Event
Date
Status
Class 12 board exam
Mar 2027
Tentative
TNEA registration, last date to apply
Jun 2027
Tentative
Certificate upload and verification
Jun 2027
Tentative
Random number for ties
Jun 2027
Tentative
TNEA rank list
Jul 2027
Tentative
General counselling and allotment
Jul 2027 to Aug 2027
Tentative
Fee payment and reporting at the college
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Sep 2027
Tentative
ACCET B.E. CSE Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Maths, Physics and Chemistry and 45% in those three subjects for OC, or 40% for every other community. There is no entrance exam, because TNEA ranks you on your Class 12 marks out of 200. You must also meet the TNEA rules for Tamil Nadu students. If your marks are below the minimum, you cannot apply that year.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Class 12 marks
45% in the three subjects for OC, 40% for all other communities
Exam
None; TNEA ranks you on Class 12 marks out of 200
Nativity
As per the TNEA rules for Tamil Nadu students
ACCET B.E. CSE Admission Process
You register on TNEA, upload your papers, get a rank and fill choices in your round. DoTE manages TNEA and allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You must confirm the allotment and report to the college by the date given. If you do not report on time, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Register on TNEA
Fill the form, pay the fee and upload your papers
2. Get your rank
Check the rank list and your random number
3. Fill choices
List this college and CSE high in your round
4. Confirm the allotment
Accept the seat before the last date
5. Report
Pay the college fee and bring your originals
ACCET B.E. CSE Cutoff
The OC seat closed at TNEA rank 6,155 and the BC seat at 8,737 in 2025. The OC closing mark was 194 out of 200. These are the final closes of TNEA general counselling. The OC close was 5,720 in 2023 and 6,838 in 2024, so it moved both ways.
Community
Closing rank 2025
Closing mark 2025
OC
6,155
194
BC
8,737
192.5
BCM
10,412
191.5
MBC
8,519
192.5
SC
30,447
182.5
SCA
43,802
177
ST
1,26,338
147.5
ACCET B.E. CSE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 204 of its 370 students, which is 55%, at a median pay of INR 5 LPA. These figures cover all branches, and the college does not publish CSE pay. The college list for the same batch shows 35 CSE students placed, 7 of them at Zoho in Karaikudi. Most CSE offers came from software firms that hire on campus.
Two schemes take INR 8,000 off the full fee, which is the whole tuition fee. SC, SCA and ST students do not pay tuition, and first graduates get the same waiver through DoTE. You show the community certificate or the first graduate certificate at counselling.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Tuition fee exemption
SC, SCA and ST students
INR 8,000 over the course
First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession
First graduate in the family, other communities
INR 8,000 over the course
ACCET B.E. CSE Ranking
The college stands #251 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026, up from #482 in 2025. NAAC gave it a B++ grade in 2020. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NAAC grades the whole college on teaching, research and campus.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking
2026
#251
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking
2025
#482
NAAC
2020
B++
ACCET B.E. CSE Seats and Intake
The CSE course has 60 seats and started in 2001. TNEA counselling fills the seats, and 7.5% of them are kept for students who studied Class 6 to 12 in government schools. Diploma holders can join in the second year through lateral entry.
Item
Detail
Seats
60
Course started
2001
Admission
TNEA counselling
Government school share
7.5% of seats
Lateral entry
Diploma holders join in year 2
ACCET B.E. CSE Hostel and Campus
The hostel room charges are INR 7,550 a year. You also pay a one-time INR 200 admission fee and a INR 7,000 caution deposit that you get back. Mess is extra. A seat in the college does not promise a hostel room, so apply for the hostel as soon as you join.
Item
Detail
Room charges
INR 7,550 a year
Hostel admission fee
INR 200, one time
Hostel caution deposit
INR 7,000, refundable
Mess
Extra, not on the fee notice
Room
Not promised with the seat
Should you pick B.E. CSE at Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology?
This course suits students who want a software job and are happy to study in a small town for four years.
Pick it if:
You want a software job without moving to Chennai: Zoho's Karaikudi office hired 7 CSE students from the Class of 2025, more than any other company.
Your family cannot pay a big fee: the full fee is INR 37,330 for four years, because this is a government college.
You are SC, SCA, ST or a first graduate: you do not pay the tuition fee, so bring that certificate to TNEA counselling.
You want the fee back fast: the median pay of INR 5 LPA is many times the full fee, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: the OC close moved from 5,720 to 6,838 and back to 6,155, so keep a safer choice.
You want a big product company job: most CSE offers on the last list came from small software firms, not big product companies.
You want internships in a big city: Karaikudi is a small town, so most internships mean travel to Chennai or Bengaluru.
You need a hostel room for sure: the fee notice says a seat here does not promise a hostel room, and mess is extra.
Counsellor's advice
If your TNEA rank is better than 5,720 in the OC list, put this college high in your choices. If your rank is near 6,838, keep a safer college above it.
B.E. CSE Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Maths, Physics and Chemistry are a must.
Class 12 marks: 45% in the three subjects for OC. 40% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST.
No entrance exam: TNEA ranks you on your Class 12 marks out of 200.
Nativity: You must meet the TNEA rules for Tamil Nadu students.
Government school share: 7.5% of seats are kept for students who studied Class 6 to 12 in government schools.
B.E. CSE Admission Process▾
Register on TNEA: Fill the form and pay the fee. DoTE (the Directorate of Technical Education) manages TNEA.
Upload your papers: Upload your mark sheet and certificates for checking.
Get your rank: The rank list comes in July, with a random number to break ties.
Fill choices: In your round, list this college and CSE high. Confirm the allotment by the last date.
Report to the college: Pay the college fee and bring your originals, or you lose the seat.
B.E. CSE Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Class 12 board exam
Your Maths, Physics and Chemistry marks make your TNEA mark out of 200.
Tentative
May 2027 to Jun 2027
TNEA registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in May, as in 2026. The last date to apply is expected in Jun 2027.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Certificate upload and verification
Upload your mark sheet and community certificate before the last date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Random number for ties
DoTE uses it only when two students have the same marks.
Tentative
Jul 2027
TNEA rank list
Your rank decides which counselling round you are in.
Tentative
Jul 2027 to Aug 2027
General counselling, choice filling and allotment
You fill choices only in your own round, so keep your list ready.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Confirm the seat and pay the college fee
If you do not confirm by the last date, you lose the seat.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check at the college
Bring your originals and the allotment order.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
First-year classes are expected to start in Sep 2027.
Source: DoTE TNEA 2026 schedule and the college academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology B.E. CSE Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. The rows use the college's 2025-26 fee notice; the new notice is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel room charges.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 2,000 a year
INR 8,000
Anna University academic fee
Per year × 4, INR 2,000 a year
INR 8,000
Development, special, library and computer charges
Per year × 4, INR 3,850 a year
INR 15,400
Insurance and student body fees
Per year × 4, INR 805 a year
INR 3,220
Admission and university registration
One time, in year 1
INR 2,710
Caution deposits Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,000
Add hostel room charges
Hostel room charges
Per year × 4, INR 7,550 a year, mess not included
INR 30,200
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 200
Total course fee
INR 37,330
4 years · college and university fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 67,730
4 years · college and university fees + hostel room charges
Education loan EMI
INR 629
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1339%
median pay INR 5 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,142
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
738%
median pay INR 5 LPA, all branches, vs the full fee
Source: college B.E. fee notice 2025-26. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at ACCET Karaikudi?
Pick your community. The cutoff ranges come from this course's final TNEA closing ranks for 2023 to 2025.
Community
OC community, TNEA rank
5,720 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared every published close from 2023 to 2025.
5,721 to 6,838: almost there. The close moved inside this range, so keep a safer college in your list too.
Worse than 6,838: not this year. Wait for the supplementary round if seats are left.
BC community, TNEA rank
8,737 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared every published close from 2023 to 2025.
8,738 to 9,940: almost there. The close moved inside this range, so keep a safer college in your list too.
Worse than 9,940: not this year. Wait for the supplementary round if seats are left.
BCM community, TNEA rank
8,772 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared every published close from 2023 to 2025.
8,773 to 12,293: almost there. The close moved inside this range, so keep a safer college in your list too.
Worse than 12,293: not this year. Wait for the supplementary round if seats are left.
MBC community, TNEA rank
8,519 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared every published close from 2023 to 2025.
8,520 to 11,937: almost there. The close moved inside this range, so keep a safer college in your list too.
Worse than 11,937: not this year. Wait for the supplementary round if seats are left.
SC community, TNEA rank
23,210 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared every published close from 2023 to 2025.
23,211 to 32,707: almost there. The close moved inside this range, so keep a safer college in your list too.
Worse than 32,707: not this year. Wait for the supplementary round if seats are left.
SCA community, TNEA rank
43,802 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared every published close from 2023 to 2025.
43,803 to 70,847: almost there. The close moved inside this range, so keep a safer college in your list too.
Worse than 70,847: not this year. Wait for the supplementary round if seats are left.
ST community, TNEA rank
45,687 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared every published close from 2023 to 2025.
45,688 to 1,26,338: almost there. The close moved inside this range, so keep a safer college in your list too.
Worse than 1,26,338: not this year. Wait for the supplementary round if seats are left.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The OC close moved both ways from 2023 to 2025. Trust the three-year range, not one year's number, when you place this college in your list.
Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology B.E. CSE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Community
First graduate in your family
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies for it.
First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession
INR 8,000
Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu
You do not pay the INR 2,000 tuition fee in any of the four years. Not open to SC, SCA and ST, who already pay no tuition.
Who qualifies: first graduate in the family, OC, BC, BCM or MBCApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Tuition fee exemption
INR 8,000
Government of Tamil Nadu, through the college
You do not pay the INR 2,000 tuition fee in any of the four years. Show your community certificate at counselling.
Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST community certificateApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about the state and central scholarships you can apply for after you join.
Estimated total waiver
INR 8,000
Your net course fee: INR 29,330
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 37,330
Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology B.E. CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology
Karaikudi
Compared with
Government College of Engineering, Salem
Salem
Compared with
Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Compared with
Government College of Engineering, Erode
Erode
Compared with
Government College of Engineering, Bargur
Krishnagiri
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 37,330
college and university fees
Not published
Not published
INR 28,720
INR 8,610 less, 2024-25 fee
INR 37,065
INR 265 less
Median payall branches
INR 5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA less
INR 3.4 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA less
Not published
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 2.2 LPA more
Placement rateshare of all branches placed
55%
Class of 2025
63%
8 points higher
51%
4 points lower
Not published
33%
22 points lower
Closing rankTNEA rank, OC, CSE
6,155
2025
4,832
1,323 places tougher
8,250
2,095 places easier
11,049
4,894 places easier
11,109
4,954 places easier
SeatsCSE intake
60
60
Same
60
Same
60
Same
60
Same
In short
GCE Salem places a bigger share of its batch, but its CSE closing rank is tougher and its median pay is lower. If your rank clears GCE Salem, pick by city; if it clears only ACCET, take this seat.
In short
GCE Tirunelveli is easier to get, but its median pay and placement rate are lower. If your rank clears ACCET, take ACCET and keep GCE Tirunelveli below it as the safer choice.
In short
GCE Erode costs a little less and is easier to get, but it has not published its latest placement figures. If ACCET gives you a seat, take it; list GCE Erode below it.
In short
GCE Bargur filed a higher median pay but placed a much smaller share of its batch, and it is easier to get. If your rank clears ACCET, take ACCET; if not, GCE Bargur is a good backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology B.E. CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is CSE at ACCET Karaikudi worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students. The full fee without hostel is INR 37,330 for four years, and the median pay across all branches was INR 5 LPA for the Class of 2025. Zoho's Karaikudi office hired 7 CSE students from that batch. Check the placed list on the college site before you decide, because the college does not publish CSE pay.
Should I take this seat if my TNEA rank is close to the closing rank?▾
Not on one year's number alone. The OC close was 5,720 in 2023, 6,838 in 2024 and 6,155 in 2025, so it moves both ways. Put this college in your choices, but keep a safer college above it. Use the rank checker above for your own community.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most CSE students who get placed join software firms. On the Class of 2025 list, Zoho, Dataaces, Facilio, MG Tech and Admindroid hired the most CSE students. The median pay across all branches was INR 5 LPA. If you want a job at a big product company, practise coding and look for internships from the second year.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel room for sure or want internships in a big city. The fee notice says a seat does not promise a hostel room, and mess is extra. Karaikudi is a small town, so most internships mean travel. If either matters more to you than the low fee, look at colleges in a bigger city.
Is a government college like this better than a private college for CSE?▾
It is better on fees, and close on jobs for most students. The full fee here is INR 37,330 for four years, which is much less than a self-financing college charges. The median pay across all branches was INR 5 LPA. If a private college shows you a much stronger CSE placement record in writing, compare the two before you choose.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you plan for it early. In the Class of 2025, 38 students from all branches went for higher studies. The college is autonomous and sets its own syllabus. If you want a master's degree, start preparing for GATE in the third year and ask the department about a final-year project with a teacher.
Should I wait a year to get a better TNEA rank?▾
Usually no. TNEA ranks you on your Class 12 marks, so a better rank next year means writing the board exam again. The OC close moved between 5,720 and 6,838 in the last three years, so a small gain may not change much. If you already clear the close, take the seat now.
Will I get a placement if I am not at the top of my class?▾
Not for sure. In the Class of 2025, 204 of 370 students from all branches were placed, which is 55%, and 38 more went for higher studies. Keep your marks steady and clear every subject on time. Join the training the placement cell gives in the final years.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Register for TNEA after your Class 12 exam and upload your papers. DoTE gives you a rank on your Class 12 marks, and you fill this college and CSE in your counselling round. Confirm the allotment and report to the college by the date given, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full four-year fee is INR 37,330 without hostel. With hostel room charges it comes to INR 67,730, and mess is extra. These figures use the college's 2025-26 fee notice, so check the new notice when it comes out.
Is a hostel room sure if I join?▾
No. The fee notice says a seat in the college does not promise a hostel room. Room charges are INR 7,550 a year, and mess is extra. Apply for the hostel as soon as you get the seat, and keep a room nearby in mind as a backup.
Can I study without paying the tuition fee?▾
Yes, if you are SC, SCA or ST, or the first graduate in your family. Both groups skip the INR 2,000 tuition fee every year, which saves INR 8,000 over the course. Bring the community certificate or the first graduate certificate to TNEA counselling.
The college offers admissions exclusively through Anna University counselling, based on higher secondary school cut-off marks. It is a well-regarded government institution known for its low tuition fees, approximately 9,000 INR annually, totaling around 40,000 INR for the entire course. The faculty consists of both permanent and temporary staff, with around half holding doctorates. The college boasts a strong placement record, particularly for Computer Science students, with major IT firms such as Zoho and Wipro visiting the campus.
The highest salary package offered is 6 LPA, while the average is 3 LPA, with 60 to 90 percent of students securing placements. Students with a CGPA of 7.5 or higher are eligible for placements. Internships are available from the sixth semester, offering stipends of 10,000 to 15,000 INR per month. Scholarships ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 INR per annum are available to most students, along with Post Metric Scholarships for both hostellers and day scholars.
Additional state and central government scholarships are available based on eligibility. Overall, the college is a financially viable option for students due to its affordable fees and accessible scholarships, coupled with supportive faculty and robust job placement assistance.
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