Admission to the College of Engineering, Thalassery, is based on the KEAM entrance exam, with merit, management, and NRI quotas determining seat allocation. The reviewer secured a merit seat with a KEAM rank of 6973. The college is known for its strong Mechanical Engineering program and proximity to students' homes. Faculty members are highly qualified, with advanced degrees and extensive experience, fostering a positive learning environment. The college offers three fee structures: merit students pay 35,000 INR annually (with top students paying 1,000 INR), management students pay 75,000 INR, and NRI students pay 150,000 INR.
Scholarships, such as the AICTE and E-Grace OBC scholarships, reduce costs, and loan facilities are available. The total cost for a 4-year B.Tech degree is about 2.5 lakh INR, excluding exam fees. Placement rates have improved, especially in IT, with 70% of students placed in companies like TCS and Infosys. However, placements in core mechanical jobs are lacking, and no internships are offered. Scholarships are primarily government-funded, and eligibility depends on academic performance, income, and caste.
Special scholarships, like the E-GRACE OBC NCL scholarship, support students from low-income families, while SC/ST students pay about 6,500 INR annually. No specific scholarships are available for the general caste, and stipends are not provided.
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