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B.E. Mechanical Engineering at Erode Sengunthar Engineering College (ESEC), Perundurai, is a 4-year full-time on-campus undergraduate programme established in 1996 and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. The department is NBA accredited (since 2009) and is recognised as a Research Centre by Anna University. The total sanctioned intake is 90 seats (60 in English medium + 30 in Tamil medium). The total course fee is Rs 3,48,000 for the entire 4-year programme, and admissions are conducted through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions). The department also offers M.E. in Manufacturing Engineering (18 seats) and M.E. in Industrial Safety Engineering (30 seats). The programme is popular for its state-of-the-art labs, CNC Training cum Machining Centre, Drone Development Centre, and strong industry linkages.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are upcoming. TNEA 2026 registration is tentatively scheduled to open in May 2026. Based on last year's schedule, the registration window ran from May to June, with counselling commencing in July 2026.

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The B.E. Mechanical Engineering programme is NBA accredited since 2009 and the department is recognised as a Research Centre by Anna University.
The department offers both English medium (60 seats) and Tamil medium (30 seats) options for B.E. Mechanical Engineering.
Students are trained through the Incubation Centre, CNC Training cum Machining Centre, and Drone Development Centre for real-time projects.
The department has well-equipped labs including CAM Lab, Lathe Shop, Machine Shop, Mechatronics Lab, and Metrology Lab.
Faculty actively publish in national and international journals, and the department assists local industries in product design and complex-part manufacturing.

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31 Mar, 2026 TNEA 2026 registration is scheduled to commence in the second week of May 2026.

ESEC BE Mechanical Fees

The total academic fee for the B.E. Mechanical Engineering programme at ESEC is Rs 3,48,000 for the full 4-year course. The annual tuition fee is Rs 50,000, with additional college and other charges making up the yearly total. Hostel accommodation is optional and available on campus at an additional cost.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	50,000
College / Other Charges (Year 1)	10,000
College / Other Charges (Year 2 onwards)	5,000 per year
Total Academic Fee (4 Years)	3,48,000
Hostel Fee (per year, optional)	30,000 - 60,000
Mess Fee (per year, optional)	25,000 - 35,000
Total Fees (Academic only)	3,48,000

A refundable caution deposit of Rs 5,000 is collected at the time of admission and refunded when the student leaves the institution.
Hostel is optional; hostel fee varies by room type (single: Rs 60,000/year; double: Rs 40,000/year) plus mess charges.
Exam fees are charged separately at approximately Rs 350 per paper per semester.
Students with a cutoff mark above 180 in Class 12 may receive up to 50% concession on tuition fees.
No additional capitation fee is permitted as per the Tamil Nadu Fee Regulatory Committee order.

ESEC BE Mechanical Admission 2026

Admissions to B.E. Mechanical Engineering at ESEC are conducted exclusively through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), a state-level centralised counselling process. The minimum eligibility is 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with at least 50% aggregate marks. The total sanctioned intake is 90 seats (60 English medium + 30 Tamil medium).

Important Dates

Event	Tentative Date
TNEA 2026 Registration Opens	May 07, 2026
Last Date for Registration	Jun 06, 2026
Last Date for Uploading Documents	Jun 09, 2026
Certificate Verification	Jun 10 - Jun 20, 2026
Publication of Rank List	Jun 27, 2026
Grievances Redressal	Jun 28 - Jul 02, 2026
Govt (7.5%) Special Reservation Counselling	Jul 07 - Jul 08, 2026
General Special Reservation Counselling	Jul 09 - Jul 11, 2026
General Counselling	Jul 14 - Aug 19, 2026
Supplementary Counselling	Aug 21 - Aug 23, 2026
SCA to SC Counselling	Aug 25 - Aug 26, 2026

Exam	Event	Tentative Date
TNEA 2026	Registration Start	May 06, 2026
TNEA 2026	Registration End	Jun 08, 2026
TNEA 2026	Rank List Publication	Jul 01, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCM (45% for reserved categories as per Tamil Nadu norms).
Must have a valid TNEA rank for government quota seats; management quota seats are filled directly by the institution.

Admission Process:

Register on the official TNEA portal (tneaonline.org) and upload required documents.
Obtain certificate verification at designated centres.
Participate in TNEA counselling based on rank and category.
Report to ESEC after seat allotment with original documents and pay the fees within the stipulated deadline.
Management quota candidates may apply directly to the college.

ESEC: Students' Opinion

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The college's admission process requires applicants to apply through Anna University counseling, where they select a college based on available seats and their Higher Secondary marks. The college charges an annual fee of Rs. 79,000 for tuition and books, with additional costs for bus and exam fees. In the first year, the total fee, including joining and management, is Rs. 1,00,000. Hostel accommodation costs Rs. 30,000 annually, with a monthly vegetarian mess fee of Rs.

1,500. The faculty mix includes experienced and newer members, but only about 20% actively innovate, while 80% are seen as inefficient. The college has a strong placement record, with about 94% of students securing jobs through on-campus interviews, though core placements are less frequent in some departments like mechanical engineering. Internships are arranged as needed. Scholarships are available, with day scholars receiving 4,000 currency units annually and hostel students 8,000.

Tuition discounts are offered for engineering students based on cutoff marks, with up to 100% coverage for scores above 190, provided students maintain a clean academic record.

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ESEC BE Mechanical Scholarships 2026

ESEC students are eligible for a range of government and institution-level scholarships. SC/ST students are eligible for full fee waivers, while BC and MBC students receive partial financial support. The First Graduate Scholarship provides Rs 25,000 per year for first-generation college students. The PMSS and 7.5% reservation scholarship provide full waivers on tuition, college, and hostel fees for eligible students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship	SC/ST students	Full tuition and college fee waiver
Tamil Nadu Government BC/MBC Scholarship	BC/MBC students	Partial fee support; Rs 6,000/year (BC)
First Graduate Scholarship	First-generation college students	Rs 25,000/year (Rs 1,00,000 total)
PMSS (Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme)	Wards of ex-servicemen / paramilitary	Covers tuition, college, and hostel fees
7.5% Reservation Scholarship	Students admitted under 7.5% Govt school quota	Full tuition, college, and hostel fee waiver
Government Day Scholar Scholarship	General government scholarship	Rs 4,000/year
Government Hostel Student Scholarship	Hostel students	Rs 8,000/year
Merit Concession (Cutoff above 180)	Students with Class 12 cutoff above 180	Up to 50% tuition fee concession

SC/ST scholarship applications must be submitted through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal within the prescribed deadline each academic year.
PMSS applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Education loans are facilitated through tie-ups with nationalised banks.

ESEC BE Mechanical Engineering Ranking

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#463 out of 500 in India 2025

#28th in Tamil Nadu

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#211 out of 269 in India 2025

#31st in Tamil Nadu

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#165 out of 200 in Top Private Colleges in India 2025

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ESEC BE Mechanical FAQs

Ques. Is the B.E. Mechanical Engineering programme at ESEC NBA accredited?

Ans. Yes, the B.E. Mechanical Engineering programme at ESEC has been NBA accredited since 2009. The department is also recognised as a Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai.

Ques. Is there a Tamil medium option for B.E. Mechanical Engineering at ESEC?

Ans. Yes, ESEC offers B.E. Mechanical Engineering in both English medium (60 seats) and Tamil medium (30 seats), making it one of the few engineering colleges in the region to offer Tamil medium instruction for Mechanical Engineering.

Ques. What are the career opportunities after B.E. Mechanical Engineering from ESEC?

Ans. Graduates can work as design engineers, production engineers, quality engineers, and maintenance engineers in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Public sector opportunities exist in BHEL, ISRO, DRDO, and TNEB. Graduates can also pursue M.E. Manufacturing Engineering or M.E. Industrial Safety Engineering (both offered at ESEC) or appear for GATE.

Ques. What practical training facilities are available for Mechanical Engineering students at ESEC?

Ans. The department has a CNC Training cum Machining Centre, Drone Development Centre, Incubation Centre, CAM Lab, Lathe Shop, Machine Shop, Mechatronics Lab, Metrology Lab, and Fluid Mechanics Lab. Students are also trained in software packages for design, simulation, and analysis of mechanical components.

Ques. Does ESEC Mechanical Engineering department assist local industries?

Ans. Yes, the department actively assists local industries in product design and complex-part manufacturing, providing students with real-world exposure and industry collaboration opportunities.

Ques. Can I pursue M.E. after B.E. Mechanical Engineering at ESEC itself?

Ans. Yes, ESEC offers M.E. Manufacturing Engineering (18 seats) and M.E. Industrial Safety Engineering (30 seats) within the same campus, allowing B.E. Mechanical graduates to continue their postgraduate studies without relocating.

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Santhosh

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BE, Mechanical Engineering

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023(Enrolled 2014)

My experience at ERODE SENGUNTHAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE

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The fees were reasonable at that time and I didn't feel it was too high from my perspective. I didn't avail of any kind of scholarship from the college but there were some schemes regarding the scholarships but I were not aware of that.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR

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BE, Mechanical Engineering

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020

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course curriculum was well updated.This college has a qualified and dedicated faculty and standardized systems for a strong career foundation,YEAH industrial exposure is provided enough. Faculties work hard to motivate us

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BALAMURUGAN E

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BE, Mechanical Engineering

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2019(Enrolled 2014)

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Government scholarship yearly provide form and procedure instructions are told full details government will be given per year days scholar students 4000 and hostel students 8000 issued engineer cutoff mark Above 175 discount Tuition fees 25 % and 185 above 50% and 190 above free of cost will be studied 4 years with out arrears

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Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019