Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

B.Tech (Information Technology) at Erode Sengunthar Engineering College (ESEC), Perundurai, Tamil Nadu is a 4-year full-time undergraduate program affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. The course covers core IT domains including programming, networking, database management, web technologies, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, with a current sanctioned intake of 180 seats. The total course fee is Rs. 3.48 Lakhs for the entire 4-year duration, making it one of the more affordable IT programs in the Erode-Coimbatore belt. TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) is the primary entrance exam for admission, and the program is popular for its strong industry-connect, centrally air-conditioned computer labs with 195+ systems, and active placement support.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are upcoming. TNEA 2026 registration is tentatively scheduled from May 7, 2026 to June 6, 2026, with counselling expected between July and August 2026. The college has already opened its online registration portal for 2026-27 admissions at erode-sengunthar.ac.in.

Key Points

Department established in 2019; intake expanded from 60 to 180 seats by 2026-27, reflecting strong demand.
Centrally air-conditioned computer centers with 195+ systems and uninterrupted power backup.
Active industry tie-ups with companies like Tata Technologies, Persistent, Avasoft, Intopz, and others for campus placements.
Cisco Local Academy and NPTEL Center on campus for additional certifications.
IIT Bombay Remote Center available for advanced learning resources.
AICTE-approved program affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.

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Fees
Admission
Scholarships
Placements
Cutoff
Ranking
FAQs

ESEC Latest Updates and News

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

ESEC B.Tech IT Fees

The B.Tech IT program at ESEC is priced competitively, with a total academic fee of Rs. 3.48 Lakhs for the full 4-year course. The tuition fee is Rs. 50,000 per year, with other charges (exam fees, registration, association fund, etc.) adding approximately Rs. 10,000 in Year 1 and Rs. 5,000 per year thereafter. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs approximately Rs. 1.2 Lakhs for the full course duration (around Rs. 30,000 room rent + Rs. 35,000 mess charges per year).

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Amount (Total - 4 Years)
Tuition Fees	Rs. 2,00,000
Other Charges (Exam, Registration, Association, Misc.)	Rs. 25,000 (approx.)
Development Fee	Rs. 20,000 (Rs. 5,000/year)
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	Rs. 5,000 (one-time)
Total Fees (Academic)	Rs. 3,48,000
Hostel Fees (Optional)	Rs. 1,20,000 (approx. for 4 years)

A refundable caution deposit of Rs. 5,000 is collected at the time of admission and refunded when the student leaves the institution.
Hostel fees are not mandatory; they are separate from the academic fee total.
Hostel includes room rent and mess charges; mess bill is paid monthly.
The fee structure is as per the Tamil Nadu State Fee Regulatory Committee order.
Education loans are facilitated through partner banks.
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme: Up to 5% of seats may be available with full tuition fee waiver for students whose parental annual income does not exceed Rs. 6 Lakhs.

ESEC B.Tech IT Admission 2026

Admissions to B.Tech IT at ESEC are conducted through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), a centralized counselling process managed by Anna University. Seats are allocated under Government Quota (65%) and Management Quota (35%) for non-minority institutions. The 2026-27 admission season is upcoming, with TNEA registration expected to open in May 2026.

College Admission Dates

Event	Date
TNEA 2026 Registration Opens	May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
TNEA 2026 Registration Closes	June 6, 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date for Uploading Documents	June 9, 2026 (Tentative)
Certificate Verification	June 10 - June 20, 2026 (Tentative)
Publication of Rank List	June 27, 2026 (Tentative)
Grievances Redressal	June 28 - July 2, 2026 (Tentative)
Govt. (7.5%) Special Reservation Counselling	July 7 - July 8, 2026 (Tentative)
General Special Reservation Counselling	July 9 - July 11, 2026 (Tentative)
General Counselling	July 14 - August 19, 2026 (Tentative)
Supplementary Counselling	August 21 - August 23, 2026 (Tentative)
SCA to SC Counselling	August 25 - August 26, 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
TNEA 2026	Registration Start	May 7, 2026 (Tentative)
TNEA 2026	Registration End	June 6, 2026 (Tentative)
TNEA 2026	Rank List Publication	June 27, 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed HSC (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics combined for General category; 45% for BC/BCM; 40% for MBC/DNC and SC/SCA/ST.
Candidates must be Tamil Nadu natives or satisfy the nativity/domicile conditions as per TNEA norms.

Admission Process

Register online on the official TNEA portal (tnea.ac.in) during the registration window.
Upload required documents and pay the registration fee (Rs. 500 for General; Rs. 250 for SC/SCA/ST).
Attend certificate verification at the designated TNEA Facilitation Centre (TFC).
Rank list is published based on normalized marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (total 200 marks).
Participate in online counselling, add college/branch choices, lock preferences, and receive allotment.
Report to ESEC with the allotment order and pay the remaining fees to confirm admission.
Management quota seats (35%) are filled directly by the college; candidates may apply at erode-sengunthar.ac.in.

ESEC B.Tech IT Scholarships 2026

ESEC students are eligible for a range of government and institutional scholarships that significantly reduce the financial burden. SC/ST students can avail full fee waivers, while BC/MBC students receive partial support. The First Graduate Scholarship provides Rs. 25,000 per year (Rs. 1 Lakh over 4 years) for students who are the first graduate in their family. The PMSS and the 7.5% Government School Quota scheme also offer full tuition, college, and hostel fee waivers for eligible students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
First Graduate Scholarship (TN Govt.)	Rs. 25,000/year (Rs. 1 Lakh total)	First graduate in the family; Tamil Nadu native
SC/SCA/ST Post Matric Scholarship	Full tuition + college fee waiver	SC/SCA/ST students with parental income below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs/year
BC/MBC Community Scholarship	Rs. 4,000/year (Day Scholar); Rs. 8,000/year (Hosteller)	BC/MBC/DNC students
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW)	Full tuition fee waiver	Parental annual income below Rs. 6 Lakhs; up to 5% of seats
PMSS / 7.5% Govt. School Quota	Full tuition + college + hostel fee waiver	Students from Tamil Nadu government schools (7.5% reservation)
ESEC Talent Exam Scholarship	Up to Rs. 1,00,000	Based on performance in ESEC's internal talent exam for +2 students
Anna University Counselling Aid	Rs. 5,000/year	Students admitted through Anna University TNEA counselling

Scholarship applications for government schemes must be submitted through the Tamil Nadu scholarship portal within the prescribed deadlines each academic year.
PMSS and 7.5% quota scholarships cover tuition, college, and hostel fees only; other charges (exam fees, no-dues, etc.) are payable separately.
Education loans are facilitated through partner banks; students may approach the college administration for assistance.

ESEC B.Tech IT Placement 2026

The B.Tech IT department at ESEC has demonstrated consistent placement activity, with the 2026-27 batch seeing students placed across IT services, product companies, and training firms. Recruiters for IT students have included Tata Technologies (4.5 LPA), Persistent Systems (3 LPA), Avasoft (6.5 LPA), Intopz Solutions (3.2-5 LPA), Pentafox Technologies (3.6-5 LPA), Maventic (4 LPA), and several others. The highest package recorded for IT students was 6.5 LPA (Avasoft), with most offers ranging between 2.5 LPA and 4.5 LPA.

Placement Statistics

Placement Metric	Details (2026-27 Batch)
Top Recruiter	Avasoft, Chennai
Highest Package	6.5 LPA
Common Package Range	2.5 LPA - 4.5 LPA
Notable Recruiters	Tata Technologies, Persistent, Intopz, Pentafox, Maventic, Codeemy, Innervex Technologies
Placement Mode	On Campus, Onsite Campus, Off Campus

ESEC B.Tech Information Technology Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#463 out of 500 in India 2025

#28th in Tamil Nadu

Indiatoday Ranking

#211 out of 269 in India 2025

#31st in Tamil Nadu

Outlook Ranking

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

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ESEC B.Tech IT FAQs

Ques. Is the B.Tech IT program at ESEC accredited by NBA?

Ans. The college has NBA accreditation for several programs. Prospective students should verify the current NBA accreditation status of the IT department directly with the college, as accreditation cycles are renewed periodically. NBA-accredited courses attract a slightly higher fee cap under the State Fee Regulatory Committee norms (Rs. 55,000/year vs Rs. 50,000/year for non-accredited).

Ques. What is the TNEA cutoff rank for B.Tech IT at ESEC?

Ans. Based on TNEA 2025 data, the OC category cutoff rank for B.Tech IT at ESEC was approximately 38,492 in Round 1. In 2024, the OC cutoff was 104,479 (Round 2) and 110,382 (Round 3). SC category cutoff was 192,182 in 2024. Cutoffs vary each year based on the number of applicants and seat availability.

Ques. Does ESEC offer direct admission (management quota) for B.Tech IT without TNEA?

Ans. Yes, 35% of seats (management quota) are filled directly by the college. Candidates can apply online at erode-sengunthar.ac.in or visit the college directly. Management quota admissions are based on 10+2 marks and do not require TNEA rank, though the same eligibility criteria (50% in PCM) apply.

Ques. What is the actual total cost per year including all fees at ESEC for B.Tech IT?

Ans. Based on student reviews, the approximate annual cost breakdown is: Tuition fee Rs. 50,000 + College fee Rs. 25,000-35,000 + Registration/placement fee Rs. 5,000 + Exam fees Rs. 4,200/semester + Miscellaneous Rs. 2,000-3,000. Total per year comes to approximately Rs. 85,000-1,00,000 for day scholars. Hostellers pay an additional Rs. 65,000-95,000 per year (room + mess).

Ques. Are there any industry certifications or value-added courses offered alongside B.Tech IT at ESEC?

Ans. Yes, ESEC has a Cisco Local Academy on campus offering networking certifications, an NPTEL Center for online courses from IITs/IISc, and an IIT Bombay Remote Center for advanced technical training. The college also runs an ESEC School of Animation and Gaming, IoT Center of Excellence, and EV Center of Excellence, which IT students can access for interdisciplinary learning.

Ques. How is the hostel facility at ESEC and is it mandatory for outstation students?

Ans. Hostel is not mandatory. ESEC has separate hostels for boys (Diamond and Emerald - capacity 635) and girls (Ruby and Pearl - capacity 240). All hostels are Wi-Fi enabled with RO water, solar water heaters, gym, and 24-hour power backup. Hostel fees are approximately Rs. 30,000/year (room) + Rs. 35,000/year (mess), totaling around Rs. 65,000-95,000 per year depending on the room type and mess usage.