GCE Salem BE Civil Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the Government College of Engineering, Salem, is through Anna University Counseling, based on higher secondary marks and cut-off scores. The curriculum spans eight semesters, with a mix of theory and lab courses, and includes extra credits and activities. The faculty is noted for expertise and student engagement. The college offers a nominal fee structure under the Tamil Nadu government, with hostellers paying around 25,000 INR annually and day scholars 10,000 INR.

Total fees are less than 1 lakh INR over four years, much lower than private institutions. Placement opportunities are strong, featuring companies like L&T and Shoba Construction, with the highest package at 13.2 LPA and an average of 4 LPA. Last year, 45 out of 54 interested students were placed. Scholarships are available for BC/MBC/SC/ST students, and half of the students receive internship funding. First-year fees are 14,000 INR, and reduced fees apply for first graduates and SC students.

Caste-regulated scholarships and special structures are available for economically disadvantaged students. Students from the 7.5% government school category pay no fees for three years and receive a monthly scholarship. The civil engineering department awards an annual 10,000 INR alumni scholarship to top students. Exam fees are 225 INR per paper, and grade sheet fees are 220 INR. From the second year, academic fees are under 15,000 INR annually, with hostel fees below 8,000 INR, excluding mess fees.

Various scholarships, including those from private entities like Ambani and MRF, support students financially.