Anna University, Chennai manages the counseling process for engineering admissions across Tamil Nadu. The reviewer attended this process and secured a seat at Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal. While the college's faculty includes some PhD-qualified members, the overall performance was initially seen as lacking. However, recent hiring of experienced senior staff indicates improvements in faculty quality. The fee structure is considered reasonable, with tuition costing 40,000 INR per year and an additional 25,000 INR for books.
First-generation graduates benefit from a 20,000 INR fee waiver. Hostel accommodation costs about 1.5 lakh INR annually. The college offers soft skills training through an external academy. Placement opportunities are mostly in BPOs and lower-tier IT companies, with packages ranging from 2 to 3 lakh INR. The college promotes In-Plant Training (IPT) and actively arranges these opportunities for students. Scholarships provided through the college include 3,500 INR per year for BC category students and approximately 10,000 INR per year for SC students.
Additionally, there is an educational loan facility available through IDBI Bank.
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