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Meenakshi College of Engineering Chennai Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Q: How many courses are offered at Meenakshi College of Engineering?

The college offers about 7 specializations in B.E., 3 specializations in B.Tech., and one course in B. Arch as well. It also offers PG (M.E./MBA/MCA/M.Arch) programs.

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Meenakshi College of Engineering Chennai Latest Updates and News

19 Nov, 2025 GATE 2026 is scheduled for Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, for ME/ MTech/ PhD admissions. The exam will be held in two sessions; the first session will be conducted from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by the second session from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. For latest updates, check here.

Meenakshi College of Engineering offers several UG and PG courses. For instance, for B.E./B. Tech, it ranges from INR 40,000 to INR 50,000, with a total of around INR. 2 lakhs for four years. While B.Arch costs approximately INR 62,500 per year, amounting to INR. 3.12 lakh. MBA and MCA programs range between INR 35,000 to INR 70,000 annually, while postgraduate engineering and architecture courses (M.E./M.Arch) cost about INR 45,000–INR 50,000 per year.

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Meenakshi College of Engineering Entrance Fee
X Std. Mark Sheet
Meenakshi College of Engineering Admission FAQs

Program	Duration	Annual Fee	Total Fee (INR)
B.E. / B.Tech	4 years	INR 40,000 – INR 50,000	INR 1.6 Lakhs-INR 2 Lakhs
B.Tech (IT)	4 years	INR 29,220	INR 1,16,880
B.Arch	5 years	INR 62,500	INR 3,12,500
MBA	2 years	INR 35,000	INR 70,000
MCA	2 years	INR 35,000	INR 70,000
M.E. / M.Tech	2 years	INR 45,220 – INR 50,000	INR 90,000 – INR 1,00,000
M.Arch	2 years	INR 50,000	INR1,00,000

Admissions at Meenakshi College of Engineering B.E. and B.Tech

Meenakshi College of Engineering offers 7 specializations in B.E. with a total seat intake of about 480 seats across the entire B.E. It also offers 3 specializations in B.Tech. with a total seat intake of about 240 seats across the entire B.Tech. There are 80 seats allocated for B. Arch as well. It also offers PG (M.E./MBA/MCA/M.Arch) programs.

Course	Specialization	Eligibility Criteria	Admission Basis	Seat Intake
B.E.	Computer Science and Engineering	10+2 with PCM • 50% (Gen) • 45% (BC/BCM) • 40% (MBC/DNC/SC/SCA/ST) OR HSC (Vocational) with Engg. subjects	TNEA Rank (Anna University)	180
	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Same as above	TNEA	120
	Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Same as above	TNEA	60
	Mechanical Engineering	Same as above	TNEA	120
	Civil Engineering	Same as above	TNEA	60
	Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	Same as above	TNEA	60
B.Tech	Information Technology	Same as above	TNEA	90
B.E. / B.Tech (Lateral Entry)	All Above Streams	Diploma in Engg. / B.Sc. with Mathematics • 55% (Gen) • 50% (BC/BCM) • 45% (SC/SCA/ST)	-	-

Admissions at Meenakshi College of Engineering B.Arch and other courses

There are 80 seats allocated for B. Arch as well. It also offers PG (M.E./MBA/MCA/M.Arch) programs.

Course	Specializations	Eligibility Criteria	Admission Basis	Seat Intake
B.Arch	Architecture	- 10+2 (HSC) or 3-Year Diploma with Mathematics, minimum 50% aggregate	NATA (Minimum 80/200 required)	40
MCA	Computer Applications	- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree with minimum 50% marks - Mathematics at the 12th or degree level	TANCET / GATE	60
MBA	General Management	- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks	TANCET or CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT	60
M.E.	- Computer Science and Engineering - VLSI Design	- B.E. / B.Tech. in relevant field	TANCET / CEETA-PG (by Anna University)	18 (each)
M.Arch	Architecture	- B.Arch. or equivalent with relevant background	CEETA-PG / TANCET (Architecture stream)	20 (tentative)

Meenakshi College of Engineering Entrance Fee

The candidates can register for appearing in the examination by filing an online application. The application fees is as follows:

Programme	SC/ST/SCA of Tamil Nadu	Others
TANCET - M.C.A	INR.500/-	INR1000/-
TANCET - M.B.A.	INR500/-	INR1000/-
CEETA-PG M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./ M.Plan. (* inclusive of Counselling Charges for admission)	INR900/-* + GST on Counselling fee of INR400/	INR1800/-* + GST on Counselling fee of INR800/-

Documents Required

Here’s the Counselling Document Checklist that is required by a student at the time of filing their application.

X Std. Mark Sheet

XII Std. Mark Sheet or 3-Year Diploma Certificate
Qualifying Degree Certificate (for PG admissions)
Provisional Certificate (if the degree is not yet issued)
All Semester Mark Sheets or Consolidated Mark Sheet
TANCET Call Letter
TANCET Hall Ticket
TANCET Mark Sheet
Valid GATE Score Card (for PG Engineering/Technology candidates)
GATE (XE/XL) Score Card and TANCET 2018 Hall Ticket (if applicable)
Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last studied institution
Permanent Community Certificate (card or e-Certificate) for BC/BCM/MBC/DNC/SC/SCA/ST (Tamil Nadu only)
Nativity Certificate (digitally signed e-Certificate)
Medical Certificate from the District Medical Board (for Differently Abled candidates)
Identification Certificate / Visa, Passport & Police Letter (for Sri Lankan Refugees)
Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Meenakshi College of Engineering Admission Process B.Tech/ B.E.

Eligibility:
- Pass in 10+2 with PCM (minimum % based on category).
Apply via TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions):
- Register online at tneaonline.org
Upload documents and pay the application fee
Participate in online counselling based on TNEA Rank
Choose MCE during choice filling based on availability and cutoff
Admission Confirmation:
- Once allotted, report to MCE with original documents for verification
Pay fees to confirm admission

Meenakshi College of Engineering Admission Process in MBA/ MCA

Check Eligibility

Must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
For MCA, Mathematics must have been studied at the 12th or UG level.

Take the Entrance Test

Appear for TANCET (by Anna University).
For MBA, valid scores from CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT are also accepted.

Apply via TANCET Counselling (TANCA)

Register online at annauniv.edu.
Upload necessary documents.
Fill in college preference — select Meenakshi College of Engineering (MCE).
Seat allotment is based on TANCET rank and preference.

Join the College

Once allotted, report to MCE.

Meenakshi College of Engineering Admission FAQs

Ques. How many courses are offered at Meenakshi College of Engineering?

Ans. The college offers about 7 specializations in B.E., 3 specializations in B.Tech., and one course in B. Arch as well. It also offers PG (M.E./MBA/MCA/M.Arch) programs.

Ques. What are the committees /cells at Meenakshi College of Engineering?

Ans. There are several cells at the college, such as the research committee, the Sports committee, the training and placement committee, the women empowerment committee, etc.

Ques. What are the scholarships at Meenakshi College of Engineering?

Ans. There are several government scholarships such as Pudhumai Penn Scholarship, Minority Scholarship, Post Matric Scholarship Scheme, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme, etc. The college also offers some non-governmental scholarships. These are provided to boys and girls under the name of Shri. A. N. Radhakrishnan (for Boys) and in the name of Smt. Meenakshi Ammal (for Girls), under various categories. Some of these scholarships are :

Merit Scholarship for toppers from government schools,
Wards of single parents are based on their income,
siblings of students studying in MCE &AMACE,
12th Students of Meenakshi Group of Schools, etc

Ques. What is the eligibility for lateral entry in B.Tech at Meenakshi College of Engineering?

Ans. In order to secure a lateral entry, the candidate must fulfill the following criteria.

Diploma in Engg. / B.Sc. with Mathematics

• 55% (Gen) • 50% (BC/BCM) • 45% (SC/SCA/ST)

Ques. What is the eligibility for entry in B.Arch in Meenakshi College of Engineering?

Ans. In order to secure a lateral entry, the candidate must fulfill the following criteria:

10+2 (HSC) or 3-Year Diploma with Mathematics, minimum 50% aggregate;
NATA (Minimum 80/200 required).

Ques. What entrance exams are required for admission in courses at Meenakshi College of Engineering?

Ans. There are various programs offered at MCE. The entrance exam for each course varies. The names of the following are given below:

B.E./B.Tech: Admissions are primarily based on scores from state-level engineering entrance exams (like TNEA in Tamil Nadu) or JEE Main.
B.Arch: NATA scores are mandatory.
M.E.: TANCET or GATE scores are accepted.
MBA/MCA: TANCET scores are generally considered. Other national-level exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, and CMAT might also be relevant for MBA.

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For admission into the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program at Meenakshi College of Engineering, candidates must take the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) as it is the accepted entrance examination for this course. The college is located in the city center, providing easy accessibility via various transportation options, which is a notable advantage for students considering daily commutes. The course fees at Meenakshi College of Engineering are competitive, reportedly lower than those of comparable institutions, making it an attractive choice for students seeking affordability without sacrificing quality.

Although infrastructural aspects like restrooms and the canteen may require improvements, the faculty is qualified and experienced, providing effective teaching and workshops that enhance the curriculum. No specific details on cutoffs, counselling timelines, or direct and management quota rules were provided in the reviews.

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Meenakshi College of Engineering Chennai Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Tentative Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Tentative Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification	Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Date of Joining of Upward Movement for CEETA-PG Counselling 2025 [M.Tech]	Aug 26, 2025

Important Events

Events	Dates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date	Tentative Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date	Tentative Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Date of GATE 2026 Application Rectification	Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Date	Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
SCA to SC Counseling for TNEA Admission 2025 [B.Tech]	Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025

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