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Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai offers the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) programme across 15 specializations under Anna University, with NAAC A+ accreditation and autonomous status. The four-year full-time programme is at the Chromepet campus, with uniform total fees of INR 7,68,000 across all branches. Admissions are through TNEA counselling. Collegedunia ranks Sri Sairam 303 in its 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. TNEA 2026 General Counselling begins 14 July 2026.
All 15 BE specializations carry a uniform total fee of INR 7,68,000 for the four-year programme, payable as INR 1,92,000 per year. Hostel charges are excluded from this figure and payable separately.
| Specialization | Total Fees (4 Years) |
|---|---|
| BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Computer Science and Business Systems | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Computer Science and Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Computer and Communication Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Cyber Security | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Instrumentation and Control Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Internet of Things | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Mechanical and Automation Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Mechatronics Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
| BE Production Engineering | INR 7,68,000 |
BE admissions at Sri Sairam Engineering College are through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling, based entirely on Class XII marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. TNEA 2026 Certificate Verification runs from June 10 to 20, 2026. The rank list is expected on 27 June 2026, with General Counselling from 14 July to 19 August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TNEA 2026 Certificate Verification | June 10–20, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Rank List Publication | June 27, 2026 |
| TNEA General Counselling | July 14–August 19, 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
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Students in the BE programme at Sri Sairam Engineering College can apply for state and national scholarships based on merit and income criteria.
| Scholarship | Offered By | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| TN Post-Matric Scholarship | Tamil Nadu Government | SC/ST/OBC students, income-based |
| NSP (PM-USP) | Central Government | Minority community students, need-based |
| Sri Sairam Merit Scholarship | Sri Sairam Engineering College | Top-ranked TNEA entrants, merit-based |
Sri Sairam Engineering College Chennai is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, The Week, NIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-
| Ranking Agency | Latest | Previous |
|---|---|---|
 | #302 out of 500 (2026) #13th Chennai #40 Tamil Nadu | - |
 | #50 out of 275 (2026) #3rd Chennai #5 Tamil Nadu | #73 out of 269 (2025) #3rd Chennai #6 Tamil Nadu |
 | #45 out of 290 (2026) #5th Chennai #7 Tamil Nadu | #45 out of 286 (2025) #5th Chennai #7 Tamil Nadu |
 | #151-200 out of 300 (2025) #9th Chennai #15 Tamil Nadu | #101-150 out of 300 (2024) #8th Chennai #15 Tamil Nadu |
 | #15 out of 200 (2025) | #15 out of 160 (2024) |
 | #151 out of 173 (2024) | #150 out of 166 (2023) |
 | #57 out of 175 (2026) #8th Chennai #10 Tamil Nadu | #60 out of 175 (2025) #8th Chennai #11 Tamil Nadu |
Ques. Is there any entrance exam for BE admission at Sri Sairam?
Ans. No separate entrance exam is required. Admissions are through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling, which allocates seats based on Class XII marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates must register on the TNEA portal and submit branch preferences after the rank list is published on 27 June 2026.
Ques. Does Sri Sairam BE fee vary by branch or is it uniform?
Ans. The fee is uniform across all 15 BE specializations at Sri Sairam Engineering College. Total fees are INR 7,68,000 for four years, payable as INR 1,92,000 per year. Hostel charges of approximately INR 1,40,000 per year are separate and not included in this figure.
Ques. Can students from other states apply for BE at Sri Sairam?
Ans. Yes. While the primary route is TNEA counselling, which is Tamil Nadu-centric, students from other states who meet the Class XII PCM eligibility may apply. Seats may be available under the management or NRI quota. Out-of-state students should contact the admissions office directly for quota-specific availability.
Ques. What does autonomous status mean practically for BE students?
Ans. Autonomous status allows Sri Sairam Engineering College to design and update its own syllabus, set internal exam schedules, and revise course content without waiting for Anna University revision cycles. Students still receive an Anna University degree, but course content is updated more frequently to align with current industry requirements.
Ques. Which emerging branches does Sri Sairam offer under BE?
Ans. Sri Sairam Engineering College offers several emerging BE specializations: Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Business Systems, and Mechanical and Automation Engineering. These were introduced to align with industry demand for graduates in tech-driven and automation-focused sectors.
Ques. What is the TNEA rank cut-off to get a seat at Sri Sairam?
Ans. TNEA cut-offs at Sri Sairam Engineering College vary each year based on rank pool, branch popularity, and community category. CSE and ECE branches typically see higher demand. Students can check the previous year’s cut-off data on the official TNEA portal to gauge required ranks for their preferred branch and community category.
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