Tamilnadu College of Engineering Coimbatore Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Tamilnadu College of Engineering (TCE) is a prestigious self-financed engineering institute which is located in Coimbatore, Chennai. Currently affiliated to Anna University, Tamilnadu College of Engineering offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of engineering and management including BE in several specializations.

  • B.E. candidates need to qualify 10+2 in science stream with PCM as compulsory subjects.
  • M.E. candidates must possess undergraduate degree in the relevant or allied discipline.
  • MCA and MBA candidates can have a graduate degree in any discipline.
  • Candidates seeking admission to BE programs can apply through TNEA only.
  • Candidates applying for M.E., MBA and MCA program are selected through TANCET score and their respective counselling.
  • M.E. candidates are also selected on the basis of GATE score.
  • B.E. candidates are selected through TNEA single window counselling.
  • ME candidates can apply through TANCET counselling. A valid GATE score may also be preferred for M.E. admissions.
  • MBA and MCA candidates can apply through TANCET and its respective counselling.
  • Application forms for can be filled and submitted online through the respective application portals.
  • Payment of fees can be made via credit/debit card or net-banking.
  • Management Quota candidates are selected through CET conducted by Association of Self-financed colleges.
  • Reservation is provided as per norms set by the Government of India and Tamil Nadu State Government.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering Highlights

Name of the University Tamil Nadu College of Engineering
University Type Self-Financed
Basic Admission Criteria Counselling
Application Mode Online
Name of the Entrance TANCET 
Entrance Mode Offline
Counselling State Level
Scholarship Yes

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering Important Dates

Event Dates
Start date of online TNEA Registration May 04, 2024
Last date of online TNEA Registration June 04, 2024
Assigning Random Number  June 07, 2024
Declaration of TNEA Rank List July 12, 2024

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering UG Admission 2024

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering offers full-time engineering degree programs in eight disciplines in multiple specializations including Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology. Candidates seeking admission must have passed 10+2 in science stream.  

  • Admission to the UG programs is subject to merit and rank secured in Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling.
  • Applicants are also required to obtain at least 50% aggregate in case of general candidates and 40% for SC/ST at 10+2 level.
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
B. E. Automobile Engineering 10+2 in science stream with 50% average marks in PCM TNEA / CET conducted by Association of Self Financing Colleges
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Information Technology
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engg.
Instrumentation & Control Engg.

Candidates aspiring for admission can apply for TNEA through both online and offline mode. Payment of the requisite fees can be paid online or via demand draft.

  • Management Quota candidates are selected through CET conducted by Association of Self-Financed Colleges.
  • Selection of candidates will be based on the marks obtained in the prescribed subjects reduced to 200 (Mathematics – 100, Physics + Chemistry – 100 in the qualifying examination)
  • The minimum required percentile for reserved categories is 45% for OBC & minority caste, 40% for SC/ST candidates.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering PG Admissions 2024

The institute offers M.E. courses in two disciplines, viz. Computer Science & Engineering and Structural Engineering, in addition to a MBA and MCA program. Tamil Nadu College of Engineering offers various PG level courses on the basis of marks obtained in graduation, number of attempts in last qualifying exam etc. Candidates who have appeared for GATE/TANCET are eligible to apply for admission through counselling.

  • All shortlisted applicants are required to attend the counselling session before the final merit list is declared.
  • The minimum required eligibility criterion for admission to PG courses is Bachelors’ degree in the relevant stream.
  • For entry to ME programs, the applicant should possess a BE or B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline.
Course Name Specialization Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
M. E. Computer Sc. & Engineering B.E. / B. Tech with minimum 50% marks GATE/ TANCET
Structural Engineering
MBA Business Management Graduation with 50% marks
MCA Computer Applications

Application forms can be filled through both offline and online mode. Application fee can be paid via debit/ credit card, net-banking or through a demand draft.

  • M.Sc. (10+2+3+3 pattern) candidates are eligible for admission to certain courses offered under ME program.
  • For MCA candidates, Mathematics / Statistics at 10+2 and graduation level is a must. 
  • Candidates without a valid TANCET score are required to take the consortium level CET for their respective courses.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering Application Process 2024

For BE/ B.Tech programs:

Candidates applying for UG courses offered by TNCE are required to apply through TNEA counselling. The process of application is as follows:

  • Candidate must register for TNEA by providing his/her personal details.
  • Once the registration is successful, the candidate can proceed to fill the online application form.
  • Payment of TNEA application fee (INR 500 for general candidates and INR 250 for reserved category) can be done online.  
  • A printout of the completed application form should be taken for future correspondence.
  • A copy of the printed application from, accompanied by photocopies of educational documents, must be submitted to “Secretary, TNEA, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025”.

The following documents will have to be submitted along with TNEA application form:

  1. Original Special Reservation Form with DD
  2. HSC/Equivalent Mark Sheet
  3. 10th Mark Sheet
  4. HSC Hall Ticket
  5. Transfer Certificate
  6. Nativity Certificate only in electronic form/digitally signed e-Certificate.
  7. Permanent Community Certificate Card for ST, SC, SCA, MBC & DNC, BC & BCM.
  8. First Graduate Certificate and First Graduate Joint Declaration (if applicable)
  9. Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Certificate (if applicable)

For ME, MBA and MCA programs:

For M.E., MBA and MCA courses, candidate should apply through TANCET counselling. The process of application for TANCET is as follows:

  • Candidate can apply for TANCET by registering through the official website.
  • Both online and offline modes of application are offered by TANCET.
  • Candidates applying are required to send a copy of the complete application form and photocopies of all relevant documents to “The Secretary, TANCET, Anna University, Chennai”
  • In the event of offline fee submission, a demand draft of INR 500 (INR 250 for reserved category) is to be enclosed with the application form.

Documents Checklist:

  1. X Std. Mark sheet
  2. XII Std. Mark sheet or Diploma (3 years) Certificate
  3. Qualifying degree Certificate
  4. Provisional Certificate
  5. Mark sheet Of all semesters or consolidated mark sheet
  6. TANCET Call Letter
  7. Transfer Certificate from the institution last studied
  8. Valid GATE score card for (Engineering/Technology) category
  9. Valid GATE score card and TANCET Hall Ticket for GATE (Engineering Science XE/Life Science XL) category
  10. TANCET Hall Ticket, TANCET Mark Sheet
  11. Permanent Community Certificate in card or in electronic form for BC / BCM, MBC / DNC & SC / SCA / ST contenders of Tamil Nadu
  12. Certificate from District Medical Board for Differently Able candidates (if Applicable)
  13. Nativity Certificate only in electronic form/ digitally signed e-Certificate. (if Applicable)
  14. Copy of identification certificate obtained from the Head Quarters Tahsildar or Visa, Passport and letter registered in Police Station (For Srilankan Refugee candidates)
  15. Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Reservation

Reservation is offered as per norms set by Government of India. Tamil Nadu candidates are given first preference than other state candidates. Also, candidates who have appeared for GATE are allowed more seats compared to candidates who have appeared for TANCET.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering Scholarships 2024

The following scholarships are awarded to deserving and meritorious students based on parent’s annual income category-wise:

Category Eligibility Scholarship Scheme
BC/MBC/DNC Annual Income <= 2 lacks District Backward Classes Welfare
BCM-Muslim Annual Income <= 2 lacks Minority Scholarship
SC/ST/SCA Annual Income <= 2.5 lacks Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare
FGG --- First Gen. Graduate Scholarship

Important Updates

Tamilnadu College of Engineering Coimbatore Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Registration & Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
May 07, 2026 - Jun 06, 2026
Last Date for Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 09, 2026
Certificate Verification - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Publication of Rank List - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 27, 2026
Grievances Redressal - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026
Govt (7.5%) Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 07, 2026 - Jul 08, 2026
General Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
General Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 14, 2026 - Aug 19, 2026
Supplementary Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
SCA to SC Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 25, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
TANCET 2025 Admit Card Date
Tentative
May 01, 2026
TANCET 2026 Exam Date
May 09, 2026
TANCET 2025 Result Date
Tentative
Jun 25, 2026
TANCET 2024 Counselling Date
Tentative
Jul 10, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
TANCET 2026 Registration Timeline
Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
TANCET advertisement
Mar 11, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
TANCET 2025 Admit Card Date
Tentative
May 01, 2026
TANCET 2026 Exam Date
May 09, 2026
Registration & Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
May 07, 2026 - Jun 06, 2026
Last Date for Uploading Documents - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 09, 2026
Certificate Verification - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 10, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Publication of Rank List - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 27, 2026
TANCET 2025 Result Date
Tentative
Jun 25, 2026
Grievances Redressal - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 02, 2026
Govt (7.5%) Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 07, 2026 - Jul 08, 2026
General Special Reservation Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 09, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
TANCET 2026 Registration Timeline
Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Receipt of Hardcopy of Application for July Admission 2026 via Aana University [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Apr 03, 2026
Submission Date of Application for July Admission 2026 via Aana University [Ph.D] (Engineering)
Mar 09, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026

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Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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I had got this College via TNEA Councelling if i go with a management quota ofcourse I'll get a college which I need but the fees matters I'm unable to afford the fees which is needed for management quota so i decided to come Councelling and I made a far list & placed this college in 5th of the list yeah then I just got it and accepted.I don't know about that much before joining but now I'm clear and good with what I got . The thing which played major role while joining college is cut off marks while I'm studying I'm not aware at all in cut off but now I just understood how important it's .That's the problem I'm rejected form other colleges but fine with my current college. Admission process of the college is very simple there's a admission cell where they guide and help in admission on course,field , etc.There's not any complications at all in it as to say
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I am have the percentage of 158 out of 200. So that time I am choosed middle level colleges like SNS, Park, adithiya, kathir college.but compare to all this college fees is very low and I got this college through counsiling
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Reviewed on May 30, 2024(Enrolled 2011)

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Tancent exam based marks only eligibility for applying jobs, we access our application from online application fees 650 , reservation available, exam based time was very short period of time to complete semester, they will improve set back pillor of campus placements
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Eligibility of the course is that you should complete the 12 graduation or a degree holder in diploma. You can search it on Google as tamilnadu college of Engineering Coimbatore application form and fee structure or you can visit the college directly which is located on Karumathampatii. Already improving.
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The eligibility of the course is a 12th standard only. The application form find in Google or come to the college to fill the admission form.The feee structure is lowest only.This is useful for middle class family.
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Applications are available online or you can get them from the admission office. the students who choose this college through counselling will get fees-free courses they are willing to join and also they provide free seats for sc st
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I choose Tamil Nadu College of engineering and technology because my friend studied there and get a placement on campus. I get direct admission to this college. Show my experience was great. I got 75 percentage marks after completing my degree.
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I approached the college for admission.By a friend's recommendation .He helped me to get admission.Then I wrote an entrance exam by the college to get the admission.After that I had write a university entrance test to get the admission.
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I applied for counseling for government quota and selected my college. Then joined in the college after paying the fees. i don't goy lateral entry level position to second year and im gonna finish my final year this year.
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After my 10+2. I had searched good college with natural surrounding. Then I came to know about Tamilnadu college of engineering. You can join this college by management or by anna university counciling. No fees for first 100 students. Hence our campus is active in alumnus cell.
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