Is there an entrance exam for TCE Madurai B.E. admission?

No. TCE Madurai B.E. admission is fully merit-based through TNEA. Candidates are ranked based on Class 12 aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. There is no separate entrance exam like JEE Main or KCET required for B.E. admission at TCE Madurai.

What is the minimum Class 12 cutoff for TCE Madurai CSE admission?

TNEA cutoffs at TCE Madurai for CSE have historically been very competitive. Open category candidates typically need a Class 12 PCM aggregate above 190 out of 200 for Computer Science Engineering. Cutoffs vary each year based on the TNEA rank list and available seats.

How does TNEA seat allotment work for TCE Madurai?

TNEA assigns a state merit rank based on Class 12 PCM aggregate. Candidates register on tneaonline.org, fill college and branch preferences, and receive allotment based on merit rank and category. Multiple counselling rounds are conducted to fill all seats at TCE Madurai.

What is the total B.E. fee at TCE Madurai?

Total 4-year B.E. fee at TCE Madurai is INR 2,20,000 for most branches (INR 55,000 per year). B.E. CSE with AI and ML costs INR 3,48,000 total (INR 87,000 per year). These fees apply to aided quota seats allotted through TNEA. Fees are subject to revision.

What exam is needed for M.E. admission at TCE Madurai?

Candidates must have a valid TANCET or GATE score for M.E. admission at TCE Madurai. TANCET 2026 was held on May 9, 2026. Seat allotment is through Anna University TANCA counselling. GATE-qualified candidates receive priority ranking in TANCA and are also eligible for a monthly stipend of INR 12,400.

Can Diploma holders apply for TCE Madurai B.E. lateral entry?

Yes. Diploma holders in relevant engineering branches with a minimum 50% aggregate can apply for B.E. second year (lateral entry) at TCE Madurai. Admission is through the Tamil Nadu Lateral Entry (LE) counselling scheme. Seats are separate from the first-year B.E. intake.

Is there a hostel facility at TCE Madurai?

Yes. TCE Madurai has separate Boys and Girls hostels. Annual hostel fee ranges from INR 76,000 to INR 87,000 for both Boys and Girls hostels. Hostel allocation is subject to seat availability and is managed separately from the admission process.

What is the fee for M.E. at TCE Madurai?

Total 2-year M.E. fee at TCE Madurai is INR 60,000. MCA 2-year fee is INR 80,220. These are among the lowest PG fees in Tamil Nadu private engineering colleges. Fees are subject to revision. Contact tce.edu for the latest fee structure.

Does TCE Madurai accept out-of-state candidates for B.E.?

Yes. Out-of-state candidates can apply through TNEA. A small percentage of seats are reserved for out-of-state and NRI/OCI categories as per Tamil Nadu Government norms. Out-of-state candidates must register on tneaonline.org and meet the standard Class 12 eligibility criteria.

What is the difference between B.Tech IT and B.Tech CSBS at TCE Madurai?

B.Tech IT focuses on networking, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and application development, making it well suited for infrastructure and software engineering roles. B.Tech CSBS combines core CS subjects with business analytics, ERP, and data management modules, opening pathways in both technology and business operations. If you are targeting product analytics or business intelligence roles, CSBS gives a broader career landing zone than a pure IT program.

Is B.Tech CSBS at TCE Madurai recognized for government jobs and PSU recruitment?

B.Tech CSBS is relatively new and not all PSUs explicitly list CSBS in their recruitment eligibility, which often specifies Computer Science Engineering or Information Technology. Check GATE paper eligibility and PSU notifications before committing to CSBS if a government job is your primary goal. For private sector software, analytics, and consulting roles, CSBS is recognized without issue.

How does the TNEA 2026 counselling process work for TCE B.Tech seats?

TNEA 2026 registration closed on June 5, 2026. Students with a TNEA rank fill in their preferred college and branch choices online during the choice-filling window, which opened on July 20, 2026. Allotment results are published on the TNEA portal and students must report to TCE with original documents within the given deadline. The process runs in up to three rounds to fill remaining seats.

How does a TCE B.Tech degree compare to B.E CSE for campus placement purposes?

For IT service companies and mid-tier software firms that recruit from TCE, B.Tech IT and CSBS graduates are considered on the same footing as B.E CSE graduates during campus hiring. The TNEA-affiliated degree is recognized by all major NASSCOM-registered companies. The overall 2025-26 placement average was INR 7.58 LPA across B.E and B.Tech programs combined, and top offers reached INR 54 LPA.

Does TCE Madurai offer lateral entry into B.Tech programs?

Yes, TCE accepts lateral entry applications for B.Tech programs under the Tamil Nadu Lateral Entry Scheme. Diploma holders in relevant disciplines can enter the second year directly. Admission is through a government-notified lateral entry counselling process separate from TNEA. The college publishes a specific circular each year with eligible disciplines and branch-wise vacancy details.

TCE Madurai B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Madurai, Tamil NaduEstd 1957 Anna University Chennai, Chennai NAAC Grade A++ 3.5

4.2

(80 Reviews)

Fee range

INR 3,22,200 to INR 3,42,200

4 years, no hostel, lowest to highest branch group

Average pay

INR 7.92 LPA

Class of 2025, IT and CSBS

Cutoff range

5,807 to 8,026

TNEA rank, OC, toughest to easiest branch

Placement rate

83%

Class of 2025, IT and CSBS placed

In This Page▾

01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Branches at a glanceEvery branch with its seats, closing rank and pay 03Which branch should you pick?Who each branch suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 04EligibilityThe marks you need before you apply 05Admission ProcessEvery step from TNEA to reporting 06Admission DatesNext year's calendar, month by month 07FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 08Which branches will your rank get you?Closing ranks by community and your rank range 09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 10PlacementsPay, who got placed and the companies that hired 11How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side 12FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About TCE B.Tech

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE), Madurai, offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech in three branches with 279 seats in all. Seats are filled through TNEA counselling on your Class 12 marks, with no entrance exam. TCE holds NAAC A++ and sits in the NIRF 2025 engineering 101 to 150 group. The full fee without hostel is INR 3,42,200 for Information Technology and INR 3,22,200 for the other two branches. In 2025 the OC seat closed at TNEA rank 5,807 in IT and 8,026 in CSBS. IT and CSBS together averaged INR 7.92 LPA in 2024-25, and 83% of their graduates were placed. A fourth branch, Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology), is new in 2026 and is not covered here.

TCE B.Tech at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	4 Years
Number of B.Tech Branches	3
Total Seats	279
Admission Through	TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks
Minimum Eligibility	45% in Maths, Physics, Chemistry; 40% for reserved communities
Total Fees	INR 3,22,200 to INR 3,42,200
IT Fees	INR 3,42,200
Hostel + Mess	About INR 76,000 a year, an estimate
Scholarship Available	No fee for 7.5% government school quota students
Average Package 2025	INR 7.92 LPA
Placement Rate 2025	83%
NAAC Grade	A++

TCE B.Tech Fees

The total fees without hostel is INR 3,42,200 for IT and INR 3,22,200 for CSBS or Fashion Technology. You pay INR 85,550 a year for IT and INR 80,550 a year for the other two. IT costs more because it is the one accredited B.Tech branch here. If you are the first in your family to get a degree, you pay INR 58,050 a year for IT. TCE does not publish a hostel fee, so the hostel figure is an estimate.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
College fee, IT	INR 3,42,200	INR 85,550 a year, 4 years
College fee, CSBS or Fashion Technology	INR 3,22,200	INR 80,550 a year, 4 years
Hostel and mess, estimate	INR 3,04,000	About INR 76,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel, IT	INR 3,42,200	College fee only
Total with hostel, IT	INR 6,46,200	College fee + hostel estimate

TCE B.Tech Admission Dates

The TNEA 2026 rank list came out on 1 Jul 2026 and the TCE admission notice on 24 Jul 2026. New students write their first class test on 28 Sep 2026. DoTE sets every TNEA date, and TCE follows it for every branch. The 2027 dates are not out yet.

Event	Date	Status
TNEA registration and upload	May 2026 to Jun 2026	Over
Random number for ties	10 Jun 2026	Over
TNEA rank list	1 Jul 2026	Over
General counselling rounds	Jul 2026 to Aug 2026	Over
TCE admission notice and reporting	24 Jul 2026	Over
First class test for new students	28 Sep 2026	Confirmed

TCE B.Tech Eligibility

You need 45% in Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Class 12, or 40% if you belong to a reserved community. Your TNEA cutoff mark is out of 200. Maths counts in full and Physics and Chemistry count half each. There is no entrance exam, and every branch uses the same rule.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 subjects	Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Class 12 marks	45% in the three for OC, 40% for reserved communities
TNEA cutoff mark	Maths + half of Physics + half of Chemistry, out of 200
Entrance exam	None

TCE B.Tech Admission Process

You register for TNEA, get a rank, fill your choices, confirm the seat and report at TCE. DoTE holds the counselling and gives every seat here. Your choice list is a branch order, so put the branch you want most first. After allotment you pay the TCE fee online and report before the last date on your order.

Step	What you do
Register for TNEA	Apply online and upload your mark sheets and certificates.
Get your rank	DoTE ranks you on your cutoff mark.
Fill choices	List the TCE branches you want, best first.
Confirm the seat	Accept the allotment and pay the fee online.
Report at TCE	Bring your papers to the KS Auditorium before the last date.

TCE B.Tech Branches and Seats

IT is the toughest branch here at TNEA rank 5,807 with 180 seats, and CSBS closed later at 8,026 with 69 seats. Fashion Technology has 30 seats and no close yet, because it had no TNEA seats in 2025. IT and CSBS pay almost the same. Every branch name below opens its own course page.

Branch	Seats	Closing rank	Average pay
Information Technology	180	5,807	INR 8 LPA
Computer Science and Business Systems	69	8,026	INR 7.75 LPA
Fashion Technology	30	Not published	Not published

TCE B.Tech Cutoff

The OC seat in IT closed at 5,807 and the BC seat at 7,446 in 2025. CSBS closed at 8,026 for OC. These are TNEA general ranks from the 2025 counselling. In 2024 IT closed at 4,190 and CSBS at 6,299, so both were easier to get in 2025.

Branch	OC	BC	SC
IT	5,807	7,446	37,981
CSBS	8,026	9,663	42,527

TCE B.Tech Placements

IT and CSBS together placed 143 of 172 graduates in 2024-25, which is 83%, at an average of INR 7.92 LPA. IT averaged INR 8 LPA and CSBS INR 7.75 LPA. These figures come from the TCE AICTE disclosure. Fashion Technology has no graduates yet.

Metric	Value
Average pay, IT and CSBS	INR 7.92 LPA
IT average pay	INR 8 LPA
CSBS average pay	INR 7.75 LPA
Students placed	143 of 172 graduates
Placement rate	83%
Top recruiters	Accenture, Cognizant, TCS, LTIMindtree

TCE B.Tech Scholarships

The 7.5% government school quota gives the most: you pay no fee at all. The post-matric scholarship pays INR 55,000 a year of the IT fee for SC, SCA and ST students. First graduates pay INR 27,500 a year less for IT. Each help lasts all four years if you keep passing.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
7.5% government school quota	Class 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu government schools	Full fee
Post-matric scholarship	SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs	INR 55,000 a year for IT
First graduate concession	First in your family to get a degree	INR 27,500 a year for IT
Central Sector Scheme	Family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs, top 20 percentile	INR 12,000 a year, INR 20,000 in year 4

TCE B.Tech Ranking

NIRF placed TCE in the 101 to 150 group for engineering in 2025, and NAAC gave it A++ with a score of 3.56 out of 4. Collegedunia ranks it #88 among engineering colleges. NIRF looks at teaching, research and results, not at one branch.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF, Engineering	2025	101 to 150 group
Collegedunia, Engineering	2026	#88
NAAC, Cycle II	Latest	A++, score 3.56

TCE B.Tech branches

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

4 Years · Full Time · 3 courses

Total fees

INR 3,22,200 to INR 3,42,200

4.267 reviews353 views last year

Average pay

INR 7.92 LPA, IT and CSBS, 2024-25

Eligibility

Class 12 with Maths, Physics, Chemistry

Admission

TNEA counselling, no entrance exam

Accreditation

NAAC A++

Information Technology

INR 3,42,200

Total fees

4.2135 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

5,807

Average pay

INR 8 LPA

Seats

180

Computer Science and Business Systems

INR 3,22,200

Total fees

No rating yet49 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

8,026

Average pay

INR 7.75 LPA

Seats

Fashion Technology

INR 3,22,200

Total fees

No rating yet0 viewslast yearCompare

Closing rank

Not published

Average pay

Not published

Seats

Which B.Tech branch should you pick at TCE?

Branch

ITCSBSFashion Tech

Information Technology (IT)

180 seats. Closed at 5,807 for OC in 2025. INR 8 LPA average pay, 96 of 113 placed in 2024-25.

Pick it if:

You want the most campus offers of the three: Cognizant, Accenture and TCS made the most IT offers in 2024-25, and IT drew 128 offers that year.

You want the higher pay of the two older branches: IT averaged INR 8 LPA in 2024-25, a little above CSBS at INR 7.75 LPA.

You want the accredited branch: IT is the one B.Tech branch in the accredited fee group, which is why it costs INR 5,000 more a year.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's close: the OC close moved from 4,190 in 2024 to 5,807 in 2025, so it can shift by over a thousand places.

You expect every student to be placed: 96 of the 113 IT students who graduated in 2024-25 were placed, so about one in six were not.

Open the full B.Tech Information Technology page

Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS)

69 seats. Closed at 8,026 for OC in 2025. INR 7.75 LPA average pay, 47 of 59 placed in 2024-25.

Pick it if:

You want computing with business subjects: CSBS mixes computer science with business courses, and Accenture made the most CSBS offers in 2024-25.

Your rank misses IT: CSBS closed later than IT in 2025, at 8,026 for OC against 5,807, so it is the next seat to try.

You want to pay a little less: CSBS costs INR 3,22,200 for four years, INR 20,000 less than IT.

Skip it if:

You want a big batch and many seniors: CSBS takes 69 students a year, against 180 in IT.

You want the higher placed share: 47 of the 59 CSBS students who graduated in 2024-25 were placed, a lower share than IT.

Open the full B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems page

Fashion Technology

30 seats. No TNEA close or placement figures yet.

Pick it if:

You want clothes and textiles, not software: Fashion Technology is the one B.Tech branch here that is not about computing.

You want a small class: it has 30 seats, the smallest B.Tech intake at the college.

You want a lower fee than IT: it sits in the same fee group as CSBS, at INR 80,550 a year.

Skip it if:

You want a past close to plan with: Fashion Technology had no TNEA seats in 2025, so there is no closing rank to go by.

You want a placement record before you join: no batch has graduated yet, so the college has no placement figures for this branch.

Open the full B.Tech Fashion Technology page

Counsellor's advice

If your TNEA rank clears IT, list IT first and CSBS second, since they pay almost the same. If it misses both, list Fashion Technology only if you want textiles, as it has no close or placement record yet.

B.Tech Eligibility▾

Class 12 subjects: Maths, Physics and Chemistry, from the Tamil Nadu board or an equal board.

Class 12 marks: 45% in the three subjects for OC, and 40% for BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST.

Entrance exam: None. TNEA ranks you on a cutoff mark out of 200 from your Class 12 marks.

Same rule, every branch: IT, CSBS and Fashion Technology use the same marks rule; only the closing rank differs.

Government school quota: 7.5% of seats go to students who studied Class 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu government schools.

B.Tech Admission Process▾

Register for TNEA: Apply online in May and upload your mark sheets and community certificate by the June deadline.

Get your rank: DoTE publishes the TNEA rank list in July, worked out from your cutoff mark.

Fill branch choices: Your choice list is a branch order. Each round gives you the highest branch on it that is still open.

Confirm and pay: Accept the allotment, then pay the TCE fee online on the student portal. Cash and cheques are not taken.

Report at TCE: Report at the KS Auditorium before the last date on your allotment order, or the seat is cancelled.

B.Tech Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every branch.

Tentative

May 2027

TNEA registration opens

Expected in May, as in 2026. You apply online.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Last date to apply and upload papers

In 2026 the upload window closed in early June.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Random number for ties

Used only when two students have the same cutoff mark.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Certificate check for the merit list

DoTE checks your papers before it ranks you.

Tentative

Jul 2027

TNEA rank list

Expected in early July, as in 2026.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Special reservation counselling

For the 7.5% government school, sports and other special seats.

Tentative

Aug 2027

General counselling rounds and allotment

Choice filling and allotment, round by round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

TCE fee payment

Paid online on the student portal after allotment.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check at TCE

At the KS Auditorium, before the date on your order.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected after the counselling rounds end.

Source: TNEA 2026 schedule and the TCE admission notice.

Thiagarajar College of Engineering B.Tech Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 4-year cost. Tuition differs by branch group: tap yours.

Branch group

ITCSBS or Fashion Tech

College fee, IT

Per year × 4, INR 85,550 a year

INR 3,42,200

College fee, CSBS or Fashion Tech

Per year × 4, INR 80,550 a year

INR 3,22,200

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess, estimate

Per year × 4, INR 76,000 a year

INR 3,04,000

Total course fee

INR 3,42,200

4 years · college fee, IT, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6,46,200

4 years · college fee + hostel estimate, IT

Total course fee

INR 3,22,200

4 years · college fee, CSBS or Fashion Tech, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6,26,200

4 years · college fee + hostel estimate, CSBS or Fashion Tech

Education loan EMI

INR 5,770

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

231%

average first-year pay INR 7.92 LPA, IT and CSBS, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,895

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

123%

average first-year pay INR 7.92 LPA, IT and CSBS, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 5,433

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

246%

average first-year pay INR 7.92 LPA, IT and CSBS, vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,558

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

126%

average first-year pay INR 7.92 LPA, IT and CSBS, vs the full fee

Source: TCE admission fee notice 2026-27. Hostel is an estimate.

Which B.Tech branches will your rank get you at TCE?

Pick your community and rank range. Ranges change with community.

Community

OCBCBCMMBCSCSCA

Your TNEA rank (OC)

Up to 5,8075,808 to 8,026Above 8,026

Your TNEA rank (BC)

Up to 7,4467,447 to 9,663Above 9,663

Your TNEA rank (BCM)

Up to 9,6019,602 to 14,381Above 14,381

Your TNEA rank (MBC)

Up to 9,6419,642 to 12,503Above 12,503

Your TNEA rank (SC)

Up to 37,98137,982 to 42,527Above 42,527

Your TNEA rank (SCA)

Up to 56,38056,381 to 68,884Above 68,884

OC · rank up to 5,807 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: IT, CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

OC · rank 5,808 to 8,026 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

Not this year: IT. Try the supplementary round or another college.

OC · rank above 8,026 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Not this year: IT, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or another college.

BC · rank up to 7,446 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: IT, CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

BC · rank 7,447 to 9,663 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

Not this year: IT. Try the supplementary round or another college.

BC · rank above 9,663 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Not this year: IT, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or another college.

BCM · rank up to 9,601 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: IT, CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

BCM · rank 9,602 to 14,381 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

Not this year: IT. Try the supplementary round or another college.

BCM · rank above 14,381 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Not this year: IT, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or another college.

MBC · rank up to 9,641 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: IT, CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

MBC · rank 9,642 to 12,503 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

Not this year: IT. Try the supplementary round or another college.

MBC · rank above 12,503 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Not this year: IT, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or another college.

SC · rank up to 37,981 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: IT, CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

SC · rank 37,982 to 42,527 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

Not this year: IT. Try the supplementary round or another college.

SC · rank above 42,527 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Not this year: IT, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or another college.

SCA · rank up to 56,380 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: IT, CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

SCA · rank 56,381 to 68,884 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Yes, you are in: CSBS. These closed at or after this rank in 2025.

Not this year: IT. Try the supplementary round or another college.

SCA · rank above 68,884 · no close yet for Fashion Tech

Not this year: IT, CSBS. Try the supplementary round or another college.

EDITOR'S NOTE

These are 2025 general counselling closes. ST is left out: IT closed at 57,097 for ST and CSBS had no ST close. Fashion Technology had no TNEA seats in 2025, so it has no close yet.

Thiagarajar College of Engineering B.Tech Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim on the IT fee.

Community

OCBC, BCM or MBCSC, SCA or ST

Annual family income

Below 2.5L2.5L to 4.5LAbove 4.5L

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says who the scheme is for.

Post-matric scholarship

INR 2,20,000

Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, through DoTE

Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.

Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearClaim it through TCE after you join

Not eligible on your answers

Central Sector Scheme

INR 56,000

Ministry of Education, through the National Scholarship Portal

Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.

Who qualifies: any community, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Claim it through TCE after you join

Not eligible on your answers

First graduate fee concession

INR 1,10,000

Government of Tamil Nadu, taken off the TCE fee

Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.

Who qualifies: first in your family to get a degree, any community or incomeClaim it through TCE after you join

Not eligible on your answers

7.5% government school quota

INR 3,42,200

Government of Tamil Nadu

Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.

Who qualifies: Class 6 to 12 in Tamil Nadu government schools, any incomeClaim it through TCE after you join

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 56,000

Your net course fee: INR 2,86,200

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 3,42,200

Estimated total waiver

INR 2,76,000

Your net course fee: INR 66,200

TCE B.Tech Placements

Figures for B.Tech only, not the whole college.

Class of 2025, the B.Tech IT and CSBS batch. Fashion Technology has no graduates yet.

Average pay

INR 7.92 LPA

Students placed

143

Batch placed

83%

Offers made

199

Top recruiters, Class of 2025

AccentureCognizantTCSLTIMindtreeComcastTrimbleCaterpillarHPEZohoCapgemini

Placement insights

Four IT service firms, Accenture, Cognizant, TCS and LTIMindtree, made 130 of the 199 B.Tech offers in 2024-25.

IT's average pay rose from INR 7.3 LPA in 2022-23 to INR 8 LPA in 2024-25, but the number placed fell from 124 to 96.

IT averaged INR 8 LPA and CSBS INR 7.75 LPA in 2024-25, so the two branches pay almost the same.

Only 24 of the 103 companies that came to campus in 2024-25 made a B.Tech offer.

Good to know

A student may take one general offer, and a later dream offer only if it pays 2.5 times the first.

You need 3,000 placement grade points on the college's SkillRack portal before you can sit for placements.

TCS came to campus in July 2026 for the batch that finishes in 2027.

The pay figures are yearly amounts from the TCE AICTE disclosure for 2024-25.

Branch

ITCSBSFashion Tech

Information Technology (IT)

Average pay

INR 8 LPA

Branch placed

96 of 113

Recruiters

Cognizant, Accenture and TCS

Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS)

Average pay

INR 7.75 LPA

Branch placed

47 of 59

Recruiters

Accenture, TCS and Cognizant

Fashion Technology

Average pay

Not published

Branch placed

Not published

Recruiters

Not published

Source: TCE AICTE disclosure and company statistics 2024-25.

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INR 30,550 less

Not published

Average payB.Tech IT, 2024-25

INR 8 LPA

B.Tech IT, 2024-25

INR 12.55 LPA

INR 4.55 LPA more

Not published

IT students placedB.Tech IT, 2024-25

B.Tech IT, 2024-25

108

12 more

Not published

56 fewer

Not published

75 fewer

Closing rankTNEA 2025, OC, Information Technology

5,807

OC, 2025

1,328

4,479 places tougher

2,601

3,206 places tougher

6,070

263 places easier

33,814

28,007 places easier

3,110

2,697 places tougher

SeatsIT intake

180

IT intake

138

42 fewer

120 fewer

129

51 fewer

120

60 fewer

120 fewer

In short

PSG closes much earlier for IT, at 1,328, and its IT graduates averaged INR 12.55 LPA against INR 8 LPA here. If your rank clears PSG IT, take it; if not, TCE IT is the next step.

In short

CIT's IT close was 2,601 in 2025, with 60 self-financing IT seats. If your rank clears CIT but not PSG, weigh CIT's small class against TCE's published placement record.

In short

KCT's IT close, 6,070, is just after TCE's, and its TNEA seat fee is INR 55,000 a year against INR 85,550 here. If you miss TCE IT, KCT IT is a cheaper seat at a similar rank.

In short

Mepco IT closed at 33,814, far later than TCE. If your rank is well beyond 8,026, Mepco is a realistic IT seat; if it is inside it, TCE comes first.

In short

GCT is a government college whose IT close was 3,110, and its yearly fee is a few thousand rupees. If your rank clears GCT IT, it costs far less than TCE.

FAQs on Thiagarajar College of Engineering B.Tech

Short answers to what students ask before they apply.

Is the B.Tech fee the same for every branch at TCE?▾

No. IT costs INR 85,550 a year, or INR 3,42,200 for four years, because it is the accredited B.Tech branch. CSBS and Fashion Technology cost INR 80,550 a year, or INR 3,22,200 in all. That is INR 5,000 a year, or INR 20,000 over the course.

Is there an entrance exam for B.Tech at TCE?▾

No. TNEA ranks you on a cutoff mark out of 200 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Class 12. Maths counts in full and the other two count half each.

Which B.Tech branch is the easiest to get at TCE?▾

Of the branches with a close, CSBS closed later, at TNEA rank 8,026 for OC in 2025, against 5,807 for IT. Fashion Technology had no seats in 2025, so it has no close to compare.

Which B.Tech branch pays more at TCE?▾

IT averaged INR 8 LPA and CSBS INR 7.75 LPA in 2024-25, so the gap is small. Fashion Technology has no graduates yet, so it has no pay figure.

How should I order TCE's B.Tech branches in TNEA choice filling?▾

Put the branch you want most first, because each round gives you the highest open branch on your list. If you want both, list IT above CSBS, since IT closed earlier in 2025 and pays a little more.

Does TCE publish a hostel fee?▾

No. The mess charge is shared among residents each month, so it changes. About INR 76,000 a year is the usual estimate, and the fee block above adds it when you switch on hostel.

Can a first graduate pay less at TCE?▾

Yes. If you are the first in your family to get a degree, you pay INR 58,050 a year for IT and INR 55,550 for CSBS or Fashion Technology. Bring the first graduate certificate to counselling.

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