Velammal Engineering College offers a 2-year Master of Engineering in 2 specializations: ME Computer Science and Engineering and ME Power System Engineering, through Anna University affiliation at its Ambattur, Chennai campus. Both programmes are NAAC Grade A accredited and AICTE approved. Total fees are INR 60,000 for the full 2-year programme. Admission is through TANCET. VEC ranks 251 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Anna University ME counselling is expected in June 2026.
Key Points
- Two distinct ME streams on one campus covering computing systems and electrical power engineering
- ME Power Systems curriculum covers smart grid, renewable energy integration, and protection systems
- ME CSE curriculum covers distributed systems, cloud computing, and machine learning engineering
VEC ME Fees 2026
Both ME specializations at VEC carry a uniform fee of INR 60,000 for the full 2-year programme, payable as INR 30,000 per year.
- Annual fee is INR 30,000 per year, government quota seats only.
- Hostel and transport charges payable separately as per college norms.
- Management quota fees may differ from government quota rates.
- Fees subject to change, verify with official sources before admission.
VEC ME Admission 2026
TANCET 2026 was conducted on 9 May 2026 and results were declared on 22 May 2026. Anna University ME centralised counselling is expected in June 2026 for state quota seat allotment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TANCET 2026 Exam | 9 May 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Result | 22 May 2026 |
| Anna University ME Counselling | June 2026 |
| Classes Commence | July 2026 |
- State quota seats allotted through Anna University ME centralised counselling.
- Register and apply at annauniv.edu after TANCET result declaration.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering from a recognised university
- Minimum 50% marks in qualifying degree (45% for reserved categories)
- Valid TANCET 2026 score required for government quota seats
- Final-year BE/B.Tech students may apply provisionally
Admission Process
- Register for TANCET at annauniv.edu and appear for the examination
- Apply through Anna University ME centralised counselling portal after result declaration
- Fill specialisation preferences including VEC ME CSE and ME Power Systems
- Seat allotment based on TANCET rank and declared preference order
- Report to VEC with original certificates and pay the fee to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- CSE or EEE graduates targeting specialised PG near Chennai IT hub
- Candidates seeking affordable Anna University ME at INR 60,000 total
- TANCET qualifiers preferring a NAAC A college in Ambattur, Chennai
- Engineers planning research or PhD pathway after the ME programme
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing IIT or NIT-level PG brand recognition
- Students targeting placements outside Tamil Nadu or South India
- Engineers without CSE, IT, or electrical undergraduate background
- Those preferring MBA or management over technical PG programmes
VEC ME Scholarships 2026
ME students at VEC can access government and institutional scholarship schemes based on category, gender, and merit.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Govt Scholarship | As per govt norms | SC/ST/OBC/MBC candidates |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | As per govt norms | SC/ST candidates from Tamil Nadu |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Women in AICTE programmes, family income below INR 8 LPA |
| Education Loan | As per bank policy | All eligible candidates via nationalised banks |
- Tamil Nadu government scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and MBC candidates.
- AICTE Pragati scholarship for women through scholarships.gov.in.
- Confirm current scholarship eligibility with VEC admissions office.
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