What is the difference between studying at CEG Guindy and other Anna university colleges?

According to student testimonials on Quora, studying at CEG Guindy is different in few ways.Students have complete freedom.No spoon feeding by faculty, staff or seniors.Great Alumni networkIntellectual Peer Group. Since CEG happens to be the most sought after engineering college in the state, it attracts creamiest of the students from the state.Almost everyone around you is actively doing something, which in turn pushes you to deliver your best.Summer Holidays: CEG Guindy grants around 60 days of summer holidays. This is something really great since this is the time of the year when you can try to do something beyond your curriculum and build your profile, like doing an internship abroad, interning with a local start up, etc.

Is it better to choose CEG over SSN?

Based on our market research,CEG is the best place to pursue engineering. It is one of the oldest engineering colleges in India. Though SSN is best among private colleges, it cannot match CEG's exposure level. Well equipped lab, experienced staff, global alumni network and placements are all good.When it comes to safety aspects, CEG hostel serves better. Wardens are active round the clock. Securities are deployed everywhere. CCTV is installed at most of the places. Ragging is forbidden strictly. Students from all the states of India study here without much hassle. The language barrier will not be there as most of them are conversant in English.

Is CEG Guindy safe for non-Tamil students?

According to Nandita Kumari, a Quora user and a BE graduate from CEG Guindy, CEG Guindy is absolutely safe for non-Tamil students. She claims that the institute is in the heart of the city, so that gives you time to adjust with food. The seniors were a great source of support for her. Her professors would translate jokes from Tamil to English when she would not understand them. The faculty are helpful and approachable. She claims that she was able to speak a whole new language by the end of 4th year -Tamizh! Going to CEG was one of the best decisions for her life.

What is the reputation of CEG Guindy outside India?

The brand value of CEG Guindy and other colleges under Anna University is beyond imagination outside India. This is mainly due to the vast alumni network of the university and colleges under it. Your degree from Anna University will hold relevance even in foreign countries.

What is the eligibility criteria for BE at CEG Guindy?

BE is 4 years program. The Fees for BE is 1.38 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for BE is 10+2 with 50% + TNEA.

What is the BE fees at CEG Guindy?

The BE fees at CEG Guindy is 1.38 Lakhs. This includes tuition fees of 48,000.

What is the eligibility criteria for ME at CEG Guindy?

ME is 2 years program. The Fees for ME is 96,660 - 1.66 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for ME is Graduation with 50% + TANCET.

What is the ME fees at CEG Guindy?

The ME fees at CEG Guindy is 96,660 - 1.66 Lakhs. This includes tuition fees of 40,000 - 78,000.

What is the eligibility criteria for B.Sc + M.Sc at CEG Guindy?

B.Sc + M.Sc is 5 years program. The Fees for B.Sc + M.Sc is 2.25 Lakhs. The eligibility criteria for B.Sc + M.Sc is 10+2.

What is the B.Sc + M.Sc fees at CEG Guindy?

The B.Sc + M.Sc fees at CEG Guindy is 2.25 Lakhs. This includes tuition fees of 80,000.

What is the hostel fee at CEG Guindy?

The Hostel fee for CEG Guindy is 40,070 - 42,670.

How many courses are offered at CEG Guindy? Also what are the popular courses at CEG Guindy?

There are 82 courses offered at CEG Guindy. The popular courses offered at CEG Guindy are BE, B.Tech, ME.

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CEG Guindy ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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CEG Guindy Latest Updates and News

07 Aug, 2025 CEG Guindy has released the Fee Structure 2025-26 for ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering program. The academic fee is ₹ 96,660 .

CEG Guindy ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering is offered as 2 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for ME is Graduation with 50% + TANCET. The total fees for CEG Guindy ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering in 2025 is ₹ 96,660 for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 40,000. Earlier, the fees in 2023 - 2024 for ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering was ₹ 96,660.

CEG Guindy ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering fees in first year is ₹ 56,260. The detailed fees is mentioned below.

The first year tuition fees is ₹ 20,000.
The Admission Fee is ₹ 460.
Other Miscellaneous fees is ₹ 35,800.

CEG Guindy Hostel Fee is ₹ 40,070 to 42,670.

Course Description

ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering at CEG Guindy is a 2 Years Degree. The course is offered On Campus as a Full Time program. CEG Guindy ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering First Year Fees is INR 56,260 for 2025.

Candidates must have at least Graduation with 50% + TANCET to be eligible for admissions. Check CEG Guindy Admission 2025

According to Collegedunia.com Rankings 2025 for Engineering, CEG Guindy ranks 43 out of 762 in India. In Chennai, the institute is ranked 2nd by Collegedunia.com. Earlier, the institute ranked 19 out of 394 institutes in India.

CEG Guindy ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering Fees 2025

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)		Year 2 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition Fees	10000	10000	10000	10000
Admission Fees	460	-	-	-
Other Fee	25600	10200	10200	10200
Semester Wise Fees	36060	20200	20200	20200
Yearly Fees	56260		40400

* Fees is refundable

CEG Guindy ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering Previous Fees

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)		Year 2 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition Fees	10000	10000	10000	10000
Admission Fees	460	-	-	-
Other Fee	25600	10200	10200	10200
Semester Wise Fees	36060	20200	20200	20200
Yearly Fees	56260		40400

* Fees is refundable

CEG Guindy ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to ME Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineering at CEG Guindy is Graduation with 50% + TANCET.

CEG Guindy Ranking 2025

CEG Guindy ranking 2025 has been released. You can check the agency-wise engineering ranking for CEG Guindy in the table below.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#43 out of 762 (2025) #2nd Chennai #3 Tamil Nadu	#19 out of 394 (2023) #2nd Chennai #4 Tamil Nadu
	#12 out of 275 (2024) #3rd Chennai #5 Tamil Nadu	#12 out of 131 (2023) #2nd Chennai #3 Tamil Nadu
	#143 out of 170 (2023)	#107 out of 192 (2022)
	#9 out of 200 (2019) #2nd Chennai #2 Tamil Nadu
	#12 out of 150 (2019) #2nd Chennai #3 Tamil Nadu

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have bachelor degree in relevant stream.

Course Details

1^st sem Fees for GATE candidates:-

General – Rs 36060

TN SC/ST – Rs 26060

Differently abled for General Candidates – Rs 11900

Differently abled for S/ST Candidates – Rs 11900

OS Candidates – Rs 36560

1^st sem Fees for Non-GATE candidates:-

General – Rs 41060

TN SC/ST – Rs 28060

Post Metric Scholarship (For TN SC/ST/SCA candidates) – Rs 41060

Differently abled for General Candidates – Rs 11900

Differently abled for S/ST Candidates – Rs 11900

OS Candidates – Rs 41560

NRI Candidates – Rs 27360

Master of Engineering [ME] (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering)

first year fees: ₹56,260

2 Years Full Time

Years (2025 - 2026)	year 1		year 2
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹10000	₹10000	₹10000	₹10000
Admission fees	₹460	-	-	-
other fee	₹25600	₹10200	₹10200	₹10200
Semester Wise Fees	₹36060	₹20200	₹20200	₹20200
Yearly Fees	₹56,260		₹40,400

Fees as per Official Website-

Important Updates

CEG Guindy Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Physical Reporting After Fees Submission for Admission [M.E./M.Tech]	Jul 30, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Counselling Date	Jun 28, 2025
Result Date	Mar 28, 2025

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CEG Guindy Master of Engineering [ME] (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering) Ranking

CEG Guindy Engineering ranking by Collegedunia.com is 46 out of 500 in India in 2025. CEG Guindy Engineering ranking by The Week is 12 out of 275 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 12 out of 131 in India in 2023. CEG Guindy Engineering ranking by IIRF is 143 out of 170 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 107 out of 192 in India in 2022

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#46 out of 500 in India 2025

#2nd in Chennai

#3 in Tamil Nadu

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Years	year 1		year 2
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹10000	₹10000	₹10000	₹10000
Admission fees	₹460	-	-	-
other fee	₹25600	₹10200	₹10200	₹10200
Semester Wise Fees	₹36060	₹20200	₹20200	₹20200
Yearly Fees	₹56,260		₹40,400

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