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

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16 Mar, 2026 KEAM 2026 correction window open till Mar 21 @cee.kerala.gov.in. Admit cards will be available from Apr 1. Exam from Apr 17 to 23 for BTech/ BArch/ BPharm/ UG AHS admissions. Read more.

College of Engineering (CEC), Cherthala is located in Kerala. It was established in 2004 and is affiliated to APJwithbdul Kalam Technological University (KTU).

College of Engineering (CEC) offers B.Tech and M.Tech in different specializations. The college also offers lateral entry for relevant diploma holders. 24 seats are allotted to the PG courses, while 60-120 seats are allotted to UG courses.

  • The mode of application is online for both courses, with an exception for M.Tech.
  • Candidates have to qualify (Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical) KEAM to get admission in B.Tech
  • For M.Tech, the selection is done on merit basis.

Admission Highlights: 

Name of the College College of Engineering, Cherthala
College Type Public
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-based
Application Mode Online (except for M.Tech)
Name of the Entrance Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical (KEAM) for B.Tech
Entrance Mode Offline
Counselling State level

CEC Cherthala B.Tech. Admission 2024

College of Engineering, Cherthala offers B.Tech in three specializations. The minimum eligibility is 50% marks at 10+2 level.

Admissions are done on the basis of performance in KEAM entrance exam. Candidates with a relevant Diploma degree can get a lateral entry (LT) to the second year of B.Tech. A separate entrance examination is conducted for such candidates.

Course Name Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Candidates who have passed HSC, Kerala, or equivalent with 50% marks in Mathematics separately, and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Bio-technology/Computer Science /Biology put together Valid KEAM Rank and State level counselling
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Key points about B.Tech admission:

  • Final selection is done on the basis of state level counselling.
  • 15% seats are allotted for NRI quota.
  • Lateral Entry Scheme is followed in CEC as per Govt. directives.

CEC Cherthala M.Tech. Admission 2024

College of Engineering, Cherthala offers two specialized M.Tech courses. Candidates eligible for applying to M.Tech courses in CEC must hold a valid B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree from a recognized university. The selection is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

Course Name Specialization Minimum Eligibility Selection Criteria
M.Tech Electronics (Specialization in Signal Processing) Valid B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering) degree from a recognized university Merit in the qualifying examination
Computer Science (Specialization in Computer and Information Science)

CEC Cherthala Application Process

The application process criteria for B.Tech degree admission is prescribed by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Govt. of Kerala and the concerned university. The application form is released every year by Govt. of Kerala through a common prospectus for admission to professional degree courses. Candidates have to visit the official website of CEE, Kerala for more details.

For the admission to M.Tech degree, candidates need to follow these steps:

  • Visit the official website of DTE Kerala
  • Submit an application to the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) and indicate their choice of institution in Annexure B of the form.

                                                                                                             AND

  • Apply separately apply for M.Tech admission at CEC, Cherthala, following the instructions which will be updated on the official website of the college.

CEC Cherthala Reservation

  • 50% of seats are designated as free-ship seats for which the fee is collected at a lower rate.
  • 35% seats are designated as full-fee seats for which the fee, as proposed by the Fee Regulatory Committee, is charged, with a concession if any, approved by Government of Kerala.
  • The remaining 15% seats are filled under NRI quota based on their marks at 10+2 level.
  • 5% of students are admitted in each discipline under Fee Waiver Scheme (FWS) with tuition fee concession.

College of Engineering Cherthala Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
KEAM Exam Date
Tentative
Apr 13, 2026
KEAM Result
Jul 01, 2026
KEAM Counselling
Jul 11, 2026
Online Option Registration - Phase 1 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
Publication of Provisional Allotment - Phase 1 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 17, 2026
Publication of Final Allotment - Phase 1 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 18, 2026
Joining Allotted & Online Payment Date - Phase 1 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 21, 2026
Online Option Registration - Phase 2 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026
Publication of Provisional Allotment - Phase 2 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 29, 2026
Publication of Final Allotment - Phase 2 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
KEAM Registration Date
Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
KEAM Exam Date
Tentative
Apr 13, 2026
KEAM Result
Jul 01, 2026
KEAM Counselling
Jul 11, 2026
Online Option Registration - Phase 1 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 11, 2026 - Jul 16, 2026
Publication of Provisional Allotment - Phase 1 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 17, 2026
Publication of Final Allotment - Phase 1 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 18, 2026
Joining Allotted & Online Payment Date - Phase 1 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 21, 2026
Online Option Registration - Phase 2 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026
Publication of Provisional Allotment - Phase 2 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 29, 2026
Publication of Final Allotment - Phase 2 KEAM 2026 [B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
KEAM Registration Date
Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026

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