Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 27, 2026

PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (PSG iTech), Coimbatore, offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ICE), affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE. The programme has a seat intake of 60, with tuition fees of approximately Rs 89,800 per year under the government quota and around Rs 1,40,000 per year under the management quota. Admissions are through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling for the government quota and institutional counselling for the management quota. The ICE programme covers instrumentation, process control, automation, embedded systems, and industrial control systems, making graduates well-suited for roles in manufacturing, process industries, and automation sectors. The course is offered in full-time on-campus mode.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are upcoming. Based on the TNEA 2026 tentative schedule, registration is expected to open in May 2026, with counselling likely in July-August 2026. For reference, TNEA 2025 registration was open from May 7 to June 6, 2025, and general counselling ran from July 14 to August 26, 2025.

Key Points

Autonomous institution affiliated to Anna University, Chennai; AICTE approved
Seat intake of 60 for BE (ICE)
Curriculum covers instrumentation, process control, automation, embedded systems, and industrial control systems
Well-equipped laboratories for control systems, process instrumentation, and industrial automation
Strong industry linkages with value-added courses and expert lectures
NIRF Engineering Ranking: 101-150 (2025)
TNEA Counselling Code: 2377

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Scholarships
Placements
Cutoff
Ranking
FAQs

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31 Mar, 2026 TNEA 2026 registration is scheduled to commence in the second week of May 2026.

PSG iTech BE (ICE) Fees

The BE (ICE) programme at PSG iTech has two fee categories: Government Quota (65% of seats, filled through TNEA counselling) and Management Quota (35% of seats, filled through institutional counselling). Government quota students pay approximately Rs 89,800 per year, making the total course fee around Rs 3.59 Lakhs over 4 years. Management quota students pay approximately Rs 1,40,000 per year, totalling around Rs 5.60 Lakhs for the full programme. Hostel facility is optional and available separately.

Annual Fee Structure

Fee Component	Government Quota (per year)	Management Quota (per year)
Tuition Fee	Rs 75,000	Rs 1,25,000
Other Charges (Development, Lab, etc.)	Rs 14,800	Rs 15,000
Total Annual Fee	Rs 89,800	Rs 1,40,000
Total Course Fee (4 Years)	Rs 3,59,200	Rs 5,60,000

Hostel Fee Structure

Hostel Fee Component	Amount (per year)
Hostel Rent (Triple Sharing)	Rs 60,000 - Rs 80,000
Mess Charges	Rs 45,000 - Rs 50,000 (approx.)
Total Hostel + Mess (approx.)	Rs 1,05,000 - Rs 1,30,000

Hostel is optional and not included in the Total Course Fee above.
A refundable caution deposit is collected at the time of admission.
Fee payment is typically done semester-wise.
Fees are subject to revision by the Tamil Nadu government fee fixation committee.

PSG iTech BE (ICE) Admission 2026

Admissions to BE (ICE) at PSG iTech are conducted through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) for the government quota (65% seats) and through institutional-level counselling for the management quota (35% seats). Eligibility requires a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in Class XII (40% for reserved categories). The admission process is merit-based on normalised Class XII PCM marks; there is no separate entrance exam. For 2026-27, TNEA registration is tentatively scheduled to open in May 2026.

PSG iTech Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
TNEA 2026 Registration Opens	May 6, 2026
TNEA 2026 Registration Closes	June 8, 2026
TNEA 2026 Rank List Publication	July 1, 2026
TNEA 2026 General Counselling Begins	July 2026 (Tentative)
Management Quota Institutional Counselling	July - August 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

TNEA 2025 Actual Schedule (for Reference)

Event	Date
TNEA 2025 Registration Opens	May 7, 2025
TNEA 2025 Registration Closes	June 6, 2025
Document Upload Last Date	June 9, 2025
Certificate Verification (Online)	June 10 - June 20, 2025
Rank List Publication	June 27, 2025
Grievance Redressal	June 28 - July 2, 2025
Special Reservation Counselling	July 7 - July 11, 2025
General Counselling Round 1	July 14 - July 26, 2025
General Counselling Round 2	July 26 - August 7, 2025
General Counselling Round 3	August 7 - August 20, 2025
Supplementary Counselling	August 21 - August 23, 2025
End of Counselling	August 26, 2025

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Minimum aggregate of 45% marks in PCM for general category (40% for SC/ST and other reserved categories).
Must be an Indian national; NRI/OCI candidates may apply under the NRI quota as per Anna University norms.

Admission Process

Register on the TNEA portal (tneaonline.org) during the registration window.
Upload required documents (Class X, XII mark sheets, community certificate, etc.) and pay the registration fee.
Rank list is published based on normalised Class XII PCM marks.
Participate in online counselling rounds - fill college and branch preferences.
Provisional allotment is released; candidates must confirm and report to the allotted college with original documents.
For management quota: apply directly to PSG iTech during the institutional counselling window.

PSG iTech BE (ICE) Scholarships 2026

PSG iTech students pursuing BE (ICE) are eligible for a range of central government, state government, and AICTE scholarships. The college actively facilitates scholarship applications through the National Scholarship Portal. Key scholarships include the Central Sector Scheme (for meritorious students from economically weaker families), AICTE Pragati Scholarship (exclusively for girl students), and Tamil Nadu state government schemes like Pudhumai Penn and Tamil Pudhalvan. These scholarships collectively support a significant portion of the student body, especially those from reserved and economically weaker sections.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Administering Body
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	Top 20 percentile in Class XII board; family income below Rs 8 Lakhs per annum	Rs 10,000 per year (1st & 2nd year); Rs 20,000 per year (3rd & 4th year)	Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls)	Girl students in 1st year BE/B.Tech; family income below Rs 8 Lakhs per annum	Rs 50,000 per year (tuition + incidentals)	AICTE
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	Specially-abled students in AICTE-approved institutions	Rs 50,000 per year	AICTE
AICTE Swanath Scholarship	Orphans, wards of COVID-19 deceased parents, wards of Armed Forces martyrs	Rs 50,000 per year	AICTE
PM Scholarship Scheme (CAPF/AR)	Wards/widows of CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel	Rs 2,500 - Rs 3,000 per month	Ministry of Home Affairs
Pudhumai Penn Scheme	Girl students who studied in Tamil Nadu government schools (Class 6-12)	Rs 1,000 per month	Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme	Male students from Tamil Nadu government schools	Rs 1,000 per month	Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Students with benchmark disabilities	Rs 2,000 - Rs 9,000 per year + other allowances	Ministry of Social Justice

Applications for most central scholarships are processed through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Deadlines for most scholarships are typically between October and December each year.
Students must submit a bonafide certificate from the college for scholarship applications.
Income certificates and community certificates are mandatory for most state and central schemes.

PSG iTech BE (ICE) Placement 2026

PSG iTech ICE graduates find placements in process industries, manufacturing, automation, and IT sectors. The 2021-25 graduating batch (college-wide) saw a highest package of Rs 37.23 LPA and a median salary of Rs 6.50 LPA. ICE graduates typically find roles in companies involved in industrial automation, process control, and embedded systems, as well as IT companies. The college's strong industry linkages and value-added courses help ICE students prepare for both core instrumentation roles and software/IT roles during campus placements.

Placement Statistics

Placement Metric	2021-25 Batch	2020-24 Batch
Highest Package	Rs 37.23 LPA	Rs 31.79 LPA
Median Package	Rs 6.50 LPA	Rs 6.30 LPA
Mean Package	Rs 7.70 LPA	Rs 7.96 LPA
Placement + Higher Education Rate	96.7%	96.4%

The above statistics are college-wide (all UG programmes). ICE-specific placement data is not separately published by the institution.

PSG Itech BE Instrumentation & Control Engineering Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#476 out of 500 in India 2025

#34th in Tamil Nadu

NIRF Ranking

#150 out of 300 in India 2025

#14th in Tamil Nadu

Outlook Ranking

#110 out of 200 in Top Private Colleges in India 2025

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PSG iTech BE (ICE) FAQs

Ques. What is the TNEA cutoff for ICE at PSG iTech?

Ans. In 2024-25, the ICE cutoff at PSG iTech ranged from 185 to 189.5 (out of 200) for the government quota under the OC/BC category (State Board). This is relatively more accessible compared to CSE and ECE at PSG iTech, making it a good option for students who want to study at PSG iTech with a slightly lower cutoff.

Ques. What career options are available after BE (ICE) from PSG iTech?

Ans. BE (ICE) graduates can pursue careers in process industries (oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals), manufacturing automation, power plants, and IT/software companies. Core roles include instrumentation engineer, process control engineer, automation engineer, and DCS/SCADA engineer. Many ICE graduates also transition to IT roles through campus placements. Higher studies options include M.E./M.Tech in Control Systems, Instrumentation, or related fields, as well as MBA.

Ques. Is ICE a good branch at PSG iTech for campus placements?

Ans. Yes. PSG iTech has a strong overall placement record (96.7% placement + higher education rate for the 2021-25 batch). ICE students benefit from the college's industry linkages and value-added courses. While ICE has fewer dedicated core recruiters compared to CSE or ECE, many IT and manufacturing companies recruit ICE graduates. Students who develop strong programming and automation skills tend to get good placements.

Ques. What is the difference between ICE and EEE at PSG iTech?

Ans. ICE (Instrumentation and Control Engineering) focuses on measurement, sensors, process control, and automation systems, while EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) covers power systems, electrical machines, and electronics. ICE is more aligned with process industries and automation, while EEE is broader and covers both power and electronics. Both branches have similar fee structures and admission processes at PSG iTech.

Ques. Does PSG iTech ICE have industry-linked labs?

Ans. Yes. The ICE department has well-equipped laboratories for control systems, process instrumentation, and industrial automation. The college also has industry collaborations and conducts value-added courses and expert lectures to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Ques. Can ICE students at PSG iTech switch to software roles during placements?

Ans. Yes. Many ICE students at PSG iTech are placed in IT and software companies through campus placements. The college provides skill development programmes and value-added courses that help ICE students prepare for software roles. Students who develop strong programming skills in Python, C++, or MATLAB tend to get good IT placements alongside core instrumentation roles.