Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology Chennai BE Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The college offers admission through TNEA counseling, with a 10,000 INR admission fee. The infrastructure is appealing, especially for civil engineering students. Faculty members are supportive and help prepare students for exams and placements. Fees include a 3,000 INR admission process fee, a 45,000 INR semester fee, and a 68,000 INR hostel fee. Book and other fees are 2,500 INR each. Lateral entry students pay 20,000 INR per semester, with the total 4-year cost around 2 lakhs INR.

Placement preparation starts in the second year, but current placement outcomes are modest, with median salaries between 3 to 4 lakhs. Core company placements are limited, yet internships are available in fields like app development and ethical hacking. Scholarships for Tamil students and based on academic performance or sports achievements help lower fees, while loans are facilitated through the college. Continuing Education scholarships require maintaining a CGPA of 8 or above.

Additional scholarships include PMSS, First Graduate, and BC/MBC/SC/ST options.