St Joseph College of Engineering (SJCE) is situated in Sriperumbudur, Chennai and was established in 1989. St. Joseph’s College of Engineering is a private engineering college which is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.
SJCE offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in engineering and technology. It also offers MBA and integrated MBA. The basic eligibility criteria for UG courses is to have passed 10+2 and the basic eligibility criteria for PG courses is to have a bachelor’s degree.
Admission to the B.E/B.Tech. programs is granted on the basis of the candidates performance in 10+2 followed by TNEA counseling.
Admission to the M.Tech. program is based on the candidates performance in TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) or GATE. Admission to the MBA program is granted on the basis of the score secured in CAT or TANCET followed by a GD and PI round.
The institute conducts its registration process in an offline mode, thus, the candidates have to acquire the application forms from the institute itself.
The college is accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade. Institute is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization by DSIR and DST Govt. of India. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by MHRD, Govt. of India has ranked SJCE among the top 100 Institutions in India with a rank of 97 in the year 2017, in the band of 101 to 150 in 2018 and 128th rank in 2019.
Admission Highlights 2025
| Name of Institute | St Joseph College of Engineering (SJCE) |
| Ownership | Private |
| Admission Criteria | National/State Level Entrance |
| Courses | UG ,PG |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | TNEA, TANCET, GATE |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
SJCE Chennai B.E./B.Tech. Admission 2025
SJCE offers full-time BE/B.Tech courses in various specializations. The program is offered in regular mode for 4 years.
B.E/B.Tech. Specializations in different fields are as follows: -
- Chemical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Information Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science And Engineering
- Electrical And Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
| Duration | 4 years |
| Type | Full Time |
| No. of Specialisations | 10 Specializations |
Total Intake |
BE – 180 |
| B.Tech-60 | |
| Basic Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks |
| Basic Admission Criteria | TNEA counselling |
SJCE Chennai B.E./B.Tech. Eligibility Criteria
The candidate who wants admission must have cleared class + 2 or equivalent, as per norms and guidelines of the Government of Tamil Nadu/Anna University and AICTE for UG courses. with min. 50% marks are eligible to apply.
SJCE Chennai B.E./B.Tech. Selection Criteria
Candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in the HSC (+2) examination conducted by the state and through counselling (TNEA) conducted by Anna university Chennai.
SJCE Chennai M.E./M.Tech. Admission 2025
SJCE offers a full-Time ME/M.Tech. course in various specializations. The program is offered in regular mode for 2 years having 18 seats in each.
M.E./M.Tech Specializations are:
- M.E. Applied Electronics
- M.E. Embedded System Technologies
- M.E. Computer Science And Engineering
- M.E. Control And Instrumentation Engineering
- M.E. Power Electronics And Drives
- M.E. Power System Engineering
- M.E. Software Engineering
- M.E. Manufacturing Engineering
- M.Tech Biotechnology
| Duration | 2 years |
| Type | Full Time |
| No. of Specialisations | 9 |
| Basic Eligibility Criteria | BE/B.Tech with minimum 45% marks |
| Basic Admission Criteria | TANCET 2021/ GATE |
SJCE Chennai M.E./M.Tech. Eligibility Criteria
As per norms and guidelines of the Government of Tamil Nadu/Anna University and AICTE for PG courses.
- Candidates for the admission to the first semester of the Master’s Degree Programme shall be required to have passed an appropriate U.G degree examination of Anna University or any other examination of any University or authority accepted by the Syndicate of Anna University as equivalent thereto
- Candidates will have to qualify GATE or entrance exam to secure admission.
SJCE Chennai M.E./M.Tech. Selection Criteria
- For admission in M.E./M.Tech courses, the candidate shall write an entrance examination designed to test the proficiency of the Candidate in the relevant branch of the UG Degree.
- It is not necessary to write the entrance examination if the Candidate has a GATE/GRE score or score in the examination conducted at All India Level by the constituent statutory authority.
- Admission to the M.E./M.Tech programs by the University shall be on the basis of marks in the qualifying examination and the performance of the prospective Candidate in the Entrance Test.
- Candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in the common entrance examination (TANCET) conducted by the state and selected candidates are allotted to various colleges for admission. Appearing for the entrance examination for these seats is a must and this entrance examination is conducted by the college on its campus.
- Candidates may also appear directly for admission to the College under Management Quota. Admission forms may be obtained from the college office.
SJCE Chennai MBA Admission 2025
SJCE offers management as a two and 5-year program as MBA and integrated MBA respectively with an intake of 120 students in MBA and 60 students in MBA integrated.
Duration |
MBA -2 years |
| MBA Integrated -5years | |
| Type | Full Time |
| Basic Eligibility Criteria | Graduation degree under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern under any discipline |
| Basic Admission Criteria | CAT/TANCET followed by GD+PI |
SJCE Chennai MBA Eligibility Criteria
MBA- Candidates have to clear graduation with min. 50% marks are eligible. Candidates will have to qualify the CAT exam to secure their admission.
MBA Integrated- The candidate who wants admission must have cleared class 10+2 or equivalent, as per norms and guidelines of the Government of Tamil Nadu/Anna University and AICTE for UG courses. with min. 45% marks are eligible to apply. Candidates will have to qualify the entrance exam TANCET 2024 to secure admission.
SJCE Chennai MBA Selection Criteria
- For admission in MBA, the candidates have to write an entrance examination designed to test the proficiency/aptitude of the Candidate on areas determined by the constituent statutory authority.
- Admission to the M.B.A Program by the University shall be on the basis of marks in the qualifying examination and the performance of the prospective Candidate in the Entrance Test, Group Discussion, and Interview.
- It is not necessary to write the entrance examination if the Candidate has CAT/TANCET score or score in the examination conducted at All India Level by a competent Authority.
How to Apply at SJCE Chennai?
Application Procedure
- Application for admission to any course should be made in the prescribed form available at the college along with the prospectus.
- Application forms duly filled-in should be sent to the college with registration fees.
- Applicants from overseas should remit equivalent registration fees by demand draft.
- Candidates seeking admission to the courses should attach the required documents with the application form.
Admission notices will be sent to the selected candidates and such candidates should immediately pay the fees and other charges, failing which the offer of admission will be cancelled and the applicant will forfeit admission and registration fees. A joint declaration by candidate and parent/guardian should be submitted at the time of admission stating that they will abide by the rules and regulations of the college.
- Admission to ME, M.Tech., and MBA is based on the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET).
- Students need to register for the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA), conducted by the Department of Technical Education of Tamil Nadu.
- TNEA authority will conduct the counselling based upon the ranking in the entrance examination.
- To appear in counselling round students need to register in the TNEA portal.
- The merit list will be prepared accordingly the weightage to percentile obtained by the candidate in TNEA, board exam, choice filling and counselling.
- Students need to appear for the entrance examination - (TANCET), conducted by Anna University.
- Students can visit the official website of Anna University to register themselves for TANCET.
Documents Required at Counselling
- Attested copies of marksheet and certificates of 10th and 10+2.
- Attested copies of marksheet and certificates of graduation, if applicable.
- Passport & stamp size colour photographs, each in three numbers.
- Photo copies of mark sheets of qualifying examinations.
- Conduct certificate.
- Transfer certificate from the institution last studied.
- Community and Nativity Certificates.
FAQs
Ques. What is the fee structure for BE/B.Tech courses in SJCE in government quota?
Ans. Fee for B.Tech. in SJCE is INR 18000 per year. All the central and state government scholarships are available. On an average, 25% students get it.
Ques. What is accepted mode of admission?
Ans. St. Joseph's College of Engineering is affiliated to Anna University. Admission to various Branches of Under Graduate courses is through TNEA Counselling, Anna University will release online notification tentatively during the months of April/May.
Ques. What is the admission procedure of St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai under management quota?
Ans. Management Quota is exclusive preserve of management. You will have to approach management directly for finding procedure for admission.
Ques. Does online B.Tech. degree programme from St. Joseph's College of Engineering available?
Ans. Evening/distance/online engineering courses are not valid anymore as per the latest supreme court verdict. Also St. Joseph's College of Engineering does not provide online B.Tech degree.
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