Kerala University B.Tech Electrical And Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) at Kerala University is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme offered through its affiliated Government and Aided engineering colleges in Thiruvananthapuram and across Kerala. The programme covers core areas such as power systems, control systems, electrical machines, electronics, signal processing, and embedded systems. Annual tuition fees at Government/Aided colleges are Rs.8,650, making it one of the most affordable engineering programmes in the country, with a total course fee of Rs.34,600. Admission is primarily through KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical), the state-level entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Seat intake per branch is typically 60 seats at Government/Aided colleges. The programme is highly sought after due to its low fees, strong industry linkages with Kerala's power and electronics sectors, and the credibility of the Kerala University affiliation.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently ongoing. The KEAM 2026 application window was open from January 5 to January 31, 2026. The entrance examination has been conducted from April 17 to April 23, 2026. Results are expected in May 2026, with the rank list likely in June 2026 and counselling/option registration in July 2026.

Key Points

• Offered at multiple Government, Aided, and Self-Financing engineering colleges affiliated to Kerala University across Thiruvananthapuram and Kerala.
• Curriculum is aligned with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) norms for affiliated colleges, covering power electronics, microprocessors, control engineering, and VLSI design.
• Government/Aided college seats are among the most affordable B.Tech EEE seats in India at Rs.8,650 per annum tuition.
• SC/ST students and those under the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme are eligible for full tuition fee exemption.
• The programme has strong relevance to Kerala's power sector (KSEB), defence establishments (DRDO, VSSC, ISRO Thiruvananthapuram), and the growing electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
• NRI quota seats are available at select colleges (e.g., University College of Engineering, Kariavattom) at Rs.1,05,000 per annum.

KU B.Tech EEE Fees

Component-wise Fee Structure (Government/Aided Colleges under Kerala University)

Fee Structure - Government Cost-Sharing / Self-Financing Colleges under Kerala University

• The fees mentioned above are tuition fees as approved by the Government of Kerala / CEE Kerala for 2026-27.
• Exact fees for each college are published on the CEE option registration portal.
• SC/ST students and OEC (Other Eligible Communities) candidates are eligible for full tuition fee waiver at Government/Aided colleges.
• AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme: Up to 5% of sanctioned intake per branch is eligible for 100% tuition fee waiver.
• Eligibility: family income not exceeding Rs.8 lakh per annum.
• For NRI quota at University College of Engineering, Kariavattom: an additional interest-free refundable deposit of Rs.1,25,000 is applicable, refundable at the end of the course.
• All balance amounts (excluding Rs.160) are refundable upon opting out of the course at Government Cost-Sharing colleges.
• Tuition fee and office fee are to be paid at the time of admission; PTA and placement fees can be paid on commencement of regular classes.

KU B.Tech EEE Admission 2026

College/University Admission Dates (2026-27 Batch)

KEAM 2026 Exam Dates

Source: cee.kerala.gov.in

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/Computer Science/Biotechnology/Biology as one of the optional subjects.
• Minimum aggregate of 45% marks in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Computer Science (40% for SC/ST/SEBC/PD candidates).
• Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31, 2026.
• There is no upper age limit for B.Tech courses.

Admission Process

• Register and apply online at cee.kerala.gov.in for KEAM 2026.
• Appear for the KEAM Engineering Entrance Examination (Computer Based Test).
• Download rank card after result declaration.
• Participate in the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) by registering options online on the CEE portal.
• Pay the option registration fee (Rs.925 for General; Rs.400 for SC; Nil for ST).
• Accept allotment and pay token fee / full tuition fee as applicable to confirm the seat.
• Report to the allotted college with original documents for admission.

KU B.Tech EEE Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• SC/ST students at Government/Aided colleges are fully exempt from tuition fees.
• E-Grantz scholarships are disbursed directly to students' bank accounts; applications are submitted through the college.
• The AICTE TFW scheme is applicable only if the college has filled at least 50% of its approved intake in the previous academic year.
• Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
• University Merit Scholarship is awarded to students who have passed the HSE/VHSE/CBSE/ISC examination at the first attempt with not less than 60% marks.