The reviewer gained admission to Anna University of Technology (AUT) through the TNEA counseling process in the BC category, with a cut-off score of 190.25, and chose the Computer Science stream, which had limited seats. Initially inexperienced, the faculty has improved with more PhD-level professors, now offering quality education on par with Chennai Anna University. The university offers over 10 courses with modern syllabi and stricter exam regulations. Annual fees are approximately 16,000 INR, with a total engineering degree cost around 2.5 lakhs INR, including hostel and other expenses.
Placement eligibility requires 80% academic qualifications, with about 70% of students securing positions in leading IT firms like Wipro and TCS. The average salary package is approximately 3.25 lakh INR per annum. Scholarships and fee concessions are available, such as 6,000 INR annually for first-generation college students and various amounts based on caste. Tuition fees are structured at 15,200 INR per semester, with reductions for first graduate students to 9,200 INR.
Special reservation quotas offer full fee waivers, including hostel fees. Overall, AUT is praised for its affordability, supportive faculty, and reasonable placement opportunities, making it a viable option for students seeking a cost-effective engineering education.
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