Bachelors of Engineering (B.E.) (Lateral Entry) 

at R.M.K. Engineering College, Tamil Nadu - Other

In India, RMK Engineering College is typically regarded as a Tier 2 engineering school. It has remained well-regarded, especially in Tamil Nadu, where it is one of the best private engineering schools. While RMK consistently ranks among the best private engineering colleges in the region, it lags below nationally recognised Tier 1 institutions like IITs and NITs, according to a number of rankings from sources including India Today and NIRF. RMK is a competitive option in the Tier 2 category for engineering studies because of its excellent placement record, particularly in core engineering branches, discipline-focused approach, well-maintained facilities, and capable professors.?

The total seats offered for B.E. / B.Tech at Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai and R.M.K. Engineering College are 1320 and 930, respectively. While Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai offers this course in 28 specialisations, R.M.K. Engineering College offers the same in 11 specialisations. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai due to higher seats.

The admission process for the undergraduate programs of RMK Engineering College is conducted through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, commonly known as TNEA. For the academic year 2024, registration commenced on 4th May 2024 and ended on June 4th, 2024. Important dates involved were that of issuing of random number on 7th June 2024 and announcement of rank list on July 12th, 2024. Since it is December 21st, 2024, now the admissions for this academic year have come to a close. Prospective students aiming to apply for the academic year 2025 should expect the timeline to be similar; therefore, applications will likely be up in May 2025. It is also recommended to check the official website of RMK Engineering College and the TNEA portal for any further updates on admission schedules and deadlines.

The seats availability for offered courses at R.M.K. Engineering College goes up to 1026. Courses offerred by R.M.K. Engineering College are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

The fees range for courses offerred by the R.M.K. Engineering College is around INR 35000 - INR 200000.

R.M.K. Engineering College is a well-known institution for B.E. / B.Tech, Ph.D, MBA/PGDM, MCA, M.E./M.Tech courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, R.M.K. Engineering College has a rating of 4.04 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.94 on Campus Life, 4.04 on Placements, 3.94 on Faculty and 4.16 on Infrastructure.

Admission to RMK Engineering College is not much easy, especially because it happens purely on merit. While applying for undergraduate courses including B.E. and B.Tech, candidates would have passed 10+2 with at least a 60% aggregate marking in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. There aren't any entrance exams with admissions happening through TNEA counseling. Although the college has a good reputation and competitive placements, the students coming from other states have to apply under management quota, which requires additional fees. So the admission process is not so complicated and inaccessible for eligible candidates.

As per Shiksha verified reviews, R.M.K. Engineering College has an impressive review rating of 4.04 by 232 students.

For students in their final years RMK Engineering College provides a strong B.Tech programme with excellent placement assistance. The college offers a comfortable study space with well-kept facilities. The second year marks the start of placement training which covers interview-related skills. Top employers that regularly hire RMK students include TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, and Zoho. Placement rates usually range from 80 to 85% while packages for on-campus offers range from an average of 4-5 LPA to a maximum of 24 LPA. Academics and placements are the college's primary focus and it maintains a rigid climate that some students find confining."