Thiagarajar College of Engineering: Fees, Courses, Admissions 2023, Cutoff, Info

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Last updated on 4 Sep '23

Thiagarajar College of Engineering
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Thiagarajar College of Engineering Overview

Table of content

TCE Highlights 2023
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Popular programs
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Admission process
TCE BTech Cut off 2022: Consolidated Merit List
TCE Placements 2022
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Rankings 2023
TCE Vs Other Colleges: Which is better?
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Student Reviews
TCE Courses and Fees 2023
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Scholarships 2023
TCE Infrastructure
TCE Departments
TCE FAQs

TCE Highlights 2023

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) is a government-aided autonomous and ISO 9001:2008-certified institution located at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, which was founded by philanthropist and industrialist Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar. The institute is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. Thiagarajar College of Engineering is also accredited by NAAC with Grade "A". The courses offered in TCE are approved by the NBA and AICTE. Thiagarajar College of Engineering offers various undergraduate, postgr

Particulars	Statistics
Year of establishment	1957
Campus size	143 acre
Recognised by	NBA, NAAC and AICTE
Modes of education	Full-Time
Number of courses offered	30+ courses across 5 streams
Total no. of seats	3,856
Gender intake	Co-ed
Application mode	Online
Total faculty	210+

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Commonly asked questions

On Highlights

Q: What is unique about Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

The college contains fifteen academic departments, five nodal research centres, one incubator centre, nine undergraduate programmes, ten postgraduate programmes, and more.
The 143-acre campus of Thiagarajar College of Engineering is situated within a serene and eco-friendly environment surrounded by greenery.

Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Popular programs

B.E. / B.Tech

9 Courses

4.34 years101-150 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2 L

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Average Package

₹4.5 - 6.33 LPA

B.Arch

1 Course

3.65 years#31 India Today

Exams Accepted

NATA

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.5 L

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Average Package

₹3.12 LPA

B.Sc.

1 Course5 years

Exams Accepted

CBSE 12th

Total Tuition Fees

₹87.5 K

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Average Package

₹5 LPA

M.Sc.

1 Course5 years

Exams Accepted

CBSE 12th

Total Tuition Fees

₹87.5 K

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Average Package

₹5 LPA

MCA

1 Course

4.12 years

Exams Accepted

TANCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹35 K

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Average Package

₹4 LPA

M.E./M.Tech

15 Courses

3.92 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹50 K

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Average Package

₹4 - 5 LPA

M.Arch

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

CEETA

Total Tuition Fees

₹50 K

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Average Package

₹4.5 LPA

Ph.D.

7 Courses

3.05 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Average Package

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Admission process

B.Arch Admissions 2023

1 Course5 years

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: NATA

Important dates

Dates	Events
27 Sep '23	NATA 2023 result - Phase 4

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2023

15 Courses2 years

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE, CEETA

Important dates

Dates	Events
30 Aug '23 - 29 Sep '23	GATE 2024 Application form availabilityOngoing
29 Sep '23 - 13 Oct '23	GATE 2024 Registration with late fees
3 Jan '24 - 2 Feb '24	GATE 2024 Admit card download

Ph.D. Admissions 2023

7 Courses5 years

Important dates

Dates	Events
30 Aug '23 - 29 Sep '23	GATE 2024 Application form availabilityOngoing
29 Sep '23 - 13 Oct '23	GATE 2024 Registration with late fees
3 Jan '24 - 2 Feb '24	GATE 2024 Admit card download

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TCE BTech Cut off 2022: Consolidated Merit List

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) Madurai is an autonomous government-aided college which is affiliated to Anna University. Apart from the multiple UG and PG courses it offers, including BArch, BSc, MCA, M.Arch, ME/ MTech and PhD, the college is popularly known for its most sought course, namely BE/ BTech. Admission to the BE/ BTech programme is based on Class 12 merit followed by TNEA Counselling. Tabulated below are the Thiagarajar College of Engineering Cutoff list 2022 for the BTech p

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering B.E. / B.Tech Cut Off 2022 for TNEA: Year-Wise rank Accordion Icon V3

TNEA Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2021	2022	2023
B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	1605	1414	1647
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	3544	4014	4739
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering	1205	813	924
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)	128	– / –	– / –
Discontinued (Aug 2021)- B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering	9585	– / –	– / –

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TCE Placements 2022

The key highlights of Thiagarajar College of Engineering placements 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)
BTech median package	INR 6.33 LPA
BTech total students	866
BTech students placed	677
MTech median package	INR 5.00 LPA
MTech total students	92
MTech students placed	84

The key highlights of Thiagarajar College of Engineering placements 2022 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)
BTech median package	INR 6.33 LPA
BTech total students	866
BTech students placed	677
MTech median package	INR 5.00 LPA
MTech total students	92
MTech students placed	84

Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹4.5 - ₹6.33 LPA
B.Arch	₹3.12 LPA
B.Sc.	₹5 LPA

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Top Recruiters

Amazon.com

ACCENTURE

Aricent

BGR Energy

Ericsson India

Cognizant

Deloitte

HCL

HONEYWELL

Infosys

Insights on Placements

Based on 29 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Students get substantial industry exposure

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Rankings 2023

B.Arch Ranking Accordion Icon V3

Publisher	2023
India Today	31

4th Best among India Today ranked colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2023->

B.E. / B.Tech Ranking Accordion Icon V3

Publisher	2021	2022	2023
NIRF	101-150	85	101-150
India Today	– / –	– / –	53

27th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2023->

TCE Vs Other Colleges: Which is better?

The below-mentioned table reflects on the comparison between Thiagarajar College of Engineering and other colleges:

University Name	Highest Package	No. of students placed	Course Fee (BTech)
TCE	NA	765	INR 68.8 K - INR 3.28 lakh
CIT	INR 34 LPA	740	INR 1.01 lakh - INR 1.7 lakh
PSGCT Coimbatore	INR 35 LPA	845	INR 2 lakh - INR 2.5 lakh

Note: The above-represented data have been collated from multiple unofficial sources and hence, are indicative.

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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4-5
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3-4
38
2-3
4

Placements4.2

Infrastructure4.1

Faculty & Course4.3

Campus Life4.5

Value for Money4.5

What students say about Thiagarajar College of Engineering

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Companies which visited my college are Accenture, Wipro, Inautix, Zoho, TCS , CTS, Microsoft, Amazon and Tata Elixsi.

Based on 54 Reviews

Varsha

B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2025

3.8

4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Our college provides good placements and curriculum.

Placements: Our seniors have been placed at top companies with decent salary packages. Placement training is also provided in our college.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the hostel is mediocre. The mess food and canteen food are average. The infrastructure of classrooms is nice. Wi-Fi facilities at the hostel are good, and on campus, they are average. The environment is good.

Faculty: The curriculum and syllabus are good. There are two internal exams and one terminal exam per semester. Teachers guide students appropriately. Scoring a decent CGPA is not a tedious task. The course curriculum will not make the students fit for the industrial level.

Other: I opted for ECE. Students are allowed to choose either IT or core-related companies.

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2023Read More

viswa s

B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.6

5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is an excellent college.

Placements: In our college, almost 75% of students are placed. The highest salary package offered is 35 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 2.5 LPA and the average salary package offered is 5.5 LPA. Top recruiting companies like Amazon, Infosys, TVS, Microchip, etc., visit our campus. Around 21% of students get internships at Cognizant and Zoho.

Infrastructure: Our college is old. Wi-Fi is available. Labs are well-equipped. Our college is well-known in South India for having a well-equipped laboratory. Classrooms are average, but there are projectors for PPT presentations. A central library is available. Many books are available in the library. You can borrow books for two weeks and then return them.

Faculty: Our college has experienced faculty members. Most of them are Ph.D. holders. Our teachers are friendly. The HOD is taking classes this semester. They speak to us in a friendly manner. Lab technicians are from the core industry, so they have enough knowledge about machines. The course curriculum is relevant. Exams are difficult. The pass percentage is 50%.

Other: The best thing about our course in our college is that our college is the first to launch mechatronics in India. We have access to work in all labs in the college, but our course now only changes as per the regulation of 2022. Our college organises many events and sports. The campus crowd is not good.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2023Read More

Kishore Nandhakumar D Verified Icon

B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Top ranked college in tamilnadu. Good placement and friendly staffs.

Placements: Many companies pick the students from campus interviews. Training is also given by placement training cell. The placement training classes are good.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is very good. Labs are neat with good equipments. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled. Classrooms are very neatly maintained, and every class has a projector. Library is good.

Faculty: Teaching and non teaching staffs are very helpful. They are qualified and knowledgeable. Teaching quality is good. The curriculum is relevant. It makes the students ready for the industry. Semester exams are not difficult.

Other: I chose this college and course, because it is one of the good and high ranked colleges in Tamilnadu. Nothing to improve about my course. There are lots of clubs, and they conduct lot of events and fest.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2023Read More

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B.E. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I'm happy with this college.

Placements: Around 100% of students get placements every year in various companies such as TCS, Zoho, etc. Guest faculty members provide knowledge about the companies.

Infrastructure: Around 24 types of sports are available. Interested students can participate in any sport. Hostel facilities are good but only vegetarian meals are served. Heaters are available in each block and students can get moral freedom compared to other colleges. Hostel day is celebrated every year in which students can participate. Games were conducted in our college.

Faculty: Faculty members in our college are well-trained and supportive of students in providing education, internships, etc. The course curriculum is relevant to make students ready for interviews. There are two CAT exams and the students are asked to attend without fail. Questions are the same as in competitive exams. Students are asked to score good marks. Guest faculty members are provided for some courses from the top companies. They interact with students and clarify their doubts to get good marks.

Other: I chose this course because mechanical engineering is famous in this college.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2023Read More

Nithish Manikandan Verified Icon

B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Review of Thiagarajar College of Engineering.

Placements: Our college provides the best placements. Around 100% of placements are provided in courses like CSE, IT, and ECE. Companies like Amazon, Zoho, and IBM recruit students with high salary packages. The minimum salary package offered is 4.6 LPA and the maximum salary package is 35 LPA.

Infrastructure: Main campus has been renovated extremely well. Lab facilities are the best. Mechanical department has the best infrastructure. Other departments have good lab facilities. Hostel has two divisions, the most preferred one provides good facilities.

Faculty: Faculty members in our college have completed their Ph.D. and are well-trained. The course curriculum is updated every four years and updates students with modern science and technology. They train students to prepare for exams such as GATE, GRE, TOEFL, etc.

Other: I chose this course as it gives value for money and life.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2023Read More

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TCE Courses and Fees 2023

The college offers UG & PG courses BE, BArch, ME, M.Arch, MCA in different disciplines. The college also offers some Doctoral programmes PhD / MS under the departments of Engineering, Architecture, Computer Application and Science. Some of the top courses are listed below along with their specializations, eligibility and fee structure:

Courses	Total tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(9 courses)	2 L	10+2 : 45 % Exams : TNEA CBSE 12th
B.Arch(1 course)	2.5 L	10+2 : 50 % Exams : NATA
B.Sc.(1 course)	87.5 K	Exams : CBSE 12th
M.Sc.(1 course)	87.5 K	Exams : CBSE 12th
MCA(1 course)	35 K	Graduation : 50 % Exams : TANCET
M.E./M.Tech(15 courses)	50 K	Graduation : 50 % Exams : GATE CEETA
M.Arch(1 course)	50 K	Graduation : 50 % Exams : CEETA

Commonly asked questions

On Fees and Eligibility

Q: How many marks are necessary for B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

The overall cutoff for TNEA is 23542 - 42993 rank. general, most engineering colleges in India require students to score a minimum of 50% marks in 12th-grade board exams to be eligible for admission.

Seat Break-up 120 Total Seats

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Scholarships 2023

Alumni Scholarships -
Objectives - To Support Economically Weak Students
Many students admitted to the B.E. / B.Tech courses in the college are from rural and poor back ground and they are in need of financial support to pay their college fees.
TCEAA provides financial support to such needy students based on a merit cum means basis.
The donations received from the alumni are deposited as corpus fund in TCE Alumni Charitable Trust and the interest earned from that is used for student scholarships.
2019-2020 Beneficiary Details
Total amount : 21.92 Lakhs
Total Number of Students who received Scholarship - 208
No. of Students received Rs.25,000 /- as Scholarship - 29
No .of Students received Rs.12,000/- as Scholarship - 171
No. of Students received other amount as Scholarship - 8
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TCE Infrastructure

Thiagarajar College of Engineering campus is spread over an area of 143 acres. The campus is set within a serene and eco-friendly environment surrounded by dense vegetation. the facilities of Thiagarajar College of Engineering include a library, classrooms, health facility, auditorium, wtc.

Hostel

Sports Complex

Insights on Infrastructure

Based on 29 Student Responses

Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

College events

Busy calendar with more than 3-5 weekly events

Mess food

Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

Mess food

Quality and taste of food is acceptable

Attendance policy

Incomplete attendance invites penalty

Additional expenses

Charges for placements and training

Additional expenses

Books

Additional expenses

Requirement to eat out despite mess fees

Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

Outside movement of girl students

Allowed within restricted timings

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Commonly asked questions

On Infrastructure

Q: What is the hostel fee at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

The average hostel fee at Thiagarajar College of Engineering is Rs. 43,000 per year for both boys and girls hostels. There are two different types of rooms available, one of which is a separate room for each student that can house up to four students. The singledom can house 15 students, while the other is dom. The hostel's food is excellent.

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TCE Departments

Thiagarajar College of Engineering has a total of 15 departments and some of these are mentioned in the below table:

Thiagarajar College of Engineering Departments
Architecture	Civil Engineering	Chemistry
Computer Science and Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering	Computer Applications
Data Science	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English	Information Technology	Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering	Mechatronics	Physics

Thiagarajar College of Engineering has a total of 15 departments and some of these are mentioned in the below table:

Thiagarajar College of Engineering Departments
Architecture	Civil Engineering	Chemistry
Computer Science and Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering	Computer Applications
Data Science	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English	Information Technology	Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering	Mechatronics	Physics

TCE FAQs

Q. How to apply for TCE admissions?

A. For TCE admissions, candidates can apply online. The admission process is based on both merit in the last qualifying examination as well as qualifying for national level examinations.Moreover, BE/BTech admission is based on TNEA counselling while admission to the MTech programme is based on TANCET or GATE. For admission to BArch, a valid score in NATA is required, MCA and M.Arch admission is based on marks scored in TANCET. For admissions for PhD, canidates need to score in written test followed by the Personal Interview (PI) round conducted by the college.

Q. How is the placements at TCE?

A. During Thiagarajar College of Engineering 2021, over 765 students placed. Among the total students placed, 685 students were from UG programmes and 80 were from PG programmes. The top recruiters of Thiagarajar College of Engineering during the past years include Amazon, Infosys, Accenture, Wipro, Cognizant, etc.

Q. Which courses are offered by TCE?

A. Thiagarajar College of Engineering offers nine UG programmes and ten PG programmes), five nodal research centers, Incubation center and more than fifty laboratories aiding hands-on learning of products and system building. The courses include BE, BArch, ME, M.Arch, MCA in different disciplines.

Q. Is TCE recognised?

A. TCE is a government-aided autonomous. Thiagarajar College of Engineering is ISO 9001:2008-certified institution located at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The courses offered in TCE are approved by the NBA and AICTE. Also, the institute is also accredited by NAAC with Grade "A".

Q. What are the facilities provided by TCE?

A. The facilities provided by Thiagarajar College of Engineering include a library, classrooms, health facility, auditorium, etc. The campus is eco-friendly environment surrounded by dense vegetation. The campus is spread over an area of 143 acres.

Q. How many departments does TCE have?

A. TCE has a total of 15 departments and some of the names include Architecture, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Applications, etc.

Q. What is the eligibility for BTech admissions at TCE?

A. The eligibility for TCE admissions for BTech programme is that candidates should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate. The entrance exam accepted is TNEA. The duration of the courses is for 4 years. The fees for BTech course ranges between INR 68.8 K - INR 3.28 lakh.

Q. Does TCE has any centres?

A. TCE has a total of 5 centres and some of them include TS Srinivasan Centre for Automotive Research, TCE-AVM Centre for Testing and Calibration, TCE Environmental Information System Centre, TCE Data Center, Thiagarajar Advanced Research Centre (TARC), etc.

Q: What will happen if someone misses the internal exam in Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

If Someone Missed the Internal Exam in Thiagarajar College of Engineering, then he/she Is allowed to give Retest or should bring the necessary Marks to Pass the End Sem exam to clear the semester, the sole alternative is to repeat the course or improve if the grade is D. If a student misses an internal exam, they may repeat it if their leave letter is approved by the professor.

Q: How is CGPA calculated in Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

The CGPA in Thiagarajar College of Engineering is calculated by dividing the total grade points obtained by the student by the total number of credits. The CGPA in engineering is calculated by adding the SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) earned in each semester and dividing them by the total number of semesters.

Q: What happens if a student fails internal exams in Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

If a student fails in the internal exams at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, they'll get the backlog. They can apply for makeup exams if there is a real cause, the sole alternative is to repeat the course or improve if the grade is D. If a student misses an internal exam, they may repeat it if their leave letter is approved by the professor.

Q: Which is the best course at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

The best courses at Thiagarajar College of Engineering are Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, B.E Mechanical engineering. Thiagarajar College of Engineering offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, science, and architecture.

Q: Are admissions in Thiagarajar College of Engineering open?

Admissions at Thiagarajar College of Engineering are open for the academic year 2023-24, the application process for lateral entry second-year B.E/B.Tech admissions for the academic year 2023-24 is open, and the last date for submission is June 23, 2023. Thiagarajar College of Engineering offers the best 2 B.Tech courses in Tamil Nadu.

Q: Are there any seat reservations at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

Yes there are seat reservations at Thiagarajar College of Engineering.

Reservations are offered for BCD, MCD, DNC, SC, ST, and other groups in accordance with Tamil Nadu government regulations.

Reservations are also offered to candidates from other states, ex-servicemen, those with physical disabilities, and athletes.

Q: What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

First you should choose your stream as well as decide your goal and then get the admission into the Thiagarajar College of Engineering after that college will help to achieving your goal. You can ask your senior or teacher they will help you if you find any difficulties. Make your friends group and always get touch with your teacher. Make sure to eat well, exercise, and get enough sleep, take good care of your health. Don't forget to enjoy your time in college.

Q: How is the mess food at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

The teachers and students at the Thiagarajar College of Engineering are only given pure vegetarian cuisine. The canteen and mess serve high-quality meals. The mess timings are rigorously observed and food waste would increase the mess bill.
The hostel serves good traditional meals and there are no non-vegetarian options in the mess.

Q: Is B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering offered at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?

Yes the BTech in mechanical engineering offered at Thiagarajar College of engineering

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai such as cutoff, placements, fees, admission, .

Type of University: Private, Autonomous

Total Tuition Fees: INR 2.00 Lakh

Course Level: UG Degree

Year of establishment: 1957

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering