College of Engineering, Chengannur

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College of Engineering, Chengannur does not offer full 100% scholarship to all students, but the entire tuition fee is waived off for students who meet certain eligibility conditions. This facility is mainly offered under Income-Cum-Merit Scholarship and other government schemes like AICTE Pragati and Saksham Scholarship. Students with low family income (usually less than INR 1.5 Lacs or INR 6 lakhs) and excellent academic performance can get 100% tuition fee waiver. Apart from this, there are also state government scholarship schemes available for SC/ST and OBC students. However, the number of these scholarships is limited and not all applicants can avail this benefit.

B.E./B.Tech courses are the most sought after courses at College of Engineering, Chengannur as the college has a strong reputation in the field of technical education. Branches like CSE, ECE and AI & ML offer high-quality education, experienced faculty, and advanced laboratories that train students as per the industry demands. The college has a good placement record, especially in the Computer Science and Electronics branches, where many students find opportunities in companies like IBM, TCS, Infosys, Wipro. Also, active technical forums like IEEE, IEDC in the college inspire students towards innovation, startups, and research. Modern campus facilities, hostels, high-speed internet, and special cells for student development make B.Tech here even more attractive.

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The campus of College of Engineering, Chengannur is equipped with modern facilities and infrastructure. It includes a huge library which has more than 21,000 books .Specialised laboratories including computer lab, electronics and electrical lab cater to the experimental needs of the students with high-speed internet.The campus also has a spacious auditorium, co-operative store, canteen and AC lab workshops along with language lab and counselling cell.Four hostels (1 male, 3 female) are available, which also provide Wi-Fi and bus connectivity. Sports facilities include football, basketball, badminton, volleyball courts, gym, blower/pool table and yoga-health club.The training and placement cell here prepares the students for exams and careers through soft-skills, group discussions and mock interviews. Overall, the CEC campus offers a good balance of academic, technical, sports and co-curricular activities.

To get admission into UG courses in College of Engineering, Chengannur, a student must have secured a minimum of 45% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects and must have cleared the KEAM exam. Seats in B.Tech are offered on the basis of Merit, Management and NRI quota. For admission into PG courses like M.Tech, an engineering degree from a recognised institute along with a GATE score is required, while for those without GATE scores, a merit list is prepared. For MCA courses, a minimum of 50% marks in BCA, B.Tech or any graduation degree with Maths is required. All admission processes are conducted through the state government or concerned agencies. The seats for both UG and PG courses are limited and selection is entirely based on merit and entrance exams.

The tuition fees for B.Tech (B.E.) course at College of Engineering, Chengannur are as follows depending on the branch and seat quota:

Electrical & Electronics Engineering  under Merit quota (General quota) is around ?35,000–?40,000 per year, while Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence &ML and Electronics & Communication are around ?45,000 per year.The fees under Management quota generally range from ?65,000 per year.Students taking a seat under NRI quota are required to pay a one-time refundable deposit of ?1,25,000, and the annual tuition fee can range from ?1,25,000 to ?1,50,000 depending on the branch.

Overall, the total tuition for the entire four-year B.Tech course can cost around ?1.4 to ?1.8 Lacs under Merit quota, around ?2.6 Lacs under Management quota, and ?5–6 Lacs under NRI quota

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To get admission to B.Tech course in College of Engineering, Chengannur, it is mandatory to appear for KEAM exam under general merit quota. But if you do not wish to appear for KEAM, admission is possible through some other routes. The college has some seats reserved under Management quota in which admission is possible on the basis of 12th merit even without KEAM score, provided you have secured minimum 45% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Apart from this, admission under NRI quota is also done on the basis of 12th marks only without KEAM. Lateral entry option is available for Diploma holders, which has a separate admission process. So, even if you have not appeared for KEAM, you can still get admission in B.Tech through Management or NRI quota.