Colleges in Tamil Nadu

B.E./B. Tech admission selection criteria will have candidates achieving 50% marks (45% for BC/BCM, 40% for MBC/DNC/SC/ST) in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Maths from a recognised board. Mostly admissions are done through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counseling based on 10+2 merit conducted by Anna University.

The students need to submit the TNEA application form (which will be released on 01 May 2025) along with the mark sheets and remit an application fee of INR 500-1000. 

Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, situated in Chennai, is not famed on par with top institutes like IITs or NITs. Founded in 2001, it has gained recognition regionally throughout Tamil Nadu for its B.E./B.Tech programs for under INR 80,000 (50,000-80,000 per annum) in CSE and ECE, both affiliated with Anna University.

The appeal of this institution lies in its capacity to cater to the minority and rural sections of society, thus creating a diverse student group. Infrastructure is decent. Placement percentages were moderate at about 50% with salaries in the range of INR 3-5 LPA for companies such as TCS and Wipro. 

Though it has not been declared yet, the TNEA 2025 cutoff for CIET, Coimbatore, is expected in July 2025 after counseling. The cutoff ranks for B.E./B.Tech courses in the general category, based on 2023 trends, were between 3042 and 22638, with B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science closing at 25075.  Cutoff marks differ by branch and category but usually range between 170-190 out of 200.  After counseling rounds, candidates can look for detailed information at tneaonline.org.

Yes, admissions are currently open at Coimbatore Institute of Engineering And Technology - CIET Coimbatore. The college offers only MBA, BTech, MTech, BArch, and MArch courses. Admission to these courses is based on scores obtained in entrance exams such as TANCET, GATE, etc. Applications for any of these exams are not currently open. However, the college also has some seats reserved for direct admission under the management quota. Direct admissions are currently open.

The cuisine at CIET Coimbatore hostel mess is mostly considered to be of good quality, hygienic, and having a variety of nice and healthy options. Often equated with home food the mess provides a variety of cuisines at affordable rates. A diverse menu with both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes is the focus of comments with some complimenting the dish for being delicious and nutritious. There is scope for improvement however as some students have noted that their taste is unbalanced. 

A specialised placement department at CIET Coimbatore actively assists students in landing jobs. Starting in the first year it arranges training that includes programs focused on the industry, skill development and personality development. In 2024 the cell had a 90% placement rate with 792 students placed and a top package of INR 51 LPA working with top organizations like TCS, Wipro and Cognizant Pre-placement discussions are led by faculty and student coordinators in air-conditioned seminar halls guaranteeing robust industry-institute interaction and giving students practical skills for success in the workplace.

Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) in mathematics, physics and chemistry in order to be considered for a B.E. or B.Tech programme at CIET, Coimbatore. TNEA counseling is the main method of admission which is determined by TNEA rank and grades from the 12th grade. There is no admission exam needed for the selection process which takes into account the TNEA rank list. There are management quota seats available but they require a direct application and come with higher costs. Candidates with appropriate studies from the vocational stream are also eligible.