Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering Merit-based and Deserving Scholars: Over 500 scholarships worth Rs 2.5 crores are given annually Categories: Merit-50%, Govt-30%, Mgmt-20% Eligibility: 90% above in 12th / graduation with less than 2 Lacs family income. Scholarship amount: INR 10,000 to 50,000 per year Notable scholarships: Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship: Rs 30,000 p a Central Sector Scholarship: Rs 20,000 p a TCE Merit Scholarship: Rs 15,000 p a: Financial Assistance: As many as 95% of the students receive financial assistance. The other perks are SC/ST students are exempted to pay fees, loan for educational purposes, and free laptops given to deserving students. 

Tamilnadu College of Engineering offers the most preferred course here, with a strong industry association, 95% placement, and attractive packages (the highest: INR 12 lakhs/annum). The college offers 10 B.E./B Tech programs: Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering. Institutional Distinctiveness Important statistics: 1,200 seats; 90% placed in top recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Infosys; 250+ offers; 50+ companies visiting campus; Alumni network: 10,000+ engineers. Facilities: 50 plus labs, over 100 plus research projects. Industry collaboration with IBM, Microsoft, and NBA, NAAC A+ accredited. The course offers holistic development and comes as a first choice for students and parents. Admission through TNEA counseling.

The fees of B.E./B.Tech in Tamilnadu College of Engineering amounts to: an annual tuition fee of Rs 62,500, and Rs 5,000, and other fees amounting to Rs 2,500, totalling an annual amount of Rs 70,000. The total for four years will be INR 2,80,000. The fee for a Hostel will cost anywhere between Rs 55,000 to Rs 75,000 per year. Scholarship The following scholarships are available from the college: government scholarships (Rs 20,000-30,000), management scholarships (Rs 10,000-20,000), and merit-based scholarships (Rs 5,000-10,000). Fee exemption for SC/ST students. Online, Offline, and instalment payment. Additional fees: Caution deposit in the form of Rs 5000 library deposit of Rs 1500. As applicable.

Eligibility criteria for admission to B.E./B.Tech in Tamilnadu College of Engineering are: 10+2 with 50% aggregate (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and having Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational as compulsory subjects. Candidates have to appear for counselling in TNEA, which is the short form for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions. Cut-off marks for admission are: General category-145-197; BC category - 133-190; MBC category - 120-175; SC/ST category - 90-155. Lateral entry scope: 50% aggregate in Diploma in any branch for general categories and 45% for other categories. Reservation: 69% for Tamil Nadu students and 31% for other states. Seats 1200 (B.E./B.Tech). Duration: 4 years (8 semesters). Intake through TNEA counselling 90%, Management quota 10%.

Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology (AMCET) Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, is a private self-financing engineering college set up in the year 2002 Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Affiliated to Anna University, AMCET is approved by AICTE. AMCET is NBA and NAAC accredited with an 'A' grade. UG and PG programs are provided here for 8 and 6 respectively;1,200+ students;150+ faculty members. Fees: INR 50,000 to 75,000/yr for UG courses, INR 30,000 to 50,000/yr for PG courses. Placement: 80-90%. Top recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, CTS. Campus area is 10 acres with the latest infrastructure. AMCET was ranked among the top 10 private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.