Engineering

You might opt for courses related to Geo-informatics. It is observed that GIS and Remote sensing courses have jobs in India.

Yes, there is a scholarship if get yourself a rank in top 100 students then you will be awarded a scholarship and about research department is pretty good in the campus while placements my differ from year to year.

Hi mate,
Yes, you've heard correct that after completing your Diploma you can seek admission directly into the second year of B.Tech into your respective trade.

Hello Surya, For admissions in engineering colleges, there is invariably a criteria of minimum marks in qualifying exam. E.g. For IIT's it's 75% in 12th or equivalent for general catagory students. Some states have this at 55% while others at 60% or even 50%.

Yes, you have a good chance to get GD-PI calls. Do apply before the deadline.

Hello Aryan, Yes, you can apply for TNEA. There is a separate admission procedure for other state students.
You may refer www.annauniv.edu and www.tnea.ac.in for more updates and eligibility requirements.