Adhiyamaan College of Engineering Hosur: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

ACE Hosur Admission Dates 2026

Admissions to ACE Hosur for the 2026-27 batch have concluded. BE and B.Tech admissions are governed by Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA), a centralised counselling process administered by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu. PG programme admissions follow the TANCET counselling schedule managed by Anna University.

The 2027-28 cycle is expected to follow the same academic calendar. Tentative dates are listed below, subject to official announcements by DoTE Tamil Nadu.

The table below summarises the admission basis for each programme family at ACE Hosur.

ACE Hosur Courses and Fees

ACE Hosur offers over 20 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, architecture, management, and computer applications, alongside doctoral research in five disciplines. All BE and B.Tech courses are priced identically at INR 2,40,000 over four years (INR 60,000 per year).

BE specialisations cover a wide range: from core branches (Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE) to technology-forward streams (AI and Data Science, Cyber Security, CSE with AI and ML). Lateral entry admissions are available for most BE and B.Tech streams for diploma holders, with reduced 3-year duration and fees of INR 1,50,000 total.

The MCA at INR 1,00,000 for 2 years and ME at INR 1,20,000 for 2 years are among the more cost-effective PG technical options at Anna University-affiliated autonomous colleges in Tamil Nadu.

ACE Hosur Admission Process

Admission to ACE Hosur’s BE and B.Tech programmes is fully governed by TNEA, the state centralised counselling process. The college does not conduct its own entrance test for UG engineering admissions. Candidates appear in TNEA, submit preferences, and are allotted seats based on rank and availability.

BE and B.Tech Admission (TNEA)

• Eligibility: 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC as per Tamil Nadu reservation norms)
• TNEA rank is derived from the Tamil Nadu Class 12 marks (no separate entrance exam)
• JEE Main score is also valid for a portion of seats under the management quota route
• Selection stages: TNEA registration, random number allotment, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment
• TNEA cutoff for ACE Hosur (General category) has historically ranged in the 11,000 to 24,000 TNEA rank band for popular branches like CSE and ECE

B.Arch Admission

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Mathematics, minimum 50% aggregate
• Valid NATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 rank required
• Admissions processed through Tamil Nadu NATA counselling

ME, MBA, and MCA Admission

All PG programme admissions follow the TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) counselling managed by Anna University. TANCET scores in ME, MBA, or MCA (as applicable) are used for seat allotment.

• ME: TANCET or GATE score, BE/B.Tech with 50% in relevant discipline
• MBA: TANCET, bachelor’s degree with 50% in any stream
• MCA: TANCET, bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level

ACE Hosur Placements

ACE Hosur’s placement cell coordinates annual placement drives for final-year students across all eligible programmes. The highest offer recorded stands at INR 13.8 LPA. For the Computer Science and Engineering programme, the average CTC is INR 3.86 LPA, with a placement rate of 80 percent of eligible students.

Core engineering branches (Mechanical, Civil, EEE) see placements primarily in manufacturing and infrastructure companies. Technology branches (CSE, ECE, AI and DS) attract IT and software recruiters. The college’s location in Hosur, an industrial hub with a significant manufacturing and electronics presence, supports core sector placements through companies like HAL, TVS, and local manufacturing units.

Hosur has become a prominent electronics and EV manufacturing hub, with companies like Tata Electronics and several component suppliers operating in the region. This growing industrial base is expanding placement opportunities for ACE Hosur graduates in core and semiconductor-adjacent roles.

ACE Hosur Campus and Infrastructure

ACE Hosur occupies a 250-acre campus in Hosur, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu. Hosur is a rapidly growing industrial town 35 km from Bengaluru, making the campus accessible to students from both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The campus infrastructure includes dedicated department blocks, a central library, computer laboratories, mechanical and electrical workshops, a seminar hall, and sports grounds. Separate hostel facilities are available for men and women on campus, supporting outstation students from across South India.

The college has received NAAC A Grade accreditation, reflecting satisfactory performance across infrastructure, academic outcomes, and institutional governance. Anna University’s autonomous college status allows ACE Hosur to design its own curriculum and conduct its own examinations while the degree continues to be awarded by Anna University.

ACE Hosur vs Sona College of Technology vs Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

Aspirants shortlisting private autonomous engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu often compare ACE Hosur with other established institutions in the state. The comparison below covers three private autonomous colleges affiliated to Anna University.

ACE Hosur’s key advantage is its 250-acre campus and its position in the Hosur industrial corridor, where electronics and EV manufacturing companies are expanding. Sona College of Technology in Salem carries a stronger NAAC A+ rating and typically ranks higher in engineering rankings. Bannari Amman IT in Erode offers a well-established engineering programme at a comparable fee level. All three are suitable options for students seeking a Tamil Nadu private autonomous engineering degree outside of the major metropolitan centres.