Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College (AAMEC), Thiruvarur, offers a three-year BE Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering affiliated to Anna University, Tamil Nadu. Diploma holders in mechanical, production, or allied engineering streams are admitted directly to the second year, covering machine design, manufacturing, thermodynamics, and industrial engineering. AAMEC is NAAC and NBA accredited and AICTE-approved. Admission is through TNEA Lateral Entry counselling. Collegedunia ranks the college 47 in its 2024 B.Tech Anna University list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the B.Tech / BE Lateral Entry 2026-27 batch at AAMEC are expected to proceed after TANCET 2026, held on May 9, 2026, with results on May 22, 2026. Anna University conducts centralised lateral entry counselling (TNEA Lateral Entry) for all affiliated engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Direct lateral entry is also available for diploma holders from Tamil Nadu state board.
Key Points
- Three-year BE Lateral Entry in Mechanical Engineering affiliated to Anna University
- Direct admission to second year for diploma holders in mechanical or allied streams
- NAAC and NBA accredited, AICTE-approved engineering college in Thiruvarur
- Total fee of INR 2,61,000 across six semesters at INR 43,500 per semester
- Admission through TANCET score and TNEA Lateral Entry counselling
Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | INR 43,500 |
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 87,000 |
| Total Fees (3 years) | INR 2,61,000 |
- The total payable for the three-year lateral entry programme is INR 2,61,000, at INR 43,500 per semester across six semesters.
- Lateral entry students are admitted directly to the second year of the four-year programme; the fee above covers only the three years (semesters 3 to 8) of study at AAMEC.
- Hostel and transport charges are levied separately and are not included in the total. Confirm the current fee with the AAMEC admissions office before enrolment.
Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TANCET 2026 Registration | March 16 to April 15, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Admit Card | April 27, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Result | May 22, 2026 |
| TNEA Lateral Entry Counselling | June to July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | July to August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| TANCET 2026 | March 16, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
- Lateral entry admissions at AAMEC follow the TNEA Lateral Entry centralised counselling process conducted by Anna University for Tamil Nadu affiliated engineering colleges. Eligible diploma holders and B.Sc graduates register on the Anna University counselling portal and fill in college-branch preferences.
- Seat allotment is based on the candidate’s academic record (diploma marks), TANCET score where applicable, and availability in each branch at AAMEC Thiruvarur.
- Students are admitted directly to the second year (third semester) of the four-year B.Tech/BE programme; they complete three years at the institution.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering (3-year) from a recognised State Board of Technical Education in the relevant engineering discipline with a minimum of 45 per cent aggregate marks (40 per cent for SC/ST candidates).
- Alternatively, candidates with a B.Sc degree with Mathematics as a subject, obtained with at least 45 per cent marks, may be eligible for lateral entry to select branches of the B.Tech/BE programme.
- Diploma holders from Tamil Nadu state board are eligible for direct admission to the second year through TNEA Lateral Entry counselling conducted by Anna University.
- A valid TANCET score may be required for certain merit-list based seats; diploma marks are also considered in the counselling process.
Admission Process
- Appear in TANCET 2026 (Lateral Entry paper) conducted by Anna University to obtain a score; Tamil Nadu diploma holders may also be considered on diploma merit.
- Register on the Anna University TNEA Lateral Entry counselling portal once the counselling window opens after TANCET 2026 results, and upload diploma mark sheets and other required documents.
- Fill in college-branch preferences in order of priority and participate in the seat allotment rounds based on TANCET score and diploma percentage.
- Accept the allotted seat online and pay the provisional admission fee within the stipulated time to confirm the seat.
- Report to AAMEC Thiruvarur with original documents (diploma mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate if applicable) for document verification and enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma Mechanical Engineering holders seeking a direct second-year BE in Tamil Nadu
- Students targeting manufacturing or automotive roles in Tamil Nadu’s industrial belt
- Fee-conscious candidates seeking an Anna University BE degree under INR 2.75 lakh
- Thiruvarur or Cauvery Delta region students preferring a nearby accredited college
✗ Skip if
- Students targeting large MNC placements or Tier-1 automotive OEM campus recruitment
- Candidates who prefer a metropolitan campus with a large peer cohort
- Those seeking a nationally ranked engineering institution for competitive placement rounds
- Students primarily targeting placements outside Tamil Nadu or central India
Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in Tamil Nadu; income within state norms; amount credited to institution |
| Tamil Nadu Government BC/MBC Scholarship | Partial fee assistance | BC/MBC students domiciled in Tamil Nadu; income-based eligibility per state norms |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved engineering programmes; family income below INR 8 lakh per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Students with 40 per cent or more disability in AICTE-approved institutions |
- SC and ST students domiciled in Tamil Nadu are eligible for full tuition reimbursement under the Tamil Nadu government post-matric scholarship scheme, credited directly to the institution.
- BC and MBC students may apply for partial fee assistance through the Tamil Nadu government scholarship portal; income limits and annual quotas apply.
- Female students and students with disabilities in AICTE-approved programmes may apply for AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships respectively through the National Scholarship Portal.
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