Arunai Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai, offers the Bachelor of Technology across 6 specializations as a 4-year full-time programme affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE. AEC ranks 2 among engineering colleges in Tiruvannamalai on Collegedunia’s 2026 list. Total fees are INR 3,48,000 across all specializations, payable at INR 43,500 per semester. Specializations span agricultural science, biotechnology, chemical engineering, and emerging technology disciplines.
TNEA 2026 registration closed on June 2, 2026. Rank list and seat allotment rounds are expected from June 29, 2026 onwards. Management quota admissions will open in July 2026 and classes are scheduled to begin in August 2026.
Key Points
- B.Tech Cyber Security covers ethical hacking, digital forensics, network security, and security operations under Anna University’s revised curriculum.
- B.Tech Agricultural Engineering and Biotechnology are available at AEC, offering life science-based engineering pathways uncommon in Tiruvannamalai district.
- Admission to all B.Tech specializations is purely merit-based through TNEA, with no separate entrance examination required.
AEC B.Tech Fees 2026
All six B.Tech specializations at AEC carry a uniform total fee of INR 3,48,000 for the complete four-year programme. Hostel and transport charges are billed separately.
| Course Name | Total Fees |
|---|
| B.Tech Agricultural Engineering | INR 3,48,000 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 3,48,000 |
| B.Tech Biotechnology | INR 3,48,000 |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | INR 3,48,000 |
| B.Tech Cyber Security | INR 3,48,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | INR 3,48,000 |
- Fees is subject to change. Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
- The total payable for the four-year programme is INR 3,48,000, at INR 43,500 per semester across eight semesters.
AEC B.Tech Admission 2026
Admission to all B.Tech specializations at AEC is through TNEA 2026, the centralised counselling process administered by Anna University. Allotment is based solely on 10+2 PCM aggregate marks, with no separate entrance exam. Management quota seats are filled directly by AEC.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA 2026 Registration | May 3 to June 2, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Rank List / Allotment | June 29, 2026 onwards |
| Management Quota Admissions | July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
- Government-quota seats at AEC are allotted through TNEA counselling based on 10+2 PCM aggregate and reservation category under Tamil Nadu government norms covering SC, ST, BC, MBC, and EWS categories.
- Management-quota seats are filled directly by AEC through its admissions office (TNEA code 1504), subject to Tamil Nadu government and Anna University norms.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised board.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 per cent in PCM is required (40 per cent for SC/ST candidates per Anna University norms).
- Candidates seeking government-quota seats must be domiciled in Tamil Nadu or satisfy eligibility criteria prescribed by the Tamil Nadu government.
- Final-year 10+2 candidates may apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling all eligibility requirements before commencement of classes.
Admission Process
- Register on the TNEA 2026 portal (tneaonline.org) and upload 10+2 mark sheets, community certificate, and required documents.
- Fill in college-branch preferences, listing AEC Tiruvannamalai (code 1504) and the desired B.Tech specialization.
- Seat allotment is based on 10+2 PCM aggregate and reservation category; accept the allotted seat within the stipulated window.
- Pay the provisional admission fee online and report to AEC with original documents for verification and enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Tamil Nadu students seeking affordable Anna University B.Tech in Tiruvannamalai
- Students interested in niche branches like Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, or Chemical Engineering
- SC/ST and BC/MBC students eligible for Tamil Nadu government scholarship fee waiver
- Candidates targeting agri-tech, pharma, food processing, or IT sectors in Tamil Nadu
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking CSE or IT from a nationally ranked NIT or IIT via JEE Main
- Candidates requiring campus placements in Bangalore, Chennai, or Delhi-NCR product companies
- Students planning MS abroad from a research-oriented institution
- Those needing strong alumni networks outside Tamil Nadu
AEC B.Tech Scholarships 2026
AEC B.Tech students are eligible for Tamil Nadu government scholarships and AICTE central schemes. SC/ST students may receive full tuition reimbursement and female students or students with disabilities are covered by AICTE scholarship programmes.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students domiciled in Tamil Nadu; income within state norms |
| Tamil Nadu Government BC/MBC Scholarship | Partial fee assistance | BC/MBC students domiciled in Tamil Nadu; income-based eligibility |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved 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 may receive full tuition reimbursement credited directly to AEC under the state post-matric scheme.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal.
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