Arunai Engineering College (AEC), Tiruvannamalai, offers a two-year full-time Master of Engineering across five specialisations, Applied Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, Structural Engineering, and Thermal Engineering, all affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE. The uniform programme fee is INR 60,000 across all specialisations. Admission is through TANCET 2026 or GATE. AEC ranks 2 among engineering colleges in Tiruvannamalai on Collegedunia’s 2026 list.
Admission Status: TANCET 2026 was held on May 9, 2026, with results declared on May 22, 2026. Anna University ME counselling for the 2026-27 batch is currently underway (June to July 2026). Management-quota seats are being filled directly by the college. Classes will commence in August 2026.
Key Points
- Five ME specialisations spanning Electronics, CSE, Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical disciplines on one campus.
- Seat allotment via Anna University centralised counselling ensures transparent merit-based allocation.
- GATE scores are accepted alongside TANCET, providing an admission route for out-of-state candidates.
AEC ME Fees 2026
All five ME specialisations at AEC carry a uniform total fee of INR 60,000 for the two-year programme, payable at INR 15,000 per semester across four semesters.
- Hostel and transport charges are levied separately from the fees above.
- Fees are subject to change, please verify with official sources before admission.
AEC ME Admission 2026
ME admissions at AEC for 2026-27 are conducted through Anna University centralised counselling based on TANCET 2026 scores. Candidates with a valid GATE score are also eligible for merit-based government-quota seats. Management-quota seats are filled directly by the college.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| TANCET 2026 Registration | March 16 to April 15, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Result | May 22, 2026 |
| Anna University ME Counselling | June to July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
- Government-quota seats are allotted through TANCET 2026 counselling by Anna University.
- Reservation covers SC, ST, BC, MBC, and EWS categories per Tamil Nadu norms.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- BE or B.Tech degree in the relevant or allied engineering discipline from a recognised university.
- Minimum 50 per cent aggregate in the qualifying degree (45 per cent for SC/ST per Anna University norms).
- Valid TANCET 2026 ME or GATE score for government-quota seats through Anna University counselling.
Admission Process
- Appear in TANCET 2026 ME or obtain a valid GATE score in the relevant discipline.
- Register for Anna University centralised counselling after TANCET 2026 results declared on May 22, 2026.
- Fill college-branch preferences listing AEC and the desired ME specialisation in priority order.
- Accept seat allotment and pay provisional admission fee within the stipulated window.
- Report to AEC with original documents for verification and enrolment before classes begin.
✓ Opt for this if
- BE graduates in Tamil Nadu seeking affordable Anna University PG near home.
- Fee-sensitive engineers needing a recognised ME at INR 60,000 total cost.
- TANCET or GATE-qualified candidates wanting a structured two-year PG programme.
- Students targeting Tamil Nadu PSU or government engineering service roles needing PG qualification.
- Engineers considering teaching positions in Anna University-affiliated engineering colleges.
✗ Skip if
- Students targeting research-intensive ME with funded projects and publications at IITs or NITs.
- Candidates needing strong campus placement support for metropolitan engineering firms.
- Engineers seeking international recognition or high-brand PG for global job markets.
- Students requiring advanced specialisation labs or a funded PhD pipeline.
AEC ME Scholarships 2026
ME students at AEC are eligible for Tamil Nadu government scholarships and centrally-sponsored schemes. SC and ST students can claim full tuition reimbursement while BC/MBC students receive partial assistance. Female students have additional national scholarship options.
| 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 |
| Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship | INR 36,200 per year | Single girl child pursuing full-time PG, apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved PG, family income below INR 8 lakh per year |
- SC/ST students domiciled in Tamil Nadu are eligible for full tuition reimbursement.
- Female students may apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship through the national portal.
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