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CARE School of Engineering (CARESE), affiliated with Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, charges INR 5,68,000 for BE and B.Tech programmes under the general management quota and INR 4,40,000 under the government quota. ME programmes cost INR 1,20,000 (general) or INR 60,000 (government) for the full two-year degree. MBA across all eight specializations is INR 41,000 total for two years, the same regardless of quota. These figures are from the 2026 fee schedule.
Note: The 2026-27 fee notification is subject to final confirmation from CARESE and Anna University. Fee figures here reflect the latest available data from the institution. Verify updated amounts on the official CARESE website or at the Anna University portal before applying.
CARE School of Engineering Course and Fees Quick Overview
- Five BE and B.Tech programmes (4 years): INR 5,68,000 under management quota, INR 4,40,000 under government quota
- Three ME programmes (2 years): INR 1,20,000 (general) or INR 60,000 (government)
- MBA (2 years): INR 41,000 total across all eight specializations, same for both quotas
- Hostel for boys and girls: up to INR 30,000 per year
- Admission: TNEA merit-based counselling (BE/B.Tech), TANCET or GATE (ME), TANCET or CAT (MBA)
- Affiliated with Anna University, Chennai; AICTE approved
CARE School of Engineering Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | General Quota Total | Govt Quota Total |
|---|---|---|
| BE (Civil Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| ME (AI and Machine Learning) | INR 1,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Construction Engineering and Management) | INR 1,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Engineering Design) | INR 1,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
| MBA (any specialization) | INR 41,000 | INR 41,000 |
CARESE BE and B.Tech Fees 2026-27
Five programmes, two price points depending on the admission route. General management quota costs INR 5,68,000 for four years, or INR 1,42,000 per year. Government quota, filled through TNEA state counselling, costs INR 4,40,000 total, or INR 1,10,000 per year. The INR 1,28,000 gap across four years makes the quota route significantly more attractive for candidates who secure a TNEA rank in the merit list.
All five programmes carry identical fees regardless of the branch. Civil Engineering, Computer Science, ECE, Mechanical, and B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science each cost the same. The AI and Data Science programme, CARESE’s newest addition, carries no premium over the traditional engineering branches.
TNEA 2026 registration ran May 3 to June 5, 2026. TNEA is a merit-based counselling system, not a written entrance exam. Ranks are determined by normalized HSC (12th standard) marks. The 2026 TNEA rank list was released July 1, 2026. Counselling for 2026-27 admission follows the rank list publication. Eligibility for BE/B.Tech: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate for general category.
CARESE BE and B.Tech Branch-wise Fees
| Programme | General Quota | Govt Quota |
|---|---|---|
| BE (Civil Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| B.Tech (AI and Data Science) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
CARESE ME Fees 2026-27
Three ME specializations, each at INR 1,20,000 total for general quota students and INR 60,000 total for government quota — a precise 2:1 ratio. Per year under the general quota, that is INR 60,000 per year. Under the government quota, INR 30,000 per year. Government quota ME at INR 60,000 total for a two-year postgraduate engineering degree is among the most cost-effective PG options in Tamil Nadu.
Admission to ME is through TANCET or GATE. TANCET 2026 registration ran March 16 to April 15. The exam was held May 9, 2026, with results on May 22, 2026. For GATE-qualified candidates, Anna University’s ME counselling process accepts GATE scores as well. Eligibility requires a BE or B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate.
CARESE ME Specializations and Fees
| Specialization | Duration | General Quota | Govt Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME (AI and Machine Learning) | 2 years | INR 1,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Construction Engineering and Management) | 2 years | INR 1,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Engineering Design) | 2 years | INR 1,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
CARESE MBA Fees 2026-27
INR 41,000 for two years, regardless of specialization or quota. That is INR 20,500 per year, or INR 10,250 per semester. Eight specializations are available — Finance, Human Resource, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Operations, Real Estate and Infrastructure Management, Systems Management, and a general MBA — all at the identical fee. MBA at CARESE follows the Tamil Nadu state-regulated fee norms for affiliated colleges, which explains the same fee across both management and government quota seats.
Admission is primarily through TANCET MBA. TANCET 2026 registration ran March 16 to April 15, 2026, with the exam on May 9 and results on May 22, 2026. CAT and CMAT scores are also accepted at many Anna University-affiliated MBA programmes. CAT 2026 registration runs August 3 to September 15, 2026, with the exam on November 29, 2026. Eligibility requires a graduation degree with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate in any discipline.
CARESE MBA Specializations and Fees
| MBA Specialization | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2 years | INR 41,000 |
| MBA (Finance) | 2 years | INR 41,000 |
| MBA (Human Resource) | 2 years | INR 41,000 |
| MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) | 2 years | INR 41,000 |
| MBA (Marketing) | 2 years | INR 41,000 |
| MBA (Operations) | 2 years | INR 41,000 |
| MBA (Real Estate and Infrastructure Management) | 2 years | INR 41,000 |
| MBA (Systems Management) | 2 years | INR 41,000 |
CARESE Application Fees
CARE School of Engineering does not levy a separate institute application fee before counselling for government-quota seats. Admission through TNEA, TANCET, or GATE-based counselling is managed by Anna University or the state authority.
- BE and B.Tech (government quota): TNEA registration fees are paid to Anna University at the time of TNEA application. No separate fee is collected by CARESE before state counselling. TNEA 2026 registration ran May 3 to June 5.
- BE and B.Tech (management quota): CARESE may charge a direct admission application fee for management quota seats. Contact the institution directly for the current cycle application fee and procedure.
- ME: TANCET application fee is paid to Anna University. Candidates admitted through GATE-based counselling pay any applicable processing fee to the counselling authority. TANCET 2026 registration ran March 16 to April 15, 2026.
- MBA: TANCET application fee is paid to Anna University. Candidates applying through CAT or CMAT will have paid those fees to the respective exam authorities (IIMs and NTA respectively). Verify whether CARESE charges a separate MBA application fee for direct admission slots.
Confirm all current application fee amounts on the official CARESE website and at the Anna University counselling portal before registering.
CARE School of Engineering Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
On-campus hostel accommodation is available for both boys and girls at CARESE. Hostel charges go up to INR 30,000 per year, which works out to INR 15,000 per semester. For a BE student under the government quota, adding four years of hostel brings the all-inclusive total to INR 5,60,000. For a management quota student, the same total with hostel is INR 6,88,000. Hostel fee data is sourced from the institutional fee schedule.
| Hostel | Per-Semester Fee | Applicable Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Boys’ Hostel | INR 15,000 | BE, B.Tech, ME, MBA |
| Girls’ Hostel | INR 15,000 | BE, B.Tech, ME, MBA |
Published hostel charges cover accommodation. Mess fees, electricity, and other residential levies may be charged separately by the hostel administration. Availability is subject to seat capacity at the time of admission. Confirm current hostel fee and inclusion details directly with CARESE before applying.
CARE School of Engineering Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BE at CARE School of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli?
Ans. BE at CARESE costs INR 5,68,000 under the management quota and INR 4,40,000 under the government quota for the four-year programme. All five branches — Civil, CSE, ECE, Mechanical, and AI and Data Science — carry the same fee under both quota categories. Admission is through TNEA merit-based counselling (government quota) or direct application (management quota).
Ques. How much does CARESE charge for government quota seats in BE?
Ans. Government quota BE at CARESE costs INR 4,40,000 total for four years, or INR 1,10,000 per year. This is INR 1,28,000 less than the management quota. Seats are allotted through TNEA counselling by Anna University based on normalized HSC marks. TNEA 2026 registration ran May 3 to June 5, with the rank list released July 1.
Ques. What is the ME fee at CARE School of Engineering?
Ans. ME at CARESE costs INR 1,20,000 total for general quota and INR 60,000 total for government quota. This applies to all three specializations: AI and Machine Learning, Construction Engineering and Management, and Engineering Design. Admission is through TANCET or GATE. TANCET 2026 was held May 9, with results on May 22.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at CARESE Tiruchirappalli?
Ans. MBA at CARESE costs INR 41,000 total for the two-year programme, uniform across all eight specializations: Finance, HR, Logistics and SCM, Marketing, Operations, Real Estate and Infrastructure Management, Systems Management, and the general MBA. The fee is the same for both general and government quota seats. Admission is through TANCET MBA or CAT.
Ques. What is the hostel fee at CARE School of Engineering?
Ans. Hostel at CARESE is available for boys and girls at up to INR 15,000 per semester, or INR 30,000 per academic year. Mess and electricity charges are billed separately. Hostel allotment is subject to seat availability. Confirm current hostel charges and inclusions directly with the CARESE hostel administration.
Ques. What is the total BE fee at CARESE including hostel?
Ans. Under the government quota, BE programme fee is INR 4,40,000. Adding four years of hostel at INR 30,000 per year brings the combined total to approximately INR 5,60,000. Under the management quota, with programme fee of INR 5,68,000 and INR 1,20,000 hostel over four years, the combined total is approximately INR 6,88,000. Mess and other charges add further.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee for BE at CARESE?
Ans. The per-semester fee for BE at CARESE works out to INR 71,000 under management quota and INR 55,000 under government quota, based on total programme fees divided across eight semesters. Actual semester-wise payment schedules are published in the CARESE fee notification each academic year.
Ques. How is admission taken for BE at CARESE?
Ans. Government quota BE seats at CARESE are filled through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), a merit-based counselling process by Anna University using normalized HSC marks. No written entrance exam is required. TNEA 2026 registration ran May 3 to June 5. Management quota seats are filled directly by the institution.
Ques. Does CARESE offer B.Tech in AI and Data Science?
Ans. Yes, CARESE offers B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, a four-year programme affiliated with Anna University. The fee is INR 5,68,000 under management quota and INR 4,40,000 under government quota, the same as all other BE and B.Tech branches at the institution. Admission is through TNEA counselling for government quota seats.
Ques. Is TANCET mandatory for ME admission at CARESE?
Ans. TANCET is the primary entrance exam for ME admission at CARESE through Anna University affiliated counselling. GATE scores are also accepted as an alternative for ME admission. TANCET 2026 was held May 9, 2026, with results on May 22. Eligibility requires a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant branch with minimum 50 percent aggregate.
Ques. Which MBA specializations does CARESE offer and what is the fee?
Ans. CARESE offers eight MBA specializations: Finance, Human Resource, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Operations, Real Estate and Infrastructure Management, Systems Management, and general MBA. All cost INR 41,000 total for two years. This is the same under both general and government quota. Admission is through TANCET MBA, CAT, or CMAT.
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