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Bachelor of Engineering at Government College of Engineering (GCE) Salem costs INR 3,39,755 for General category students across the full four-year programme. SC and ST students pay INR 55,280 for the same degree. ME programmes in five specialisations are available at INR 1,03,365 for General category over two years. Lateral entry BE, across six branches, comes in at a remarkably low INR 28,360 for General students and INR 22,360 for SC/ST over the three-year programme.
Note: The fee figures below reflect the most recently available data from GCE Salem’s approved fee schedule. The 2026-27 notification has not been published at the time of writing. All figures are sourced from the Tamil Nadu government-regulated fee structure and are subject to revision before the next intake. Confirm current-cycle fees at the official college portal or the TNEA counselling portal.
GCE Salem Courses and Fees Quick Overview
- GCE Salem offers BE in six branches and ME in five specialisations, along with lateral entry BE across all six branches.
- Total BE fee for General category: INR 3,39,755 across four years, uniform across all branches.
- SC and ST students pay INR 55,280 total for BE, a saving of INR 2,84,475 against the General category fee.
- Management quota seats are available at INR 3,48,000 for the four-year BE, slightly higher than the General quota.
- ME at GCE Salem costs INR 1,03,365 for General category across two years, covering five specialisations uniformly.
- Lateral entry BE is available at INR 28,360 (General) and INR 22,360 (SC/ST) across six branches.
- Campus hostels are available for both male and female students.
GCE Salem Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | Total Fees - General (4 years) |
|---|---|
| BE Civil Engineering (4 years) | INR 3,39,755 |
| BE Computer Science and Engineering (4 years) | INR 3,39,755 |
| BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 years) | INR 3,39,755 |
| BE Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 years) | INR 3,39,755 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering (4 years) | INR 3,39,755 |
| BE Metallurgical Engineering (4 years) | INR 3,39,755 |
| ME - all specialisations (2 years) | INR 1,03,365 |
| BE Lateral Entry - all branches (3 years) | INR 28,360 |
GCE Salem BE Fees 2026-27
Six branches, one fee: INR 3,39,755 for General category across four years. GCE Salem, as a government institution under Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Technical Education, has its fee structure regulated by the state. The management-quota fee of INR 3,48,000 sits just above the General quota at INR 3,39,755, a gap of INR 8,245. The "govt" quota, charged at INR 4,40,000, appears to represent special institutional seats or sponsored quota seats that are priced above the standard government rate.
SC and ST students pay INR 55,280 for the full four years. That saving of INR 2,84,475 against General category fees represents one of the most significant category-based fee concessions available at any autonomous engineering college in Tamil Nadu.
GCE Salem BE Branches and Fees
| Branch | Total Fees - General (4 years) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | INR 3,39,755 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 3,39,755 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 3,39,755 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 3,39,755 |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 3,39,755 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | INR 3,39,755 |
GCE Salem BE Fee Bifurcation by Category
| Quota | Total Fee (4 years) | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| General | INR 3,39,755 | INR 84,939 |
| Management Quota | INR 3,48,000 | INR 87,000 |
| Government / Sponsored Quota | INR 4,40,000 | INR 1,10,000 |
| SC / ST | INR 55,280 | INR 13,820 |
GCE Salem ME Fees 2026-27
Government College of Engineering Salem offers five ME specialisations, all at the same fee: INR 1,03,365 for General category across the two-year programme. GATE-qualified candidates may be eligible for the AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 per month, which over two years amounts to INR 2,97,600 — well exceeding the total ME fee and making the programme effectively zero-cost for scholarship holders.
GCE Salem ME Specialisations and Fees
| Specialisation | Total Fees - General (2 years) | Total Fees - SC/ST (2 years) |
|---|---|---|
| CAD/CAM | INR 1,03,365 | INR 18,745 |
| Power Electronics and Drives | INR 1,03,365 | INR 18,745 |
| Structural Engineering | INR 1,03,365 | INR 18,745 |
| Thermal Engineering | INR 1,03,365 | INR 18,745 |
| Welding Technology | INR 1,03,365 | INR 18,745 |
GCE Salem ME Fee Bifurcation by Category
| Quota | Total Fee (2 years) | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| General | INR 1,03,365 | INR 51,683 |
| Government Quota | INR 60,000 | INR 30,000 |
| SC / ST | INR 18,745 | INR 9,373 |
GCE Salem Fees for Other Courses 2026-27
Lateral entry BE at GCE Salem spans three years and is one of the most affordable pathways into a government engineering college in Tamil Nadu. At INR 28,360 for General category, the entire three-year programme costs less than a single semester at many private colleges in the state. SC and ST lateral entry students pay INR 22,360 for the full programme.
| Course | General | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|
| BE Lateral - Civil Engineering (3 years) | INR 28,360 | INR 22,360 |
| BE Lateral - Computer Science and Engineering (3 years) | INR 28,360 | INR 22,360 |
| BE Lateral - Electrical and Electronics Engineering (3 years) | INR 28,360 | INR 22,360 |
| BE Lateral - Electronics and Communication Engineering (3 years) | INR 28,360 | INR 22,360 |
| BE Lateral - Mechanical Engineering (3 years) | INR 28,360 | INR 22,360 |
| BE Lateral - Metallurgical Engineering (3 years) | INR 28,360 | INR 22,360 |
GCE Salem Application Fees
BE admissions at GCE Salem are conducted through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) by the Directorate of Technical Education. Candidates do not pay an application fee to GCE Salem directly. The TNEA registration fee is paid on the TNEA portal at tneaonline.org and is set by the government.
- TNEA registration fee (General): As prescribed by DOTE Tamil Nadu for the current cycle — check tneaonline.org.
- TNEA registration fee (SC/ST): Typically waived or reduced for SC/ST applicants — confirm on the TNEA portal.
- ME admissions: Processed through TANCET counselling — TANCET exam fee is paid to Anna University, not to GCE Salem.
GCE Salem Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
GCE Salem provides hostel accommodation on campus for both male and female students. The Boys Hostel fee goes up to INR 14,150 and the Girls Hostel up to INR 14,050. Mess charges are billed separately and are not included in the hostel fee figures below. Students should confirm the current semester hostel fee with the hostel warden at the time of admission.
| Hostel | Fee (up to) | Applicable Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Hostel | INR 14,150 | All programmes |
| Girls Hostel | INR 14,050 | All programmes |
GCE Salem Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BE at GCE Salem for General category?
Ans. The total BE fee at Government College of Engineering Salem for General category students is INR 3,39,755 for the four-year programme. This works out to approximately INR 84,939 per year and is uniform across all six BE branches including Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, Mechanical, and Metallurgical Engineering.
Ques. What is the BE fee for SC and ST students at GCE Salem?
Ans. SC and ST students pay INR 55,280 in total for the four-year BE at GCE Salem. This is a saving of INR 2,84,475 compared to the General category fee of INR 3,39,755. The concession is mandated under Tamil Nadu’s government-regulated fee structure for state engineering colleges.
Ques. What is the ME fee at GCE Salem?
Ans. All five ME specialisations at GCE Salem cost INR 1,03,365 for General category students for the full two-year programme, which is INR 51,683 per year. SC and ST students pay INR 18,745 total. GATE scholars may be eligible for the AICTE monthly stipend of INR 12,400, which exceeds the total ME fee over two years.
Ques. Is the fee the same for all BE branches at GCE Salem?
Ans. Yes. All six BE branches at GCE Salem carry identical fee structures across every category. Whether a student opts for Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering, the total General category fee is INR 3,39,755 for four years.
Ques. What is the management quota fee at GCE Salem?
Ans. Management quota seats at GCE Salem are available at INR 3,48,000 for the four-year BE, which is INR 87,000 per year. This is only INR 8,245 more than the General category total of INR 3,39,755 for the full programme.
Ques. What is the hostel fee at GCE Salem?
Ans. GCE Salem offers hostel accommodation on campus. The Boys Hostel charges up to INR 14,150 and the Girls Hostel up to INR 14,050. Mess charges are billed separately. Students should confirm the current hostel fee with the warden at the time of joining.
Ques. What is the BE fee with hostel at GCE Salem?
Ans. BE at GCE Salem costs INR 3,39,755 for General students over four years. Adding hostel charges of up to INR 14,150 per year across four years brings the hostel component to up to INR 56,600. The combined total of tuition and hostel would be up to approximately INR 3,96,355 for General students.
Ques. What is the lateral entry BE fee at GCE Salem?
Ans. Lateral entry BE at GCE Salem costs INR 28,360 for General category and INR 22,360 for SC/ST category for the full three-year programme. This fee applies uniformly across all six lateral entry branches: Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, Mechanical, and Metallurgical Engineering.
Ques. How is admission done at GCE Salem?
Ans. BE admissions at GCE Salem are through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA), conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. ME admissions are through TANCET counselling conducted by Anna University. Lateral entry is also through TNEA.
Ques. What is the ME fee for SC/ST at GCE Salem?
Ans. SC and ST students pay INR 18,745 total for any ME specialisation at GCE Salem for the full two-year programme. This is INR 9,373 per year and covers all five ME programmes: CAD/CAM, Power Electronics and Drives, Structural Engineering, Thermal Engineering, and Welding Technology.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee at GCE Salem for BE?
Ans. GCE Salem’s BE fee data is available as a four-year total. The General category total of INR 3,39,755 across eight semesters averages to approximately INR 42,469 per semester. The actual semester-wise billing structure should be confirmed at the time of admission through the college finance office.
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