HICET Coimbatore offers B.Tech across 4 specializations: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Information Technology, Food Technology, and Chemical Engineering. The 4-year full time program is admitted through TNEA counselling based on Class 12 PCM merit with no separate entrance exam. Fees range from INR 8,68,000 to INR 11,68,000 by specialization. The college holds NAAC A++ accreditation and is ranked in the NIRF 201 to 300 Engineering band.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. TNEA 2026 Round 2 counselling is underway. College reporting begins 9 August 2026.
Key Points
- B.Tech AI and ML at HICET covers deep learning, NLP, and computer vision, with campus placement from AI-focused companies including Amazon and IBM.
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering opens PSU pathways through GATE at ONGC, IOCL, and BPCL alongside specialty chemical and pharmaceutical sector roles.
- B.Tech Food Technology is among the rare B.Tech programs in Tamil Nadu targeting FMCG and food safety testing careers at companies like ITC and Nestle.
HICET B.Tech Fees 2026
Total fees for the 4-year B.Tech program range from INR 8,68,000 to INR 11,68,000 by specialization under the general quota. Hostel charges are INR 35,000 per year, payable separately.
| Course Name | Total Fees (4 Years) |
|---|
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | INR 8,68,000 |
| B.Tech Food Technology | INR 9,68,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | INR 10,28,000 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 11,68,000 |
- Fees subject to revision by Tamil Nadu Fee Regulation Committee.
- Government quota fees may differ from management quota rates.
HICET B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA Registration Opens | 4 May 2026 |
| TNEA Registration Closes | 2 June 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | 8 to 29 June 2026 |
| Rank List Release | 1 July 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | 20 to 22 July 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment and Reporting | 26 to 30 July 2026 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling | 3 to 5 August 2026 |
| Round 2 Provisional Allotment | 9 August 2026 |
| Round 2 College Reporting | 9 to 13 August 2026 |
| Round 3 Choice Filling | 17 to 19 August 2026 |
| Round 3 Allotment and Reporting | 21 to 27 August 2026 |
- Schedule from tneaonline.org TNEA 2026 official notification.
- No separate entrance exam required for TNEA B.Tech admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM for Open category and 40% for reserved categories per TNEA norms.
- TNEA rank computed from Class 12 PCM marks only (TNEA Code: 2708 for HICET).
Admission Process
- Register at tneaonline.org and upload Class 12 mark sheets and identity documents.
- TNEA computes the merit rank from Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics marks.
- Participate in web counselling and fill B.Tech branch preferences in priority order.
- Seat allotment is based on TNEA rank, category, and B.Tech branch availability at HICET.
- Report to HICET with original certificates and pay fees within the reporting window.
HICET B.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how HICET B.Tech compares with similar Coimbatore engineering colleges on fees, cutoff, and placements.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
|---|
| HICET Coimbatore | 8.7 L to 11.7 L | TNEA | Rank 20,959 to 37,517 (OC, 2026) | INR 4.9 LPA (Median, 2024) | 4.0/5 |
| PSG College of Technology | 2.2 L | TNEA | Rank 410 (CSE OC, 2025) | INR 8.81 LPA (Avg, 2024) | 4.2/5 |
| Kumaraguru College of Technology | 4.6 L | TNEA | Rank 4,268 (CSE OC, 2025) | INR 5 LPA (Median, 2025) | 4.2/5 |
| Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | 5.8 L | TNEA | Rank 9,615 to 44,670 (OC, 2025) | INR 6.2 LPA (Avg, 2024) | 4.1/5 |
✓ Opt for this if
- Targeting a specialized B.Tech in AI/ML, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering in Tamil Nadu.
- TNEA rank is in the 20,000 to 37,000 band and niche sector careers are the goal.
- GATE preparation for PSU roles in chemical or food processing industries is part of the plan.
✗ Skip if
- TNEA rank allows a CSE seat at PSG Tech or Kumaraguru College of Technology.
- Only mainstream CSE or ECE are acceptable and specialized B.Tech disciplines hold no interest.
- A median campus salary above INR 6 LPA from the outset is a hard requirement.
HICET B.Tech Placement 2025
HICET B.Tech placements in 2024-25 showed on-campus rate of 74.9%, off-campus rate of 52.8%, and median package of INR 4.9 LPA per NIRF 2024 data.
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Median Package (NIRF 2024) | INR 4.9 LPA |
| On-Campus Placement Rate | 74.9% |
| Off-Campus Placement Rate | 52.8% |
| Top Recruiters | Accenture, Amazon, Bosch, Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, IBM, Infosys, Oracle, Samsung, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro |
HICET B.Tech Scholarships 2026
HICET offers 700-plus institutional scholarships alongside Tamil Nadu government schemes for B.Tech students.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|
| HICET Full Merit Scholarship | TNEA cutoff above 190 | Full tuition fee waiver |
| HICET Partial Merit Scholarship | TNEA cutoff 185 to 190 | 50% tuition fee waiver |
| HICET Academic Excellence Scholarship | 90% or above in Class 12 | 75% of total fees waived |
| Sports Scholarship | Competitive athlete at school, state, or national level | Annual fee concession |
| TN SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST with family income below INR 2,50,000 | INR 40,000 tuition and INR 4,500 maintenance per year |
| TN BC/MBC Scholarship | BC/MBC with family income below INR 2,00,000 | INR 5,000 to 6,000 per year |
- Institute scholarships subject to annual revision by HICET.
- Government scholarships disbursed through Tamil Nadu e-Sevai portal.
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