Jaya Engineering College (JEC), Thiruninravur, Chennai offers ME across four specializations affiliated with Anna University and approved by AICTE: Applied Electronics, CAD/CAM, Computer Science and Engineering, and Structural Engineering. The 2-year full-time programme costs INR 1,00,000 total (INR 50,000 per year), uniform across all branches. Government quota admission is through TANCET merit counselling. GATE score may also be considered.
📋 Admission Status: TANCET 2026 registration closed on April 15, 2026, the exam was held on May 9, 2026, and results were declared on May 22, 2026. Anna University ME counselling is expected in July 2026.
Key Points
- Specializations span applied electronics, mechanical design, computer science, and structural engineering under one campus.
- Each ME branch builds directly on the parent B.E./B.Tech discipline for focused postgraduate specialization.
- Graduates are eligible to pursue Ph.D. programmes at Anna University and other research institutions.
JEC ME Fees 2026
All four ME specializations at JEC carry a uniform annual fee of INR 50,000, totalling INR 1,00,000 over two years. Hostel charges are separate and must be verified with JEC directly.
| Course | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|
| ME Applied Electronics | INR 1,00,000 |
| ME CAD/CAM | INR 1,00,000 |
| ME Computer Science and Engineering | INR 1,00,000 |
| ME Structural Engineering | INR 1,00,000 |
- Annual fee is INR 50,000 per year, uniform across all ME specializations.
- Fees reflect 2025 published structure. Verify 2026-27 at jec.ac.in.
- Hostel charges are separate. Verify tariffs directly with JEC.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
JEC ME Admission 2026
Admission to government quota ME seats at JEC is through TANCET merit-based counselling conducted by Anna University. GATE score may also be considered for management quota seats. TANCET 2026 was held in May 2026 and Anna University ME counselling is expected in July 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TANCET Registration | Closed April 15, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Exam | Held May 9, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Result | Declared May 22, 2026 |
| Anna University ME Counselling | July 2026 |
- Government quota seats filled through TANCET counselling at Anna University.
- Management quota candidates apply directly to JEC at jec.ac.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech from a recognised university with a minimum 50 percent aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST) in the relevant discipline: ECE or EEE for Applied Electronics, Mechanical or Production Engineering for CAD/CAM, CS or IT for Computer Science and Engineering, and Civil Engineering for Structural Engineering.
- Government quota seats require a valid TANCET score. GATE-qualified candidates may also be considered for merit counselling.
- Management quota candidates may apply directly to JEC without TANCET, subject to JEC management quota norms.
Admission Process
- Register for TANCET on the Anna University portal (annauniv.edu) and appear for the ME paper relevant to your target specialization.
- TANCET rank is computed from the exam score. A higher TANCET score improves chances for preferred ME branches at JEC.
- During Anna University ME counselling, select JEC (code 1106) and preferred ME specialization as per rank and preference order.
- After seat allotment, report to JEC with original certificates and pay the first-year fee of INR 50,000.
✓ Opt for this if
- B.E./B.Tech graduate in ECE, Mechanical, CS, or Civil seeking postgraduate depth near Chennai
- TANCET rank holder wanting affordable Anna University ME in Tiruvallur district
- Engineer targeting PSU promotion, research roles, or faculty eligibility through ME degree
- Working professional in Chennai suburbs who can commute to JEC Thiruninravur
✗ Skip if
- Targeting ME from Tier-1 NIT or IIT for research or campus recruitment
- Seeking an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme or management degree
- Needing strong pan-India corporate placement from an ME programme
- Students from non-engineering backgrounds ineligible for TANCET ME
JEC ME Scholarships 2026
JEC ME students can access Tamil Nadu state scholarships and central government schemes. GATE-qualified students may additionally apply for the AICTE GATE scholarship after joining.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu SC/ST Scholarship | As per government norms | SC/ST students with Tamil Nadu domicile |
| Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship | As per government norms | BC/MBC/DNT students with Tamil Nadu domicile |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per government norms | Merit-based. Family income below INR 8 lakh |
| AICTE GATE Scholarship | As per AICTE norms | GATE-qualified students in AICTE-approved ME institutions |
- Tamil Nadu SC/ST/BC/MBC. Apply via state scholarship portal after joining.
- NSP. Apply in September-October after the first semester begins.
- GATE scholars. Verify AICTE scholarship eligibility at aicte-india.org.
- Confirm eligibility and deadlines with the JEC admissions office at jec.ac.in.
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