Karpagam College of Engineering (KCE) fees for 2026 range from INR 1,65,500 for ME programmes under General quota to INR 10,25,500 for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering under Government quota. Most BE and B.Tech branches charge a uniform INR 5,68,000 for General quota seats over four years. MBA stands at INR 3,73,500 for General quota, while ME Communication Systems, Mechatronics, and VLSI Design each come in at INR 1,65,500 for the full two-year programme. Hostel accommodation, available on campus for both male and female students, is priced at INR 66,000 per year.
Note: The 2026-27 fee notification from Karpagam Academy of Higher Education had not been formally published at the time of writing. All figures reflect the latest available cycle from official sources. Verify the current-cycle fee at karpagamengineering.ac.in before applying.
KCE Course and Fees Quick Overview
- KCE offers over 25 programmes spanning BE, B.Tech, ME, MBA, and MCA across engineering, technology, and management streams.
- Total fees run from INR 1,65,500 (ME, General quota) to INR 10,25,500 (B.Tech CSE or IT, Government quota).
- Top-intake BE branches: Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- BE and most B.Tech programmes (General quota): INR 5,68,000 over four years, uniform across 14-plus branches.
- ME (General quota): INR 1,65,500 for two years, identical across Communication Systems, Mechatronics, and VLSI Design.
- MBA (2 years, General quota): INR 3,73,500. Government quota seats cost only INR 82,000 for the full programme.
- Hostel accommodation is available on campus for both male and female students at INR 66,000 per year.
KCE Courses and Fees 2026
| Course |
Total Fees (General Quota) |
| BE Computer Science and Engineering | INR 5,68,000 |
| BE Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 5,68,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | INR 5,68,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | INR 5,68,000 |
| BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 5,68,000 |
| BE Automobile Engineering | INR 5,68,000 |
| BE Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 9,08,000 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | INR 5,68,000 |
| ME Communication Systems / Mechatronics / VLSI Design | INR 1,65,500 |
| MBA | INR 3,73,500 |
| MCA | INR 2,67,500 |
KCE BE Fees 2026
BE is the flagship undergraduate offering at KCE, covering 10 full-time branches and five lateral entry variants across core and emerging engineering disciplines. Admission to Government quota seats, which account for 65% of intake, runs through TNEA counselling based on Class 12 marks. Management quota seats (35%) are filled directly by the college.
The fee structure has a clear pattern: 13 of the 14 BE branches carry exactly INR 5,68,000 for General quota seats over four years. BE Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering is the sole exception, priced at INR 9,08,000 for General quota, which is 60% higher than all other BE branches in that category. Students looking at Instrumentation should factor this into their budget planning.
Lateral entry BE programmes, designed for diploma holders entering the second year directly, run for three years. General quota lateral entry fees range from INR 6,41,500 to INR 6,98,500 depending on the branch, while Government quota lateral entry seats are uniformly priced at INR 3,30,000 across all branches. The uniform Government quota lateral entry rate is notable: regardless of whether a student chooses Mechanical, CSE, or Electronics and Communication Engineering, the three-year Government quota cost stays at INR 3,30,000 without variation.
Top BE Specializations and Fees
| Specialization |
General Quota |
Govt Quota |
Management Quota |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,25,500 | INR 8,53,500 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,20,500 | INR 8,33,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,05,500 | INR 7,33,500 |
| Civil Engineering | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,05,500 | INR 7,13,500 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,05,500 | INR 7,33,500 |
| Automobile Engineering | INR 5,68,000 | INR 8,60,000 | INR 6,88,000 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 9,08,000 | INR 8,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
BE Fee Bifurcation by Branch and Quota
| Branch |
General Quota |
Govt Quota |
Management Quota |
| Computer Technology | INR 5,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 8,53,500 |
| Cyber Security | INR 5,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Electronics and Telecom Engineering | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,05,500 | INR 7,13,500 |
| VLSI Design and Technology | INR 3,48,000 | Not published | Not published |
KCE B.Tech Fees 2026
KCE’s B.Tech portfolio is built around AI and next-generation computing disciplines. All five programmes, covering Artificial Intelligence, AI and Data Science, Computer Science and Design, Computer Science and Technology, and Information Technology, carry the same General quota fee of INR 5,68,000 over four years. This mirrors the BE General quota exactly, making the two degree types cost-equivalent for students comparing them.
Government quota fees for B.Tech AI and Data Science, Computer Science and Design, Computer Science and Technology, and Information Technology stand at INR 10,25,500 each. B.Tech Artificial Intelligence under Government quota is lower at INR 6,60,000. Management quota fees across four of the five B.Tech programmes are uniformly INR 8,53,500.
B.Tech Specializations and Fees
| Specialization |
General Quota |
Govt Quota |
Management Quota |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,25,500 | INR 8,53,500 |
| Artificial Intelligence | INR 5,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 8,53,500 |
| Computer Science and Design | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,25,500 | INR 8,53,500 |
| Computer Science and Technology | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,25,500 | INR 8,53,500 |
| Information Technology | INR 5,68,000 | INR 10,25,500 | INR 8,53,500 |
KCE ME Fees 2026
At INR 1,65,500 for General quota, ME at KCE is one of the most affordable postgraduate engineering options in the Coimbatore region. Three specializations are offered over a minimum of two years: Communication Systems, Mechatronics, and VLSI Design. All three carry exactly the same fee. Government quota seats, allotted through TANCET-based counselling, are priced at INR 60,000 for the full programme, which is lower than a single semester hostel fee for a BE student. TANCET or GATE scores are required for Government quota ME seats. Candidates with strong GATE scores may also explore assistantship opportunities, which are available at government-aided institutions.
| Specialization |
General Quota |
Govt Quota |
| Communication Systems | INR 1,65,500 | INR 60,000 |
| Mechatronics | INR 1,65,500 | INR 60,000 |
| VLSI Design | INR 1,65,500 | INR 60,000 |
KCE Fees for Other Courses 2026
MBA and MCA at KCE are structured as two-year programmes with a Government quota option that brings fees down sharply. Government quota MBA at INR 82,000 and MCA at INR 41,000 represent the most subsidized postgraduate offerings in the KCE portfolio. Lateral entry admissions for diploma holders are available across most BE and B.Tech branches, with three-year durations and Government quota seats at INR 3,30,000 across all branches.
| Course |
General Quota |
Govt Quota |
| MBA (2 years) | INR 3,73,500 | INR 82,000 |
| MCA (2 years) | INR 2,67,500 | INR 41,000 |
| BE Lateral Entry - CSE, ECE, IT-type branches (3 years) | INR 6,41,500 to INR 6,98,500 | INR 3,30,000 |
| BE Lateral Entry - Civil, EEE, Auto, Mech branches (3 years) | INR 6,41,500 to INR 6,71,500 | INR 3,30,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry Information Technology (3 years) | INR 6,98,500 | INR 3,30,000 |
KCE Application Fees
Undergraduate BE and B.Tech seats at KCE are filled through TNEA counselling. The registration fee is collected at the TNEA portal. KCE does not charge a separate application fee for TNEA-allotted seats. ME admissions go through TANCET-based counselling. MBA and MCA admissions may involve a separate institute-level registration process.
- TNEA Registration (General and OBC candidates): INR 500, paid to Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions
- TNEA Registration (SC, SCA, and ST candidates): INR 250, paid to Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions
- Special category supplement: INR 100 per additional special category opted during TNEA registration
- Management quota: No separate application fee is publicly notified for 2026. Contact the KCE admissions office for the current management quota registration charge.
The TNEA fee is a single registration charge that covers access to all participating institutions. It does not commit a candidate to any specific college. For ME admissions, TANCET registration involves a separate fee paid to Anna University. Verify the current-cycle fee on the official TNEA or TANCET portal before completing the application.
KCE Hostel and Mess Fees 2026
On-campus hostel accommodation at KCE is available for both male and female students in separate blocks. Hostel fees shown below are per academic year. Mess charges are billed separately and vary by the meal plan selected at the time of admission.
| Category |
Per-Year Hostel Fee |
Applicable Courses |
| Male Hostel | INR 66,000 | All programmes |
| Female Hostel | INR 66,000 | All programmes |
For a four-year BE or B.Tech student staying in the hostel throughout the programme, the hostel component adds up to INR 2,64,000. Combined with the General quota course fee of INR 5,68,000, the all-in cost before mess charges is INR 8,32,000. Students should confirm current mess rates and hostel seat availability directly with the KCE admissions office before confirming accommodation, as rates can change each academic year.
KCE Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BE at KCE Coimbatore in 2026?
Ans. Most BE programmes at KCE charge INR 5,68,000 for General quota over four years. This applies to CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, Automobile, Computer Technology, Cyber Security, and Electronics and Telecom Engineering. BE Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering is priced separately at INR 9,08,000 for General quota.
Ques. What are the KCE B.Tech fees for 2026?
Ans. B.Tech at KCE costs INR 5,68,000 for General quota across all five specializations, Artificial Intelligence, AI and Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science and Design, and Computer Science and Technology. This is the total fee for the full four-year programme.
Ques. What is the KCE ME fee for 2026?
Ans. ME at KCE costs INR 1,65,500 for General quota, uniform across Communication Systems, Mechatronics, and VLSI Design. Government quota seats cost INR 60,000 for the two-year programme, allotted through TANCET-based counselling.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at KCE?
Ans. MBA at KCE is INR 3,73,500 for General quota over two years. Government quota students pay only INR 82,000 for the full programme, making it one of the most affordable business degree options in the KCE fees structure.
Ques. What is the KCE hostel fee per year?
Ans. KCE hostel fees are INR 66,000 per year for both male and female students, in separate on-campus blocks. Mess charges are billed separately and vary by meal plan. For a four-year course, the hostel component totals INR 2,64,000 before mess expenses.
Ques. What is the total KCE BE fees with hostel for four years?
Ans. For a BE General quota student (INR 5,68,000) staying in the hostel for all four years (INR 66,000 per year, totalling INR 2,64,000), the combined course and hostel cost is INR 8,32,000 before mess charges.
Ques. What is the KCE per semester fee for BE?
Ans. BE at KCE runs over eight semesters. For General quota students in most branches, the total of INR 5,68,000 divided across eight semesters works out to INR 71,000 per semester. The actual per-semester billing schedule may differ from this average.
Ques. What is the KCE application fee?
Ans. TNEA registration costs INR 500 for General and OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC, SCA, and ST candidates. This is paid on the TNEA portal, not directly to KCE. An additional INR 100 is charged for each special category opted during registration.
Ques. What is the Government quota fee for BE CSE at KCE?
Ans. BE Computer Science and Engineering under the Government quota at KCE costs INR 10,25,500 for four years. Government quota seats are allotted through TNEA counselling based on Class 12 marks and category-wise rank.
Ques. What is the MCA fee at KCE?
Ans. MCA at KCE costs INR 2,67,500 for General quota over two years. Government quota MCA seats are available at INR 41,000 for the full programme, the lowest absolute fee in KCE’s postgraduate course list.
Ques. What is the fee for lateral entry BE at KCE?
Ans. Lateral entry BE programmes (three years for diploma holders) cost INR 6,41,500 to INR 6,98,500 for General quota depending on the branch. Government quota lateral entry seats are uniformly priced at INR 3,30,000 across all branches.
Ques. How do KCE Management quota B.Tech fees compare to General quota?
Ans. For B.Tech AI and Data Science, CST, CSD, and IT, Management quota fees are INR 8,53,500, which is INR 2,85,500 more than the General quota of INR 5,68,000. Management quota seats are filled directly by the college without TNEA counselling.
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