ME CAD/CAM at Madha Engineering College, Chennai is a 2-year postgraduate programme affiliated with Anna University and approved by AICTE. The college, established in 1998 and accredited with NAAC A++, is a Christian minority institution located in Kundrathur, Chennai. The programme focuses on computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, finite element analysis, CNC programming, rapid prototyping, and product lifecycle management. Admission is through TANCET 2026 score or GATE score via Tamil Nadu government ME counselling. Graduates can work as CAD/CAM engineer, product design engineer, and FEA analyst, or pursue Ph.D., government PSU jobs (BHEL, HAL, DRDO), or senior R&D roles in manufacturing.
📋 Admission Status: TANCET 2026 exam completed; results declared May 2026. Tamil Nadu ME counselling schedule expected June-July 2026. Check annauniv.edu and tancet.annauniv.edu.
Key Points
- Programme: ME CAD/CAM, 2 Years (4 Semesters), Full Time, Anna University
- Total Fees: INR 60,000 for 2 Years (INR 30,000 per year; Hostel charges separate)
- Admission: TANCET 2026 or GATE score; Tamil Nadu government ME counselling
- Accreditation: NAAC A++; AICTE approved; Anna University affiliated
- Location: Madha Nagar, Kundrathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600069
Madha Engineering College, Chennai ME CAD/CAM Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (per year) | INR 30,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel charges separate) | INR 60,000 |
- Annual fee: INR 30,000 per year (Tier 3a source).
- Management quota seats may carry a higher fee; confirm with Madha admissions.
- Hostel charges separate; confirm at madhaengineeringcollege.com before joining.
- Confirm 2026-27 fee directly with the college before joining.
Madha Engineering College, Chennai ME CAD/CAM Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TANCET 2026 Registration | March 16, 2026 to April 15, 2026; register at tancet.annauniv.edu |
| TANCET 2026 Exam Date | May 9, 2026; admit card available from April 27, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Result | May 22, 2026 (expected); check tancet.annauniv.edu |
| Tamil Nadu ME Counselling | June-July 2026 (expected); check annauniv.edu and madhaengineeringcollege.com |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 (expected); confirm at madhaengineeringcollege.com |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| TANCET 2026 | April 15, 2026 | ME paper in relevant discipline | May 22, 2026 |
- Admission through Tamil Nadu ME counselling; TANCET or GATE score required.
- Management quota available for GATE-qualified candidates; apply directly to the college.
- 50 percent seats through Tamil Nadu counselling; 50 percent management quota.
- Carry UG marksheets, community certificate, TANCET/GATE scorecard, and photos.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, or allied engineering. Minimum 50 percent aggregate (45 percent for reserved categories).
- Admission is based on TANCET 2026 score or GATE score as per Tamil Nadu government ME counselling norms. Candidates with a valid GATE score may be preferred for merit seats.
- Candidates who have passed the qualifying degree from a recognised university in Tamil Nadu are eligible for Tamil Nadu government ME counselling.
Admission Process
- Register for TANCET 2026 at tancet.annauniv.edu and appear for the ME paper in your discipline; alternatively, use a valid GATE score.
- After TANCET result publication, register for Tamil Nadu government ME counselling on the Anna University counselling portal with TANCET rank or GATE score.
- During counselling, select Madha Engineering College (Chennai) and ME CAD/CAM per your rank and preference order.
- After seat allotment, pay the admission fee and report to Madha Engineering College on the allotted date with all original certificates.
- Complete registration formalities and pay the first-year fee; carry UG degree certificate, marksheets, TC, community certificate, and admission order.
✓ Opt for this if
- Mechanical graduates targeting CAD/CAM or design engineering roles
- Fee-sensitive; INR 60,000 total for 2-year ME from Anna University
- Plan to qualify GATE and work in Tamil Nadu manufacturing sector
- Want M.E. qualification for assistant professor eligibility
✗ Skip if
- Need strong industry tie-ups with CATIA or ANSYS partners
- Targeting premium private sector salary above INR 8 LPA
- Want a national-brand college for pan-India recruitment
- Need campus placement support for ME-level roles
Madha Engineering College, Chennai ME CAD/CAM Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu SC/ST Scholarship | Full fee waiver | SC/ST students with Tamil Nadu domicile; apply via state scholarship portal after joining |
| Tamil Nadu BC/MBC Scholarship | As per government norms | BC/MBC/DNT students; apply via Tamil Nadu government scholarship portal after joining |
| Minority Scholarship (NSP) | As per government norms | Christian minority students; apply via National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) after joining |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | As per government norms | Merit-based; family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via NSP in September-October |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | INR 50,000 per year (up to 2 years) | Female students; family income below INR 8 lakh; apply via AICTE portal in October |
- TN SC/ST/BC/MBC: apply via state scholarship portal after joining.
- NSP minority scholarship: apply via scholarships.gov.in after joining.
- NSP Central Sector: family income below INR 8 lakh; apply October.
- AICTE Pragati (girls): income below INR 8 lakh; apply October.
- Confirm scholarship details at madhaengineeringcollege.com before applying.
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