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Mar Ephraem College of Engineering and Technology (MECET), Kanyakumari, affiliated with Anna University, offers engineering and management programmes with fees ranging from INR 41,000 to INR 5,08,000 for General category students. B.E. programmes cost INR 5,08,000 (General) and INR 4,40,000 (Government quota) across four years. B.Tech AI and Data Science costs INR 3,48,000 under the Management quota. ME programmes are priced at INR 90,440 (General) and INR 60,000 (Govt) for two years. The MBA totals INR 41,000 for both General and Government quota students.
Note: The 2026-27 fee notification from MECET has not been officially published at the time of writing. Figures on this page reflect the most recently available cycle from the official Anna University / MECET fee schedule. Candidates should confirm the current fee with the institute or the TNEA counselling portal before applying.
Mar Ephraem College of Engineering and Technology Kanyakumari Course and Fees Quick Overview
- MECET Kanyakumari offers B.E. (5 branches), B.Tech AI and Data Science, ME (3 specializations), MBA, and Ph.D (CSE) under Anna University affiliation.
- General category fee ranges from INR 41,000 (MBA, 2 years) to INR 5,08,000 (B.E., 4 years).
- All five B.E. branches are uniformly priced: INR 5,08,000 (General) and INR 4,40,000 (Government quota).
- B.Tech AI and Data Science is priced at INR 3,48,000 under the Management quota, lower than all B.E. branches under the same quota.
- B.E. and B.Tech admission is through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) based on Class 12 marks.
- ME admission requires TANCET or GATE scores, and MBA requires TANCET, both routed through Anna University counselling.
- On-campus hostel is available for boys and girls. Fee details should be confirmed directly with the college.
MECET Kanyakumari Courses and Fees 2026
| Course | General/Management Quota | Government Quota |
|---|---|---|
| BE Civil Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE Computer Science and Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 3,48,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| ME Applied Electronics | INR 90,440 | INR 60,000 |
| ME Computer Science and Engineering | INR 90,440 | INR 60,000 |
| ME Manufacturing Engineering | INR 90,440 | INR 60,000 |
| MBA | INR 41,000 | INR 41,000 |
| Ph.D (Computer Science and Engineering) | Not published | INR 2,20,000 |
MECET Kanyakumari B.E. Fees 2026
Five engineering branches and one fee structure. Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering all carry the same total fee at MECET, INR 5,08,000 under General/Management quota and INR 4,40,000 under Government quota, across four years. Students who secure a Government quota seat through TNEA save INR 68,000 over the full programme compared to Management quota seats, regardless of which branch they choose.
B.E. admission in Tamil Nadu is through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), a merit-based process that uses Class 12 marks directly. There is no written entrance test for TNEA. TNEA 2026 registration ran from May 3 to June 5, 2026, with rank list publication on July 1, 2026. Eligibility requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45 percent aggregate.
B.E. Branches and Fees at MECET Kanyakumari
| Branch | General/Mgmt Quota (4 years) | Government Quota (4 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 5,08,000 | INR 4,40,000 |
MECET Kanyakumari B.Tech AI and Data Science Fees 2026
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science stands apart from the traditional B.E. branches in one important way: the General quota fee is lower. At INR 3,48,000, the Management quota fee for B.Tech AI and Data Science is INR 1,60,000 less than all B.E. branches under the same quota. The Government quota, however, is the same as B.E. at INR 4,40,000, which makes it the only programme at MECET where the Government quota costs more than the Management quota. Students who secure this programme through Management quota channels pay less than they would under a TNEA allotment.
Admission to B.Tech AI and Data Science follows the same TNEA process as B.E., based on Class 12 PCM marks. Eligibility requirements are identical to those for B.E.
| Quota | Total Fee (4 years) |
|---|---|
| General/Management Quota | INR 3,48,000 |
| Government Quota | INR 4,40,000 |
MECET Kanyakumari ME Fees 2026
At INR 90,440 (General) and INR 60,000 (Government quota) per programme, all three ME specializations at MECET are uniformly priced for their two-year duration. The Government quota fee of INR 60,000 is a significant INR 30,440 less than the General quota. Three specializations are available: Applied Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering, all at identical fees.
ME admission requires TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) or GATE scores, channelled through Anna University’s centralized M.E./M.Tech counselling. TANCET 2026 was held on May 9, 2026, with results declared May 22, 2026. GATE 2026 was held in February 2026 with results on March 19, 2026. Eligibility requires a relevant B.E./B.Tech degree with minimum 50 percent marks.
ME Specializations and Fees at MECET Kanyakumari
| Specialization | General Quota (2 years) | Government Quota (2 years) |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Electronics | INR 90,440 | INR 60,000 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 90,440 | INR 60,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | INR 90,440 | INR 60,000 |
MECET Kanyakumari MBA Fees 2026
The MBA at MECET Kanyakumari is priced at INR 41,000 total for both General and Government quota students. There is no fee differential between the two quotas for this programme. At INR 41,000 for two years, the MBA is the most affordable programme at MECET, with an annual outlay under INR 21,000. Admission is through TANCET MBA scores, conducted by Anna University. TANCET 2026 was held on May 9, 2026. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with minimum 50 percent marks.
| Quota | Total Fee (2 years) |
|---|---|
| General/Management Quota | INR 41,000 |
| Government Quota | INR 41,000 |
MECET Kanyakumari Ph.D Fees 2026
Ph.D in Computer Science and Engineering at MECET is available under Government quota with a total fee of INR 2,20,000 for the minimum duration of the programme. Management quota fee data for Ph.D is not available in the current fee notification. Ph.D admission at MECET follows Anna University’s Ph.D admission process. Candidates should check Anna University’s official portal for eligibility criteria and admission schedule for the 2026-27 research intake.
MECET Kanyakumari Application Fees
B.E. and B.Tech admission at MECET is through TNEA, the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions process run by Anna University. ME and MBA are admitted through Anna University’s counselling based on TANCET scores. No separate application fee is paid to MECET directly for TNEA or Anna University counselling admissions.
- TNEA 2026 (B.E./B.Tech): Registration May 3 to June 5, 2026. Rank list published July 1, 2026. Counselling fee paid through the TNEA portal at annauniv.edu
- TANCET 2026 (ME/MBA): Held May 9, 2026. Registration was March 16 to April 15, 2026. Counselling through Anna University
- GATE 2026 (ME alternate route): Held February 2026. GATE scores also accepted for ME admission through Anna University counselling
- Ph.D admissions: Conducted separately by Anna University. Check annauniv.edu for the 2026-27 research intake schedule
MECET Kanyakumari Hostel Fees 2026
Mar Ephraem College of Engineering and Technology provides on-campus hostel facilities separately for boys and girls. The hostel is equipped with basic amenities. Hostel fee amounts per semester for the 2026-27 cycle were not published in the official fee notification at the time of writing. Candidates should contact the hostel administration at MECET, Palavila, Marthandam, Kanyakumari district, to confirm current hostel charges before finalising admission.
MECET Kanyakumari Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total B.E. fee at Mar Ephraem College of Engineering and Technology Kanyakumari?
Ans. All five B.E. branches (Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, Mechanical) at MECET Kanyakumari cost INR 5,08,000 under General/Management quota and INR 4,40,000 under Government quota for the four-year programme. The fee is uniform across all branches regardless of specialization.
Ques. What is the B.Tech AI and Data Science fee at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. B.Tech AI and Data Science at MECET costs INR 3,48,000 under General/Management quota and INR 4,40,000 under Government quota for four years. This is the only programme at MECET where the Management quota fee is lower than the Government quota fee.
Ques. What is the ME fee at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. All three ME specializations (Applied Electronics, CSE, Manufacturing Engineering) cost INR 90,440 under General quota and INR 60,000 under Government quota for the two-year programme. Government quota students save INR 30,440 over the full ME duration.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. The two-year MBA at MECET Kanyakumari costs INR 41,000 total, with no difference between General and Government quota. At under INR 21,000 per year, it is the most affordable programme offered by the college.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.E. admission at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. B.E. admission at MECET is through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), which uses Class 12 PCM marks directly without a written entrance test. TNEA 2026 registration closed June 5, 2026, with the rank list published July 1, 2026. Class 12 with PCM and minimum 45 percent is required.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for ME admission at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. ME admission at MECET requires either TANCET or GATE scores, processed through Anna University ME counselling. TANCET 2026 was held May 9, 2026 with results on May 22, 2026. GATE 2026 results were declared March 19, 2026. A relevant B.E./B.Tech with minimum 50 percent marks is the eligibility criterion.
Ques. What is the B.E. fee per year at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. B.E. total fee is INR 5,08,000 (General) across eight semesters. That works out to INR 1,27,000 per year under Management quota. Government quota students pay INR 4,40,000 total, or INR 1,10,000 per year. A semester-wise breakdown should be confirmed with the college.
Ques. Is hostel available at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. Yes, MECET Kanyakumari provides on-campus hostel facilities for both boys and girls with basic amenities. Hostel fee amounts for 2026-27 were not published in the available fee notification. Contact the hostel administration at the Palavila campus directly for current per-semester hostel charges.
Ques. What is the Ph.D fee at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. Ph.D in Computer Science and Engineering at MECET Kanyakumari has a Government quota total fee of INR 2,20,000 for the minimum programme duration. Management quota fee data is not published for Ph.D. Admission follows Anna University’s Ph.D intake process. Check annauniv.edu for the current research admission schedule.
Ques. What is the total B.E. fee at MECET Kanyakumari including hostel?
Ans. Programme fee for B.E. is INR 5,08,000 (General) or INR 4,40,000 (Govt) for four years. Hostel is an additional charge that has not been published in the current fee notification. Contact the MECET hostel office at Palavila, Marthandam, Kanyakumari, for the current per-semester hostel rate.
Ques. How does the B.Tech AI and Data Science fee compare to B.E. at MECET Kanyakumari?
Ans. B.Tech AI and Data Science costs INR 3,48,000 under General quota, which is INR 1,60,000 less than the B.E. General quota fee of INR 5,08,000. However, under Government quota, B.Tech AI and Data Science costs INR 4,40,000, identical to all B.E. branches. Opting for General quota is cheaper for AI and DS specifically.
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