Meenakshi College of Engineering (MCE), K.K. Nagar, Chennai offers Bachelor of Engineering (BE) across 8 full-time specialisations affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. All programmes are 4-year AICTE-approved degrees. MCE holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Fees are a uniform INR 2,00,000 for all specialisations, regulated by the Tamil Nadu Fees Determination Committee. Admission is through TNEA 2026 merit-based counselling; no separate entrance exam is required.
TNEA 2026 application deadline passed on June 2, 2026. Online certificate verification begins June 8, 2026. Rank list publication is expected on June 29, 2026, followed by counselling and seat allotment in July to August 2026.
MCE BE Fees 2026
All 8 BE specialisations at MCE Chennai carry a uniform annual tuition of INR 50,000, totalling INR 2,00,000 for the 4-year programme, fixed by the Tamil Nadu Fees Determination Committee for self-financing institutions under Anna University.
| Course | Total Fees (4 Years) |
|---|
| BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 2,00,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
| BE Computer Science and Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
| BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
| BE Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
| BE Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
| BE CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | INR 2,00,000 |
- Annual tuition is INR 50,000 per year under TN Fees Determination Committee norms.
- Admission fee, examination fee, and caution deposit may apply separately.
- Fees subject to change, verify with official sources before taking admission.
MCE BE Admission 2026
Admission to all BE programmes at MCE is through TNEA 2026 counselling conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, at tneaonline.org. Selection is based entirely on the TNEA cut-off mark calculated from 10+2 PCM scores. MCE’s TNEA code is 1509.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA 2026 Application Opened | May 3, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Application Closed | June 2, 2026 |
| Online Certificate Verification | June 8 to June 20, 2026 |
| Rank List Publication | June 29, 2026 |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | July to August 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
- MCE TNEA code is 1509; enter this during choice filling in TNEA counselling.
- Management quota seats are filled directly by MCE; contact admissions at +91 8925977077.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (HSC Academic) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, scoring a minimum of 50 percent aggregate in these three subjects (BC: 45 percent; MBC/DNC: 40 percent; SC/ST: pass marks).
- Admission is through TNEA 2026 counselling at tneaonline.org; there is no separate entrance exam.
- Government school students are eligible for the TNEA 7.5 percent special reservation benefit for seat allotment in self-financing colleges.
Admission Process
- Register on the TNEA 2026 portal at tneaonline.org and submit the online application with 10+2 marks.
- Upload required certificates including 10+2 marksheets and transfer certificate for online verification between June 8 and June 20, 2026.
- After rank list publication on June 29, 2026, participate in TNEA counselling and fill in MCE (code 1509) and the preferred branch as a preference.
- Accept the TNEA allotment and report to MCE with original documents for verification.
- Pay the first-year tuition fee to confirm admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want an Anna University BE at government-regulated fees in West Chennai
- You are a girl student from a Tamil Nadu government school eligible for Pudhumai Penn scheme
- You qualify for the TNEA 7.5 percent government school reservation benefit
- You plan to work in Chennai’s engineering or technology sector after graduation
- You want both core engineering and modern AI specialisation options in one campus
✗ Skip if
- You are targeting NITs or top-NIRF ranked colleges for national-level placements
- You need published campus placement records before choosing the institution
- You prefer a campus with an integrated industry mentorship or mandatory internship component
- You are applying from outside Tamil Nadu without PCM-based 10+2 credentials
MCE BE Scholarships 2026
BE students at MCE Chennai can access Tamil Nadu government scholarships, central government schemes, and institution-funded trust scholarships. Applications are processed through state and central portals after admission.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| A.N. Radhakrishnan Trust Scholarship (Boys) | Merit-based financial assistance | Male students with exceptional merit or financial need |
| Meenakshi Ammal Trust Scholarship (Girls) | Merit-based financial assistance | Female students with exceptional merit or financial need |
| Pudhumai Penn Scheme (Tamil Nadu) | Monthly financial assistance | Girl students from Tamil Nadu government or government-aided schools |
| Post Matric Scholarship | Fee reimbursement as per state norms | SC/ST/MBC category students fulfilling Tamil Nadu government criteria |
| First Graduate Scholarship | Financial assistance | Students who are the first graduate in their family |
| 7.5 Percent Reservation Benefit | Priority seat allotment via TNEA | Government school students availing TNEA 7.5 percent special reservation |
- Apply for state scholarships via the Tamil Nadu e-Sevai portal within the annual deadline.
- Trust scholarships are verified at MCE during admission based on merit and financial need.
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