Is TNEA still the route for B.Tech admission at SSN College of Engineering in 2026?

No. TNEA no longer applies for new B.Tech admissions at SSNCE. From 2026-27, B.Tech programmes run under SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai. Admission is through SNUCEE and a faculty interview. TNEA counselling is not part of the process.

What is the SNUCEE exam structure for B.Tech admission?

SNUCEE has two parts. Part A is an aptitude test of 100 marks completed in 45 minutes. Part B is a subject test of 100 marks in 75 minutes. For B.Tech, Part B covers Mathematics (60%), Physics (20%), and Chemistry (20%). Negative marking applies to wrong answers.

Can I get B.Tech admission at SSNCE through JEE Main score alone?

Yes, but only if you score 90 percentile or above in JEE Main. Such candidates skip SNUCEE and go directly to the faculty interview. Seats through this route are very limited. The university recommends appearing for SNUCEE even if you have a qualifying JEE Main percentile.

What is the minimum Class 12 percentage for B.Tech at SSN College of Engineering?

Candidates need a minimum of 75% aggregate in Class 12 (passed in 2025 or appearing in 2026). Mandatory subjects are Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Class 10 minimum is 60% aggregate (passed in 2023 or 2024).

Does SSN College of Engineering offer management quota seats?

No. SSN College of Engineering (SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai) does not offer a management quota. All B.Tech seats are filled through SNUCEE or JEE Main (90 percentile and above) followed by a faculty interview.

What is the annual B.Tech tuition fee at SSN College of Engineering in 2026?

Annual tuition is INR 3,50,000 for CSE, AI and Data Science, IT, ECE, and EEE. It is INR 3,00,000 per year for Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, a non-refundable admission fee of INR 20,000 and a refundable caution deposit of INR 20,000 are payable on seat confirmation. Fees may increase by up to 5% each year.

What scholarships are available for B.Tech students at SSN College of Engineering?

Top 10 State or Central Board rank holders at Class 12 receive a full tuition fee waiver for the entire B.Tech programme. First-generation learners with family income below INR 3,00,000 per year get a 75% tuition fee waiver. Merit scholarships are also awarded based on SNUCEE scores. Sports scholarships cover students competing at national and international levels.

What entrance exam is required for M.Tech admission at SSN College of Engineering?

M.Tech admission is primarily based on GATE scores. TANCET is also accepted. Shortlisted candidates appear for a written test and faculty interview. GATE qualifiers who meet the universitys criteria are eligible for merit grants on admission.

Which exams does the SSN MBA programme accept?

The MBA programme at SNU Chennai accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, NMAT, and TANCET scores. Selection also includes a group discussion, written essay, and interview. Candidates with 12 or more months of work experience receive a 10% score relaxation.

How many B.Tech specialisations does SSN College of Engineering offer in 2026?

SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai offers 12 B.Tech specialisations: CSE, AI and Data Science, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, Cyber Security, IoT, and VLSI Design.

SSN Chennai BE {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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BE {Lateral} at SSN Chennai is a 3-year Full Time UG Degree. The course is offered in 6 specializations. The most popular specializations include Computer Science & Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

The total BE {Lateral} Fees at SSN Chennai for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 2.61 Lakhs.

To be eligible for the SSN Chennai BE {Lateral} program, candidates must have passed 10+3 (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on SSN Chennai BE {Lateral} admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Bachelor of Engineering [BE] {Lateral}

Total Fees:₹3.74 Lakhs - 3.89 Lakhs

6 Courses3 Years Full Time

(Based on 288 views last year)

Eligibility:

10+3

Application Date:

6 June - 05 Jul 2026

Computer Science & Engineering

₹3.89 Lakhs

(Based on 59 views last year)

Bio-Medical Engineering

₹3.89 Lakhs

(Based on 31 views last year)

SSN Chennai BE {Lateral} Fees

SSN Chennai BE {Lateral} Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 2.61 Lakhs for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 58.18% (~₹96) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 87,000 per year.

Based on 215 views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular BE {Lateral} specialisation is Computer Science & Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

BE {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering total fees is ₹ 2.61 Lakhs
BE {Lateral} Bio-Medical Engineering total fees is ₹ 2.61 Lakhs
BE {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering total fees is ₹ 2.61 Lakhs

Quota:

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fees	₹ 1.5 Lakhs - 1.65 Lakhs
caution fees*	₹ 5,000
other fees	₹ 2.19 Lakhs
total academic fees	₹ 3.74 Lakhs - 3.89 Lakhs
hostel fees	₹2.88 Lakhs
total fees	₹ 6.62 Lakhs - 6.77 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

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SSN Chennai BE {Lateral} Admission 2026

Students must have 10+3 to be eligible for BE {Lateral} admission at SSN Chennai.

SSN Chennai BE {Lateral} Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to SSN Chennai BE {Lateral} program was June 06 - July 05, 2025.

Expired Events

Events	Dates
Admission Timeline [B.Tech] (Lateral)	Jun 06, 2026 - Jul 05, 2026

SSN Chennai BE {Lateral} Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, SSN Chennai ranks #117 out of 500 colleges in India. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 847/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

SSN Chennai is ranked by several ranking agencies such as NIRF, IIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#47 out of 300 under NIRF Ranking 2025.
#123 out of 173 under IIRF Ranking 2024.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#117 out of 500 (2025) #4th Chennai #7 Tamil Nadu	-
	#47 out of 300 (2025) #5th Chennai #10 Tamil Nadu	#46 out of 300 (2024) #4th Chennai #9 Tamil Nadu
	#123 out of 173 (2024)	#117 out of 166 (2023)