Is TNEA mandatory for SKCET Coimbatore admission?

TNEA is mandatory only for government quota B.E and B.Tech seats (65% of intake). Management quota seats (35% of intake) do not require TNEA rank or any entrance exam. Selection for management quota is based on 10+2 PCM marks. Minimum 45% aggregate in 10+2 is required for both routes.

What was the TNEA CSE closing rank at SKCET in 2024?

The TNEA 2024 CSE closing rank at SKCET Coimbatore ranged from 5,640 to 7,942 across rounds for the General (OC) category. Cutoffs vary each year based on total applicants and seat availability. Other branches like Mechanical and EEE had higher (less competitive) closing ranks.

What are the total B.E fees at SKCET Coimbatore?

Total 4-year B.E and B.Tech fees at SKCET Coimbatore are INR 6,40,000 for all 14 programmes. The integrated B.Tech plus M.Tech (5 years) in CSE costs INR 4,40,000 for the full programme. These figures are subject to revision. Contact skcet.ac.in for the current fee schedule.

Does SKCET accept JEE Main for admission?

No. SKCET Coimbatore is affiliated to Anna University and follows TNEA for B.E and B.Tech admissions. JEE Main is not accepted. Government quota seats are allocated based on TNEA rank, which is derived from 10+2 PCM marks.

What is the eligibility for SKCET M.E admission?

Candidates need a B.E or B.Tech in the relevant branch from an AICTE-approved institution with a minimum 50% aggregate. TANCET or GATE score is required for government quota M.E seats. Total M.E fees at SKCET are INR 2,80,000 for 2 years. SKCET offers 9 M.E specializations.

What entrance exams are accepted for MBA at SKCET?

MBA admission at SKCET accepts TANCET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, and XAT scores. Any bachelors degree with minimum 50% aggregate is required. Government quota MBA choice filling for 2026 is open from July 30 to August 8, 2026. Management quota MBA seats are available directly from the college.

When does TNEA supplementary counselling happen for SKCET 2026?

TNEA Supplementary Counselling 2026 is scheduled for August 21 to 23, 2026. This is the final window to secure a government quota B.E or B.Tech seat at SKCET Coimbatore through TNEA. Seats that remain unfilled after the main counselling rounds are available in this window. Register at tneaonline.org.

Does SKCET offer integrated B.Tech plus M.Tech?

Yes. SKCET Coimbatore offers an integrated B.Tech plus M.Tech (5-year) programme in Computer Science and Engineering. Total fees for this programme are INR 4,40,000 for the full 5 years. Eligibility and admission is through TNEA for the first year. Students who complete the B.Tech component continue directly into M.Tech without a separate entrance exam.

What are the MCA fees and eligibility at SKCET?

Total 2-year MCA fees at SKCET are INR 2,69,000. Eligibility requires any bachelors degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or degree level and a minimum 50% aggregate. Admission is through TANCET score via Anna University MCA counselling. Management quota MCA seats are available through direct application to the college.

SKCET B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: Why is the 5-year integrated B.Tech plus M.Tech at SKCET cheaper than a standard 4-year B.Tech in general quota?

The integrated programs general quota fee is INR 4,40,000 versus INR 6,40,000 for regular B.Tech. TN fee committee regulations set different ceilings for 5-year programs, making the dual-degree pathway more cost-effective per degree obtained. The trade-off is committing to five years with a fixed specialization from day one. Verify the current fee with SKCET before joining.

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Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology (SKCET), Coimbatore offers B.Tech in five programs: AI and Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, CS and Systems Engineering, Information Technology, and a 5-year integrated B.Tech plus M.Tech in CSE. The college is Anna University affiliated and NAAC A++ accredited. Fees range from INR 4,40,000 to INR 6,40,000 (general quota). Admission is through TNEA based on Class 12 PCM marks.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. TNEA Round 2 choice filling is underway until 08 August 2026.

Key Points

SKCET B.Tech covers exclusively emerging technology programs: AI and Data Science, CSBS, CS and Systems Engineering, and IT, with no traditional engineering branches in this degree family.
The 5-year integrated B.Tech plus M.Tech in CSE costs INR 4,40,000 (general quota), lower than the 4-year B.Tech general fee, as TN fee committee regulations set different ceilings for integrated programs.
CS and Systems Engineering covers OS internals, distributed systems, and network security, distinct from both standard CSE and the Cyber Security B.E. offered at the same campus.

SKCET B.Tech Fees 2026

Regular B.Tech programs carry a uniform general quota fee. The 5-year integrated program is priced lower. Government quota is INR 6,60,000 for all programs.

Course	Total Fees (General Quota)
B.Tech AI and Data Science B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems B.Tech Computer Science and Systems Engineering B.Tech Information Technology	INR 6,40,000
B.Tech plus M.Tech Integrated (CSE)	INR 4,40,000

Management quota fee for the integrated program is INR 3,48,000.
Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

SKCET B.Tech Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
TNEA Application Registration	03 May to 02 June 2026
Document Upload Deadline	06 June 2026
Special Category Counselling	15 to 16 July 2026
Round 1 Allotment	July 2026
Round 2 Choice Filling	03 to 08 August 2026
Round 2 Allotment	08 August 2026
Round 3	Late August 2026

Check tneaonline.org for updated counselling dates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed HSC with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry or Biology or Computer Science.
Minimum 45% aggregate for General category and 40% for reserved categories.
Tamil Nadu board and equivalent candidates are eligible for TNEA counselling.

Admission Process

Register online at tneaonline.org and upload HSC marksheet and community certificate.
Merit is calculated on PCM marks out of 200 (Mathematics 100, Physics 50, Chemistry 50).
Fill SKCET B.Tech branches in priority order during each counselling round.
Pay the confirmation fee to accept allotment and report to SKCET for document verification.

SKCET B.Tech vs Other Colleges

Here is how SKCET B.Tech compares with similar private engineering colleges in Coimbatore on fees, cutoff, and placements.

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
SKCET, Coimbatore	4.4 to 6.4 L	TNEA	Not Disclosed	INR 7 LPA (Median, 2025)	4.1/5
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore	Not Disclosed	TNEA	Not Disclosed	INR 8.5 LPA (Median, 2024)	4.4/5
Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore	Not Disclosed	TNEA	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	4.0/5
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore	Not Disclosed	TNEA	Not Disclosed	Not Disclosed	3.9/5

✓ Opt for this if

You want an AI, CSBS, or systems security B.Tech at a NAAC A++ Coimbatore college with a median placement of INR 7 LPA.
You want to complete B.Tech and M.Tech in five years at a lower total cost than pursuing both degrees separately.
Your TNEA rank opens SKCET but not the high-demand programs at PSG Tech.

✗ Skip if

Your TNEA rank qualifies for PSG Tech, which delivers higher placement salaries and stronger industry ties.
You need traditional core engineering disciplines like EEE or Mechanical, not offered in the SKCET B.Tech stream.

SKCET B.Tech Placement 2025

SKCET reported a median salary of INR 7 LPA and a highest package of INR 47 LPA in 2025. B.Tech students participate in shared placement drives with B.E. students.

Metric	Figure
Average Salary	INR 6.2 LPA
Median Salary	INR 7 LPA
Highest Package	INR 47 LPA

Source: SKCET placement report 2025.

SKCET B.Tech Scholarships 2026

B.Tech students at SKCET are eligible for Tamil Nadu state scholarships and central government schemes based on community and income criteria.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
TN BC/MBC Post-Matric Scholarship	Partial fee reimbursement	BC/MBC community certificate, TN domicile	October 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST	Full tuition fee	SC/ST community certificate	October 2026
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship	INR 10,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in Class 12, income below INR 4.5 L	31 October 2026
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 30,000 per year	Female students, family income below INR 8 L	November 2026

Apply via scholarships.gov.in for central schemes.
State scholarships apply through the college scholarship portal.

SKCET B.Tech Ranking

According to Collegedunia Ranking 2025, SKCET ranks #492 out of 500 colleges in India. According to 99 Reviews collected by Collegedunia, the B.Tech program at SKCET is rated 4.2/5. The college has an overall Collegedunia score of 503/2000, calculated based on NAAC grade, exam cutoff, rankings, placements and student reviews.

SKCET is ranked by several ranking agencies such as India Today, The Week, NIRF. Some of these rankings are as follows-

#134 out of 269 under India Today Ranking 2025.
#66 out of 286 under The Week Ranking 2025.
#100 out of 300 under NIRF Ranking 2025.

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#104 out of 500 (2026) #12th Tamil Nadu	#493 out of 500 (2025) #44th Tamil Nadu
	#104 out of 275 (2026) #12th Tamil Nadu	#134 out of 269 (2025) #12th Tamil Nadu
	#65 out of 290 (2026) #12th Tamil Nadu	#66 out of 286 (2025) #12th Tamil Nadu
	#100 out of 300 (2025) #13th Tamil Nadu	#83 out of 300 (2024) #13th Tamil Nadu
	#38 out of 200 (2025)	#34 out of 160 (2024)
	#48 out of 98 (2026)	#119 out of 173 (2024)
	#170 out of 175 (2025) #26th Tamil Nadu	#25 out of 148 (2022) #9th Tamil Nadu

SKCET B.Tech FAQs

Ques. Why is the 5-year integrated B.Tech plus M.Tech at SKCET cheaper than a standard 4-year B.Tech in general quota?

Ans. The integrated program’s general quota fee is INR 4,40,000 versus INR 6,40,000 for regular B.Tech. TN fee committee regulations set different ceilings for 5-year programs, making the dual-degree pathway more cost-effective per degree obtained. The trade-off is committing to five years with a fixed specialization from day one. Verify the current fee with SKCET before joining.

Ques. What is B.Tech CS and Systems Engineering at SKCET and how does it differ from B.E. CSE and B.E. Cyber Security?

Ans. CS and Systems Engineering focuses on OS internals, distributed systems, network protocols, and system security, sitting between Cyber Security and standard CSE. Standard CSE focuses on application development. Cyber Security focuses on threats and defense. Systems Engineering graduates suit embedded systems, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps roles. It suits students interested in how computing systems are built rather than writing applications.

Ques. How is B.Tech AI and Data Science at SKCET different from B.E. CSE with AI and Machine Learning at the same college?

Ans. B.Tech AI and DS emphasizes statistics, data pipelines, and analytics under the Anna University AI and DS curriculum. B.E. CSE with AI and ML gives a broader CS foundation with AI electives. Both qualify equally for data analyst and ML engineer applications. For analytics-first roles, the AI and DS label may improve shortlisting at dedicated analytics companies over the broader CSE label.

Ques. Do SKCET B.Tech students have equal access to placement drives compared to B.E. students?

Ans. Yes. B.Tech and B.E. students share the same placement drives at SKCET. Recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and mid-size product companies. AI and DS and CSBS programs attract some analytics-focused recruiters additionally. There is no structural disadvantage for B.Tech graduates in recruiter access.

Ques. Can SKCET B.Tech CSBS graduates pursue core software development roles or are they limited to business analyst profiles?

Ans. CSBS under Anna University includes programming, databases, software engineering, and business domain subjects. Graduates qualify for software development, business analyst, and product management roles. IT companies treat CSBS equal to CSE at coding drives. For roles requiring deep CS theory, CSE or CS and Systems Engineering gives stronger preparation. For tech-business strategy roles, CSBS is often the sharper fit than standard CSE.

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