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Sri Ramanujar Engineering College (SREC) Chennai fees for BE range from INR 3,48,000 (management quota) to INR 7,68,000 (general quota) for the 4-year programme, uniform across all six branches. ME fees are INR 2,20,000 under general quota and INR 60,000 under government quota. MBA costs INR 2,02,000 under general quota and just INR 41,000 under government quota over two years.
Note: The 2026-27 fee schedule has not been formally notified by SREC Chennai. Figures reflect the most recently available fee data published for the college. Verify current-cycle amounts at srec.ac.in before applying.
SREC Chennai Courses and Fees Quick Overview
- Six BE branches across engineering and technology streams, all carrying identical fees regardless of discipline
- BE general quota fee is INR 7,68,000 over 4 years. Government quota is INR 6,60,000 and management quota is INR 3,48,000
- ME is offered in CSE, Electronics and Communication, and Mechanical Engineering at INR 2,20,000 (general) and INR 60,000 (government quota)
- MBA at INR 41,000 under government quota is among the most affordable MBA options at a private engineering college in Tamil Nadu
- Lateral entry BE (3-year) is available in six branches at INR 4,26,000 (general) and INR 4,80,000 (government quota)
- Hostel fee ranges from INR 35,000 to INR 53,000 per semester for boys and girls hostels
- Government quota BE seats are filled through TNEA counselling based on Class 12 marks, with no entrance examination
SREC Chennai Courses and Fees 2026
| Course | General Quota | Govt Quota | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| BE (Civil Engineering) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| BE (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| BE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| BE (Information Technology) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| BE Lateral Entry (all branches) | INR 4,26,000 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| ME (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 2,20,000 | INR 60,000 | - |
| ME (Electronics and Communication) | INR 2,20,000 | INR 60,000 | - |
| ME (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 2,20,000 | INR 60,000 | - |
| MBA | INR 2,02,000 | INR 41,000 | - |
SREC Chennai BE Fees 2026
One fact stands out immediately in SREC Chennai’s BE fee data: all six branches charge the same fees across every quota category. Whether a student is admitted to AI and Data Science or Civil Engineering, the fee is identical. Under general quota, the 4-year BE costs INR 7,68,000. Government quota seats, filled through TNEA counselling, cost INR 6,60,000. Management quota seats are the most affordable at INR 3,48,000 for four years.
SREC Chennai is affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE. Government quota BE admission is based entirely on Class 12 marks through TNEA. TNEA 2026 registration ran from May 3 to June 5, 2026, with rank publication on July 1, 2026. No entrance exam is required for government quota seats. Management quota admissions are handled directly by the college.
Eligibility for BE requires a pass in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the Higher Secondary level. Students from reserved categories benefit from the reservation policies mandated for government quota seats under Tamil Nadu norms. The college is located in Kolapakkam, Chennai, and is accessible from multiple parts of the city.
BE Branch Fees at SREC Chennai 2026
| Branch | General Quota (4 Yrs) | Govt Quota (4 Yrs) | Management Quota (4 Yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Civil Engineering | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Information Technology | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
SREC Chennai ME Fees 2026
ME at SREC Chennai is offered in three streams over two years. The difference between government quota and general quota fees here is the largest in the college’s portfolio: government quota ME at INR 60,000 costs INR 1,60,000 less than the general quota fee of INR 2,20,000, a reduction of more than 70 percent. Government quota ME seats are filled through TANCET counselling. TANCET 2026 was conducted on May 9, 2026, with results announced on May 22, 2026.
All three ME programmes carry identical fees. The per-year average works out to INR 1,10,000 under general quota and INR 30,000 under government quota, making the government quota route genuinely accessible for postgraduate engineering study in Chennai.
| Programme | General Quota (2 Yrs) | Govt Quota (2 Yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| ME (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 2,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Electronics and Communication) | INR 2,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 2,20,000 | INR 60,000 |
SREC Chennai MBA Fees 2026
The government quota MBA fee at SREC Chennai is one of the most accessible in the private engineering college segment in Tamil Nadu. MBA at SREC Chennai is a 2-year programme. General quota MBA costs INR 2,02,000 over two years. The government quota fee of INR 41,000 is exceptionally low for an MBA at a private engineering college affiliated to Anna University. Government quota MBA admission runs through TANCET, which assessed candidates on May 9, 2026. Eligibility requires a recognised bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 percent marks (45 percent for reserved categories).
| Programme | General Quota (2 Yrs) | Govt Quota (2 Yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | INR 2,02,000 | INR 41,000 |
SREC Chennai Fees for Other Courses 2026
Six lateral entry BE branches are available at SREC Chennai, all carrying the same fee structure. Lateral entry BE at SREC Chennai admits diploma holders directly into the second year of the BE programme, reducing the total duration to 3 years. Six branches are available. Unlike the 4-year programme where general quota (INR 4,26,000) is lower than government quota (INR 4,80,000), this structure reflects the way Anna University regulates lateral entry seat pricing differently from the full-duration programme. Management quota lateral entry costs INR 3,48,000, identical to the management quota rate for the 4-year BE.
| Branch (Lateral Entry BE) | General Quota (3 Yrs) | Govt Quota (3 Yrs) | Management Quota (3 Yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | INR 4,26,000 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 4,26,000 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 4,26,000 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 4,26,000 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Information Technology | INR 4,26,000 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 4,26,000 | INR 4,80,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
SREC Chennai Application Fees
Government quota BE admission at SREC Chennai does not involve a separate college application fee. Seats are allotted entirely through TNEA counselling, which charges a one-time registration fee paid to Anna University. TANCET registration, used for ME and MBA government quota seats, is similarly a payment to Anna University and not to SREC. For management quota BE, ME, and MBA seats, SREC may collect its own application processing fee. Verify the current cycle’s fee at srec.ac.in before applying for management quota seats.
- TNEA counselling registration fee (paid to Anna University): INR 500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST candidates
- TANCET examination fee (paid to Anna University, not SREC): INR 500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST/SCA candidates
- Management quota application fee: as published by SREC on its official portal for each cycle
SREC Chennai Hostel and Mess Fees 2026
On-campus hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls. The hostel fee at SREC Chennai ranges from INR 35,000 to INR 53,000 per semester, which includes room accommodation and related charges. Mess fees are charged separately and vary based on the meal plan chosen. Current hostel details are published at srec.ac.in.
| Hostel | Fee per Semester | Applicable Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Hostel | INR 35,000 to INR 53,000 | All programmes |
| Girls Hostel | INR 35,000 to INR 53,000 | All programmes |
A BE student living on campus over eight semesters would pay between INR 2,80,000 and INR 4,24,000 in hostel fees across four years. Combined with the general quota course fee of INR 7,68,000, the total residential cost for a BE student reaches INR 10,48,000 to INR 11,92,000. For government quota students (INR 6,60,000 course fee), the residential cost is INR 9,40,000 to INR 10,84,000 over four years, excluding mess charges.
SREC Chennai Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BE fee at SREC Chennai?
Ans. SREC Chennai BE fee is INR 7,68,000 under general quota, INR 6,60,000 under government quota, and INR 3,48,000 under management quota for the 4-year programme. These fees are identical across all six BE branches, including CSE, ECE, EEE, AI and Data Science, IT, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering.
Ques. Is the BE fee the same for all branches at SREC Chennai?
Ans. Yes. All six BE branches at SREC Chennai carry the same total fee in each quota category. Whether a student joins CSE or Civil Engineering, the fee structure does not change. Branch selection has no impact on the fee payable at SREC.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee for BE at SREC Chennai?
Ans. Under general quota, the BE fee of INR 7,68,000 divided over 8 semesters works out to INR 96,000 per semester. For government quota students (INR 6,60,000 total), the per-semester average is INR 82,500. Management quota (INR 3,48,000 total) averages INR 43,500 per semester.
Ques. What is the ME fee at SREC Chennai?
Ans. ME at SREC Chennai costs INR 2,20,000 under general quota and INR 60,000 under government quota for the 2-year programme. All three ME streams, including CSE, Electronics and Communication, and Mechanical Engineering, carry the same fees. Government quota seats are filled through TANCET counselling.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at SREC Chennai?
Ans. MBA at SREC Chennai costs INR 2,02,000 under general quota and INR 41,000 under government quota for the 2-year programme. The government quota MBA fee is among the lowest available at a private engineering college affiliated to Anna University. Admission is through TANCET for government quota seats.
Ques. What is the hostel fee at SREC Chennai?
Ans. SREC Chennai hostel fee is INR 35,000 to INR 53,000 per semester for both boys and girls hostels. This covers accommodation charges. Mess fees are billed separately and are not included in this figure.
Ques. What is the total BE fee at SREC Chennai with hostel?
Ans. Hostel charges of INR 35,000 to INR 53,000 per semester over 8 semesters amount to INR 2,80,000 to INR 4,24,000. Adding this to the general quota BE course fee of INR 7,68,000, the total residential cost is INR 10,48,000 to INR 11,92,000 over four years, not including mess charges.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for BE admission at SREC Chennai?
Ans. Government quota BE seats at SREC Chennai are filled through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) based on Class 12 marks, with no entrance exam required. TNEA 2026 registration closed in June 2026. Management quota seats are filled through a separate process by the college.
Ques. What exam is required for ME and MBA admission at SREC Chennai?
Ans. Government quota ME and MBA seats at SREC Chennai are filled through TANCET counselling. TANCET 2026 was conducted on May 9, 2026. General quota ME and MBA admission is handled by the college. TANCET fees are paid to Anna University, not to SREC Chennai.
Ques. What is the lateral entry BE fee at SREC Chennai?
Ans. Lateral entry BE at SREC Chennai (3-year programme for diploma holders) costs INR 4,26,000 under general quota, INR 4,80,000 under government quota, and INR 3,48,000 under management quota. All six branches are available for lateral entry. Admission is through the Tamil Nadu lateral entry counselling process.
Ques. What is the application fee for SREC Chennai?
Ans. Government quota admission involves TNEA registration at INR 500 for General/OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST candidates, paid to Anna University. TANCET registration is INR 500 for General/OBC and INR 250 for reserved categories. For management quota seats, check the current application fee on srec.ac.in.
Ques. Is SREC Chennai affiliated to Anna University?
Ans. Yes. SREC Chennai is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE. Government quota seat allotment for BE follows TNEA norms, and for ME and MBA it follows TANCET counselling norms administered by Anna University.
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