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Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology (SSCET), Salem is a private engineering college established in 2011 in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE. The college is accredited by NAAC with an A Grade.
SSCET Salem does not appear in the NIRF Engineering ranked list.
The college is located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, in the western Tamil Nadu engineering corridor along the Salem-Namakkal-Tiruchengode belt.
- BE programmes (4 years): Agricultural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Security, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- B.Tech programmes (4 years): Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Information Technology
- Lateral Entry BE / B.Tech (3 years) for Diploma holders
- ME programmes (2 years): Computer Science and Engineering, Communication Systems
The total fee for 4-year BE and B.Tech programmes is INR 8,80,000 under TNEA (government) quota for most branches. ECE and Mechanical carry INR 9,00,000. Management quota fees are INR 9,68,000 to INR 9,76,000. Hostel accommodation is available for boys and girls at up to INR 75,000 per year.
SSCET Salem Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are anchored by TNEA for government quota seats and direct management quota admission. TNEA allotment rounds are currently in progress following the rank list publication on July 1, 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TNEA 2026 Rank List Published | July 1, 2026 |
| TNEA Choice Filling and Allotment Rounds | July to August 2026 (in progress) |
| Management Quota Direct Admission | Open at sscet.ac.in |
| TANCET 2026 Result (for ME) | May 22, 2026 |
| Anna University PG Counselling (for ME) | Ongoing (contact Anna University) |
The table below shows the admission routes and entrance exams accepted across SSCET Salem programmes for 2026-27.
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| BE / B.Tech (Govt Quota - 65%) | TNEA (Class 12 PCM marks-based) | Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu (tneaonline.org) |
| BE / B.Tech (Management Quota - 35%) | Class 12 marks (direct) | SSCET Salem admissions office (sscet.ac.in) |
| Lateral Entry BE / B.Tech | Diploma / B.Sc marks | TNEA Lateral Entry counselling |
| ME | TANCET | Anna University PG counselling |
SSCET Salem Courses and Fees
SSCET Salem offers 8 UG engineering programmes, 2 ME specialisations, and lateral entry variants. Total fees for 4-year UG programmes range from INR 8,80,000 (TNEA quota, most branches) to INR 9,76,000 (management quota, ECE and Mechanical).
| Course | Duration | TNEA Quota Total Fees | Management Quota Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE - Agricultural Engineering | 4 years | INR 8,80,000 | INR 9,68,000 |
| BE - Biomedical Engineering | 4 years | INR 8,80,000 | INR 9,68,000 |
| BE - Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | INR 8,80,000 | INR 9,68,000 |
| BE - Cyber Security | 4 years | INR 8,80,000 | INR 9,68,000 |
| BE - Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | INR 9,00,000 | INR 9,76,000 |
| BE - Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | INR 9,00,000 | INR 9,76,000 |
| B.Tech - AI and Data Science | 4 years | INR 8,80,000 | INR 9,68,000 |
| B.Tech - Information Technology | 4 years | INR 8,80,000 | INR 9,68,000 |
| Lateral Entry BE / B.Tech (Govt) | 3 years | INR 1,50,000 | INR 2,55,000 to INR 2,61,000 |
| ME (CSE / Communication Systems) | 2 years | INR 1,60,000 | INR 1,80,000 |
CSE, AI and Data Science, IT, and Cyber Security are the most sought-after branches at SSCET Salem, reflecting the software job market in Salem and wider Tamil Nadu. Agricultural Engineering has the lowest TNEA cutoff rank at the college and is an option for candidates with moderate Class 12 scores.
SSCET Salem Admission Process
SSCET Salem BE and B.Tech admissions are split into two routes: 65% government quota seats through TNEA counselling, and 35% management quota seats through direct admission. No separate entrance exam is required for either route.
BE / B.Tech Government Quota (TNEA) Eligibility
- 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
- Chemistry or Computer Science as the third compulsory subject
- Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM for General category (40% for BC/MBC)
- No minimum for SC/ST candidates under Tamil Nadu government norms
TNEA Selection Process
- Step 1: Register for TNEA 2026 at tneaonline.org
- Step 2: TNEA rank is calculated from Class 12 PCM marks - no separate exam
- Step 3: Fill branch and college preferences during the choice-filling window
- Step 4: Receive seat allotment in one of the TNEA allotment rounds
- Step 5: Report to SSCET Salem with original documents and pay the semester fee to confirm the seat
The TNEA cutoff for SSCET Salem General category ranged from rank 19290 to 38211 in recent cycles. The 7.5% Tamil Nadu government school quota is embedded within the TNEA government quota seats per Tamil Nadu state policy.
Management Quota Direct Admission
SSCET Salem fills 35% of BE and B.Tech seats directly. Candidates apply at sscet.ac.in after Class 12 results. Eligibility mirrors the TNEA criteria. The college follows Tamil Nadu government management quota norms for private unaided colleges.
ME Admission
- Valid TANCET score is required
- Minimum eligibility: BE/B.Tech in the relevant discipline with 50% aggregate
- Admission through Anna University PG counselling
SSCET Salem Campus and Infrastructure
SSCET Salem is located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. The college campus includes dedicated laboratories for each engineering department, a central library, computer centres, and separate hostel blocks for boys and girls.
Hostel fees are up to INR 75,000 per year for both Boys Hostel and Girls Hostel. Salem is a regional industrial and educational hub with a significant presence of manufacturing units in the textiles, steel, and auto components sectors, which provides students opportunities for industrial training and internships.
SSCET Salem vs Paavai Engineering College vs KSR College of Technology
Aspirants comparing SSCET Salem typically weigh it against other private engineering colleges in the Salem and Namakkal district that admit through TNEA and offer similar branch portfolios.
| Parameter | SSCET Salem | Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal | KSR College of Technology, Tiruchengode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Salem, Tamil Nadu | Namakkal, Tamil Nadu | Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu |
| Affiliation | Anna University | Anna University | Anna University |
| NAAC Grade | A | A+ | A+ |
| Admission Route | TNEA + management quota | TNEA + management quota | TNEA + management quota |
| TNEA Quota UG Fees (4 years) | INR 8.80 to 9.00 Lakhs | Comparable range | Comparable range |
| Hostel | Available (up to INR 75,000/year) | Available | Available |
Paavai Engineering College and KSR College of Technology hold NAAC A+ accreditation, one notch above SSCET Salem’s NAAC A. All three admit through TNEA and serve a similar student profile from the Salem-Namakkal-Tiruchengode corridor. Branch availability and TNEA rank are the primary deciding factors among these three.
SSCET Salem FAQs
Ques. What is the TNEA cutoff for SSCET Salem?
Ans. The TNEA cutoff for SSCET Salem General category ranged from rank 19290 to 38211 in recent cycles. The exact cutoff varies by branch and category each year. Check tneaonline.org for branch-wise cutoffs after each allotment round.
Ques. What is the total fee for BE at SSCET Salem?
Ans. The total 4-year BE fee at SSCET Salem is INR 8,80,000 for most branches under the TNEA government quota. ECE and Mechanical Engineering cost INR 9,00,000 under TNEA quota. Management quota fees are INR 9,68,000 to INR 9,76,000 depending on the branch.
Ques. Is SSCET Salem NAAC accredited?
Ans. Yes. Sri Shanmugha College of Engineering and Technology, Salem is NAAC accredited with an A Grade. The college is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE.
Ques. Does SSCET Salem have a hostel?
Ans. Yes. SSCET Salem has hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Hostel fees are up to INR 75,000 per year.
Ques. How is admission to SSCET Salem done?
Ans. BE and B.Tech admissions at SSCET Salem are through two routes. The government quota (65% of seats) is filled through TNEA counselling at tneaonline.org, based on Class 12 PCM marks. The management quota (35% of seats) is filled directly by the college. No separate entrance exam is needed for either route. ME admissions require a valid TANCET score and go through Anna University PG counselling.
Ques. Which branches are available at SSCET Salem?
Ans. SSCET Salem offers BE in Agricultural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Security, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. B.Tech programmes are available in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and Information Technology. ME is offered in Computer Science and Engineering and Communication Systems.
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