Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE), Sriperumbudur charges between INR 3,54,800 and INR 7,41,800 for a four-year BE or BTech programme under government and general quotas respectively. Marine Engineering under the management quota costs INR 10,36,800, the highest fee across all programmes. Postgraduate ME and MTech programmes are priced at INR 2,84,800 for two years. Lateral entry students entering in the second year pay between INR 2,40,600 and INR 5,57,600 over three years, depending on quota.
Note: The figures below reflect fee data from the 2026 admission cycle as available from the institution. Prospective students should verify current fee schedules on the official SVCE website at svcechennai.edu.in before applying.
SVCE Course and Fees Quick Overview
- SVCE offers 12 UG programmes (8 BE and 4 BTech), 8 PG programmes (ME and MTech), and lateral entry routes across most streams.
- Total fee range runs from INR 2,84,800 (ME/MTech, general quota) to INR 10,36,800 (BE Marine Engineering, management quota).
- All 12 BE/BTech programmes carry identical general and government quota fees: INR 7,41,800 and INR 3,54,800 respectively, with Marine Engineering the sole exception at the management quota level.
- SC/ST students pay INR 5,21,800 for any BE or BTech programme, saving INR 2,20,000 against the general quota rate.
- Government quota seats, filled through TNEA counselling, cost students less than half the general quota fee.
- Lateral entry programmes (three years) are available under general, government, management, SC/ST, and NRI categories.
- Both boys and girls hostels are available on campus with annual fees up to INR 2,00,000.
SVCE Courses and Fees 2026
| Course | Total Fees (General Quota) |
|---|
| BE (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BE (Civil Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BE (Marine Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BE (Automobile Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BTech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BTech (Information Technology) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BTech (Biotechnology) | INR 7,41,800 |
| BE/BTech (Lateral Entry, General Quota) | INR 5,57,600 |
| ME / MTech (all programmes) | INR 2,84,800 |
SVCE BE/BTech Fees 2026
At INR 7,41,800 for four years under general quota, every BE and BTech programme at SVCE is priced uniformly. The branch or stream makes no difference to the fee bill for government or general quota students. What does differ is the management quota rate, where most streams fall between INR 7,56,800 and INR 7,76,800 while Marine Engineering climbs to INR 10,36,800. Admission to government and general quota seats runs through the annual TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) process; management quota admissions are handled directly by the institution.
SVCE BE/BTech Programmes and Fees 2026
| Programme | General Quota (4 Years) | Management Quota (4 Years) |
|---|
| BE (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,76,800 |
| BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,76,800 |
| BE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,76,800 |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,76,800 |
| BE (Civil Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,76,800 |
| BE (Marine Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 10,36,800 |
| BE (Automobile Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,56,800 |
| BE (Mechanical and Automation Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,56,800 |
| BTech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,56,800 |
| BTech (Information Technology) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,76,800 |
| BTech (Biotechnology) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,76,800 |
| BTech (Chemical Engineering) | INR 7,41,800 | INR 7,76,800 |
SVCE BE/BTech Fee Bifurcation by Quota
Government quota seats offer the most significant savings. The INR 3,87,000 gap between government quota (INR 3,54,800) and general quota (INR 7,41,800) means nearly half the cost for a student admitted through TNEA counselling under the state allocation.
| Quota | Total Fee (4 Years) |
|---|
| Government Quota (TNEA) | INR 3,54,800 |
| General Quota | INR 7,41,800 |
| SC/ST | INR 5,21,800 |
| Management Quota (most branches) | INR 7,56,800 to INR 7,76,800 |
| Management Quota (Marine Engineering only) | INR 10,36,800 |
SVCE ME/MTech Fees 2026
Postgraduate engineering at SVCE costs INR 2,84,800 for two years, uniform across all eight programmes. That is less than half the general quota rate for a BE or BTech degree and makes a postgraduate qualification at SVCE significantly more accessible in cost terms. Admission to ME programmes goes through TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) for state quota seats and GATE for central government-sponsored seats. TANCET 2026 results were declared on May 22, 2026 following an exam held on May 9, 2026.
| Programme | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|
| ME (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 2,84,800 |
| ME (Communication Systems) | INR 2,84,800 |
| ME (Power Electronics and Drives) | INR 2,84,800 |
| ME (Construction Engineering and Management) | INR 2,84,800 |
| ME (Industrial Automation and Robotics) | INR 2,84,800 |
| MTech (Information Security and Cyber Forensics) | INR 2,84,800 |
| MTech (Biotechnology) | INR 2,84,800 |
| MTech (Chemical Engineering) | INR 2,84,800 |
SVCE Fees for Other Courses 2026
Lateral entry students enter BE or BTech programmes directly in the second year, reducing the course duration to three years. Compared to a full four-year programme, lateral entry saves one year of tuition. The NRI lateral entry fee (INR 7,41,600 for three years) lands almost exactly at the general quota four-year fee, making it the highest-cost short-route option at SVCE.
| Course | Quota | Total Fees (3 Years) |
|---|
| BE/BTech (Lateral Entry) | Government Quota | INR 2,40,600 |
| BE/BTech (Lateral Entry) | General Quota | INR 5,57,600 |
| BE/BTech (Lateral Entry) | SC/ST | INR 3,92,600 |
| BE/BTech (Lateral Entry) | Management Quota | INR 5,10,600 |
| BE/BTech (Lateral Entry) | NRI | INR 7,41,600 |
SVCE Application Fees
Admission to SVCE for BE and BTech government quota seats runs entirely through the TNEA process managed by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu. TNEA 2026 registrations were open from May 3 to June 5, 2026 with results declared on July 1, 2026. Any registration fees for TNEA are paid directly to the TNEA portal and are not collected by SVCE. For management quota seats, students should contact the institution directly through the official SVCE website for current application procedures and any applicable processing charges.
- TNEA application fee (government quota seats): paid to TNEA portal, not to SVCE
- TANCET application fee (ME/MTech government quota): paid to Anna University on behalf of TANCET authority
- Management quota application: check the SVCE admissions office directly
- All application fee payments for state-level counselling are separate from institute fees
SVCE Hostel and Mess Fees 2026
SVCE operates separate hostels for boys and girls on campus. Both hostels charge up to INR 2,00,000 per year covering accommodation and mess facilities. The annual hostel fee adds approximately INR 8,00,000 over four years to the total cost of attendance for a residential student. Students should confirm current mess rates and room availability directly with the hostel administration, as charges may vary by room type and occupancy. For official hostel fee schedules, refer to svcechennai.edu.in.
| Hostel | Annual Fee | Gender |
|---|
| Boys Hostel | Up to INR 2,00,000 | Male |
| Girls Hostel | Up to INR 2,00,000 | Female |
The hostel fee covers room rent and mess charges for the academic year. Students opting for day-scholar status do not incur this cost.
SVCE Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BE or BTech fee at SVCE under general quota?
Ans. The total fee for a four-year BE or BTech programme at SVCE under general quota is INR 7,41,800. This is uniform across all twelve BE and BTech programmes including CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Marine Engineering, Automobile, AI and Data Science, IT, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering.
Ques. What is the government quota fee for BE/BTech at SVCE?
Ans. Government quota seats at SVCE, filled through TNEA counselling, cost INR 3,54,800 for the full four-year programme. This applies to all BE and BTech streams. The government quota fee is approximately half the general quota fee of INR 7,41,800.
Ques. What is the SVCE ME or MTech fee?
Ans. ME and MTech programmes at SVCE cost INR 2,84,800 for two years. This rate is uniform across all eight PG programmes including ME in CSE, Communication Systems, Power Electronics, Construction Engineering, Industrial Automation, and MTech in Information Security, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering.
Ques. What do SC/ST students pay at SVCE for BE or BTech?
Ans. SC/ST students pay INR 5,21,800 for a four-year BE or BTech programme at SVCE. This is INR 2,20,000 less than the general quota rate of INR 7,41,800 and applies uniformly across all streams.
Ques. What is the SVCE hostel fee per year?
Ans. SVCE hostel fees are up to INR 2,00,000 per year for both the boys hostel and girls hostel. Students should confirm the exact rate for the current academic year with the hostel administration, as rates may vary by room type.
Ques. What is the total SVCE BTech fee including hostel?
Ans. A BTech student under general quota paying INR 7,41,800 in tuition and other charges, plus up to INR 2,00,000 per year for hostel over four years, would spend up to INR 15,41,800 in total. Government quota students would spend up to INR 11,54,800 including hostel charges.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee at SVCE for BE or BTech?
Ans. For an eight-semester BE or BTech programme under general quota costing INR 7,41,800 in total, the average per-semester fee is approximately INR 92,725. Year-wise fees may vary slightly by year as seen in the management quota structure. For exact semester-wise breakdowns, contact the SVCE accounts office.
Ques. What is the Marine Engineering fee at SVCE?
Ans. BE Marine Engineering at SVCE costs INR 7,41,800 under general quota and INR 3,54,800 under government quota. The management quota fee for Marine Engineering is INR 10,36,800, the highest among all SVCE programmes and approximately INR 2,60,000 more than management quota rates for other branches.
Ques. What is the SVCE lateral entry fee?
Ans. Lateral entry students joining BE or BTech directly in the second year pay INR 5,57,600 (general quota) or INR 2,40,600 (government quota) over three years. SC/ST lateral entry students pay INR 3,92,600, management quota students pay INR 5,10,600, and NRI lateral entry students pay INR 7,41,600.
Ques. What is the SVCE application fee?
Ans. SVCE does not collect a separate application fee for students applying through TNEA (government and general quota) or TANCET (ME/MTech). Fees for these state-level entrance processes are paid to the respective counselling authorities. For management quota applications, contact SVCE directly for the current application procedure and any applicable charges.
Ques. How does SVCE compare with other Tamil Nadu engineering colleges on fees?
Ans. SVCE’s general quota BE or BTech fee of INR 7,41,800 is broadly in line with other private autonomous engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Government quota students at INR 3,54,800 get access to equivalent infrastructure at a state-regulated fee. ME or MTech at INR 2,84,800 is competitively priced among Anna University-affiliated colleges.
Ques. How does TNEA determine who gets government quota seats at SVCE?
Ans. TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) allocates government quota seats based on Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. TNEA 2026 results were declared on July 1, 2026. Seat allocation to SVCE depends on the student’s TNEA rank and the available seats in each programme.
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