TCE Madurai BE: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) offers a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science and Engineering, with admissions open for the 2023-24 academic year. Applicants must secure at least 60% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry in their HSC exams. Admission can be through merit-based counselling, with different cutoffs for management and aided seats. Management quota admissions are offline, while government counselling is online via Anna University. Fees for self-aided students are approximately ‚Ç?25,000, and for the management quota, around ‚Ç?1,50,000.

Under TNEA counselling, aided students pay ‚Ç?37,000, and self-financed students pay ‚Ç?87,000, with management seats costing ‚Ç?1,70,000. Total academic costs, including hostel fees, can reach ‚Ç?4 lakhs. Scholarships are available for various categories, with government and alumni scholarships providing up to ‚Ç?14,000 for BC/MBC students. The college maintains a strong faculty, with a 3:1 student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention. Most faculty members hold PhDs and have over 10 years of experience.

Students receive academic support through weekly meetings with dedicated tutors. The college boasts a high student pass rate of 90%, facilitated by regular assessments. Placement opportunities begin in the 6th semester, with around 30 companies visiting annually, including prominent firms like Wipro, CTS, and TCS. Placement rates range from 70-92%, with average salaries between 6 to 7 lakhs and the highest package at 35.6 lakhs. The placement process includes aptitude tests, group discussions, technical rounds, and HR interviews.

Internships, mandatory from the third year, are offered by about 20 companies, providing stipends up to ‚Ç?40,000 and contributing 3 credits towards the degree. Students from IT and CSE departments often secure high placement rates, with salaries reaching up to 25 lakhs.