Thiagarajar College of Engineering fees range from INR 60,000 for a 2-year ME to INR 6,50,000 for the 5-year integrated B.Sc + M.Sc. The flagship BE and B.Tech programmes are priced at a uniform INR 3,48,000 for general quota and INR 2,20,000 for government quota over 4 years, with the same fee applicable across all ten branches.
Note: Fee figures reflect the 2025-26 admission cycle as published by Thiagarajar College of Engineering. The 2026-27 fee notification had not been released at the time of writing. Verify current figures on the official TCE website before applying.
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Course and Fees Quick Overview
- TCE offers programmes across engineering, architecture, science, and management streams at UG and PG levels.
- Total fee range: INR 60,000 (ME, 2 years) to INR 6,50,000 (B.Sc + M.Sc integrated, 5 years).
- Top programmes: BE in CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, AI and ML, Civil, Mechatronics; B.Tech in IT and CSBS.
- All BE and B.Tech branches (10 programmes): general quota INR 3,48,000 total; government quota INR 2,20,000 total.
- B.Arch (5 years): INR 3,88,000 at INR 77,600 per year.
- MCA (3 years): INR 80,220 total at INR 26,740 per year.
- ME across all 5 specializations: INR 60,000 total over 2 years, uniform across Communication Systems, CSE, Construction Engineering, Power Systems, and Structural Engineering.
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| BE (7 branches, general quota) | INR 3,48,000 |
| BE (7 branches, government quota) | INR 2,20,000 |
| BE CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) [2026 intake] | INR 3,48,000 |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems (general quota) | INR 3,48,000 |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems (government quota) | INR 2,20,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology (general quota) | INR 3,48,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology (government quota) | INR 2,20,000 |
| B.Arch (5 years) | INR 3,88,000 |
| B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated (5 years) | INR 6,50,000 |
| M.Arch (per year) | INR 60,000 |
| MCA (3 years) | INR 80,220 |
| ME (all 5 specializations) | INR 60,000 |
TCE BE Fees 2026-27
BE is the largest programme at TCE, spread across 7 branches covering computer science, electrical, civil, and mechanical disciplines. A notable feature of TCE BE fees is the fully uniform structure: every branch carries the same 4-year total of INR 3,48,000 for general quota and INR 2,20,000 for government quota. Branch selection is a purely academic decision, not a financial one.
The 2026 intake added a new branch, BE Computer Science and Engineering with AI and Machine Learning specialization, alongside the existing standalone BE AI and Machine Learning programme. Both carry the same general quota fee of INR 3,48,000.
TCE BE Branches and Fees
| Branch | General Quota (4 years) | Government Quota (4 years) |
|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
| Civil Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
| CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) [2026] | INR 3,48,000 | Not published |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
Government quota seats save INR 1,28,000 over 4 years compared to general quota. Admission to all BE branches is through TNEA counselling. TNEA 2026 registration ran from May 3 to June 5, 2026, with results declared on July 1, 2026.
TCE B.Tech Fees 2026-27
At INR 3,48,000 for general quota, B.Tech at TCE is priced identically to the BE programme. TCE offers two B.Tech streams: Computer Science and Business Systems and Information Technology. Both run for 4 years and admit students through TNEA counselling, with government quota seats available at INR 2,20,000 for the full course.
TCE B.Tech Programmes and Fees
| Programme | General Quota (4 years) | Government Quota (4 years) |
|---|
| Computer Science and Business Systems | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
| Information Technology | INR 3,48,000 | INR 2,20,000 |
TCE B.Arch Fees 2026-27
B.Arch at TCE runs for 5 years at INR 77,600 per year. This is roughly INR 9,400 less per year than the BE equivalent rate of INR 87,000 per year, but the additional fifth year pushes the B.Arch total to INR 3,88,000, which is INR 40,000 more than a full BE degree. Admission requires a valid NATA score. NATA 2026 Phase 1 ran through June 2026, and Phase 2 is scheduled for August 7 and 8, 2026.
TCE B.Arch Annual Fee Breakdown
| Year | Annual Fee |
|---|
| Year 1 | INR 77,600 |
| Year 2 | INR 77,600 |
| Year 3 | INR 77,600 |
| Year 4 | INR 77,600 |
| Year 5 | INR 77,600 |
| Total (5 years) | INR 3,88,000 |
TCE B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated Fees 2026-27
INR 6,50,000 over 5 years makes the integrated B.Sc + M.Sc the most expensive programme at TCE. At INR 65,000 per semester across all 10 semesters, the cost is nearly double that of a BE/B.Tech degree on the general quota. The integrated format delivers a master-level qualification without a separate postgraduate admission cycle, which accounts for the premium over standalone UG programmes.
| Fee Basis | Amount |
|---|
| Per Semester (Semesters 1 to 10, uniform) | INR 65,000 |
| Total (5 years / 10 semesters) | INR 6,50,000 |
TCE Fees for Other Courses 2026-27
ME at TCE is priced at just INR 30,000 per year across all five specializations, totalling INR 60,000 for the 2-year programme. That places TCE ME fees among the lowest for postgraduate engineering in Tamil Nadu. MCA at INR 26,740 per year totals INR 80,220 over 3 years, and M.Arch carries a per-year fee of INR 60,000.
| Course | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|
| M.Arch | 2 years | INR 1,20,000 |
| MCA | 3 years | INR 80,220 |
| ME (Communication Systems) | 2 years | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Computer Science and Engineering) | 2 years | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Construction Engineering and Management) | 2 years | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Power System Engineering) | 2 years | INR 60,000 |
| ME (Structural Engineering) | 2 years | INR 60,000 |
ME and MCA admissions at TCE run through TANCET counselling. TANCET 2026 was conducted on May 9, 2026, with results declared on May 22, 2026. M.Arch admission requires a NATA score, similar to B.Arch.
TCE Application Fees
TCE does not levy a separate institutional application fee for UG engineering admissions. All BE and B.Tech admissions are centralized through TNEA, which collects a one-time registration fee. PG admissions for ME and MCA go through TANCET, with the exam fee paid directly to Anna University.
- TNEA registration (BE and B.Tech): INR 500 for General/OBC/MBC/BCM categories; INR 250 for SC/SCA/ST categories. Paid on the TNEA portal, not to TCE.
- NATA exam (B.Arch): Fee paid to the Council of Architecture. Not collected by TCE.
- TANCET exam (ME and MCA): Fee paid to Anna University at the time of TANCET registration. Not collected by TCE.
- Seat acceptance (TNEA allotment): A separate seat acceptance deposit is payable at the time of counselling allotment. Verify the current cycle amount on the official TNEA portal.
TNEA 2026 registration opened on May 3 and closed on June 5, 2026. Candidates applying for the 2026-27 intake should follow the official TNEA schedule for future cycles.
TCE Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
TCE runs separate boys and girls hostels on campus. Annual fees range from INR 76,000 to INR 87,000, covering both accommodation and mess charges. These figures are from the 2025-26 cycle. Verify updated rates on the official TCE website before confirmation.
| Hostel | Annual Fee (Lower) | Annual Fee (Higher) | Applicable Courses |
|---|
| Boys Hostel | INR 76,000 | INR 87,000 | All programmes |
| Girls Hostel | INR 76,000 | INR 87,000 | All programmes |
For a BE student on the general quota adding 4 years of on-campus hostel, the total outlay rises to approximately INR 6,52,000 at the lower hostel rate and INR 6,96,000 at the higher rate. The fee difference within the range reflects room type or occupancy category.
TCE Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BE fee at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?
Ans. The total BE fee at TCE is INR 3,48,000 for general quota over 4 years, which works out to INR 87,000 per year or INR 43,500 per semester. This fee applies uniformly across all 7 BE branches including CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, AI and ML, and Mechatronics.
Ques. What is the government quota fee for BE and B.Tech at TCE?
Ans. Government quota seats for all BE and B.Tech programmes at TCE are priced at INR 2,20,000 for the full 4-year course. This is INR 1,28,000 less than the general quota fee of INR 3,48,000. Seats are allotted through TNEA counselling.
Ques. What is the total B.Arch fee at TCE?
Ans. B.Arch at TCE is a 5-year programme charged at INR 77,600 per year. The total course fee amounts to INR 3,88,000. A valid NATA score is required for admission.
Ques. What are the ME fees at TCE?
Ans. ME at TCE costs INR 30,000 per year, totalling INR 60,000 over the 2-year programme. This fee is uniform across all five specializations: Communication Systems, Computer Science and Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Power System Engineering, and Structural Engineering.
Ques. What is the MCA fee at Thiagarajar College of Engineering?
Ans. MCA at TCE runs for 3 years at an annual fee of INR 26,740, making the total course fee INR 80,220. Admission is through TANCET counselling conducted by Anna University.
Ques. What is the hostel fee at TCE?
Ans. TCE hostel fees range from INR 76,000 to INR 87,000 per year for both boys and girls hostels. This covers accommodation and mess charges. The exact amount depends on room type or occupancy tier.
Ques. What is the total BE fee with hostel at TCE?
Ans. Adding 4 years of hostel (INR 76,000 to 87,000 per year) to the BE general quota fee of INR 3,48,000 brings the total to approximately INR 6,52,000 to INR 6,96,000. The range reflects different room categories in the hostel.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee for BE at TCE?
Ans. The per-semester fee for BE at TCE on general quota is INR 43,500 (INR 3,48,000 divided over 8 semesters). For government quota students, it works out to INR 27,500 per semester.
Ques. What is the TNEA application fee for admission to TCE?
Ans. TCE does not charge a separate institutional application fee. TNEA registration for BE and B.Tech admissions costs INR 500 for General/OBC/MBC/BCM categories and INR 250 for SC/SCA/ST categories. This fee is paid directly on the TNEA portal.
Ques. What is the B.Sc + M.Sc integrated fee at TCE?
Ans. The 5-year integrated B.Sc + M.Sc at TCE charges INR 65,000 per semester across 10 semesters. The total course fee is INR 6,50,000, making it the highest-cost programme at TCE.
Ques. How does TCE compare with other engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu on fees?
Ans. TCE BE general quota fee of INR 3,48,000 is broadly in line with other Tamil Nadu government-aided autonomous engineering colleges. The ME fee of INR 60,000 for 2 years and MCA at INR 80,220 for 3 years are particularly competitive for postgraduate programmes in the region.
Ques. Are there SC/ST fee concessions for BE at TCE?
Ans. Separate SC/ST category fee waivers beyond the government quota distinction are not individually listed in the published fee data for TCE. Students from reserved categories should consult the official TNEA portal and the Tamil Nadu government fee norms for applicable concessions at the time of counselling.
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