Paavai Engineering College fees for 2025-26 run from INR 1,81,000 (MBA and MCA Lateral Entry, 2 years) to INR 3,80,000 (BE management quota, 4 years). Under the government quota, all BE and B.Tech specializations — across 16 disciplines — carry a flat INR 3,48,000 total for the 4-year programme at INR 87,000 per year. The 2-year ME is available at INR 2,00,000, and the 3-year MCA at INR 2,51,000.
Note: Fee figures reflect the 2025-26 admission cycle. Verify current-cycle revisions on the official website at paavai.edu.in or through the TNEA fee schedule before completing your application.
Paavai Engineering College Course and Fees Quick Overview
- Paavai Engineering College (Autonomous), Namakkal, offers 16 BE/B.Tech specializations plus ME, MBA, and MCA at the postgraduate level.
- BE and B.Tech government quota fees are INR 3,48,000 total (4 years) across all specializations, with management quota seats at INR 3,80,000.
- All 16 BE and B.Tech branches carry an identical government quota fee — no specialization commands a premium over another.
- The 2-year ME programme (6 specializations) costs INR 2,00,000 total.
- MBA (3 specializations) totals INR 1,81,000 over 2 years. MCA totals INR 2,51,000 over 3 years.
- Hostel charges are INR 41,000 per year for both male and female students.
- BE and B.Tech admissions are through TNEA. ME, MBA, and MCA admissions are through TANCET.
Paavai Engineering College Courses and Fees 2026
| Course | Total Fees (Govt. Quota) | Total Fees (Mgmt. Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| BE (All Specializations) — 4 Years | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| B.Tech (All Specializations) — 4 Years | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| ME (All Specializations) — 2 Years | INR 2,00,000 | — |
| MBA (All Specializations) — 2 Years | INR 1,81,000 | — |
| MCA — 3 Years | INR 2,51,000 | — |
| MCA Lateral Entry — 2 Years | INR 1,81,000 | — |
Paavai Engineering College BE Fees 2026
Eleven BE specializations are offered at Paavai Engineering College, all carrying a flat government quota fee of INR 87,000 per year and INR 3,48,000 total over four years. Whether a student chooses CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Aeronautical, or the newer disciplines like Cyber Security, AI and Machine Learning, or Robotics and Automation, the tuition does not change under the government quota. Management quota seats at most branches cost INR 3,80,000 — INR 32,000 more than the government quota total.
Admissions to BE are through TNEA counselling. TNEA 2026 registration ran from May 3, 2026 to June 5, 2026, with results announced on July 1, 2026.
BE Specializations and Fees at Paavai Engineering College
| Specialization | Govt. Quota (4 Years) | Mgmt. Quota (4 Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Civil Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Cyber Security | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Medical Electronics | INR 3,48,000 | INR 1,40,000 |
Paavai Engineering College B.Tech Fees 2026
Five B.Tech programmes run alongside the BE stream, all at the same INR 3,48,000 government quota total and INR 3,80,000 management quota total. AI and Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Information Technology, and Pharmaceutical Technology — all four years, same price. Like the BE stream, admissions are through TNEA with no separate institute-level test.
| Specialization | Govt. Quota (4 Years) | Mgmt. Quota (4 Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Information Technology | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Food Technology | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Technology | INR 3,48,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
Paavai Engineering College ME Fees 2026
At INR 2,00,000 for two years (INR 1,00,000 per year), ME at Paavai Engineering College is considerably more affordable than the undergraduate programmes on an annual basis. Six specializations are available: Applied Electronics, Communication Systems, CSE, Engineering Design, Power Systems Engineering, and Structural Engineering — all at an identical price. Admission is through TANCET 2026, which was conducted on May 9, 2026.
| Specialization | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
| Applied Electronics | INR 2,00,000 |
| Communication Systems | INR 2,00,000 |
| Engineering Design | INR 2,00,000 |
| Power Systems Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
| Structural Engineering | INR 2,00,000 |
Paavai Engineering College MBA Fees 2026
Three MBA specializations — Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing Management — are available at Paavai Engineering College, each at INR 1,81,000 for the 2-year programme. At that price, the MBA is the most affordable postgraduate option at the college alongside the MCA Lateral Entry. Admissions are through TANCET (May 9, 2026) or CAT. CAT 2026 registration opens August 3, 2026, with the exam on November 29, 2026.
| Specialization | Total Fees (2 Years) |
|---|---|
| Finance | INR 1,81,000 |
| Human Resource Management | INR 1,81,000 |
| Marketing Management | INR 1,81,000 |
Paavai Engineering College MCA Fees 2026
The 3-year MCA totals INR 2,51,000. A 2-year Lateral Entry MCA is also available at INR 1,81,000 for BCA or B.Sc Computer Science graduates entering in the second year directly. Both are admitted through TANCET counselling.
| Programme | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MCA | 3 Years | INR 2,51,000 |
| MCA Lateral Entry | 2 Years | INR 1,81,000 |
Paavai Engineering College Application Fees
Paavai Engineering College does not charge a separate institute-level application fee for BE and B.Tech admissions. All government quota seats are filled through TNEA, and management quota applications are handled directly by the institution. For PG admissions, the entry route is TANCET.
- TNEA 2026 registration fee (General): INR 500
- TNEA 2026 registration fee (SC/SCA/ST): INR 250
- TANCET 2026 registration fee (General): INR 500
- TANCET 2026 registration fee (SC/SCA/ST): INR 250
Both TNEA and TANCET fees are paid to the respective exam authority, not to the college. Verify current-cycle fee details at tneaonline.org before registering.
Paavai Engineering College Hostel and Mess Fees 2026
Separate hostel facilities for male and female students are available at Paavai Engineering College. Hostel charges for 2025-26 are INR 41,000 per year for both male and female students. Mess charges are billed separately. For the current cycle’s hostel notification, visit paavai.edu.in.
| Category | Annual Hostel Fee | Applicable Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Male Students | INR 41,000 | All programmes |
| Female Students | INR 41,000 | All programmes |
A BE student (government quota) staying in the hostel for 4 years pays a combined total of INR 5,12,000 in tuition and hostel (INR 3,48,000 course fees plus INR 1,64,000 hostel over 4 years), excluding mess charges.
Paavai Engineering College Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BE fee at Paavai Engineering College?
Ans. The BE fee at Paavai Engineering College is INR 3,48,000 for government quota seats and INR 3,80,000 for management quota seats over the 4-year programme. This rate is uniform across all BE and B.Tech specializations, including CSE, ECE, Mechanical, and Aeronautical Engineering.
Ques. What is the total ME fee at Paavai Engineering College?
Ans. The ME fee at Paavai Engineering College is INR 2,00,000 for the 2-year programme. All six ME specializations — Applied Electronics, CSE, Communication Systems, Engineering Design, Power Systems Engineering, and Structural Engineering — carry this same fee.
Ques. What is the total MBA fee at Paavai Engineering College?
Ans. The MBA fee at Paavai Engineering College is INR 1,81,000 for the 2-year programme. All three MBA specializations — Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing Management — are priced identically. Admission is through TANCET or CAT scores.
Ques. What is the total MCA fee at Paavai Engineering College?
Ans. The 3-year MCA at Paavai Engineering College totals INR 2,51,000. The 2-year MCA Lateral Entry programme costs INR 1,81,000 and is open to BCA or B.Sc Computer Science graduates. Both admit through TANCET counselling.
Ques. What is the BE fee per semester at Paavai Engineering College?
Ans. The annual BE fee under the government quota is INR 87,000, which works out to INR 43,500 per semester across the 8-semester programme. For management quota students, the annual fee is INR 95,000 (INR 47,500 per semester).
Ques. What is the Paavai Engineering College hostel fee?
Ans. Paavai Engineering College hostel charges INR 41,000 per year for both male and female students. Mess charges are billed separately on top of the hostel fee.
Ques. What is the total BE fee at Paavai Engineering College with hostel?
Ans. A BE student (government quota) in the hostel pays INR 5,12,000 combined over 4 years — INR 3,48,000 in tuition and INR 1,64,000 in hostel charges (INR 41,000 per year). Mess charges are additional.
Ques. What is the Paavai Engineering College application fee?
Ans. Paavai Engineering College does not charge a separate institute-level application fee for BE and B.Tech. Government quota seats are filled through TNEA (INR 500 for General, INR 250 for SC/SCA/ST). PG admissions run through TANCET (same fee structure).
Ques. Does Paavai Engineering College charge different fees for CSE and other branches?
Ans. No. All BE and B.Tech specializations at Paavai Engineering College carry the same fee — INR 3,48,000 under the government quota and INR 3,80,000 under the management quota. High-demand branches like CSE and AI and Data Science are not priced higher than Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
Ques. What is the difference between government quota and management quota fees at Paavai Engineering College?
Ans. Government quota BE seats (filled through TNEA) cost INR 3,48,000 over 4 years. Management quota seats cost INR 3,80,000 over 4 years — a difference of INR 32,000 over the full programme duration.
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