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Panimalar Engineering College Chennai B.Tech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Fee range
INR 2 Lakhs to INR 2.20 Lakhs
4 years, government quota seat
Median pay
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025, all UG courses
Cutoff range
49,291 to 52,369
TNEA rank, OC, toughest to easiest branch
Placement rate
85%
Class of 2025, all UG courses
In This Page▾
01About this degreeThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Branches at a glanceEvery branch with its seats, closing rank and fee
03Which branch should you pick?Who each branch suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
04EligibilityThe marks you need before you apply
05Admission ProcessEvery step from TNEA registration to reporting
06Admission DatesThe estimated calendar for the next intake
07FeesThe full course cost for each branch
08Which branches will your rank get you?Closing ranks by community and your rank range
09ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
10How does it compare?The same degree at colleges in its league, side by side
11FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Panimalar B.Tech
Panimalar Engineering College in Chennai offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech in two branches, IT and AI and Data Science. They have 1,260 seats between them. The college is autonomous and affiliated to Anna University. Every government quota seat is filled through TNEA counselling, which ranks you on Class 12 marks. The full tuition on that seat is INR 2.20 Lakhs for IT and INR 2 Lakhs for AI and DS. In TNEA 2025 the OC close was 49,291 for AI and DS, the tougher branch, and 52,369 for IT. The college publishes placements for all UG courses together: the Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 6 LPA and 85% were placed.
Panimalar B.Tech at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Number of B.Tech Branches | 2 |
| Admission Through | TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks, college code 1210 |
| Minimum Eligibility | 45% in Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Class 12 (40% reserved) |
| Total Fees | INR 2 Lakhs to INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| IT Fees | INR 2.20 Lakhs |
| Scholarship Available | Full tuition, post-matric scholarship for SC and ST |
| Median Package 2025 | INR 6 LPA |
| Placement Rate 2025 | 85% |
| Collegedunia B.Tech Rank | #455 in 2026 |
Panimalar B.Tech Fees
The IT tuition is INR 2.20 Lakhs and the AI and DS tuition is INR 2 Lakhs for four years on a government quota seat. That is INR 55,000 and INR 50,000 a year, the caps fixed by the Tamil Nadu fee committee. IT costs INR 20,000 more because it is NBA accredited. You also pay a INR 5,000 development fee once and a INR 5,000 deposit that comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee, IT | INR 2.20 Lakhs | INR 55,000 a year, 4 years |
| Tuition fee, AI and DS | INR 2 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a year, 4 years |
| Development fee | INR 5,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, refundable |
| Total, IT | INR 2.25 Lakhs | Tuition + development fee |
| Total, AI and DS | INR 2.05 Lakhs | Tuition + development fee |
| Management quota, IT | INR 87,000 a year | The committee cap for an accredited course |
Panimalar B.Tech Admission Dates
TNEA registration is expected in May 2027 and the rank list in Jul 2027. These are estimates from the 2026 calendar, when the rank list came out on 1 Jul 2026. DoTE holds three general rounds, and you report to the college with your originals after the allotment.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TNEA registration opens | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply and upload papers | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Certificate check by DoTE | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| TNEA rank list, the merit list | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Special reservation counselling | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| General counselling round 1, choice filling | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Rounds 2 and 3, allotment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and reporting at the college | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Supplementary counselling | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
Panimalar B.Tech Eligibility
You need 45% in Maths, Physics and Chemistry in Class 12 if you are OC, and 40% if you are BC, MBC, SC or ST. There is no entrance exam. DoTE turns your Class 12 marks into a cutoff out of 200 and ranks you on it. Both branches use the same rule.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Maths, Physics and Chemistry |
| Class 12 marks, OC | 45% in the three subjects |
| Class 12 marks, BC, MBC, SC, ST | 40% in the three subjects |
| Exam | None. TNEA ranks you on Class 12 marks |
Panimalar B.Tech Admission Process
You register on TNEA, get a rank and list college code 1210 in your choices. Then you accept the allotment and report. DoTE holds the counselling and decides the seat, not the college. Put IT and AI and DS in the order you want them. If you miss the reporting date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Register on TNEA | Apply online with your Class 12 marks and upload your papers. |
| Get your rank | DoTE checks your papers and publishes the rank list. |
| Fill choices | List college code 1210 with both branches in your order. |
| Accept the allotment | Confirm the seat you get in your round. |
| Report on campus | Bring your originals and pay the fee at the college. |
Panimalar B.Tech Branches and Seats
AI and DS is the tougher branch at 49,291 with 720 seats, and IT is the easier one at 52,369 with 540 seats. IT has been taught here since 2000 and holds NBA accreditation. AI and DS started in 2020 and grew from 180 seats in 2021 to 720. Its first batch finished in 2024. Each branch name below opens its own course page.
| Branch | Seats | OC closing rank | Tuition a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 540 | 52,369 | INR 55,000 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 720 | 49,291 | INR 50,000 |
Panimalar B.Tech Cutoff
The OC seat in AI and DS closed at 49,291 and in IT at 52,369 in TNEA 2025. For BC it flipped: IT closed at 63,002 and AI and DS at 64,428. These are the last TNEA general ranks admitted after all rounds. A bigger rank means an easier close.
| Community | IT | AI and DS |
|---|---|---|
| OC | 52,369 | 49,291 |
| BC | 63,002 | 64,428 |
| MBC | 70,058 | 70,298 |
| SC | 1,39,170 | 1,40,850 |
| BCM | 70,520 | 68,996 |
| SCA | 2,34,332 | 1,83,612 |
| ST | 2,23,639 | 1,69,065 |
Panimalar B.Tech Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 1,381 of its 1,621 UG graduates, which is 85%, at a median pay of INR 6 LPA. These figures cover every UG course on the campus, B.E. and B.Tech together. The college does not publish a B.Tech-only or branch-wise figure. Its placement report counted 1,964 offers for the 2025-26 batch.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all UG courses | INR 6 LPA |
| Graduates placed, 2024-25 | 1,381 of 1,621 |
| Placement rate | 85% of the Class of 2025 |
| Higher studies, 2024-25 | 84 students |
| Offers, 2025-26 batch | 1,964, all courses |
| Highest offer, 2025-26 | INR 15 LPA, IDFC First Bank |
Panimalar B.Tech Scholarships
The post-matric scholarship pays the whole tuition, INR 55,000 a year in IT, for SC and ST students. The First Graduate concession gives INR 27,500 a year in IT and INR 25,000 in AI and DS. Both come from the Tamil Nadu government on a counselling seat. The Central Sector Scheme adds INR 12,000 a year for other families.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Post-matric scholarship | SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | Full tuition, INR 55,000 a year in IT |
| First Graduate concession | First in your family to take a degree | INR 27,500 a year in IT, INR 25,000 in AI and DS |
| Central Sector Scheme | Family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 12,000 a year, INR 20,000 in year 4 |
| Chief Minister's relief fund aid | Students from poor families | INR 50,000 once |
Panimalar B.Tech Ranking
Collegedunia ranks the college #455 for B.Tech in 2026 and 24th in Chennai. NBA accredits the IT course, and UGC has given the college autonomous status. An autonomous college sets its own syllabus and exams, and Anna University gives the degree.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia rank, B.Tech | 2026 | #455 |
| Collegedunia rank, Chennai | 2026 | 24th |
| NBA, Information Technology | 2025 | Accredited |
| UGC | 2025 | Autonomous status |
Panimalar B.Tech branches
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
4 Years · Full Time · 2 courses
Total fees
INR 2 Lakhs to INR 2.20 Lakhs
Government quota seat
3.8142 reviews776 views last year
Median pay
INR 6 LPA, all UG courses, 2025
Eligibility
Class 12 with 45% in Maths, Physics, Chemistry
Admission
TNEA counselling, college code 1210
Status
Autonomous, affiliated to Anna University
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Total fees
Closing rank
52,369
Tuition a year
INR 55,000
Seats
540
INR 2 Lakhs
Total fees
Closing rank
49,291
Tuition a year
INR 50,000
Seats
720
Which B.Tech branch should you pick at Panimalar?
Branch
Information Technology (IT)
540 seats. Closed at 52,369 for OC in TNEA 2025. Tuition INR 55,000 a year.
Pick it if:
You want the degree's oldest department: IT has been taught here since 2000 and is the one B.Tech course here with NBA accreditation.
Your OC rank sits between 49,291 and 52,369: IT still took OC ranks in that gap in TNEA 2025, after AI and DS had closed.
You want some data work without the AI and DS seat: IT students take a Foundations of Data Science course in year 2.
Skip it if:
You want the lowest tuition: IT costs INR 55,000 a year against INR 50,000 for AI and DS, which is INR 20,000 more over four years.
You are BC with a rank near 63,002: IT closed tougher than AI and DS for BC in 2025, so list AI and DS as well.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI and DS)
720 seats. Closed at 49,291 for OC in TNEA 2025. Tuition INR 50,000 a year.
Pick it if:
You want the biggest B.Tech batch here: AI and DS has 720 seats, up from 180 in 2021, so most of your classmates will sit in this course.
You want AI subjects from year 2: semester 3 teaches Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems and Mathematical Foundations for AI.
You want to pay less: the course is not yet NBA accredited, so its fee cap is INR 50,000 a year, INR 20,000 less than IT over four years.
Skip it if:
Your OC rank is beyond 49,291: AI and DS filled first for OC in TNEA 2025, so keep IT on your list below it.
You want a long placement record for your course: the first AI and DS batch finished only in 2024, so the college has few years of results for it.
Counsellor's advice
If your OC rank is 49,291 or better, list AI and DS first and IT second. If it falls between 49,291 and 52,369, put IT first. Both branches share one campus and one placement cell, so pick the subjects you want.
B.Tech Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
Class 12 marks: 45% in the three subjects for OC. 40% for BC, MBC, SC and ST.
Exam needed: None. TNEA ranks you on a cutoff out of 200 worked out from your Class 12 marks.
Same rule, every branch: IT and AI and DS use the same marks rule; only the closing rank differs.
Diploma holders: You can join year 2 through the separate lateral entry counselling.
B.Tech Admission Process▾
Register on TNEA: Apply online in May with your Class 12 marks and upload your papers.
Get your rank: DoTE checks your papers and publishes the rank list in July.
Fill your branch order: List college code 1210 with IT and AI and DS in the order you want them.
Accept the allotment: Confirm the seat in your round, or wait for a higher choice in the next round.
Report and pay: Report at the college with your originals and pay the fee by the date on the allotment order.
B.Tech Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out. These estimates hold for every branch.
Tentative
May 2027
TNEA registration opens
Expected in early May, as in 2026. You apply online with your Class 12 marks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Last date to apply and upload papers
Expected in the first week of June.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Certificate check by DoTE
Expected in the middle of June, before the rank list.
Tentative
Jul 2027
TNEA rank list, the merit list
Expected in the first week of July. It was out on 1 Jul 2026.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Special reservation counselling
For the 7.5% government school quota, sports and ex-servicemen seats.
Tentative
Jul 2027
General counselling round 1, choice filling
You list college code 1210 and both branches in your order.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Rounds 2 and 3, allotment
Expected in August, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Fee payment and reporting at the college
Bring your originals and the allotment order within the days it gives.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Supplementary counselling
Only for seats left after round 3.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected after the last counselling round.
Source: DoTE TNEA 2026 schedule, used for these estimates.
Panimalar Engineering College B.Tech Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost. Tuition differs by branch: tap yours.
Branch
Tuition fee, IT
Per year × 4, INR 55,000 a year
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Tuition fee, AI and DS
Per year × 4, INR 50,000 a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add development fee
Development fee
One time, in year 1
INR 5,000
Education loan EMI
INR 3,709
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
273%
median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all UG courses, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,794
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
267%
median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all UG courses, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,372
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
300%
median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all UG courses, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,456
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
293%
median first-year pay INR 6 LPA, all UG courses, vs the full fee
Source: Tamil Nadu fee committee order for self-financing colleges.
Which B.Tech branches will your rank get you at Panimalar?
Pick your community and TNEA rank range. Ranges change with community.
Community
Your TNEA rank (OC)
Your TNEA rank (BC)
Your TNEA rank (MBC)
Your TNEA rank (SC)
OC · rank up to 49,291
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS. Keep these high on your list.
OC · rank 49,292 to 52,369
Yes, you are in: IT. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: AI and DS. Wait for round 3 or supplementary counselling, or add other colleges.
OC · rank above 52,369
Not this year: IT, AI and DS. Wait for round 3 or supplementary counselling, or add other colleges.
BC · rank up to 63,002
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS. Keep these high on your list.
BC · rank 63,003 to 64,428
Yes, you are in: AI and DS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT. Wait for round 3 or supplementary counselling, or add other colleges.
BC · rank above 64,428
Not this year: IT, AI and DS. Wait for round 3 or supplementary counselling, or add other colleges.
MBC · rank up to 70,058
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS. Keep these high on your list.
MBC · rank 70,059 to 70,298
Yes, you are in: AI and DS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT. Wait for round 3 or supplementary counselling, or add other colleges.
MBC · rank above 70,298
Not this year: IT, AI and DS. Wait for round 3 or supplementary counselling, or add other colleges.
SC · rank up to 1,39,170
Yes, you are in: IT, AI and DS. Keep these high on your list.
SC · rank 1,39,171 to 1,40,850
Yes, you are in: AI and DS. Keep these high on your list.
Not this year: IT. Wait for round 3 or supplementary counselling, or add other colleges.
SC · rank above 1,40,850
Not this year: IT, AI and DS. Wait for round 3 or supplementary counselling, or add other colleges.
EDITOR'S NOTE
TNEA prints one close per community after all three rounds. AI and DS filled before IT for OC in 2025, but IT closed tougher for BC, so read your own community's row, not the OC one.
Panimalar Engineering College B.Tech Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim in any branch.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Post-matric scholarship
INR 2.20 Lakhs
Tamil Nadu government, through DoTE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC, SCA or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by the date on the college notice
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 56,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by the NSP closing date
Not eligible on your answersFirst Graduate concession
INR 1.10 Lakhs
Tamil Nadu government, through DoTE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: first in your family to take a degree, on a counselling seatApply by counselling, with the certificate
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Panimalar Engineering College B.Tech vs similar colleges
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Panimalar Engineering College
Chennai
Compared with
Rajalakshmi Engineering College
Thandalam, Chennai
Compared with
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Sriperumbudur
Compared with
St Joseph's College of Engineering
Chennai
Compared with
Sri Sairam Engineering College
Chennai
Median payall UG courses, Class of 2025
INR 6 LPA
NIRF data, 2024-25
INR 6 LPA
Same pay
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 4.75 LPA
INR 1.25 LPA less
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
Placement rateUG graduates placed, 2024-25
85%
Class of 2025
88%
3 points higher
82%
3 points lower
79%
6 points lower
83%
2 points lower
Students placedUG graduates, 2024-25
1,381
of 1,621 graduates
1,677
296 more
695
686 fewer
884
497 fewer
1,034
347 fewer
IT closing rankTNEA 2025, OC
52,369
after all rounds
11,917
40,452 places tougher
16,487
35,882 places tougher
28,713
23,656 places tougher
32,813
19,556 places tougher
AI and DS closing rankTNEA 2025, OC
49,291
after all rounds
12,485
36,806 places tougher
16,013
33,278 places tougher
30,626
18,665 places tougher
30,624
18,667 places tougher
In short
Rajalakshmi places more graduates at the same median pay, but its IT seat closes about 40,000 ranks earlier. If your rank reaches it, take Rajalakshmi; if not, Panimalar is the seat you can get.
In short
SVCE pays a little more at the median and places a smaller batch, with a much tougher close. If your OC rank is near 16,000, pick SVCE; beyond 50,000, Panimalar is the option.
In short
St Joseph's pays less at the median and places a smaller share, though its closes are tougher. If both are open to you, Panimalar gives you the better pay record.
In short
Sairam pays a little less at the median and closes about 20,000 ranks earlier in IT. If your rank clears Sairam, weigh both campuses; if not, keep Panimalar high on your list.
FAQs on Panimalar Engineering College B.Tech
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to B.Tech at Panimalar?▾
Register for TNEA in May with your Class 12 marks. DoTE ranks you and holds the counselling. List college code 1210 with IT and AI and DS in your order, accept the seat you get and report with your originals.
Is there an entrance exam for B.Tech here?▾
No. TNEA works out a cutoff out of 200 from your Maths, Physics and Chemistry marks in Class 12 and ranks you on it.
Is the fee the same for both branches?▾
No. On a government quota seat IT costs INR 55,000 a year and AI and DS INR 50,000 a year, because IT is NBA accredited. Over four years that is INR 2.20 Lakhs and INR 2 Lakhs of tuition.
Which branch is easier to get?▾
For OC, IT closed later at 52,369 against 49,291 for AI and DS in TNEA 2025. For BC it was the other way round, so check your own community in the checker above.
What does a management quota seat cost?▾
The Tamil Nadu fee committee caps it at INR 87,000 a year for an accredited course like IT and INR 85,000 for a course that is not yet accredited.
Does Panimalar publish placements by branch?▾
No. It publishes one set of figures for all UG courses: 1,381 of 1,621 graduates placed in 2024-25 at a median pay of INR 6 LPA. There is no B.Tech-only figure.
What scholarships can I get?▾
SC, SCA and ST students with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs get the full tuition paid. A first graduate in the family gets INR 27,500 a year in IT. The Central Sector Scheme pays INR 12,000 a year.
Is there a hostel on the campus?▾
Yes. The gents hostel holds over 1,600 students and the ladies hostel over 1,000. The college does not print the hostel fee on its site, so ask the office.
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