St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Technology in five specialisations: AI and Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, and Information Technology. Affiliated with Anna University and accredited NAAC A+, it ranks 235 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges. Total fees are INR 2,20,000 across all specialisations. Admission is through TNEA based on Class 12 PCM marks, with no separate entrance exam.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Rank list publication begins 29 June 2026.
St Joseph Engineering B.Tech Fees 2026
All five B.Tech specialisations at St Joseph Engineering, Chennai carry a uniform annual tuition fee of INR 55,000, totalling INR 2,20,000 for the complete 4-year programme.
| Course | Total Fees (4 Years) |
| B.Tech AI and Data Science | INR 2,20,000 |
| B.Tech AI and Machine Learning | INR 2,20,000 |
| B.Tech Biotechnology | INR 2,20,000 |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | INR 2,20,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | INR 2,20,000 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
- Hostel charges are separate and not included in the above fees.
St Joseph Engineering B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| TNEA Registration Window | 3 May to 2 June 2026 |
| Rank List Publication | 29 June 2026 |
| Centralised Counselling and Allotment | July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Reporting | August 2026 |
- TNEA registration was conducted at tnea.ac.in.
- Rank is computed from Class 12 PCM marks. No separate exam required.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM for general category (40% for SC/ST as per Tamil Nadu norms).
- English as a compulsory subject in Class 12.
- Admission through TNEA rank derived entirely from Class 12 marks.
Admission Process
- TNEA registration opened on 3 May 2026 and closed on 2 June 2026 at tnea.ac.in.
- TNEA rank is generated from Class 12 PCM percentage. No separate entrance exam is required.
- The TNEA rank list is expected to be published on 29 June 2026.
- Candidates participate in centralised Anna University counselling in July 2026, where they select St Joseph Engineering and preferred branch.
- Allotted candidates report to the college in August 2026 with original documents for verification and enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Tamil Nadu students seeking TNEA-based B.Tech without a separate entrance exam
- Students targeting AI, data science, or IT roles in Chennai’s OMR tech corridor
- Applicants with strong Class 12 PCM scores who prefer merit-only admission
- Students needing an affordable Anna University B.Tech at INR 2,20,000 total
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing a top-100 national engineering ranking for campus recruitment
- Students targeting job placements outside Tamil Nadu or major metro tech hubs
- Those who need research facilities or PhD supervision in engineering programmes
- Students preferring IIT or NIT brand recognition for competitive industry hiring
St Joseph Engineering B.Tech Scholarships 2026
B.Tech students at St Joseph Engineering, Chennai may apply for government and institutional scholarships to offset programme costs.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP) | Varies | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with income below threshold |
| Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship | Varies | Tamil Nadu domicile students with qualifying academic performance |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 10,000 to 20,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board examinations |
| Anna University Merit Scholarship | Varies | Top-ranking students in Anna University examinations |
- NSP and Central Sector scholarships: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
- Tamil Nadu government scholarship: apply via the state scholarship portal.
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