Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC), Chennai offers a 4-year full-time B.Tech across 7 specializations: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Business Systems, Food Technology, and Information Technology. Affiliated to Anna University, REC is a private autonomous institution in Chennai. Total fees are INR 5,68,000 for all 7 B.Tech programs. Admission is through TNEA counselling.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling began July 2026.
Key Points
- 4 of the 7 B.Tech programs at REC Chennai are in AI and computing domains: AI and Data Science, AI and ML, CSBS, and IT, making it one of few Chennai private colleges with multiple dedicated AI-focused programs.
- B.Tech Computer Science and Business Systems (CSBS) is a TCS-designed curriculum blending software engineering with business analysis, offered through Anna University at select institutions.
- Lateral entry B.Tech for polytechnic diploma holders is available at REC Chennai across eligible specializations, providing direct entry into the second year.
REC Chennai B.Tech Fees 2026
All 7 B.Tech specializations at Rajalakshmi Engineering College carry a total fee of INR 5,68,000 for the full 4-year program. Lateral entry B.Tech for diploma holders is INR 4,26,000 for 3 years.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech (Biotechnology) | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech (Chemical Engineering) | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech (Computer Science and Business Systems) | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech (Food Technology) | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech (Information Technology) | INR 5,68,000 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (Eligible Specializations) | INR 4,26,000 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
REC Chennai B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA 2026 Registration | June 6 to June 29, 2026 |
| Certificate Verification | June 8 to June 29, 2026 |
| TNEA 2026 Rank List Publication | June 29, 2026 |
| Special Reservation Category Counselling | July 13 to 14, 2026 |
| TNEA General Counselling Rounds | July 2026 onwards |
- Track live seat allotment at tneaonline.org.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects.
- Minimum 50% aggregate (marks relaxation for OBC, SC, and ST candidates under Tamil Nadu norms).
- Valid TNEA 2026 rank based on 12th marks computed at the official portal.
Admission Process
- Register on the TNEA 2026 portal at tneaonline.org and complete certificate verification.
- Rank list is published based on PCM aggregate and community category.
- Enter college and branch preferences during TNEA online counselling rounds.
- Seat allotment is based on rank, community, and submitted preferences.
- Management quota seats are filled directly through the REC Chennai admissions office.
REC Chennai B.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how REC Chennai B.Tech compares with Tamil Nadu engineering colleges on fees, cutoff, and placements.
| College | Fees | Exams | Cutoff | Salary | CD Rating |
|---|
| REC Chennai | 5.68L | TNEA | Rank 11130 to 26087 (OC, 2024) | INR 5.4 LPA (Avg, 2025) | 3.6/5 |
| Sri Sairam Chennai | 2.2L | TNEA | Rank 26368 to 37915 (OC, 2026 R1) | INR 4 LPA (Avg, 2024) | 4.1/5 |
| Mepco Schlenk Sivakasi | 4.4L (TNEA) | TNEA | Rank 23473 to 37680 (OC, 2026 R1) | INR 5 LPA (Median, 2024) | 4.1/5 |
| PSG Tech Coimbatore | 2.2L | TNEA | Rank 334 to 33129 (OC, 2025) | INR 11 LPA (Avg, 2024) | 4.2/5 |
✓ Opt for this if
- TNEA rank is in the 11000 to 26000 range and a Chennai campus with multiple AI-focused B.Tech programs is the priority.
- Interest is in B.Tech CSBS or life sciences paths like Biotechnology and Food Technology alongside mainstream tech programs.
- A private autonomous campus in Chennai with broad South India recruiter access suits the career plan.
✗ Skip if
- TNEA rank is better than 10000 and a seat at a higher-placement college is achievable.
- Total fee budget is under INR 4L and lower-fee aided college seats are accessible through the same rank.
- Core chemical or food processing industry roles are not the goal, as those B.Tech branches have limited campus placement volume at REC.
REC Chennai B.Tech Placement 2026
In the 2024-25 placement season, REC Chennai B.Tech graduates averaged INR 5.4 LPA with the highest package at INR 54 LPA. Top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, and Zoho.
| Metric | Data (2024-25 Season) |
|---|
| Average Package | INR 5.4 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 54 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Zoho, Cognizant |
REC Chennai B.Tech Scholarships 2026
REC Chennai offers merit and trust-based scholarships alongside government support for eligible B.Tech students.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| Raghavan Memorial Merit Award | Full 1-year tuition waiver | Overall topper among B.Tech students in the academic year | Not Disclosed |
| Lady Parvatham Trust Award | Not Disclosed | Deserving B.Tech students as per trust criteria | Not Disclosed |
| Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship | As per government norms | SC and ST students meeting income and community criteria | As per government notification |
- Verify scholarship details with the REC Chennai scholarship office.
![Rajalakshmi Engineering College - [REC]](https://img.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/15900614561568633914logo2.png?h=71.7&w=71.7&mode=stretch)
Comments