Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC) Chennai fees for 2026-27 run from INR 70,000 for MBA (Management quota) to INR 5.80 Lakhs for BE and B.Tech on the Management quota. Government-quota students pay INR 5.68 Lakhs for most 4-year engineering branches and INR 4.26 Lakhs for lateral entry programs. Postgraduate ME and M.Tech programs cost a flat INR 1 Lakh across all specializations.
Note: Fee figures on this page are sourced from the official REC fee schedule at rajalakshmi.org and reflect the latest published data for the 2025-26 academic cycle. The 2026-27 fee notification is expected ahead of TNEA counselling. Verify the latest figures on the official portal before making payment.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Course and Fees Quick Overview
- REC offers programs across BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech, and MBA, covering over 20 disciplines.
- Total fee for most BE and B.Tech programs: INR 5.68 Lakhs (Government quota), INR 5.80 Lakhs (Management quota) for 4 years.
- Top programs include CSE, ECE, Mechanical, EEE, AI and ML, AI and Data Science, and Aeronautical Engineering.
- BE Cyber Security is the lowest-fee full-time UG course on campus at INR 3.48 Lakhs on the General quota.
- Lateral entry BE and B.Tech: INR 4.26 Lakhs to INR 4.35 Lakhs for 3-year programs.
- ME and M.Tech are priced at a flat INR 1 Lakh regardless of specialization.
- On-campus hostel: INR 65,000 per year for Boys and Girls separately.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Courses and Fees 2026-27
| Course | Total Fees (General / Govt Quota) |
|---|
| BE (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| BE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| BE (Aeronautical Engineering) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| BE (Cyber Security) | INR 3.48 Lakhs |
| BE Lateral Entry (all branches) | INR 4.26 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Information Technology) | INR 5.68 Lakhs |
| ME (all specializations) | INR 1 Lakh |
| M.Tech (Data Science / Biotechnology) | INR 1 Lakh |
| MBA | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
REC Chennai BE Fees 2026-27
Eleven of the twelve BE branches at REC carry an identical price tag: INR 5.68 Lakhs on the Government quota and INR 5.80 Lakhs on the Management quota for the full 4-year program. The gap between the two quotas is just INR 12,000 over four years, one of the narrowest quota spreads among Chennai’s private engineering colleges. Admissions to Government-quota seats go through TNEA counselling run by Anna University. Management-quota seats are filled through the college’s own admission process. Eligibility for both is 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, subject to the cutoff set per cycle.
BE Cyber Security is the outlier. Priced at INR 3.48 Lakhs on the General quota with no Management quota listing, it costs INR 2.20 Lakhs less than every other BE branch at REC, making it the most affordable engineering program on campus.
BE Specializations and Fees
| Specialization | Government Quota (Total Fee) | Management Quota (Total Fee) |
|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Mechanical Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Aeronautical Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Automobile Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Civil Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Biomedical Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Computer Science and Design | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Mechatronics Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Robotics and Automation | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Cyber Security | INR 3.48 Lakhs | Not listed |
Lateral entry BE (3-year program for diploma holders) is priced at INR 4.26 Lakhs on the Government quota and INR 4.35 Lakhs on the Management quota. Available branches include Aeronautical, Automobile, Bio-Medical, Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, Mechanical, and Mechatronics Engineering.
REC Chennai B.Tech Fees 2026-27
Seven B.Tech programs run at REC alongside the BE portfolio, ranging from established disciplines like Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering to newer ones like AI and Machine Learning, AI and Data Science, and Computer Science and Business Systems. All seven cost INR 5.68 Lakhs on the Government quota and INR 5.80 Lakhs on the Management quota for the 4-year program. Diploma holders can opt for lateral entry B.Tech at INR 4.26 Lakhs (Government quota) across Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, CSBS, Food Technology, and Information Technology.
B.Tech Specializations and Fees
| Specialization | Government Quota (Total Fee) | Management Quota (Total Fee) |
|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Information Technology | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Computer Science and Business Systems | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Biotechnology | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Chemical Engineering | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
| Food Technology | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 5.80 Lakhs |
REC Chennai ME Fees 2026-27
INR 1 Lakh total. That is the fee for any of the six ME specializations at REC, regardless of quota. For a reference point, INR 1 Lakh is less than one semester’s worth of the BE Government-quota fee spread over 8 semesters (INR 71,000 per semester). ME runs for 2 years and covers Avionic, Communication System, Computer Science and Engineering, Embedded Systems, Engineering Design, and Medical Electronics. Eligibility requires a relevant BE or B.Tech degree with the qualifying score in TANCET or GATE, subject to Anna University norms.
ME Specializations and Fees
| Specialization | Total Fee (All Quotas) |
|---|
| Avionic | INR 1 Lakh |
| Communication System | INR 1 Lakh |
| Computer Science and Engineering | INR 1 Lakh |
| Embedded Systems | INR 1 Lakh |
| Engineering Design | INR 1 Lakh |
| Medical Electronics | INR 1 Lakh |
REC Chennai Fees for Other Courses 2026-27
| Course | General / Govt Quota Fee | Management Quota Fee |
|---|
| M.Tech (Data Science) | INR 1 Lakh | INR 1 Lakh |
| M.Tech (Biotechnology) | INR 1 Lakh | INR 1 Lakh |
| MBA | INR 1.11 Lakhs | INR 70,000 |
MBA pricing at REC runs in the opposite direction from most programs: the Government-quota fee (INR 1.11 Lakhs) is higher than the Management-quota fee (INR 70,000) for the 2-year program. This reflects the Anna University fee regulation structure for self-financing colleges. Admission is through TANCET or CAT scores, subject to the counselling schedule set by the Tamil Nadu authorities.
REC Chennai Application Fees
For Government-quota BE and B.Tech seats, admission runs through TNEA conducted by Anna University. The TNEA 2026 registration fee is INR 500 for General and OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/SCA/ST candidates from Tamil Nadu. This fee is paid on the TNEA portal (tneaonline.org) and is entirely separate from the college tuition fees paid to REC. Management-quota applications are handled directly by the college.
- TNEA registration (General/OBC): INR 500
- TNEA registration (SC/SCA/ST, Tamil Nadu): INR 250
- Management-quota applications: direct to REC. Check the official REC website for the current schedule and any application fee.
- ME and M.Tech: admission through TANCET counselling. TANCET registration fees are set by Anna University per cycle.
- MBA: direct application or through TANCET/CAT. Verify the current fee on the REC admissions page.
All TNEA fees are fixed by Anna University and may be revised each cycle. Verify on the official TNEA portal before registering.
REC Chennai Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27
REC runs separate Boys and Girls hostels on campus, both priced at INR 65,000 per year, as per the official REC fee schedule at rajalakshmi.org. The hostel fee covers accommodation. Mess charges are typically billed separately on an actuals basis. Confirm the current mess fee and room availability with the REC hostel office before finalising.
| Hostel | Per Year Amount | Applicable To |
|---|
| Boys Hostel | INR 65,000 | All programs |
| Girls Hostel | INR 65,000 | All programs |
A BE student on the Government quota (INR 5.68 Lakhs for 4 years) opting for on-campus hostel throughout the program pays an additional INR 2.60 Lakhs in hostel fees over four years, bringing the total cost to INR 8.28 Lakhs.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BE fee at Rajalakshmi Engineering College for 2026-27?
Ans. Most BE programs at REC cost INR 5.68 Lakhs on the Government quota and INR 5.80 Lakhs on the Management quota for the full 4-year course. BE Cyber Security is the exception at INR 3.48 Lakhs (General quota only), making it INR 2.20 Lakhs cheaper than every other BE branch.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at REC Chennai 2026-27?
Ans. All seven B.Tech programs at REC are priced at INR 5.68 Lakhs (Government quota) and INR 5.80 Lakhs (Management quota) for 4 years. This applies uniformly across AI and ML, AI and Data Science, Information Technology, CSBS, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, and Food Technology.
Ques. What is the ME fee at Rajalakshmi Engineering College?
Ans. ME at REC costs INR 1 Lakh total, uniform across all six specializations: Avionic, Communication System, Computer Science and Engineering, Embedded Systems, Engineering Design, and Medical Electronics. There is no difference between Government and Management quota fees for ME.
Ques. What is the MBA fee at REC Chennai?
Ans. MBA at REC is INR 1.11 Lakhs for the Government quota and INR 70,000 for the Management quota for the 2-year program. The Government-quota fee is higher than the Management-quota fee, which reflects the Anna University fee regulation structure. Verify the current fee with the REC admissions office.
Ques. What is the hostel fee at REC Chennai?
Ans. Hostel at REC costs INR 65,000 per year for both Boys and Girls separately. This covers accommodation. Mess charges are billed separately on an actuals basis. Confirm the current breakdown with the hostel office at REC.
Ques. What is the total BE fee at REC with hostel included?
Ans. A BE student on the Government quota (INR 5.68 Lakhs for the full course) staying in the on-campus hostel for all four years adds INR 2.60 Lakhs in hostel fees (INR 65,000 per year, 4 years). Total outlay: INR 8.28 Lakhs. Mess charges are additional.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee at Rajalakshmi Engineering College?
Ans. For BE and B.Tech on the Government quota (INR 5.68 Lakhs over 8 semesters), the per-semester fee works out to INR 71,000. For Management-quota students (INR 5.80 Lakhs over 8 semesters), it is INR 72,500 per semester. Actual payment schedules are set by the college.
Ques. What is the application fee for REC Chennai?
Ans. Government-quota BE and B.Tech admissions go through TNEA. The TNEA 2026 registration fee is INR 500 for General and OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/SCA/ST candidates from Tamil Nadu. For Management-quota seats and PG programs, contact REC directly for the current application fee.
Ques. What is the lateral entry fee at Rajalakshmi Engineering College?
Ans. Lateral entry BE and B.Tech (3-year programs for diploma holders) cost INR 4.26 Lakhs on the Government quota and INR 4.35 Lakhs on the Management quota. This is available across most mainstream branches in both BE and B.Tech programs.
Ques. Does REC Chennai offer fee concessions for SC/ST students?
Ans. REC is a self-financing private college affiliated to Anna University. Tamil Nadu government fee reimbursement and scholarship schemes for SC/ST/MBC and other categories may apply to Government-quota seats. Check eligibility on the Tamil Nadu government scholarship portal and confirm with the REC accounts office.
Ques. What is the M.Tech fee at REC Chennai?
Ans. M.Tech at REC costs INR 1 Lakh total for both specializations: Data Science and Biotechnology. The fee is uniform across Government and Management quotas. Admission is through TANCET or GATE scores, subject to Anna University counselling norms.
Ques. Which is the cheapest course at Rajalakshmi Engineering College?
Ans. The most affordable option at REC is MBA under the Management quota at INR 70,000 for 2 years. Among undergraduate programs, BE Cyber Security at INR 3.48 Lakhs (General quota) is the lowest-fee branch, followed by all lateral entry BE and B.Tech programs at INR 4.26 Lakhs.
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