Is there an entrance exam for admission to UCEK Kanchipuram?

No. Admission to UCEK Kanchipuram is through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), which is purely mark-based. TNEA rank is calculated from Class 12 PCM board marks. No separate entrance exam is required.

What was the TNEA closing rank for CSE at UCEK Kanchipuram in 2024?

In 2024, the TNEA closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at UCEK Kanchipuram was 22,764 for the Open Category (OC). ECE closed at rank 41,195, EEE at rank 50,772, and Mechanical at rank 57,410. These are 2024 figures and may vary for 2026.

What is the total BE fee at UCEK Kanchipuram for government quota students?

The total government quota fee for four years of BE at UCEK Kanchipuram is INR 2,20,000 (INR 55,000 per year approximately). SC and ST category students pay INR 85,810 in total. Management quota fee is INR 3,48,000 total.

What is the TNEA 2026 registration deadline?

TNEA 2026 registration was open from May 3, 2026 to June 5, 2026. TNEA 2026 rank was published on July 1, 2026. Counselling rounds are currently in progress for the 2026-27 academic session.

How many seats are available at UCEK Kanchipuram?

UCEK Kanchipuram has 60 seats per branch. Total intake is 240 seats across four branches: CSE, ECE, EEE, and Mechanical Engineering. Of these, 65% (around 156 seats) are government quota seats filled through TNEA and 35% (around 84 seats) are management quota seats.

Is UCEK Kanchipuram affiliated to Anna University?

Yes. Anna University College of Engineering Kanchipuram (UCEK) is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. Degrees are awarded by Anna University.

Can students from other states apply for UCEK Kanchipuram through TNEA?

TNEA seats are primarily reserved for Tamil Nadu domicile students. A small percentage (7.5%) of seats in Tamil Nadu engineering colleges may be available for students from other states. Non-Tamil Nadu students may also apply for management quota seats directly by contacting the college.

What scholarships are available at UCEK Kanchipuram?

SC and ST students receive a tuition fee concession and pay only INR 85,810 in total. BC, MBC, and DNC students can apply for post-matric scholarships at tnscholarship.nic.in. First-generation graduates may be eligible for Tamil Nadu government full tuition fee waiver.