The BE Software Engineering at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE), Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu is a four-year undergraduate engineering programme at a deemed university established in 2008 by the Ministry of Education. NICHE holds NAAC Grade B accreditation and UGC recognition under Section 2(f). The programme develops expertise in software design and architecture, software testing and quality assurance, agile methodologies, full-stack development, cloud computing, and DevOps practices, equipping graduates for careers in engineering and applied technology. Total fees for the four-year programme are INR 4,40,000. Admissions are through JEE Main, TANCET, or the NICHE entrance examination, with applications open from March 1 to July 31, 2026.
BE Software Engineering admissions at NICHE Kanyakumari for 2026-27 are open. Applications are accepted online at niuniv.com and in person at the Kanyakumari campus from March 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026. Candidates with valid JEE Main 2026 or TANCET 2026 scores, or those appearing in the NICHE entrance examination, are eligible to apply.
Key Points
- Programme: BE Software Engineering, 4 years (8 semesters), Full Time, Deemed University
- Total Fees: INR 4,40,000 for the complete four-year programme (hostel charges separate)
- Institution: NICHE Kanyakumari, Deemed University (MoE, 2008); NAAC Grade B; UGC Section 2(f)
- Core areas: software design and architecture, software testing and quality assurance, agile methodologies, full-stack development, cloud computing, and DevOps practices
- Admission: JEE Main 2026, TANCET 2026, or NICHE entrance exam; applications March 1 to July 31, 2026
- Scholarships: Tamil Nadu government fee reimbursement and NSP central scholarships available for eligible students
NICHE Kanyakumari BE Software Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Auxiliary Fee (per year) | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years) | INR 4,40,000 |
- Total academic fees for the four-year BE Software Engineering programme at NICHE are INR 4,40,000 (INR 1,00,000 tuition plus INR 10,000 auxiliary fee per year for four years).
- Hostel accommodation at NICHE is optional; hostel charges are not included in the above total and must be paid separately. Candidates should confirm current hostel rates with the university.
- Fee schedules may be revised by NICHE at the start of each academic year; candidates should verify the current rates at niuniv.com before confirming enrolment.
NICHE Kanyakumari BE Software Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NICHE Application Open | March 1, 2026 |
| NICHE Application Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 (Session 1) Exam | January 21 to 28, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 (Session 2) Exam | April 2 to 9, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| NICHE Entrance Examination | As notified by NICHE after application closure |
| Merit List and Document Verification | After merit list announcement |
| Programme Commencement | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| JEE Main 2026 (Session 2) | February 25, 2026 | April 2 to 9, 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
| TANCET 2026 | April 15, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| NICHE Entrance Examination | July 31, 2026 (Application close) | As notified by NICHE | After examination |
- Admissions to BE Software Engineering at NICHE are merit-based, using scores from JEE Main 2026, TANCET 2026, or the NICHE entrance examination; applications are open from March 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026 at niuniv.com.
- Applications may be submitted online at niuniv.com or in person at the NICHE admissions office, Kanyakumari; the application fee is INR 500.
- Reserved category candidates from Tamil Nadu must present valid community, income, and nativity certificates at document verification for reservation and scholarship benefits.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks (40 percent for reserved category candidates).
- Candidates with a valid JEE Main 2026 or TANCET 2026 score may apply directly; those without a qualifying national exam score may appear in the NICHE entrance examination.
- There is no age bar for admission to BE programmes at NICHE; all candidates satisfying the academic eligibility criteria above are eligible to apply.
Admission Process
- Visit niuniv.com or the NICHE admissions office in Kanyakumari to obtain and fill the application form; pay the INR 500 application fee online or at the campus cash counter.
- Submit the completed application with Class 12 marksheet, valid JEE Main or TANCET 2026 scorecard (if applicable), and personal identity documents before July 31, 2026.
- Candidates who do not hold a valid JEE Main or TANCET score must appear in the NICHE entrance examination on the date notified by the university after the application window closes.
- NICHE prepares a merit list based on qualifying exam scores or entrance examination results; shortlisted candidates receive an offer of admission and are called for document verification.
- At document verification, submit original Class 12 marksheets, transfer certificate, migration certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar card.
- Pay the first-year fees to confirm enrolment and register for the 2026-27 academic session commencing August 2026.
NICHE Kanyakumari BE Software Engineering Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship (BC/MBC/DNC) | Full or partial fee reimbursement | Backward Class, Most Backward Class, and Denotified Community candidates from Tamil Nadu with family income within prescribed limits |
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Full tuition plus maintenance allowance | Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates from Tamil Nadu with valid community and income certificates |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Regular full-time students scoring in the top 20 percent in Class 12 board examinations, with family income below INR 8 lakh per annum |
| NICHE Merit Scholarship | Partial fee waiver (institutional) | Students with outstanding Class 12 academic records; conditions as per NICHE scholarship norms for each session |
- State scholarships are disbursed through the Tamil Nadu e-Kalvi portal and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) after the start of the academic session.
- Students must maintain the prescribed minimum attendance and academic performance for scholarship renewal in subsequent years.
- Reserved category candidates must submit valid community, income, and nativity certificates at the time of document verification to avail reservation and scholarship benefits.
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