Thiagarajar College of Engineering- Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is a premier Government Aided Autonomous institution established in 1957 and affiliated with Anna University. Recognized for its academic strength and robust campus ecosystem spread across 143 acres, TCE offers a wide range of engineering, architecture, and science programs, emphasizing quality education and promising placements.

Madurai, Tamil Nadu

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE), situated in the vibrant city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, stands as a distinguished Government Aided Autonomous institution. Founded in 1957 by the esteemed philanthropist and industrialist Late Shri Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar, TCE is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and holds accreditation with an A+ Grade by NAAC. The college is also approved by AICTE and the Council of Architecture. The institution is widely recognized for its comprehensive academic offerings, spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across fifteen departments in engineering, architecture, and science. Popular programs include various specializations in B.E. and B.Tech. TCE's commitment to quality is reflected in its consistent rankings and accreditations. The college campus, spread over 143 acres, provides a conducive environment for learning and personal growth with well-developed infrastructure including laboratories, a library, hostels, and sports facilities. Career outcomes for TCE graduates are promising, with placements facilitated by a dedicated cell. Based on recent data, the college demonstrates a good placement record with various companies recruiting across different sectors. Entrance to TCE is primarily through TNEA for UG programs and TANCET or GATE for PG programs.

Campus Area (Acres)

143

Estd. Year

1957

Total Faculty Members

261

Accreditations

+ 1 more

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

National Board of Accreditation (for programs) (NBAPROGRAMS)

Council of Architecture (COA)

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

University Grants Commission (UGC)

NIRF	#151-200 Overall(2022) #101-150 Engineering(2024) #25 Architecture(2024)
Outlook	#36 Engineering Private(2023)
ARIIA	#Participated in ranking Rank #2021 Year #Government College/Institution (Technical) Category
India Today	#53 Overall(2023) #85 Science(2024) #31 Architecture(2023) #24 Engineering Private(2023) #66 Computer Applications(2024)
The Week	#16 B.Tech(2020)

TCE Courses and Fees 2025

Thiagarajar College of Engineering offers 16 program(s).

PhD

Tuition Fee

Ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per year (Full-Time) [15] | ₹70,200 total [16] | Not specified publicly [18]

Duration

3-5 years

Specializations

Civil Engineering [17, 18, 31]Electrical and Electronics Engineering [17, 18, 31]Electronics and Communication Engineering [17, 18, 31]Computer Science and Engineering [17, 18, 31]+9

Scholarships Available

PhD

Tuition Fee

Ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per year (Full-Time) [15] | ₹70,200 total [16] | Not specified publicly [18]

Duration

3-5 years

Specializations

Civil Engineering [17, 18, 31]Electrical and Electronics Engineering [17, 18, 31]Electronics and Communication Engineering [17, 18, 31]Computer Science and Engineering [17, 18, 31]+9

Scholarships Available

MS by Research

Specializations

Computer Science and Engineering [20]Electrical and Electronics Engineering [7]Chemistry [7]

Scholarships Available

MBA

Tuition Fee

Ranges from ₹41,000 to ₹33,00,000 total [4, 18]

Duration

2 years

Specializations

General

Scholarships Available

Admission Criteria for programs at TCE

Explore comprehensive admission criteria for all courses and programs offered at TCE, including eligibility requirements, entrance exams, and seat intake details.

Degree	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam
PhD	Civil Engineering [17, 18, 31] Electrical and Electronics Engineering [17, 18, 31] Electronics and Communication Engineering [17, 18, 31] Computer Science and Engineering [17, 18, 31] Mechanical Engineering [17, 18, 31] Information Technology [17, 31] Architecture [17, 18, 31] Mechatronics [17, 31] Physics [17, 31] Mathematics [17, 31] English [17] Chemistry [17, 31] Computer Applications [17]	3-5 years	-	Master''s degree with 55% aggregate [18] Relevant Master''s degree with minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation for reserved) [20]	Written Test + Interview (by TCE) [14, 17, 18] UGC NET [17, 18] CSIR NET [17, 18] GATE [20]
MS by Research	Computer Science and Engineering [20] Electrical and Electronics Engineering [7] Chemistry [7]	NA years	-	Bachelor''s degree in a relevant field with minimum 50% aggregate [20]	Valid GATE score for certain specializations [20]
MBA	-	2 years	120 [18]	Bachelor''s degree with 60% aggregate [18] Graduation [4]	TANCET [4, 9, 14, 27] CAT [18] XAT [18] MAT [18] CMAT [18] GMAT [18] ATMA [18]
MCA	-	2 years	30 [12, 14]	BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent OR B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level with 50% marks (45% for reserved) [12, 14]	TANCET [12, 14, 22, 24, 27]
B.Tech	Information Technology [13, 19, 32] Computer Science and Business Systems [13, 19, 32] Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) [7, 32]	4 years	-	10+2 with minimum marks as per Tamil Nadu Government norms, with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects [19, 32]	TNEA [19, 32] Management Quota [19]
M.Sc.	Data Science [18, 29, 30] Physics [8, 30] Chemistry [8, 30] Mathematics [8, 30] Biotechnology [8, 30] Computer Science [8, 30] Microbiology [8, 30] Zoology [8, 30] Botany [8, 30]	2 years	-	Bachelor''s degree in a relevant field with 50% aggregate [8, 18]	Based on merit in qualifying examination [18, 30] (for Data Science) \| JAM, NET, UGC, TANCET, CSIR, GATE [8] (for other specializations)
Integrated M.Sc.	Data Science [18, 29, 30]	5 years	-	10+2 with 50% aggregate [18, 30]	Based on Qualifying Exam Performance [18, 30]
M.Arch	Architecture [11]	2 years	20 [11]	B.Arch with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university [11, 28]	CEETA PG + CEETA PG Counselling [11] TANCET [33]
B.Des	Interior Design [7, 19, 32]	NA years	-	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects [19]	NA (NATA not required for Interior Design) [19]
MHRM	-	NA years	-	Graduation with 50% + TANCET [4]	TANCET [4]
M.Tech	Communication Systems [6] Computer Science and Engineering [6] Computer Science and Information Security [6] Industrial Engineering [6] Infrastructure Engineering and Management [6] Manufacturing Engineering [6] Mechatronics [6] Power System Engineering [6] Structural Engineering [6] Wireless Technologies [6] Environmental Engineering [13] VLSI [20] Construction Engineering and Management [7] Advanced Structural Design (under Structural Engg.) [20] Construction Materials (under Structural Engg.) [20] Microelectronics (under VLSI Design) [20] Embedded Systems (under VLSI Design) [20]	2 years	NA (Some specializations 18 seats [20])	Bachelor''s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) [12, 14] Relevant bachelor''s degree with 50% aggregate [20, 33]	TANCET [12, 14, 16, 22, 27, 33] GATE [6, 14, 16, 20, 27] CEETA-PG [16, 22, 33]
B.Arch	-	5 years	120 [5]	10+2 with 50% marks aggregate, with Mathematics as a subject, and 70 marks out of 200 in NATA [32] (Note: Some sources mention 80/200 in NATA [5, 26])	NATA [5, 19, 26, 32]
M.E.	Communication Systems [6] Computer Science and Engineering [6] Computer Science and Information Security [6] Industrial Engineering [6] Infrastructure Engineering and Management [6] Manufacturing Engineering [6] Mechatronics [6] Power System Engineering [6] Structural Engineering [6] Wireless Technologies [6] Environmental Engineering [13] VLSI [20] Construction Engineering and Management [7] Advanced Structural Design (under Structural Engg.) [20] Construction Materials (under Structural Engg.) [20] Microelectronics (under VLSI Design) [20] Embedded Systems (under VLSI Design) [20]	2 years	NA (Some specializations 18 seats [20])	Bachelor''s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) [12, 14] Relevant bachelor''s degree with 50% aggregate [20, 33]	TANCET [12, 14, 16, 22, 27, 33] GATE [6, 14, 16, 20, 27] CEETA-PG [16, 22, 33]
B.E.	Civil Engineering [19, 32] Mechanical Engineering [19, 32] Electrical and Electronics Engineering [19, 32] Electronics and Communication Engineering [19, 32] Computer Science and Engineering [19, 32] Mechatronics [19, 32]	4 years	-	10+2 with minimum marks as per Tamil Nadu Government norms, with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/Biology or other subject [19, 32]	TNEA [19, 32] Management Quota [19]

Degree	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam
PhD	Civil Engineering [17, 18, 31] Electrical and Electronics Engineering [17, 18, 31] Electronics and Communication Engineering [17, 18, 31] Computer Science and Engineering [17, 18, 31] Mechanical Engineering [17, 18, 31] Information Technology [17, 31] Architecture [17, 18, 31] Mechatronics [17, 31] Physics [17, 31] Mathematics [17, 31] English [17] Chemistry [17, 31] Computer Applications [17]	3-5 years	-	Master''s degree with 55% aggregate [18] Relevant Master''s degree with minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation for reserved) [20]	Written Test + Interview (by TCE) [14, 17, 18] UGC NET [17, 18] CSIR NET [17, 18] GATE [20]
MS by Research	Computer Science and Engineering [20] Electrical and Electronics Engineering [7] Chemistry [7]	NA years	-	Bachelor''s degree in a relevant field with minimum 50% aggregate [20]	Valid GATE score for certain specializations [20]
MBA	-	2 years	120 [18]	Bachelor''s degree with 60% aggregate [18] Graduation [4]	TANCET [4, 9, 14, 27] CAT [18] XAT [18] MAT [18] CMAT [18] GMAT [18] ATMA [18]
MCA	-	2 years	30 [12, 14]	BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent OR B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level with 50% marks (45% for reserved) [12, 14]	TANCET [12, 14, 22, 24, 27]
B.Tech	Information Technology [13, 19, 32] Computer Science and Business Systems [13, 19, 32] Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) [7, 32]	4 years	-	10+2 with minimum marks as per Tamil Nadu Government norms, with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects [19, 32]	TNEA [19, 32] Management Quota [19]
M.Sc.	Data Science [18, 29, 30] Physics [8, 30] Chemistry [8, 30] Mathematics [8, 30] Biotechnology [8, 30] Computer Science [8, 30] Microbiology [8, 30] Zoology [8, 30] Botany [8, 30]	2 years	-	Bachelor''s degree in a relevant field with 50% aggregate [8, 18]	Based on merit in qualifying examination [18, 30] (for Data Science) \| JAM, NET, UGC, TANCET, CSIR, GATE [8] (for other specializations)
Integrated M.Sc.	Data Science [18, 29, 30]	5 years	-	10+2 with 50% aggregate [18, 30]	Based on Qualifying Exam Performance [18, 30]
M.Arch	Architecture [11]	2 years	20 [11]	B.Arch with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university [11, 28]	CEETA PG + CEETA PG Counselling [11] TANCET [33]
B.Des	Interior Design [7, 19, 32]	NA years	-	10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects [19]	NA (NATA not required for Interior Design) [19]
MHRM	-	NA years	-	Graduation with 50% + TANCET [4]	TANCET [4]
M.Tech	Communication Systems [6] Computer Science and Engineering [6] Computer Science and Information Security [6] Industrial Engineering [6] Infrastructure Engineering and Management [6] Manufacturing Engineering [6] Mechatronics [6] Power System Engineering [6] Structural Engineering [6] Wireless Technologies [6] Environmental Engineering [13] VLSI [20] Construction Engineering and Management [7] Advanced Structural Design (under Structural Engg.) [20] Construction Materials (under Structural Engg.) [20] Microelectronics (under VLSI Design) [20] Embedded Systems (under VLSI Design) [20]	2 years	NA (Some specializations 18 seats [20])	Bachelor''s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) [12, 14] Relevant bachelor''s degree with 50% aggregate [20, 33]	TANCET [12, 14, 16, 22, 27, 33] GATE [6, 14, 16, 20, 27] CEETA-PG [16, 22, 33]
B.Arch	-	5 years	120 [5]	10+2 with 50% marks aggregate, with Mathematics as a subject, and 70 marks out of 200 in NATA [32] (Note: Some sources mention 80/200 in NATA [5, 26])	NATA [5, 19, 26, 32]
M.E.	Communication Systems [6] Computer Science and Engineering [6] Computer Science and Information Security [6] Industrial Engineering [6] Infrastructure Engineering and Management [6] Manufacturing Engineering [6] Mechatronics [6] Power System Engineering [6] Structural Engineering [6] Wireless Technologies [6] Environmental Engineering [13] VLSI [20] Construction Engineering and Management [7] Advanced Structural Design (under Structural Engg.) [20] Construction Materials (under Structural Engg.) [20] Microelectronics (under VLSI Design) [20] Embedded Systems (under VLSI Design) [20]	2 years	NA (Some specializations 18 seats [20])	Bachelor''s degree with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) [12, 14] Relevant bachelor''s degree with 50% aggregate [20, 33]	TANCET [12, 14, 16, 22, 27, 33] GATE [6, 14, 16, 20, 27] CEETA-PG [16, 22, 33]
B.E.	Civil Engineering [19, 32] Mechanical Engineering [19, 32] Electrical and Electronics Engineering [19, 32] Electronics and Communication Engineering [19, 32] Computer Science and Engineering [19, 32] Mechatronics [19, 32]	4 years	-	10+2 with minimum marks as per Tamil Nadu Government norms, with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/Biology or other subject [19, 32]	TNEA [19, 32] Management Quota [19]

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Nearest Attractions at Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Madurai International Airport

6 km

Thiruparankundram Bus Stop

1.9 km

Thiruparankundram Railway Station

2 km

Vijay Hospital

2.1 km

Facilities Provided by Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Academic Spaces

Classrooms

Smart Classrooms

Auditorium

Seminar Halls

Basic Services

Laundry Facilities

Drinking Water Facilities

Stationery Shop

Post Office

Xerox Facility

Disability Services

Audio Resources for Visually-Challenged Students

Food Options

Canteen

Hostel Mess

Food Court

Hostel Facilities

Boys Hostel (Valluvar Illam)

Girls Hostel (Manimegalai Illam)

Hostel Amenities

IT Facilities

Wi-Fi Infrastructure

Central Computer Centre

Data Center

Incubation Centers

Technology Business Incubator (TBI)

Laboratories

General Laboratories

Computer Labs

Departmental Labs

Thiagarajar Advanced Research Centre (TARC)

Library

Central Library

Departmental Libraries

Separate Reading Room

Audio Resources for Visually-Challenged

Medical Facilities

Health Center

Recreational Areas

TV Rooms

Home Theatre

Gardens and Greenery

Student Clubs and Associations

Safety Security

Security Surveillance

Sports Fitness

Sports Complex

Gymnasium

Outdoor Sports Facilities

Indoor Sports Facilities

Student Help Desks

Grievance Cell

Career Guidance Cell

Faculty & Student Support Center

Anti-Ragging Cell

Women Empowerment Cell (WEC)

Transport Services

Bus Services

Parking Facilities

Hear from the Students

SUGUNESH A P

Thiagarajar college of engineering is a government aided Anna university affiliated college providing quality education with practically applied real engineering problems.

Praveen kumar.V

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) stands tall as a name that carries both legacy and respect in the world of education. With its strong academic foundation and serene campus setting, it offers an environment where minds are shaped, not just trained. From engineering fundamentals to cutting-edge research, TCE has nurtured generations of students with a blend of discipline, intellect, and innovation.The infrastructure is solid, with well-equipped labs, spacious classrooms, and a library that fuels curiosity. But what truly sets the college apart is its faculty—knowledgeable, approachable, and deeply invested in the students’ growth. It’s a place where learning feels personal, and guidance goes beyond textbooks.However, like any large institution, there’s room for more streamlining—especially when it comes to certain administrative processes and campus-level coordination. A little more efficiency could make the experience even smoother for students, especially during placements or inter-department activities.That said, TCE still remains a gem in Tamil Nadu’s engineering landscape. It’s more than just a college—it’s a space where character is built, friendships are forged, and futures take shape. With its rooted values and evolving vision, Thiagarajar College of Engineering continues to inspire with quiet strength and academic pride.

Sherry Ruth

This is the best place which can sculpt you into one of the best engineers. The college gives lots of freedom, opportunity to explore, and grow yourself through experiences.

Sreeram T

Preferred to everyone who is seeing for Best college as a all round like studies, extra cariculum, sports , friendship ,etc. Displine is the major etichs followed in TCE in linent way. Hostel is bit old , few person find it difficult for stay but soon many person had adapted to it.Mainly, make each and every person responsible as a whole in the career , life and also to society.