KCE has a full-course fee range of INR 41,000 for MCA to INR 10.26 Lakhs for BE in 2026. Popular choices include BE, MCA and MBA, with total charges varying by course and specialization. Students using college accommodation pay an annual hostel fee of INR 66,000.

  • BE: INR 3.48 Lakhs - 9.08 Lakhs for the complete course.
  • MCA: INR 2.68 Lakhs for the complete course.
  • MBA: INR 3.74 Lakhs for the complete course, depending on the specialization.

KCE Course and Fee Highlights

  • Students can choose from 34 courses across Engineering, Computer Applications and Management.
  • For 2026, full-course charges span INR 41,000 - 10.26 Lakhs. These fees were last verified on 31-Aug-2026.
  • BE, B.Tech, MCA and MBA are among KCE's prominent courses. Leading choices include BE in Computer Science And Engineering, MCA, MBA and ME in Communication Systems.
  • Completing the 4 years of BE in Computer Science And Engineering costs INR 5.68 Lakhs.
  • The full MBA course costs INR 3.74 Lakhs.

KCE Undergraduate (UG) Fees 2026

BE and B.Tech are undergraduate options at KCE. BE fees depend on the specialization, while the B.Tech branches below have the same total fee. Lateral-entry BE has a separate fee range.

BE: duration, eligibility and fees

KCE's most popular course, BE, takes 4 years to complete. Admission requires 10+2. The college offers 11 specializations, with a combined intake of 1230 seats. Full-course fees range from INR 3.48 Lakhs - 9.08 Lakhs.

BE specialization charges

Computer Science And Engineering, Cyber Security, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are leading BE choices. Their General-category fees and the charges for other BE branches are grouped below.

Total course feeBE specializationsFee category
INR 5.68 Lakhs each
  • BE Computer Science And Engineering
  • BE Cyber Security
  • BE Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • BE Civil Engineering
  • BE Mechanical Engineering
General
INR 3.48 LakhsVLSI Design & TechnologyOther BE specialization
INR 5.68 Lakhs each
  • Automobile Engineering
  • Computer Technology
  • Electronics & Telecom Engineering
Other BE specializations
INR 9.08 LakhsElectronics And Instrumentation EngineeringOther BE specialization

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

B.Tech: course details and branch fees

Students who have completed 10+2 can apply for B.Tech. This 4 years undergraduate course has 5 specializations and a total intake of 1230 seats across its branches.

Total fee per specialization, General categoryB.Tech branches
INR 5.68 Lakhs
  • B.Tech Information Technology
  • B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
  • B.Tech Computer Science and Technology
  • B.Tech Artificial Intelligence
  • B.Tech Computer Science and Design

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

BE lateral-entry fees

For BE {Lateral}, the complete course costs INR 6.42 Lakhs - 6.99 Lakhs. The comparison section below also shows its previous-year charges.

KCE Postgraduate (PG) Fees 2026

MCA, MBA and ME have different full-course charges. The totals below cover the complete course, with MBA and ME fees depending on the specialization.

Fee detailMCAMBAME
Total course feeINR 2.68 LakhsINR 3.74 LakhsINR 1.66 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MCA admission requirements and intake

Graduation is required for MCA admission. The course lasts 3 years and has an intake of 120 seats.

ME specialization fees

Communication Systems is a leading ME specialization and costs INR 1.66 Lakhs in total. Mechatronics and Vlsi Design also cost INR 1.66 Lakhs each.

KCE PhD Fees 2026

The total charge for Ph.D is INR 1.06 Lakhs.

Fee periodPh.D fee
2026INR 1.06 Lakhs
Previous year-

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KCE Fee Changes: 2026 and 2025

Compared with 2025, KCE's average fee rose by INR 2.53 Lakhs in 2026. Each course in the comparison below recorded an increase.

Year or changeBEMCAMBAMEBE {Lateral}
2026 total feesINR 3.48 Lakhs - 9.08 LakhsINR 2.68 LakhsINR 3.74 LakhsINR 1.66 LakhsINR 6.42 Lakhs - 6.99 Lakhs
2025 total feesINR 2.2 Lakhs - 3.48 LakhsINR 41,000 - 1.86 LakhsINR 41,000 - 2.92 LakhsINR 60,000 - 1.06 LakhsINR 1.65 Lakhs - 2.73 Lakhs
Fee increaseINR 2.9 LakhsINR 1.78 LakhsINR 2.49 LakhsINR 82,750INR 4.43 Lakhs
Direction of changeIncreasedIncreasedIncreasedIncreasedIncreased

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

KCE's official fee information may change when the college issues new notices. Check the official KCE website for current charges.

KCE Scholarships and Financial Support

Merit-based scholarships help KCE students lower their education costs and manage course fees. Financial support is available through both the college and the government. Government scholarship options include:

  • NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)

KCE Hostel and Mess Fees

KCE provides hostel accommodation for students. Male and female residents each pay INR 66,000 per year.

KCE Admission Fee Refund Rules

UGC guidelines govern fee refunds at KCE. The withdrawal date and the college's official admission schedule determine the refund, so cancelling earlier can affect the amount returned.

  • Refund eligibility follows university rules and the date on which admission is withdrawn.
  • The college may deduct processing or administrative charges.
  • After approval, refunds usually take a few weeks to process.
  • Students should consult KCE's official refund policy for the exact conditions.

KCE Alternative College Comparison

Students considering KCE can also consider Saveetha Engineering College Chennai as an alternative offering similar educational quality. Its fee, average package and return on investment are shown below.

MeasureSaveetha Engineering College Chennai
FeesINR 1.42 Lakhs
Average packageINR 5.36 Lakhs
Return on investment100%

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KCE Course and Fee Questions

Ques. How much should a student budget for the full BE course at KCE?

Ans. Depending on the branch, the complete BE course costs INR 3.48 Lakhs - 9.08 Lakhs. Computer Science And Engineering, a leading specialization, costs INR 5.68 Lakhs. Cyber Security, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Civil also have total fees of INR 5.68 Lakhs each.

Ques. What amount covers the complete MCA course?

Ans. Students pay INR 2.68 Lakhs in total to complete MCA at KCE.

Ques. How much does completing an MBA at KCE cost?

Ans. KCE charges INR 3.74 Lakhs for the entire MBA course.

Ques. Do the named ME branches have different total charges?

Ans. The full ME course fee is INR 1.66 Lakhs. Communication Systems, a leading choice, carries this charge. Mechatronics and Vlsi Design each cost INR 1.66 Lakhs as well.

Ques. What are the full-course charges for lateral entry into BE?

Ans. BE {Lateral} fees span INR 6.42 Lakhs - 6.99 Lakhs. Electrical & Electronics Engineering is a leading lateral-entry specialization, with a total charge of INR 6.42 Lakhs. Other lateral-entry choices include Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering, with fee figures of INR 6.42 Lakhs, INR 6.42 Lakhs, INR 6.42 Lakhs and INR 6.99 Lakhs.

Ques. Which other college can students consider alongside KCE?

Ans. Saveetha Engineering College Chennai is another leading option for students considering KCE.

Ques. Where can students confirm the rules for getting their fees refunded?

Ans. KCE applies UGC guidelines to fee refunds. Students should visit the college's official website to check the detailed refund rules.

Ques. How much is a year of hostel accommodation for male and female students?

Ans. The annual hostel charges at KCE are:

  • Male students: INR 66,000
  • Female students: INR 66,000

Ques. What placement outcome supports considering KCE?

Ans. KCE offers good placements and a good return on investment, with an average package of INR 6 Lakhs.