SSN College of Engineering admits students for 2026 through the Shiv Nadar University Chennai admission process for B.Tech and through separate routes for PG courses such as M.Tech. B.Tech admission now belongs to SSN School of Engineering at Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNU Chennai), so TNEA is not used for new seats.

For 2026, the B.Tech annual tuition fee is INR 3,50,000 for CSE, AI and Data Science, IT, ECE, and EEE, and INR 3,00,000 for Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Biomedical Engineering. M.Tech fees range from INR 1,50,000 to INR 1,75,000, based on the specialisation.

SSN College of Engineering Admission Portal 2026: apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech (SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai): SNUCEE 2026 exam phases from March to May 2026 are over. Merit list and offer rounds continue for the August 2026 intake. Students can check apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com for their status.
  • M.Tech and M.E.: CEAP registration through the GATE route ended in June 2026. Interview rounds are going on for the 2026-27 batch.
  • MBA and B.A. LL.B.: Students must check snuchennai.edu.in for the present admission cycle status.
  • SNU Chennai does not provide a management quota. B.Tech seats are allotted only on merit through SNUCEE or JEE Main.
  • The application fee is INR 1,500 and is not refundable. The admission confirmation fee is INR 20,000 and is also not refundable.
  • Students with 90 percentile or above in JEE Main can move straight to the faculty interview without taking SNUCEE. This route has limited seats.
  • SNUCEE has negative marking, so wrong answers reduce the final score.
  • Students already admitted to SSNCE up to 2025-26 will continue with their Anna University degrees without any change.

Direct Admission at SSN College of Engineering: SSN College of Engineering has no management quota. B.Tech seats are filled only through SNUCEE or JEE Main with 90 percentile and above, followed by a faculty interview.

SSN College of Engineering UG Admission 2026

UG admission at SSN College of Engineering includes B.Tech through SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai, along with B.A. LL.B., B.Com, B.Com Professional Accounting, and B.Sc Economics Data Science. B.Tech applicants are selected through SNUCEE or the limited JEE Main route, followed by a faculty interview.

SSN College of Engineering B.Tech Courses 2026

SSN School of Engineering offers 12 specialisations at the B.Tech level:

  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • Information Technology
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
  • Cyber Security, Internet of Things (IoT), VLSI Design

SSN College of Engineering B.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

Criterion Requirement
Class 10 Board Year Passed in 2023 or 2024 with at least 60% aggregate
Class 12 Board Year Passed in 2025 or appearing in 2026 with at least 75% aggregate
Compulsory Class 12 Subjects Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
Entrance Requirement SNUCEE for all candidates, or JEE Main with 90 percentile or above

SSN College of Engineering B.Tech Selection Criteria 2026

The college prepares B.Tech merit using SNUCEE score, faculty interview performance, and Class 12 marks. No reservation or quota system is followed for these seats.

Stage Details
SNUCEE Written Exam Part A is an aptitude test of 100 marks for 45 minutes. Part B is a PCM subject test of 100 marks for 75 minutes. In Part B, Mathematics carries 60%, Physics carries 20%, and Chemistry carries 20%. Negative marking is used.
JEE Main Route Students scoring 90 percentile or above in JEE Main do not need to take SNUCEE. They go straight to the faculty interview, but only a small number of seats are offered through this route.
Faculty Interview Shortlisted students meet a faculty panel. The interview intimation is sent to the registered email address.
Final Merit List The final list combines SNUCEE score, interview result, and Class 12 marks. Offers are released in rounds.

Key point: Students with 90 percentile or above in JEE Main can use the direct interview route, but SNUCEE gives access to the full seat pool because JEE Main seats are limited.

How to Apply for B.Tech at SSN College of Engineering?

  • Go to apply.snuchennaiadmissions.com and register for an account.
  • Complete the application form and upload the needed documents: Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, community certificate if applicable, Aadhaar card, and a passport-size photograph.
  • Pay the INR 1,500 non-refundable application fee online.
  • Choose an SNUCEE exam slot at a preferred test centre. Slots are given on a first-come, first-served basis, and booking must be done at least 13 days before the exam date.
  • Take SNUCEE and, if shortlisted, appear for the faculty interview on the date shared by the university.
  • After receiving an offer, pay the INR 20,000 non-refundable admission fee and the INR 20,000 refundable caution deposit to confirm the seat.

SSN College of Engineering B.Tech Fees 2026

Course Group Annual Tuition Fee
CSE, AI and Data Science, IT, ECE, and EEE INR 3,50,000
Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Biomedical Engineering INR 3,00,000
Admission confirmation fee INR 20,000, non-refundable
Caution deposit INR 20,000, refundable

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

Fees may increase by up to 5% each year. Students should contact the college or visit snuchennai.edu.in for exact fee details.

SSN College of Engineering Other UG Programmes Admission 2026

SNU Chennai also offers B.A. LL.B. five-year integrated, B.Com, B.Com Professional Accounting, and B.Sc Economics Data Science programmes. Each course has its own entrance and interview process.

Programme Accepted Entrance Exams Selection Process
B.A. LL.B. (5-year integrated) CLAT / AILET / LNAT / SLAT or Class 10 and 12 board grades Shortlisting through law entrance score or board marks, followed by a faculty interview
B.Com and B.Com (Professional Accounting) SNUCEE Commerce section SNUCEE score and interview. There are no compulsory Class 12 subjects.
B.Sc Economics (Data Science) SNUCEE SNUCEE score and interview. Mathematics is preferred but not compulsory.

SSN College of Engineering Other UG Fees 2026

Programme Annual Tuition Fee
B.A. LL.B. INR 4,95,000
B.Com and B.Sc Economics INR 3,00,000

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

Students should contact the college or visit snuchennai.edu.in for exact fee details.

SSN College of Engineering PG Admission 2026

PG admission at SSN College of Engineering covers M.Tech, M.E., and MBA. M.Tech and M.E. use GATE or TANCET scores, while MBA accepts national and state-level management entrance scores.

SSN College of Engineering M.Tech Admission 2026

M.Tech admission is handled through the SNU Chennai postgraduate process. The college states 11 M.Tech specialisations, including AI and Data Science, Computer Science, Energy Systems, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Medical Electronics, Power Electronics, VLSI Design, and Wireless Communication.

SSN College of Engineering M.Tech Eligibility Criteria 2026

Criterion Requirement
Qualifying Degree B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution
Minimum Marks 60% aggregate in the qualifying degree
Entrance Exam GATE score as the main route, or TANCET

SSN College of Engineering M.Tech Selection Process 2026

  • Applications are first screened mainly through GATE score. TANCET scores are accepted too.
  • Shortlisted students take a written test and then attend a faculty interview.
  • Final results are released within three weeks after the test and interview.
  • GATE-qualified students who satisfy the university conditions can receive merit grants.

How to Apply for M.Tech at SSN College of Engineering?

  • Use the CEAP portal for the GATE route.
  • For the TANCET route, apply through snuchennai.edu.in.
  • Upload the GATE or TANCET scorecard and qualifying degree mark sheets.
  • After the shortlist email, attend the written test and faculty interview.

SSN College of Engineering M.Tech Fees 2026

Programme Annual Tuition Fee
M.Tech INR 1,50,000 to INR 1,75,000, depending on specialisation

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

Students should contact the college or visit snuchennai.edu.in for exact fee details.

SSN College of Engineering MBA Admission 2026

MBA admission is based on entrance score and further selection rounds. The accepted exams are CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, NMAT, and TANCET.

Programme Accepted Entrance Exams Selection Process
MBA CAT / XAT / CMAT / MAT / ATMA / NMAT / TANCET Entrance score, group discussion, essay, and interview. Students with 12 or more months of work experience receive 10% score relaxation.

SSN College of Engineering MBA Fees 2026

Programme Annual Tuition Fee
MBA INR 3,00,000

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

Students should contact the college or visit snuchennai.edu.in for exact fee details.

SSN College of Engineering Scholarships

SNU Chennai provides scholarships for B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD students. Awards are given through merit or merit-cum-means rules and can lower the yearly tuition cost.

Scholarship Eligibility and Benefit
Merit Scholarship (B.Tech) Given in the first year on the basis of SNUCEE score. It is renewed each year according to academic performance.
Board Topper Award Top 10 rank holders from any State or Central Board in Class 12 get a full tuition fee waiver for the complete B.Tech course, provided they have no academic backlogs.
Merit-cum-Means (First-Generation Learner) 75% tuition fee waiver for first-generation learners whose annual family income is below INR 3,00,000.
Merit-cum-Means (Other) Up to 50% tuition fee waiver for students who are not first-generation learners and have annual family income below INR 3,00,000.
Sports Scholarship For students with strong records in national or international events recognised by accredited Sports Boards.
M.Tech Merit Grant Offered to GATE-qualified students who meet the extra conditions set by the university.
PhD Fellowship PhD students can receive an attractive stipend fellowship with free accommodation.

SSN College of Engineering Admission FAQs

Ques. Does SSN College of Engineering use TNEA for B.Tech admission in 2026?

Ans. No. New B.Tech admission at SSNCE does not go through TNEA. From 2026-27, B.Tech courses are offered under SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai, and admission is based on SNUCEE and a faculty interview.

Ques. How is SNUCEE designed for B.Tech applicants?

Ans. SNUCEE has two sections. Part A is a 100-mark aptitude test of 45 minutes. Part B is a 100-mark subject test of 75 minutes. For B.Tech, Part B includes Mathematics at 60%, Physics at 20%, and Chemistry at 20%. Wrong answers carry negative marking.

Ques. Is JEE Main enough for B.Tech admission at SSNCE?

Ans. Yes, only for students with 90 percentile or above in JEE Main. They can skip SNUCEE and attend the faculty interview directly. Since seats under this option are very limited, students are advised to take SNUCEE as well.

Ques. What marks are needed in Class 10 and Class 12 for B.Tech admission?

Ans. A student must have passed Class 10 in 2023 or 2024 with at least 60% aggregate. For Class 12, the student must have passed in 2025 or be appearing in 2026 with at least 75% aggregate, with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as required subjects.

Ques. Are management quota seats available at SSN College of Engineering?

Ans. No. SSN College of Engineering, through SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai, does not offer management quota seats. B.Tech admission is merit-based through SNUCEE or JEE Main with 90 percentile and above, followed by a faculty interview.

Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at SSN College of Engineering for 2026?

Ans. The yearly tuition fee is INR 3,50,000 for CSE, AI and Data Science, IT, ECE, and EEE. For Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Biomedical Engineering, the yearly fee is INR 3,00,000. At seat confirmation, students also pay a non-refundable admission fee of INR 20,000 and a refundable caution deposit of INR 20,000. Fees may rise by up to 5% every year.

Ques. Which scholarships can B.Tech students apply for at SSN College of Engineering?

Ans. Class 12 State or Central Board top 10 rank holders receive a full tuition fee waiver for the complete B.Tech programme. First-generation learners with family income below INR 3,00,000 per year can get a 75% tuition fee waiver. Merit scholarships based on SNUCEE scores and sports scholarships for national or international level students are also available.

Ques. Which entrance score is used for M.Tech admission at SSN College of Engineering?

Ans. GATE is the main entrance score used for M.Tech admission, and TANCET is also accepted. Shortlisted students attend a written test and faculty interview. GATE-qualified students who meet the university rules can get merit grants after admission.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for the MBA programme?

Ans. The MBA programme accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, NMAT, and TANCET scores. The selection process also has a group discussion, essay, and interview. Students with 12 or more months of work experience get a 10% score relaxation.

Ques. How many B.Tech branches are offered by SSN School of Engineering in 2026?

Ans. SSN School of Engineering at SNU Chennai offers 12 B.Tech specialisations: CSE, AI and Data Science, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, Cyber Security, IoT, and VLSI Design.