Saranathan College of Engineering (SCE) was established in 1998 as a private engineering institution. The college offers 7 undergraduate programmes and 5 postgraduate programmes, covering 6 B.E specializations, 1 B.Tech specialization, 4 M.E specializations, and an MBA programme.

UG admission at SCE is based on merit, while PG admission is entrance based. Counselling is conducted for all courses. The institute is approved by NBA and AICTE, affiliated with Anna University, and is known for engineering, management education, campus facilities, and recruiters such as Infosys, HP, HCL, TATA, IDBI Bank, TCS, TNEB, Oracle, and Sutherland Global.

Saranathan College of Engineering Important Dates 2026

The current admission-related schedule for the entrance exams and counselling processes mentioned for SCE is given below. Only ongoing and upcoming events have been included.

Event Current Date
TNEA 2026 General Counselling Round 1 Tentative Allotment Confirmation July 24 to July 25, 2026
TNEA 2026 General Counselling Round 1 Provisional Allotment July 26, 2026
TNEA 2026 Round 1 Joining or Reporting July 26 to July 30, 2026
TNEA 2026 General Counselling Round 2 Choice Filling August 3 to August 5, 2026
TNEA 2026 General Counselling Round 3 Choice Filling August 17 to August 19, 2026
TANCET MBA 2026 Choice Filling and Payment July 30 to August 2, 2026
TANCET MBA 2026 Tentative Allotment August 3, 2026
TANCET MBA 2026 Tentative Allotment Confirmation August 4, 2026
TANCET MBA 2026 Provisional Allotment August 5, 2026
MAT September 2026 PBT Registration Closes September 7, 2026
MAT September 2026 PBT Test Date September 13, 2026
MAT September 2026 CBT Registration Closes September 14, 2026
MAT September 2026 CBT Test Date September 20, 2026
GATE 2027 Registration Begins August 14, 2026
GATE 2027 Regular Registration Closes September 21, 2026
GATE 2027 Extended Registration Closes September 30, 2026
GATE 2027 Examination February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 Result March 19, 2027

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

Saranathan College of Engineering Courses and Fees

SCE offers 12 courses in total, including 7 UG courses and 5 PG courses. The course-wise duration, eligibility, specialization, admission basis, selection process, and annual fee are listed below.

Course Details Fee
B.E Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: 10 + 2
Specializations: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering
Admission: Merit Based
Selection Criteria: TNEA Counselling		 INR 65000 per annum
B.Tech Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: 10 + 2
Specializations: Information Technology
Admission: Merit Based
Selection Criteria: TNEA Counselling		 INR 65000 per annum
M.E Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: B.E
Specializations: Communication Engineering, Power Electronics & Drives, Thermal Engineering, and Computer Science
Admission: Entrance Based
Selection Criteria: TANCA Counselling		 INR 75000 per annum
Master of Business Administration Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation with 50%
Specializations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management
Admission: Entrance Based
Selection Criteria: TANCA MBA Counselling		 INR 56000 per annum

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

SCE conducts admission through counselling for all programmes. TNEA is followed for UG courses, while TANCA is followed for PG courses. B.E and B.Tech applicants must have 50% in 10 + 2, and M.E and MBA applicants must have 50% in graduation. Applications for state counselling are submitted online.

How to Apply?

Candidates registering for TANCA counselling can complete the process through the following steps:

  • Register online through the web portal.
  • Provide an active mobile number and email ID.
  • Fill in the required personal and academic information.
  • Use the save or submit option after entering the details.
  • Preview the form and make corrections, if needed.
  • Submit the form, save it, and complete the online fee payment.

Documents Required

  • Mark sheets of X, XII or Diploma (3 years) Certificate
  • Qualifying Degree certificate, provisional certificate, and mark sheets of all semesters or Consolidated mark sheet.
  • Transfer certificate from the institution last studied
  • Valid GATE score card and TANCET hall ticket for GATE qualified category
  • Certificate of Disability
  • Nativity Certificate only in electronic form / digitally signed e-Certificate. (if applicable)
  • Copy of identification certificate obtained from the Headquarters Tahsildar or Visa, Passport and letter registered in Police Station (For Srilankan Refugee candidates)
  • Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Saranathan College of Engineering Cutoffs

The MBA cutoff details available for Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing are given below across General, OBC, BCM, and MBC categories.

Course General OBC BCM MBC
Finance 38 30 29 28
Human Resource Management 38 30 29 28
Marketing 38 30 29 28

Saranathan College of Engineering Placements 2026

Saranathan College of Engineering has a placement cell that invites different industries to the campus for recruitment. The training and placement cell conducts several student-focused activities, including summer training, final placements, Alumna with training & placements, IMS, and related programmes.

The recruiters associated with the college include the following names:

Infosys Info view ICICI Securities
MRF Wipro Mahindra
TCS TNEB Oracle

Saranathan College of Engineering Scholarships

Students at SCE can access several scholarships, most of which are provided by the Tamil Nadu government. The scholarship options mentioned for the college are listed below.

  • Tamil Nadu Government welfare SC/ ST Scholarship
  • AICTE Fee waiver scholarship
  • Tamil Nadu government first graduate scholarship
  • Minority welfare scholarship offered by the government of Tamil Nadu
  • Vidya Seva Ratnam Santhanam educational trust scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to eligible students on merit basis.
  • Central sector scholarship
  • BC/MBC welfare scholarship offered by Tamil Nadu government

Saranathan College of Engineering Facilities

The college provides academic, residential, transport, and student support facilities on campus.

  • Canteen: The campus has a canteen that serves vegetarian food. A separate stationery store, STD booth, and Xerox facility are available near the canteen.
  • Hostel facility: Saranathan College provides separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls. The boys' hostel can accommodate 180 students, and the girls' hostel can accommodate 250 students. The hostels have spacious, well-lit rooms and facilities such as a recreation hall, library, 24/7 water, solar water heater, 24/7 security, and bus facility to the college.
  • Transport Facility: The college operates many buses from different areas to help students and staff reach the college on time. 25 buses run in the neighbourhood area of the college.
  • Library: SCE has a 2-floor library in the MBA Block. Students from all branches can access course-relevant books. The library has more than 55000 books and more than 300 regularly subscribed journals, including IEEE & ASME online journals.

Saranathan College of Engineering Highlights

Established | Type 1998 | Private
Approved by NBA, AICTE
Affiliation Anna University
Entrance Exam MBA: CAT / MAT / CMAT / TANCET
M.E: GATE / TANCET
Courses Offered B.E, B.Tech, M.E, MBA
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit and entrance based
Counseling Yes
Top Recruiters Infosys, TCS, TNEB, Oracle, Sutherland Global, etc.
Campus Area 40 Acres+
Facilities Available Library, Gym, Hostel, Computer center, etc
Official Website https://www.saranathan.ac.in

Saranathan College of Engineering FAQs

Ques. How many students can SCE admit in UG and PG programmes?

Ans: The college has a total intake capacity of 660 students for UG courses and 132 students for PG courses.

Ques. Which PG admission exam dates were earlier listed for TANCET?

Ans. The previously listed TANCET dates were as follows:

Event Date
TANCET 2023 Exam (MCA/ M.Tech/ M.Plan/ M.Arch) February 25, 2023
TANCET 2023 Exam (MBA) February 26, 2023

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

Ques. What research support is available at the college?

Ans. A research center has been set up in the ECE department. It handles research-related initiatives and prepares and sends research proposals to organisations such as DRDO, CSIR, DST, and others.

Ques. What category-wise cutoff is mentioned for MBA specializations?

Ans. The cutoff details are listed below:

Course General OBC BCM MBC
Finance 38 30 29 28
Human Resource Management 38 30 29 28
Marketing 38 30 29 28

Ques. What is the address and phone number for SCE?

Ans. The college address is Saranathan College of Engineering, Venkateswara Nagar, Trichy-Madurai Main Road (NH 45 B), Edamalaipatti Pudur(Post), Panjappur, Tiruchirappalli - 620012. The contact number is 8489915204.