Sona College of Technology Salem charges INR 4,40,000 under the Government/General quota and INR 3,48,000 under the Management quota for its four-year BE and B.Tech programmes. ME and M.Tech fees are INR 2,30,000 for the general quota and INR 60,000 for government-sponsored students, while the two-year MBA and MCA each cost INR 1,17,000 under the general quota and INR 82,000 under the government quota. Hostel charges for boys and girls range from INR 64,000 to INR 97,000 per year. These figures apply to the published 2026 fee cycle; students should confirm the 2026-27 schedule through the official college website or Anna University affiliate fee notice.

  • Each of the 21 BE and B.Tech programmes has a four-year fee of INR 4,40,000 for the Government quota or INR 3,48,000 for the Management quota.
  • Fees do not change by branch, so AI, Cyber Security, Fashion Technology, and Civil Engineering follow the same rates.
  • The three-year BE and B.Tech Lateral Entry general fee is INR 4,95,000, while B.Tech Lateral Entry in AI and Data Science costs INR 7,20,000.
  • All 8 ME and M.Tech specializations cost INR 2,30,000 under the general quota and INR 60,000 under the government quota.
  • MBA and MCA have matching fees of INR 1,17,000 for the general quota and INR 82,000 for the government quota.
  • Annual hostel charges for both boys and girls range from INR 64,000 to INR 97,000.
  • The college is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and BE Government quota admission uses TNEA based on Class 12 marks.

Sona College of Technology Courses and Fees 2026

The 2026 course fee structure covers regular and lateral-entry undergraduate engineering programmes as well as ME, M.Tech, MBA, and MCA courses. The duration, quota, and fee for each major course group are shown below.

Study LevelCourse and DurationQuotaTotal Fee
UndergraduateBE and B.Tech, all 21 programmes, 4 yearsGovernment/GeneralINR 4,40,000
UndergraduateBE and B.Tech, all 21 programmes, 4 yearsManagementINR 3,48,000
UndergraduateBE and B.Tech Lateral Entry, 3 yearsGeneralINR 4,95,000
UndergraduateBE and B.Tech Lateral Entry, 3 yearsManagementINR 3,48,000
UndergraduateB.Tech Lateral Entry in AI and Data Science, 3 yearsGeneralINR 7,20,000
PostgraduateME and M.Tech, all 8 specializations, 2 yearsGeneralINR 2,30,000
PostgraduateME and M.Tech, all 8 specializations, 2 yearsGovernmentINR 60,000
PostgraduateMBA, 2 yearsGeneralINR 1,17,000
PostgraduateMBA, 2 yearsGovernmentINR 82,000
PostgraduateMCA, 2 yearsGeneralINR 1,17,000
PostgraduateMCA, 2 yearsGovernmentINR 82,000

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

Sona College of Technology Undergraduate Fees 2026

All 21 regular BE and B.Tech programmes use one fee structure, regardless of the selected branch. For the full four-year course, Government/General quota students pay INR 4,40,000, and Management quota students pay INR 3,48,000. The fee remains unchanged across established engineering branches and newer subjects such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Cyber Security, Fashion Technology, and VLSI Design.

Government quota seats account for 65% of the intake and are allotted through TNEA using Class 12 PCM marks. The college directly fills the remaining 35% Management quota seats. The college is an autonomous private engineering institution affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and the fee structure is regulated under the system applicable to such colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Sona College of Technology BE and B.Tech Programme Fees

FeeQuotaProgramme
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralBE in Computer Science and Engineering
INR 3,48,000ManagementBE in Computer Science and Engineering
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralB.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
INR 3,48,000ManagementB.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralBE in Electronics and Communication Engineering
INR 3,48,000ManagementBE in Electronics and Communication Engineering
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralBE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
INR 3,48,000ManagementBE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralBE in Mechanical Engineering
INR 3,48,000ManagementBE in Mechanical Engineering
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralBE in Civil Engineering
INR 3,48,000ManagementBE in Civil Engineering
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralBE in Cyber Security
INR 3,48,000ManagementBE in Cyber Security
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralBE in VLSI Design and Technology
INR 3,48,000ManagementBE in VLSI Design and Technology
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralBE in Mechatronics Engineering
INR 3,48,000ManagementBE in Mechatronics Engineering
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralB.Tech in Fashion Technology
INR 3,48,000ManagementB.Tech in Fashion Technology
INR 4,40,000Government/GeneralAll other BE and B.Tech programmes
INR 3,48,000ManagementAll other BE and B.Tech programmes

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

Sona College of Technology Lateral Entry Fees

Diploma holders can enter the second year through the three-year BE or B.Tech Lateral Entry route. The total fee is INR 4,95,000 for the general category, INR 3,30,000 for the Government quota, and INR 3,48,000 for the Management quota. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science follows a separate B.Tech Lateral Entry fee of INR 7,20,000 under the general category; no other quota fee has been published for this option.

QuotaThree-Year Lateral ProgrammeTotal Fee
GeneralB.Tech Lateral Entry in Artificial Intelligence and Data ScienceINR 7,20,000
GeneralBE and B.Tech Lateral Entry, all branchesINR 4,95,000
ManagementBE and B.Tech Lateral Entry, all branchesINR 3,48,000
GovernmentBE and B.Tech Lateral Entry, all branchesINR 3,30,000
Other quota fee not publishedB.Tech Lateral Entry in Artificial Intelligence and Data ScienceNot published

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

Sona College of Technology Postgraduate Fees 2026

The college applies the same two-year fee to each of its 8 ME and M.Tech specializations. General quota students pay INR 2,30,000, while the government-sponsored quota fee is INR 60,000. This government rate is 74% below the general fee. The government-sponsored category typically covers GATE-qualified students who may qualify for an AICTE stipend, and admission is available through GATE or TANCET.

Sona College of Technology ME and M.Tech Fees

Quota and Total FeeTwo-Year Specialization
General: INR 2,30,000
Government: INR 60,000		Computer Science and Engineering
General: INR 2,30,000
Government: INR 60,000		VLSI Design
General: INR 2,30,000
Government: INR 60,000		Power System Engineering
General: INR 2,30,000
Government: INR 60,000		Structural Engineering
General: INR 2,30,000
Government: INR 60,000		Engineering Design
General: INR 2,30,000
Government: INR 60,000		Industrial Safety Engineering
General: INR 2,30,000
Government: INR 60,000		Construction Engineering and Management
General: INR 2,30,000
Government: INR 60,000		M.Tech in Information Technology

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

Sona College of Technology MBA and MCA Fees

MBA and MCA share the same two-year pricing. Each course costs INR 1,17,000 under the general quota and INR 82,000 through the government quota. TANCET is the admission route for both programmes.

Total FeeQuotaTwo-Year Course
INR 1,17,000GeneralMBA
INR 82,000GovernmentMBA
INR 1,17,000GeneralMCA
INR 82,000GovernmentMCA

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

Sona College of Technology Application Fees

Government quota admission to BE and B.Tech goes through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, known as TNEA. Anna University conducts this central counselling process using Class 12 marks, and no separate TNEA entrance test is held. The college fills Management quota seats directly by considering JEE Main scores or Class 12 merit.

  • TNEA applicants pay the annual registration charge to Anna University during counselling. The official TNEA portal provides the 2026-27 amount.
  • ME and M.Tech applicants use GATE or TANCET and pay the relevant examination charge to the organising body. The TANCET result date stated for this cycle is May 22, 2026.
  • MBA and MCA admission is through TANCET, with the registration charge payable to Anna University.

Sona College of Technology Hostel and Mess Fees 2026

On-campus accommodation is available for male and female students across all programmes. Depending on occupancy and room category, the yearly hostel charge is INR 64,000 to INR 97,000. Mess costs may form part of the selected hostel plan or be charged separately. Students can request the 2026-27 room-wise and mess fee details from the college hostel office or confirm them through the official admission notice.

Applicable ProgrammesAnnual Fee RangeAccommodation
All programmesINR 64,000 to INR 97,000Boys Hostel
All programmesINR 64,000 to INR 97,000Girls Hostel

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

Sona College of Technology Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much must a student pay for the complete BE or B.Tech course?

Ans. The four-year fee is INR 4,40,000 for a Government/General quota seat and INR 3,48,000 for a Management quota seat. The rates cover all 21 undergraduate programmes, including CSE, ECE, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Cyber Security, and Fashion Technology.

Ques. Does choosing a different engineering branch change the undergraduate fee?

Ans. No. Traditional branches and newer options such as AI, Cyber Security, and VLSI Design all follow the same four-year charges. Students pay INR 4,40,000 under the Government/General quota or INR 3,48,000 under the Management quota across all 21 BE and B.Tech programmes.

Ques. What is the average yearly cost of the BE programme?

Ans. Dividing the four-year Government quota total of INR 4,40,000 gives an average of INR 1,10,000 per year. The Management quota total of INR 3,48,000 equals an average of INR 87,000 per year. The college may issue bills semester by semester.

Ques. What are the two-year ME and M.Tech charges?

Ans. Every ME and M.Tech specialization has a general quota fee of INR 2,30,000. Government quota students, who are typically GATE-qualified, pay INR 60,000 in total. The 8 choices include Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI Design, Power System Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Safety Engineering, and other listed specializations.

Ques. Do MBA and MCA follow different fee structures?

Ans. No. Each two-year programme costs INR 1,17,000 under the general quota and INR 82,000 under the government quota. Admission to both MBA and MCA is based on TANCET.

Ques. What is the yearly charge for campus accommodation?

Ans. Both the boys and girls hostels charge between INR 64,000 and INR 97,000 per year, depending on room type and occupancy. Both facilities are located on campus. The hostel office can provide the room-wise breakup and applicable mess rates for 2026-27.

Ques. What could a Government quota BE student spend on tuition and hostel over four years?

Ans. Combining the programme fee of INR 4,40,000 with annual hostel charges of INR 64,000 to INR 97,000 gives a four-year total of INR 7,00,000 to INR 8,28,000. This calculation excludes personal costs and mess expenses.

Ques. How are Government and Management quota seats handled?

Ans. Government quota seats make up 65% of the intake and are assigned through TNEA or TANCET under Anna University counselling. The government fee regulation committee fixes the BE charge at INR 4,40,000. The college directly fills the remaining 35% Management quota seats, for which the BE fee is INR 3,48,000. At the ME level, the government quota costs INR 60,000, compared with INR 2,30,000 for the general quota.

Ques. How much does a diploma holder pay for lateral entry?

Ans. The three-year BE or B.Tech Lateral Entry fee is INR 4,95,000 for the general category, INR 3,30,000 for the Government quota, and INR 3,48,000 for the Management quota. B.Tech Lateral Entry in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science has a separate general fee of INR 7,20,000, the highest listed amount among the lateral-entry options.

Ques. What is the average BE fee for each semester?

Ans. BE covers 8 semesters in 4 years. The Government quota total of INR 4,40,000 equals an average of INR 55,000 per semester, while the Management quota total of INR 3,48,000 equals INR 43,500 per semester. Actual instalments depend on the payment schedule released for each academic year.

Ques. Which university is Sona College of Technology connected with?

Ans. Sona College of Technology, Salem has autonomous status and is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. Its BE and B.Tech courses use the Anna University curriculum, while examinations are conducted internally under its autonomous system. Government quota admission follows TNEA counselling rules, and the Tamil Nadu Government Fee Fixation Committee regulates the fees.