Sri Sairam Engineering College Chennai charges course fees from INR 41,000 for MBA and MCA government quota seats to INR 7,68,000 for B.E. general category seats over four years. B.E., B.Tech, ME, M.Tech, MBA and MCA fees change by course and admission quota. The 2025-26 fee figures are approved by the Tamil Nadu Fee Fixation Committee and are available on sairam.edu.in. Any 2026-27 change will be announced before TNEA counselling, so students should check the official website before admission.
- Sri Sairam Engineering College has 13 B.E. branches and 5 B.Tech programmes, and the fee depends on the admission quota.
- The general category B.E. fee is INR 7,68,000 for four years for most branches and INR 5,68,000 for select CS specialisations.
- The government quota B.E./B.Tech fee is the same for all branches at INR 6,60,000 for four years.
- The management quota B.E./B.Tech fee is INR 3,48,000 for four years, which is the lowest of the three quota levels.
- ME and M.Tech cost INR 1,70,000 under the general category and INR 1,20,000 under the government quota for two years.
- MBA costs INR 1,17,000 for general category seats and INR 41,000 for government quota seats.
- The yearly hostel fee is INR 35,000 to INR 55,800 for female students and INR 35,000 to INR 52,800 for male students.
- Sri Sairam Engineering College Courses and Fees 2026-27
- Sri Sairam Engineering College UG Fees 2026-27
- Sri Sairam Engineering College PG Fees 2026-27
- Sri Sairam Engineering College Application Fees
- Sri Sairam Engineering College Scholarship and Fee Concession
- Sri Sairam Engineering College Hostel Fees 2026-27
- Sri Sairam Engineering College Course and Fees FAQs
Sri Sairam Engineering College Courses and Fees 2026-27
Sri Sairam Engineering College has separate fee slabs for government quota, general category and management quota seats. B.E. and B.Tech courses run for four years, while ME, M.Tech, MBA and MCA are PG programmes with lower total fee ranges.
| Level | Course | General Category | Govt Quota | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG | B.E. (CSE) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| UG | B.E. (AI and Machine Learning) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| UG | B.E. (ECE) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| UG | B.E. (EEE) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| UG | B.E. (Civil Engineering) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| UG | B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| UG | B.Tech (IT) | INR 7,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| UG | B.Tech (AI and Data Science) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| UG | B.Tech (AI and Machine Learning) | INR 5,68,000 | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| PG | ME (All Specialisations) | INR 1,70,000 | INR 1,20,000 | N/A |
| PG | MBA | INR 1,17,000 | INR 41,000 | N/A |
| PG | MCA | INR 1,34,500 | INR 41,000 | N/A |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Sri Sairam Engineering College UG Fees 2026-27
B.E. and B.Tech are the UG courses offered by Sri Sairam Engineering College. Most B.E. branches cost INR 7,68,000 in the general category for four years. B.E. CS and Business Systems is lower at INR 5,68,000. Across all B.E. branches, government quota seats cost INR 6,60,000 and management quota seats cost INR 3,48,000. The B.E. course has eight semesters over four years.
The college is autonomous under Anna University. This means it can frame its curriculum and hold its own exams, while the degree certificate keeps Anna University affiliation. B.E. admission is through TNEA, or Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, where students are ranked by Class 12 PCM marks and do not take a separate entrance exam. TNEA 2026 registration was open from May 3 to June 5, 2026, and ranks were published on July 1, 2026. Government quota seats are allotted through counselling rounds.
B.Tech programmes cover newer technology areas along with Information Technology. B.Tech IT has the same general category fee as the higher-fee B.E. branches at INR 7,68,000. B.Tech AI and Data Science, B.Tech AI and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Business Systems, and the integrated B.Tech and M.Tech programme cost INR 5,68,000 in the general category. For all B.Tech programmes, the government quota fee is INR 6,60,000 and the management quota fee is INR 3,48,000.
Sri Sairam B.E. Branches and Fees
| General Category Fee | Branch | Govt Quota | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| INR 7,68,000 | Computer Science and Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Computer and Communication Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Cyber Security | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Internet of Things | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Instrumentation and Control Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Mechanical Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Mechanical and Automation Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Mechatronics Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Production Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 7,68,000 | Civil Engineering | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 5,68,000 | CS and Business Systems | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Sri Sairam B.Tech Programmes and Fees
| General Category Fee | B.Tech Programme | Govt Quota | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| INR 7,68,000 | Information Technology | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 5,68,000 | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 5,68,000 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 5,68,000 | Computer Science and Business Systems | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
| INR 5,68,000 | B.Tech and M.Tech (Integrated) | INR 6,60,000 | INR 3,48,000 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Sri Sairam Engineering College PG Fees 2026-27
At the PG level, Sri Sairam Engineering College offers ME specialisations, M.Tech, MBA and MCA. Six ME specialisations and M.Tech Defence Technology have one common two-year fee: INR 1,70,000 for the general category and INR 1,20,000 for government quota seats. The government quota saving for ME is INR 50,000, which is 29 per cent below the general category rate.
ME admission is based on TANCET 2026 or GATE scores. TANCET 2026 was held on May 9, 2026, and results were declared on May 22, 2026. Among the PG options, MBA has the lowest total fee at INR 1,17,000 for the general category and INR 41,000 for government quota seats. MCA costs INR 1,34,500 in the general category and INR 41,000 under the government quota.
| General Category Fee | PG Programme | Govt Quota |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1,70,000 | ME (CSE) | INR 1,20,000 |
| INR 1,70,000 | ME (Communication Systems) | INR 1,20,000 |
| INR 1,70,000 | ME (Embedded System Technologies) | INR 1,20,000 |
| INR 1,70,000 | ME (Power Electronics and Drives) | INR 1,20,000 |
| INR 1,70,000 | ME (CAD/CAM) | INR 1,20,000 |
| INR 1,70,000 | ME (Computer Networking) | INR 1,20,000 |
| INR 1,70,000 | M.Tech (Defence Technology) | INR 1,20,000 |
| INR 1,17,000 | MBA | INR 41,000 |
| INR 1,34,500 | MCA | INR 41,000 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Sri Sairam Engineering College Application Fees
For B.E. and B.Tech admission, Sri Sairam Engineering College uses TNEA, which ranks students on Class 12 PCM marks. There is no separate entrance test for this route. Students do not pay a separate application fee directly to Sri Sairam Engineering College for TNEA-route admissions. The counselling fee is fixed by the Tamil Nadu government and paid through tneaonline.org.
- TNEA 2026 registration was open from May 3 to June 5, 2026.
- TNEA 2026 ranks were published on July 1, 2026.
- The counselling fee is fixed by the Tamil Nadu government on tneaonline.org.
- ME/M.Tech admission accepts TANCET 2026, with the exam held on May 9, 2026 and results declared on May 22, 2026, or GATE scores.
- TANCET 2026 registration ran from March 16 to April 15, 2026.
Students should check the latest TNEA counselling fee and round schedule on tneaonline.org before applying.
Sri Sairam Engineering College Scholarship and Fee Concession
SC, ST, BC and MBC students from Tamil Nadu may qualify for fee concessions or scholarship support under the Tamil Nadu government's post-matric scholarship and free education schemes. Students must apply for these benefits separately through the Tamil Nadu e-District portal or the BC Welfare Department. Eligibility should be confirmed with the Sri Sairam accounts office during admission.
Sri Sairam Engineering College Hostel Fees 2026-27
Sri Sairam Engineering College offers hostel accommodation on campus for male and female students at Tambaram Sanatorium in Chennai. The hostel helps students from outside the city stay near the campus without separate off-campus rent. The annual fee range is INR 35,000 to INR 55,800 for female students and INR 35,000 to INR 52,800 for male students. The amount changes with room type, sharing option and room facilities.
| Per Year Upper Fee | Hostel Category | Per Year Lower Fee | Applicable Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| INR 55,800 | Female Hostel | INR 35,000 | B.E., B.Tech, ME, MBA, MCA |
| INR 52,800 | Male Hostel | INR 35,000 | B.E., B.Tech, ME, MBA, MCA |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Hostel charges include accommodation and mess facilities. At the minimum rate of INR 35,000 per year, a B.E. student pays INR 1,40,000 for four years of hostel stay. With this minimum hostel cost, the four-year total becomes INR 9,08,000 for general category B.E. students and INR 8,00,000 for government quota B.E. students. Hostel allotment has to be applied for separately at the start of each academic year. Seats are limited and given on a first-come-first-served basis.
Sri Sairam Engineering College Course and Fees FAQs
Ques. How much does the B.E. course cost at Sri Sairam Engineering College Chennai?
Ans. For most B.E. branches, the four-year fee is INR 7,68,000 for general category seats and INR 6,60,000 for government quota seats through TNEA. Management quota seats cost INR 3,48,000. B.E. CS and Business Systems has a lower general category fee of INR 5,68,000.
Ques. What is the average semester cost for B.E. at Sri Sairam?
Ans. A B.E. branch with a total fee of INR 7,68,000 over eight semesters works out to an average of INR 96,000 per semester. For government quota students paying INR 6,60,000 in total, the average is INR 82,500 per semester. The actual semester payment depends on the college fee schedule.
Ques. What fee is charged for ME at Sri Sairam Engineering College?
Ans. The two-year fee for all six ME specialisations and M.Tech is INR 1,70,000 in the general category and INR 1,20,000 under the government quota. The options include CSE, Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, CAD/CAM, Computer Networking and Defence Technology. Admission is through TANCET or GATE.
Ques. What are the government quota fees at Sri Sairam Engineering College?
Ans. B.E. and B.Tech government quota seats cost INR 6,60,000 for four years across all branches. For ME and M.Tech, the two-year government quota fee is INR 1,20,000. MBA and MCA government quota seats cost INR 41,000, which is the lowest fee in the college fee range.
Ques. What is the yearly hostel fee at Sri Sairam Engineering College?
Ans. Female students pay INR 35,000 to INR 55,800 per year for hostel accommodation. Male students pay INR 35,000 to INR 52,800 per year. The exact amount depends on the room option. At the minimum fee of INR 35,000 per year, the four-year hostel cost is INR 1,40,000.
Ques. What is the total B.E. cost at Sri Sairam when hostel is added?
Ans. For general category B.E. students, the minimum four-year hostel cost of INR 1,40,000 added to the programme fee of INR 7,68,000 gives a total of INR 9,08,000. For government quota B.E. students, INR 6,60,000 plus the minimum hostel cost gives INR 8,00,000 for four years.
Ques. Is any separate application fee paid to Sri Sairam Engineering College?
Ans. No separate application fee is paid directly to Sri Sairam for B.E. and B.Tech admission through TNEA. TNEA 2026 ranks were published on July 1, 2026, and the counselling fee is paid on tneaonline.org as fixed by the Tamil Nadu government. ME/M.Tech applicants can use TANCET 2026 scores, for which the exam was held on May 9, 2026.
Ques. How much is the MBA fee at Sri Sairam Engineering College?
Ans. MBA costs INR 1,17,000 for general category seats and INR 41,000 for government quota seats. MCA costs INR 1,34,500 for the general category and INR 41,000 under the government quota. These two courses are the lowest-fee options in the college by total fee.
Ques. Can Tamil Nadu reserved category students get fee support at Sri Sairam?
Ans. SC, ST, BC and MBC students from Tamil Nadu may be eligible for fee concessions or scholarships under the state government's post-matric scholarship and free education schemes. Applications are made separately through the Tamil Nadu e-District portal or the BC Welfare Department. Students should confirm eligibility with the Sri Sairam accounts office during admission.
Ques. What is the fee for B.Tech AI courses at Sri Sairam Engineering College?
Ans. B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning both cost INR 5,68,000 in the general category. Their government quota fee is INR 6,60,000, and the management quota fee is INR 3,48,000. These are lower-fee B.Tech choices when compared with B.Tech IT at INR 7,68,000.
Ques. How does TNEA 2026 apply to Sri Sairam Engineering College admissions?
Ans. TNEA 2026 registration ran from May 3 to June 5, 2026, and ranks were released on July 1, 2026. There is no separate entrance exam for this route because students are ranked using Class 12 PCM marks. Government quota seats at Sri Sairam are filled through counselling rounds conducted by the Tamil Nadu government.
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