St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology, Chengannur is a private autonomous institution established in 2010. The college is recognised by UGC, approved by AICTE and affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram. STC Chengannur holds NAAC B+ Grade accreditation.

The institute offers B.Tech across seven specialisations. For B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, the total academic fee is INR 3 Lakhs under the government quota and INR 3.2 Lakhs under the management quota.

Admission requires 10+2 with at least 45% marks in PCM along with KEAM or JEE qualification. Selection is conducted through CEE Counselling for government-quota seats, while management-quota admission is handled through direct application.

STC Chengannur Admission Dates 2026

St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology has not announced separate institute-level admission dates. The admission rules and counselling schedule are issued by the affiliated university and the Kerala CEE authorities.

STC Chengannur Courses and Fees 2026

St. Thomas College of Engineering offers B.Tech in seven specialisations. Students from the PCB stream can also apply for B.Tech Agriculture Engineering instead of PCM.

B.Tech Specialization Total Academic Fee Government Quota Total Academic Fee Management Quota Seat Intake
Civil Engineering INR 1.6 Lakhs INR 2 Lakhs 30
Mechanical Engineering INR 1.6 Lakhs INR 2 Lakhs 30
Computer Science and Engineering INR 3 Lakhs INR 3.2 Lakhs 120
Electronics and Communication Engineering INR 1.6 Lakhs INR 2 Lakhs 30
Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Machine Learning) INR 3 Lakhs INR 3.6 Lakhs 60
Agriculture Engineering INR 2.4 Lakhs INR 3 Lakhs 60
Electrical and Electronics Engineering INR 1.6 Lakhs INR 2 Lakhs 30

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

Notes:

  • Admission fee, university registration fee, exam fee, caution deposit and other charges are payable separately as applicable.
  • Each course has a duration of 4 years. The college also offers 3-year B.Tech courses for working professionals.

STC Chengannur Admissions 2026

STC Chengannur accepts KEAM or JEE scores for B.Tech admission. In every course, 50% of the seats fall under the government quota, while the remaining 50% are management-quota seats filled through direct application.

For government-quota admission, candidates are selected through KEAM scores and online counselling on the Kerala CEE portal. For management-quota seats, the college prepares a merit list using 10+2 marks and KEAM or JEE scores.

  1. Complete 10+2 with the required PCM eligibility and at least 45% marks.
  2. Qualify in KEAM or JEE Main, as either score is accepted for admission.
  3. For government-quota seats, register through the Kerala CEE counselling portal.
  4. Select college code STC and the preferred branch during online counselling.
  5. For management-quota seats, apply directly through the college application window.
  6. Management-quota selection is based on 10+2 marks and KEAM or JEE scores, and online counselling is not required.

Note: KEAM or JEE Main qualification is compulsory even for management-quota admission.

STC Chengannur Cutoff

The KEAM cutoffs 2025 for general-category candidates at St. Thomas College of Engineering are listed branch-wise below. Electrical and Electronics Engineering recorded the most competitive closing rank, with the lowest closing rank of 63,559.

B.Tech Specialisation First Round Closing Rank Final Round Closing Rank
Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Machine Learning) 51,756 66,205
Computer Science and Engineering 51,830 67,450
Agriculture Engineering 61,867 61,867
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 63,559 63,559
Electronics and Communication Engineering 63,656 61,856
Civil Engineering 66,929 66,929
Mechanical Engineering 66,999 61,542

STC Chengannur Placements 2025

In the 2021-25 batch, 81 students secured more than 132 offers. Sutherland Global Services issued 196 offers, followed by Tech Mahindra with 65 offers. Over the last two years, QSpiders has become a notable placement channel with 39 offers.

Placement Particular Details
Batch 2021-25
Students Placed 81
Total Offers More than 132
Sutherland Global Services Offers 196
Tech Mahindra Offers 65
QSpiders Offers in Last Two Years 39
Student Review Placement Range 80 to 90%
Reported Average Placement Range 4 to 5 LPA

DATAPY, Poornam Infovision, Wheels India, MRF, Tech Mahindra and SSB Technologies are among the other recruiters associated with the college. Student reviews mention the contribution of pre-placement training to the hiring process, and the placement activity starts from the sixth semester.

STC Chengannur Campus Facilities

STC Chengannur provides academic, recreational and support facilities for students across the campus.

  • Library: The library includes 19,180 volumes, 8,183 titles and e-journals. It is spread across 3 floors and has seating for 300 students. A digital library with video conferencing facility is also available.
  • Conference and Seminar Halls: The seminar and conference spaces are fitted with advanced audiovisual equipment and are used for workshops, guest lectures, panel discussions and related academic events.
  • Student Amenity Centre: The centre includes study zones, lounge areas, charging stations, a gym, game rooms, courts, retail outlets and convenience stores.
  • The campus conducts annual technical, sports and arts fests.
  • Separate washrooms and ramps are available in every building for differently-abled students.
  • ATM machines, banking facilities and postal services are provided on campus.

STC Chengannur Hostels

The college has separate semi-furnished hostels for men and women with single, double and triple occupancy options. Both hostels provide 24/7 security through surveillance, dining services, recreational spaces with sports facilities, high-speed internet, a gym and entertainment facilities. On-site laundry services are also available.

STC Chengannur FAQs

Ques. Does STC Chengannur offer any fee-support option for economically weaker students?

Ans. Yes, under the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver provision, the Kerala government has added 5% extra seats in each branch for economically weaker students, women and physically challenged students at STC Chengannur. These seats are under the government quota and are allotted based on KEAM rank and family income. Such seats involve minimal to no tuition fee.

Ques. What is the process for applying to government-quota seats at STC Chengannur?

Ans. Candidates seeking government-quota admission at STC Chengannur must choose college code STC and their preferred branch while registering for online counselling. Seat allotment is completed through the CAP system.

Ques. What do student reviews indicate about placements at St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology, Chengannur?

Ans. Student reviews show mixed placement outcomes at STC Chengannur. Some batches report strong internship and job-placement support, with 80 to 90% of students placed. TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Poornam Infovision Ltd. and other companies have recruited regularly from the college. Some reviews also mention average placements in the range of 4 to 5 LPA.