TCE Madurai Admission 2026 is handled through Tamil Nadu admission and counselling systems. For B.E. and B.Tech seats, students get allotment through TNEA, which is Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, on the basis of Class 12 marks. TCE Madurai does not conduct a separate entrance test for B.E. admission.

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) is an autonomous government-aided private college affiliated with Anna University, Madurai. For M.E. and MCA admission, students need TANCET or GATE scores and must take part in TANCA counselling.

  • B.E. admission depends only on Class 12 aggregate marks. JEE Main and MHT-CET scores are not used.
  • Students with Tamil Nadu state domicile get reservation benefits as per TNEA rules.
  • Reservation is given under Tamil Nadu Government norms for BC, MBC, DNC, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports categories.
  • Diploma holders can apply for direct second-year B.E. admission through the Tamil Nadu lateral entry scheme.
  • M.E. and MCA applicants need a valid TANCET or GATE score. Students admitted through GATE can get the AICTE stipend.

TCE Madurai Admission Portal 2026: tce.edu

For TNEA counselling: tneaonline.org

TCE Madurai UG Admission 2026

At the UG level, TCE Madurai offers B.E., B.Tech, B.E. lateral entry, and B.Arch. courses. B.E. and B.Tech admission is based on the TNEA merit rank prepared from Class 12 marks. Students are considered through the Tamil Nadu single window counselling system.

TCE Madurai UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Students must satisfy Tamil Nadu Government eligibility rules to apply for UG admission at TCE Madurai.

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
B.E. / B.Tech (all branches) 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum qualifying marks per TN norms Class 12 aggregate merit rank via TNEA
B.E. Lateral Entry (Second Year) 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering branch with minimum 50% marks Diploma aggregate merit via Tamil Nadu LE counselling
  • Along with Physics and Mathematics, students must have one subject from Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or any technical subject.
  • Vocational stream applicants must follow the subject mapping rules fixed by the Tamil Nadu Government.
  • The yearly B.E. fee at TCE Madurai is INR 55,000 per year for most branches, making the total INR 2,20,000 for the full 4-year course. For B.E. CSE (AI and ML), the fee is INR 87,000 per year, with a total fee of INR 3,48,000.

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

TCE Madurai UG Selection Criteria 2026

TCE Madurai fills B.E. and B.Tech seats through the TNEA allotment process. The rank, category, branch choice, and seat availability decide the final admission.

  • Step 1, Merit Rank: TNEA prepares a state-level rank from Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or relevant vocational subjects.
  • Step 2, TNEA Registration: Students register at tneaonline.org and submit Class 12 marks with category documents.
  • Step 3, Choice Filling: Students list their preferred colleges and branches in order.
  • Step 4, Allotment: Seats are allotted across counselling rounds by using rank, category, and filled choices.
  • Step 5, Reporting: Students who get TCE Madurai must visit the college with original documents to confirm the seat.

How to Apply for B.E. at TCE Madurai?

  • Register for TNEA 2026 on tneaonline.org.
  • Upload the Class 12 mark sheet, community certificate, and other required documents.
  • After the TNEA rank list is released, choose the preferred college and branch online.
  • Check the seat allotment result and report to TCE Madurai for admission.
  • Pay the first-year fee and submit original documents at the TCE admissions office.

Key insight: TCE Madurai is a government-aided institution. Aided quota fees are much lower than many self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu. Students admitted to aided seats through TNEA pay INR 55,000 per year. Getting an aided seat in the first counselling round gives the highest fee benefit.

The UG programmes at TCE Madurai and their 4-year total fees are given below:

Branch Duration Total Fee
Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, CSE, IT, Mechatronics, CS and Business Systems 4 years INR 2,20,000
CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) 4 years INR 3,48,000
B.Arch. 5 years INR 3,88,000

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

TCE Madurai PG Admission 2026

TCE Madurai offers M.E. and MCA at the PG level. Admission to these courses is through TANCA counselling by Anna University, and applicants must have a valid TANCET or GATE score where applicable.

TCE Madurai PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Accepted Exam
M.E. (all specialisations) B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch, qualifying marks as per Anna University norms TANCET or valid GATE score
MCA Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 level, or Mathematics/Statistics in graduation TANCET (MCA paper)
  • M.E. students with a valid GATE score can receive an AICTE stipend of INR 12,400 per month.
  • The M.E. specialisations offered are Communication Systems, CSE, Construction Engineering and Management, Structural Engineering, and Power System Engineering.
  • The full 2-year M.E. fee is INR 60,000. The total 2-year MCA fee is INR 80,220.

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

TCE Madurai PG Selection Criteria 2026

  • TANCA seat allotment uses the TANCET rank or GATE score as the merit basis.
  • In TANCA, GATE-qualified students get priority ranking over TANCET students within the same category.
  • Anna University conducts TANCA counselling for PG engineering seats in its affiliated institutions.
  • Tamil Nadu Government reservation rules for BC, MBC, DNC, SC, ST, and PwD categories apply to TANCA seats.

How to Apply for M.E. and MCA at TCE Madurai?

  • Appear for TANCET 2026 or use a valid GATE 2026 score for eligible courses.
  • Register for TANCA counselling on the Anna University portal after the result process.
  • Enter the preferred specialisation and institute in the TANCA choice form.
  • Check the allotment result and report to TCE Madurai with original documents.
  • Pay the first-year PG fee to complete the admission process.

TCE Madurai Scholarships

Students at TCE Madurai can apply for several Tamil Nadu and central government scholarship schemes, depending on their category, income, and course.

  • Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship (BC/MBC): This scheme is for Backward Class and Most Backward Class students. It gives partial tuition fee support and maintenance allowance.
  • Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship (SC/ST): Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students can receive full tuition fee reimbursement with maintenance allowance.
  • EBC Scholarship (Tamil Nadu): Economically Backward Class students whose family income is below the fixed limit can apply.
  • GATE Stipend (M.E.): M.E. students admitted with GATE scores receive an AICTE-funded stipend of INR 12,400 per month.
  • Merit Scholarships: TCE Madurai gives merit-based scholarships to high-performing students every academic year. Students should contact the TCE administrative office for eligibility details.

Students can apply for Tamil Nadu government scholarships at tnscholarships.gov.in before the notified deadline.

TCE Madurai Admission FAQs

Ques. Does TCE Madurai conduct its own test for B.E. admission?

Ans. No. B.E. admission at TCE Madurai is done through TNEA only. Students are ranked using their Class 12 aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. JEE Main, KCET, or any separate college-level entrance test is not needed for B.E. admission.

Ques. What score is usually needed for CSE at TCE Madurai?

Ans. Computer Science Engineering at TCE Madurai has been highly competitive in TNEA. Open category students generally need a PCM aggregate above 190 out of 200. The exact cutoff changes every year because it depends on the rank list and the number of available seats.

Ques. How are TNEA seats given at TCE Madurai?

Ans. TNEA gives each student a state merit rank based on Class 12 PCM marks. After registering at tneaonline.org, students enter their preferred college and branch choices. Allotment is then made by merit rank, category, and choice order across counselling rounds.

Ques. How much does the B.E. course cost at TCE Madurai?

Ans. For most branches, the full 4-year B.E. fee is INR 2,20,000, or INR 55,000 per year. B.E. CSE with AI and ML has a total fee of INR 3,48,000, or INR 87,000 per year. These figures apply to aided quota seats allotted through TNEA and may be revised.

Ques. Which entrance score is accepted for M.E. admission at TCE Madurai?

Ans. M.E. applicants need a valid TANCET or GATE score. Seats are allotted through Anna University TANCA counselling. Students with GATE scores get priority in TANCA and can also receive a monthly stipend of INR 12,400.

Ques. Is B.E. lateral entry open for Diploma students at TCE Madurai?

Ans. Yes. Students who have completed a relevant 3-year engineering Diploma with at least 50% aggregate marks can apply for direct second-year B.E. admission. The admission route is Tamil Nadu Lateral Entry counselling, and these seats are separate from first-year B.E. seats.

Ques. Are hostels available at TCE Madurai?

Ans. Yes. TCE Madurai provides separate hostels for boys and girls. The annual hostel fee ranges from INR 76,000 to INR 87,000 for both boys and girls hostels. Hostel allotment depends on seat availability and is handled apart from academic admission.

Ques. What is the PG fee at TCE Madurai?

Ans. The total 2-year M.E. fee at TCE Madurai is INR 60,000. For MCA, the full 2-year fee is INR 80,220. These PG fees may change, so students should check tce.edu for the latest fee structure.

Ques. Can students from outside Tamil Nadu apply for B.E. at TCE Madurai?

Ans. Yes. Out-of-state students can apply through TNEA. A small share of seats is kept for out-of-state and NRI/OCI categories as per Tamil Nadu Government rules. Such students must register at tneaonline.org and meet the regular Class 12 eligibility criteria.