Panimalar Engineering College course fees for 2026-27 range from INR 60,000 for ME under the Govt quota to INR 6.98 Lakhs for Management-quota BE and B.Tech programs. Most 4-year engineering courses cost INR 5.68 Lakhs under the General quota and INR 6.50 Lakhs under the Govt quota. Other charges include a hostel fee of INR 75,000 per year and TNEA registration fees of INR 500 or INR 250, depending on the category. Mess charges are separate.

  • Panimalar provides BE, B.Tech, ME and MBA programs in more than 12 disciplines in Chennai.
  • Every full-time BE and B.Tech branch has a total 4-year fee of INR 5.68 Lakhs under the General quota, INR 6.50 Lakhs under the Govt quota and INR 6.98 Lakhs under the Management quota.
  • Major choices include CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical Engineering, AI and Machine Learning, AI and Data Science, and Information Technology.
  • The 3-year lateral-entry fee is INR 4.26 Lakhs for the General quota, INR 1.65 Lakhs for the Govt quota and INR 3.48 Lakhs for the Management quota.
  • Communication System and CSE are available at the ME level. The total fee is INR 1.60 Lakhs under the General quota and INR 60,000 under the Govt quota.
  • Each of the five MBA specializations costs INR 82,000 under the General quota.
  • Separate boys' and girls' hostels are available at INR 75,000 per year.

Note: These figures follow the latest fee schedule published by Panimalar Engineering College at panimalar.com for the 2025-26 academic cycle. The 2026-27 fee notice will be updated before TNEA counselling. Students should confirm the charges through the official portal before paying.

Panimalar Engineering College Undergraduate Fees 2026-27

BE and B.Tech students pay the same 4-year fee within each quota, regardless of their chosen specialization. General and Govt quota admissions take place through TNEA counselling conducted by Anna University. The college manages its Management-quota admission process directly.

BE Specializations and Fees

Panimalar Engineering College has nine BE branches: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Business Systems, Computer and Communication Engineering, and Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. None of these branches has a separate fee premium.

QuotaTotal fee for 4 yearsApplicable BE branches
Management quotaINR 6.98 LakhsAll nine specializations
Govt quotaINR 6.50 LakhsAll nine specializations
General quotaINR 5.68 LakhsAll nine specializations

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

For the complete 4-year program, the Management quota has the highest charge. The General quota is the lowest-priced full-program option, while the Govt quota fee falls between the two.

BE Lateral Entry Fees

Diploma holders can enter the 3-year BE program through the lateral-entry route. The listed branches are Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.

QuotaTotal fee for 3 yearsApplicable BE specializations
General quotaINR 4.26 LakhsCSE, EEE, ECE, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering
Management quotaINR 3.48 LakhsCSE, EEE, ECE, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering
Govt quotaINR 1.65 LakhsCSE, EEE, ECE, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering

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

The Govt quota costs INR 2.61 Lakhs less than the General quota for the same lateral-entry course. This is the largest stated quota saving at the college.

B.Tech Specializations and Fees

Three B.Tech programs are offered alongside the BE courses: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, and Information Technology. General and Govt quota seats use TNEA counselling, while Management-quota seats follow the college's direct admission process.

QuotaTotal fee for 4 yearsB.Tech specializations covered
Management quotaINR 6.98 LakhsArtificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, and Information Technology
Govt quotaINR 6.50 LakhsArtificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, and Information Technology
General quotaINR 5.68 LakhsArtificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, and Information Technology

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

B.Tech Information Technology Lateral Entry Fees

Information Technology also has a 3-year lateral-entry option. Its quota-wise charges match those of the BE lateral-entry programs.

B.Tech courseQuotaTotal fee for 3 years
Information Technology lateral entryGeneral quotaINR 4.26 Lakhs
Information Technology lateral entryManagement quotaINR 3.48 Lakhs
Information Technology lateral entryGovt quotaINR 1.65 Lakhs

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

Panimalar Engineering College Postgraduate Fees 2026-27

The postgraduate options covered here are ME and MBA. ME has two engineering specializations, while MBA is available in five management areas. The total charge depends on the course and admission quota.

ME Specializations and Fees

Communication System and Computer Science and Engineering are the two ME specializations. Both are 2-year programs and follow an identical fee structure. Applicants need a relevant BE or B.Tech degree, and admission is based on TANCET or GATE under Anna University rules.

QuotaCommunication SystemComputer Science and Engineering
General quotaINR 1.60 LakhsINR 1.60 Lakhs
Govt quotaINR 60,000INR 60,000

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

MBA Specializations and Fees

The 2-year MBA covers Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management, and Systems Management. Within a quota, all five choices have the same total fee. Admission uses TANCET or CAT scores under Anna University's MBA counselling system.

QuotaTotal fee for each specializationSpecializations
Govt quotaINR 1.21 LakhsFinance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management, and Systems Management
General quotaINR 82,000Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management, and Systems Management

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

Panimalar Engineering College Application Fees

Anna University conducts TNEA for General and Govt quota admission to BE and B.Tech. The TNEA 2026 registration charge is separate from Panimalar Engineering College's tuition fee and must be paid through the official tneaonline.org portal.

  • General and OBC applicants must pay a TNEA registration fee of INR 500.
  • SC, SCA and ST applicants from Tamil Nadu must pay INR 250 for TNEA registration.
  • Management-quota applications are submitted directly to Panimalar Engineering College. The current charge and schedule should be checked on the college's official website.
  • ME and MBA applicants use TANCET counselling. Anna University decides the TANCET registration fee for each admission cycle.

Panimalar Engineering College Scholarships and Fee Concessions

Panimalar Engineering College is a self-financing private institution affiliated with Anna University. Tamil Nadu government fee reimbursement schemes may apply to eligible SC, ST, MBC and other category students admitted through General or Govt quota seats. Students should check their eligibility through the Tamil Nadu government scholarship portal and confirm the benefit with the college accounts office.

Panimalar Engineering College Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27

Separate accommodation is provided for boys and girls. The official Panimalar Engineering College schedule at panimalar.com lists the same annual hostel charge for both facilities. This amount covers accommodation, while mess charges are collected separately. Room availability and the current mess fee should be confirmed with the hostel office before admission is finalized.

StudentsHostel facilityAnnual accommodation feeApplicable courses
BoysBoys HostelINR 75,000All programs
GirlsGirls HostelINR 75,000All programs

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

A General-quota BE student pays INR 5.68 Lakhs for the course. Four years of hostel accommodation at INR 75,000 per year adds INR 3 Lakhs, making the combined course and hostel amount INR 8.68 Lakhs. Mess charges remain additional.

Panimalar Engineering College Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. Do different BE branches at Panimalar have different total fees?

Ans. No. Each of the nine BE specializations follows the same quota-based pricing for four years. The total is INR 5.68 Lakhs for the General quota, INR 6.50 Lakhs for the Govt quota and INR 6.98 Lakhs for the Management quota.

Ques. How much must a student pay for a four-year B.Tech course?

Ans. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, and Information Technology have equal fees. Each costs INR 5.68 Lakhs under the General quota, INR 6.50 Lakhs under the Govt quota and INR 6.98 Lakhs under the Management quota, matching the BE fee structure.

Ques. What are the quota-wise charges for the two-year ME degree?

Ans. The General-quota total is INR 1.60 Lakhs, while the Govt-quota total is INR 60,000. These amounts apply to both Communication System and Computer Science and Engineering. A relevant BE or B.Tech degree is required for eligibility.

Ques. Is the MBA fee the same for every specialization?

Ans. Yes. Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management, and Systems Management share one fee within each quota. The 2-year total is INR 82,000 for General-quota students and INR 1.21 Lakhs for Govt-quota students.

Ques. What does Panimalar charge for boys' and girls' accommodation?

Ans. Boys and girls each pay INR 75,000 per year for their separate hostel facilities. This charge covers accommodation only. Mess fees are collected separately, so students should ask the hostel office about the current rate and room availability.

Ques. What is the combined four-year cost of General-quota BE and hostel accommodation?

Ans. The General-quota BE fee is INR 5.68 Lakhs. Hostel accommodation for four years adds INR 3 Lakhs at INR 75,000 per year. Together, these charges total INR 8.68 Lakhs, excluding the separately billed mess fee.

Ques. How do the BE and B.Tech fees work out for one semester?

Ans. Across eight semesters, the General-quota total of INR 5.68 Lakhs equals INR 71,000 per semester. The Govt-quota total of INR 6.50 Lakhs equals INR 81,250 per semester, and the Management-quota total of INR 6.98 Lakhs equals INR 87,250 per semester.

Ques. Which registration charge applies when seeking BE or B.Tech admission?

Ans. General and Govt quota applicants register through TNEA. For TNEA 2026, General and OBC candidates pay INR 500, while SC, SCA and ST candidates from Tamil Nadu pay INR 250. Panimalar Engineering College decides its Management-quota application fee, which students should verify on the official college website.

Ques. How much does the three-year lateral-entry route cost?

Ans. The total lateral-entry fee is INR 4.26 Lakhs under the General quota, INR 1.65 Lakhs under the Govt quota and INR 3.48 Lakhs under the Management quota. The Govt-quota amount is INR 2.61 Lakhs below the General-quota charge for the same 3-year course.

Ques. Can eligible reserved-category students receive government fee support?

Ans. Tamil Nadu government reimbursement schemes may cover eligible SC, ST, MBC and other category students in General or Govt quota seats. As Panimalar is a self-financing private college affiliated with Anna University, students should verify the scheme rules on the Tamil Nadu government scholarship portal and speak with the college accounts office.

Ques. Which engineering study options have the lowest stated fees at Panimalar?

Ans. At the postgraduate level, the lowest-priced option is the Govt-quota ME at INR 60,000 for two years. For undergraduate study, the Govt-quota lateral-entry BE costs INR 1.65 Lakhs, less than any full 4-year BE program. Among the complete 4-year engineering courses, the General quota has the lowest total at INR 5.68 Lakhs.