St Joseph College of Engineering (SJCE), Chennai, applies a common fee to BE and B.Tech courses, while MBA carries a lower annual charge. Registration fees are paid separately through the admission portals. Students who plan to stay on campus should also confirm hostel and mess charges.

  • Engineering, technology and management courses at SJCE include BE, B.Tech, ME, M.Tech, MBA and MBA Integrated.
  • Every BE and B.Tech course costs INR 55,000 annually, bringing the four-year fee to INR 2,20,000.
  • Major BE choices include Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechatronics.
  • The two-year fee for ME and M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering is INR 60,000, payable at INR 30,000 annually.
  • A two-year MBA costs INR 41,000. The five-year MBA Integrated course has a total fee of INR 1,02,500.
  • Government fee rules apply because SJCE is a government-aided minority institution affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.
  • Government quota admission to BE and B.Tech depends on Class 12 marks through TNEA counselling.

The formal fee schedule for 2026-27 has not yet been released by St Joseph College of Engineering. These amounts reflect the latest available official fee cycle. Check the SJCE official website for current charges before applying.

St Joseph College of Engineering Undergraduate (UG) Fees 2026

SJCE has 13 undergraduate engineering and technology programmes: eight BE branches and five B.Tech specialisations. Branch choice does not affect the fee. Each programme runs for four years and costs INR 55,000 a year, or INR 2,20,000 in total.

BE Courses: Duration and Charges

The eight BE branches combine established subjects, such as Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, with newer choices, including AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and Computer Science and Business Systems. All are affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.

Across eight semesters, the annual fee gives an equal-share cost of INR 27,500 per semester. Actual semester bills may follow a different payment schedule. The fee fixation committee sets one regulated rate for aided institutions, so Government quota students admitted through TNEA and Management quota students pay the same fee.

BE branchDurationFull course feeFee each year
Computer Science and Engineering4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Electronics and Communication Engineering4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Mechanical Engineering4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Mechatronics Engineering4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
AI and Machine Learning4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Cyber Security4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Computer Science and Business Systems4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000

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

TNEA allocates BE seats by merit using the combined Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Students living in Chennai can attend as day scholars and avoid hostel expenses. The Sholinganallur campus has Metro Rail and road connections.

B.Tech Courses: Duration and Charges

The five B.Tech options cover Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, and Information Technology. Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering are specialised choices that are less commonly available at engineering colleges in Chennai. Students interested in life sciences or process engineering pay the same rate as those choosing other BE or B.Tech subjects, with no extra charge for these specialisations.

B.Tech specialisationDurationFull course feeFee each year
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Biotechnology4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Chemical Engineering4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000
Information Technology4 yearsINR 2,20,000INR 55,000

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

St Joseph College of Engineering Postgraduate (PG) and Integrated MBA Fees 2026

Computer Science and Engineering students pay identical fees for the two-year ME and M.Tech courses. Management students can choose either the standard two-year MBA or the five-year MBA Integrated course. Both MBA options use the same annual rate.

ME and M.Tech Admission and Fees

Each postgraduate engineering course costs INR 60,000 for two years, with an annual charge of INR 30,000. Government quota seats are filled through TANCET-based counselling. A valid GATE score also allows students to apply to either programme. SJCE is in Sholinganallur's IT corridor, where working professionals seeking further qualifications can consider these courses.

MBA and MBA Integrated Fees

At INR 20,500 a year, MBA has the lowest annual fee among SJCE courses by a substantial margin. The standard MBA totals INR 41,000 over two years. Students taking the five-year MBA Integrated course pay INR 1,02,500 overall. The integrated option combines an undergraduate engineering background and a management qualification in one continuous programme.

Government regulation keeps SJCE's charges below those of private unaided engineering colleges in Chennai. Its ME course is among the city's least expensive postgraduate engineering options. Both MBA routes also cost substantially less than standalone MBA courses at private unaided institutions in Chennai.

CourseStudy periodComplete programme feeYearly charge
ME Computer Science and Engineering2 yearsINR 60,000INR 30,000
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering2 yearsINR 60,000INR 30,000
MBA2 yearsINR 41,000INR 20,500
MBA Integrated Course5 yearsINR 1,02,500INR 20,500

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

St Joseph College of Engineering Application Fees

Applicants pay registration charges to the relevant admission authority. BE and B.Tech applications use the TNEA portal, while ME and M.Tech admissions follow TANCET-based counselling. SJCE does not publish a separate college application charge for seats filled through TNEA or TANCET.

  • General and OBC applicants pay INR 500 to Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions for TNEA registration.
  • For SC, SCA and ST applicants, the TNEA registration charge paid to Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions is INR 250.
  • Choosing an additional special category during registration adds INR 100 per category.
  • ME and M.Tech applicants pay a separate TANCET registration fee to Anna University.

These are one-time TNEA or TANCET registration payments that cover all participating institutions. They are neither exclusive to SJCE nor paid to the college. TNEA registration usually begins in May, followed by counselling rounds in July and August. Before applying, check the official TNEA and TANCET portals for the current registration dates and charges.

St Joseph College of Engineering Hostel and Mess Fees 2026

Students from outside Chennai can use SJCE's on-campus accommodation in Sholinganallur. Male and female residents have separate blocks. Hostel amenities include a water heater, a laundromat and an intercom system.

Official hostel charges for 2026-27 have not yet been made public. Before booking accommodation, ask the SJCE admissions office for current hostel and mess charges or check the official fee notice on the college website. Places are usually limited and allotted in order of request after admission is confirmed.

St Joseph College of Engineering Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. For 2026, how much should a student budget for the complete BE course at SJCE Chennai?

Ans. The four-year BE course fee is INR 2,20,000, based on an annual payment of INR 55,000. This rate covers all eight branches: CSE, ECE, Mechanical, EEE, Mechatronics, AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and CSBS.

Ques. How do the five SJCE B.Tech options compare in cost for 2026?

Ans. Each specialisation has a four-year fee of INR 2,20,000, charged at INR 55,000 annually. The five choices are Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, and Information Technology.

Ques. Would choosing M.Tech instead of ME Computer Science and Engineering change the fee?

Ans. Both courses have the same charges. For either ME or M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, students pay INR 30,000 a year over two years, making the complete fee INR 60,000.

Ques. What amounts apply to the regular and integrated MBA routes at SJCE?

Ans. The annual charge for both routes is INR 20,500. A regular MBA lasts two years and totals INR 41,000. The MBA Integrated Course extends over five years, with a complete fee of INR 1,02,500.

Ques. How much does one semester of BE work out to at SJCE?

Ans. Dividing the INR 55,000 annual fee equally gives INR 27,500 per semester across the course's eight semesters. The college's actual semester bills may differ from this average because of its fee payment schedule.

Ques. Where should applicants pay registration charges, and what are the TNEA amounts?

Ans. BE and B.Tech applicants pay through the official TNEA portal. The charge is INR 500 for General and OBC applicants and INR 250 for SC, SCA and ST applicants. These payments do not go directly to SJCE. ME and M.Tech applicants instead pay the applicable TANCET registration charge to Anna University.

Ques. Can a student's BE branch choice increase the SJCE course fee?

Ans. No branch carries an extra charge. All eight BE options require INR 55,000 annually, or INR 2,20,000 over four years. This applies equally to established branches such as Mechanical and EEE and newer subjects such as AI and Machine Learning and Cyber Security.

Ques. What accommodation does SJCE offer, and how can students confirm its charges?

Ans. The Sholinganallur, Chennai campus has separate hostel blocks for male and female students. Official hostel charges for 2026-27 have not yet been announced publicly. Confirm the current hostel and mess fee schedule with the SJCE admissions office before reserving accommodation.

Ques. How can a BE applicant work out the combined course, hostel and mess cost?

Ans. Start with the four-year BE fee of INR 2,20,000. The college must confirm hostel charges for 2026-27. Ask the admissions office for a complete estimate covering accommodation and mess expenses before deciding.

Ques. What keeps SJCE's charges below those of most private engineering colleges in Chennai?

Ans. As a government-aided minority institution affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, SJCE follows government fee limits. These limits cap what aided colleges may charge, resulting in substantially lower fees than those at private unaided engineering colleges in the city.

Ques. Which university's rules govern SJCE engineering degrees?

Ans. Anna University, Chennai, is the affiliating university for St Joseph College of Engineering Chennai. Its rules govern all BE, B.Tech, ME and M.Tech degrees awarded by SJCE.

Ques. Does B.Tech Biotechnology require an additional specialisation charge at SJCE?

Ans. Biotechnology follows the same fee as every other BE and B.Tech course, without an additional charge for its specialised curriculum. Students pay INR 55,000 each year, making the four-year total INR 2,20,000.