SSE Chennai or Saveetha School of Engineering, Chennai was established in the year 2005 by Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan. The institute is affiliated with AICTE and accredited NAAC A++ grade. It ranked 26th in India Ranking 2021 under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MHRD, Govt. of India. The institute offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in Engineering and Technology. SSE Chennai Admission is offered through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) and Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) Exam.

Saveetha School of Engineering has recorded the highest package INR 12 LPA in the placement drive in 2023. The top recruiters participating in the placement drive are Accenture, Amazon, Capgemini, Concentrix, HCL, IBM India Pvt. Ltd., TCS, Tech Mahindra, Hexaware, and many more.

SSE Chennai Ranking

SSE Chennai ranking includes NIRF, IET UK, and QS I- Gauge. The most important NIRF and other rankings have been tabled below.

Ranked by Years Rank/Awards
QS I - GUAGE 2022 Achieved the top rank and was awarded the prestigious PLATINUM by
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MHRD, Govt. of India 2021 Ranked 26th in India's Ranking
ISO For the past 5 years. ISO certificate
Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 Band A' institution (rank between 06-25) in the category of 'Private or Self- Financed College / Institutes in India
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK NA Accredited

SSE Chennai Courses & Fees

SSE Chennai provides Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in various specializations. The list of top courses is tabled below.

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
B.Tech
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 1,15,000 First Year)
  • Eligibility: candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination from a board recognized or established by central/state government with Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry and English as a compulsory subject
  • Specialization: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
 A qualifying score in Uni-Gauge EMeD 2023, TNEA, and TANCET Exam 2023
B.E.
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: INR 45,000 First Year)
  • Eligibility: candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination from a board recognized or established by central/state government with Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry and English as a compulsory subject
  • Specialization: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
    • Electronics & Communication (ECE)
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
 A qualifying score in Uni-Gauge EMeD 2023, TNEA, and TANCET Exam 2023
M.E.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: INR 75,000 (First Year)
  • Eligibility: Candidates possessing B.Tech/B.E. degrees are eligible
  • Specialization:
    • Computer Science & Engineering
    • Communication Engineering
    • Power System
    • Structural Engineering
  • A qualifying score in TNEA and TANCET Exam 2023
  • Interview
M.Tech
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Fees: NA
  • Eligibility: Candidates possessing B.Tech/B.E. degrees are eligible
  • Specialization: 
    • AI & Machine Learning
    • Data Science
    • Block Chain and Cyber Security
    • Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing
    • Quantum Computing
  • A qualifying score in TNEA and TANCET Exam 2023
  • Interview

SSE Chennai Cut Off

SSE Chennai admission can be secured by scoring good marks in the TNEA or TANCET exam. The official cut-off date is not available however the cut-off details can be estimated from the TNEA or TANCET exam.

SSE Chennai Placement

In the year 2023, the Placement drive at SSE Chennai recorded the participation of several top recruiters. The highest CTC bagged by the students is 7.5 Lacs Per Annum. The Top recruiters who participated in the placement are – Infosys, IBM, Tata, Sutherland, hp, Dell Technologies, Mindtree, Syntax Consulting, Oracle, Accenture, Ford, and TVS. The college also provides Internships along with job placement.

SSE Chennai has signed the Placement Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with various industries to give students specialized knowledge in their subject domain and to prepare the roadmap for their successful careers.

Placement Statistics

The below list is the placement record of the campus drive 2023.

Particulars Details
Highest Package 7.5 LPA
Median Package 3-4 LPA
Top Recruiters ACME GRADE, INDIUM Software, ZIFO

Given below is the department-wise salary packages received by the students from various companies:

Department Recruiting Companies Salary (in LPA)
















CSE/IT/ECE/EEE		 Accenture 5.5
Avasoft 5
Capgemini 4.25
Cluxtrex 4
CTS 4
HCL 4.25
Healthwatch 2.67
Hexaware 4 LPA
Krysta 4
LTI 4
Newgen 4
Renault Nissan 4.25
Sasken Technologies 5.5
Softsuave 4
Span Technologies 4.8
Tata Elxi 3
TCS 3.8
Virtusa 5









All Departments		 Tech Mahindra 3.5
Teleperformance 3
Preludes 4
Neeyamo 4
Lumina Datamatics 3
Genxlead 3
Focus Edumatices 3
Concentrix 3
Congruent 3
Amazon 4


Mech/Auto		 Coffee Day 3.5
IBM India Pvt Ltd 4.5
Logskim 3
Biosciences Episource 3
BT/BI/BME Prodapt 7.5

SSE Chennai Scholarships

Following mentioned are the some of the scholarships offered by the college - 

  • SSE Chennai provides various scholarships to promote young talent and foster future brains. The full tuition fee scholarship is one of the scholarships, the institute provides to students who score 90% or more in their secondary classes.
  • SSE provides Sports scholarships for students who have won State / National Level competitions.

SSE Chennai Facilities

The SSE Chennai campus is spread over acres of land in an eco-friendly manner to make the maximum utilization of the campus and make it green. It is equipped with a hostel, lab, and much more. Here some notable Facilities -

  • Saveetha Learning Resource Centre: Saveetha Learning Resource Centre is to give the students a unique experience of learning. It is housed with more than 30, 000 books, an E-journal, a Reprography and Reference Section, and a variety of academic magazines. The SLRC can accommodate more than 200 students.
  • Laboratories: SSE has well-equipped Laboratories where all high-end equipment is in place and many of the courses are integrated and taught in the laboratory.
  • Seminar Halls: There are 6 seminar halls in SSE Chennai which exclusively are assigned for conducting numerous seminars, workshops, Guest lectures, symposiums, competitions, National/Inter National Conferences, etc.
  • Placement Training Cell: SSE Chennai Placement and Training department gets involved with the students from year 1 onwards in providing them with communication, aptitude, and soft skill training regularly. This department works tirelessly towards placement. Companies like IBM, ZOHO, CapGemini, etc. are in the placement panel. The SSE Chennai this year has placed 98% of its students in MNCs.
  • Hostel Facilities: SSE Chennai has a wide range of hostel facilities from single bath attached to four-in-one rooms. The hostel has a mess facility to provide the best suitable food for the students.
  • Geology Lab: SSE Chennai has the Geology Lab envisaged to understand and identify Minerals, Rocks and also introduce them to different Geophysical methods. The students have been exposed to various Rock-Forming Minerals and Ore minerals, Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks. They will also be introduced to the preparation and identification of different geological maps. The students will be introduced to different Geophysical procedures along with Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing methods.
  • Sports Facilities: SSE Chennai has Indoor games - chess, caroms, table tennis, and Outdoor games -basketball, throwball, yoga, cricket, and volleyball facilities. It conducts various competitions in sports and games to develop the sporting abilities of its students. SSE Chennai also provides the Sports Scholarship for students who have scored 90 percent or above.

SSE Chennai FAQs

Ques. What is the rank of SSE Chennai for the year 2023?

Ans: Savitha School of Engineering is recognized for setting standards of excellence in engineering education and high-quality scientific research. The SSE Chennai is ranked 26th in India Ranking 2021 under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MHRD, Govt. of India.

Ques. Who is the founder of SSE Chennai?

Ans: SSE Chennai was established in the year 2005 by Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan. It is located in Chennai city of Tamil Nadu.

Ques. What courses are available at SSE Chennai?

Ans: SSE Chennai provides Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in various domains of engineering and technology. It also makes arrangements for Research and related studies.

Ques. How can one get admission to SSE Chennai?

Ans: The SSE Chennai offers students to the students. The candidates should have a valid score in TNEA or, the TANCET exam organized by the Tamil Nadu State to get admission into the SSE Chennai.

Ques. Is there any scholarship or loan facility available at the institute?

Ans: SSE Chennai provides students with scholarship facilities to support young talent in the state and country. The scholarships include – a 100% Tuition Scholarship and Sports Scholarship.

Ques. How is the hostel facility at SSE Chennai?

Ans: SSE SSE Chennai has a wide range of hostel facilities from single baths attached to four-in-one rooms. The hostel has a mess facility to provide the best suitable food for the students. The hostel has a capacity of 4000 beds with A/C and Non A/C facilities.

Ques. How is the placement of SSE Chennai in 2023?

Ans: SSE Chennai has a dedicated placement cell to prepare the students for the placement. It provides training to the students from year 1 onwards in providing them communication, aptitude, and soft skill training regularly.

Ques. What is the highest package in last year's campus placement drive at SSE Chennai?

Ans:The SSE Chennai has a good placement record. The highest pay package grabbed by the student of SSE Chennai is 12 LPA. The average salary as per the record is 6 LPA.

Ques. Is SSE Chennai Affiliated with AICTE?

Ans:SSE Chennai is affiliated with AICTE for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in engineering and technology. It has been accredited with ISO for the last 5 years. It has also accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) UK.

Ques. Is SSE Chennai a private or government institution?

Ans: SSE Chennai is a private institution founded by the vision of Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan in the year 2005.

Ques. What kind of Internation presence does the SSE Chennai have?

Ans:SSE Chennai has more than 50 international MoUs signed and 200 plus faculty appointed from several universities across the globe. The SSE students are provided with regular credit courses handled by experts from abroad institutions.