Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE)- UG and PG courses

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE)

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) stands out since 1957. This autonomous private institution offers B.E., M.E., and PhD in core and emerging fields on a 143-acre campus with advanced labs and hostels. Affiliated with Anna University, NAAC A++ accredited (CGPA 3.56), and NBA-approved, it ranks 25th in NIRF Architecture 2025. Placements for 2024 (latest) hit 80%+ rate, with highest ₹38 LPA and average ₹7.25 LPA from Qualcomm and Zoho. Thus, TCE Madurai equips students with industry-ready skills for thriving careers.

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Overview

Courses & Fee

Admission

Scholarships

Placements

Campus

About Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE)

Founded in 1957 by philanthropist Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar, Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) evolved into an autonomous powerhouse in 1984, emphasizing research and ethics. Affiliated with Anna University and UGC-recognized, it holds NAAC A++ and NBA accreditations, ranking 56th in NIRF Engineering 2023 and featured in Times Higher Education 2025. The 143-acre campus in Madurai boasts eco-friendly buildings, innovation centers like MuthirAI and TSSCAR, digital libraries, sports complexes, and hostels for 2,000+ students.

As a leading engineering college in Madurai, TCE excels in interdisciplinary tech, with CoEs in AWS and IBM fostering AI and VLSI projects. Faculty with PhDs drive patents and collaborations, while AICTE-CII awards highlight industry links. For students, this means hands-on learning and global exposure, making TCE Madurai a launchpad for innovative engineers.

Academic Courses-

Undergraduate (UG) Programs

B.E. in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Mechatronics
B.Tech in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
B.Arch in Architecture

Postgraduate (PG) Programs

M.E. in Structural, Manufacturing, Power Systems, Communication Systems, Computer Science
M.Tech in Environmental Science & Engineering
M.Arch, MCA

Ph.D. Programs

Ph.D. in Engineering disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, ECE, CSE, etc.)

Placement Highlights:

TCE Madurai boasts strong TCE placements, with 809+ students placed in 2024 at an 80%+ rate across UG/PG. Top recruiters like Qualcomm, Zoho, Zomato, Infosys, TCS, and Cognizant offered roles in IT, core engineering, and consulting, with highest ₹38 LPA and average ₹7.25 LPA.

The cell provides grooming, internships (e.g., Zomato, Qualcomm), and alumni mentorship. Graduates often secure super-dream offers, underscoring career success.

Fee Structure 2025

Course	Number of Specializations	Tuition Fees (Total, INR Lakhs)	Eligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech (e.g., CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil)	Multiple	3.48 (CSE; ₹25,000 – ₹2.5L annually)	10+2: 45% in PCM (40% reserved) Exams: TNEA (based on 10+2 marks)
B.Arch	1	2.5 – 3	10+2: 50% aggregate Exam: NATA
M.E./M.Tech (e.g., CSE, Structural Engineering)	Multiple	1.2 – 1.5	B.E./B.Tech: 50% Exams: GATE, TANCET
MCA	1	1.2	Graduation: 50% with Mathematics Exam: TANCET
Ph.D.	Multiple	Varies (3–5 years)	Postgraduate: 55% Exam: VTU Entrance Test

Note: Fees exclude hostel (~INR 0.5-0.8L annually); scholarships up to 50% for merit/SC/ST. Management quota higher (up to INR 2.5L annual); annual B.E. ~INR 0.87L via TNEA.

Scholarship Statistics 2025

Gender	Male	Female
Total	57	90
OBC	0	0
SC	1	1
ST	45	60
Muslim	2	8
PWD	0	0
Minority Community	9	21

St. Joseph’s College Placement Report 2025

Particulars	Statistics
Placement Percentage	90%
Number of Companies Visited	50
Number of Students Placed	90%
Number of Offers Made	300
Average Package Offered	Rs 4 LPA
Highest Package Offered	Rs 10 LPA

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Thiagarajar College of Engineering Admission Process

Admission at TCE is merit-based for B.E./B.Tech via TNEA and entrance-driven for PG. As of October 7, 2025, TNEA 2025 Round 3 counselling is ongoing (choice filling ends August 9, 2025; provisional allotment August 12, 2025). TANCET 2025 registration closed; results out for PG. NATA 2025 additional exam August 24, 2025 for B.Arch. Here’s a step-by-step guide for “Thiagarajar College of Engineering admissions 2025”:

Application: Register for TNEA at tneaonline.org (fee INR 500) for B.E./B.Tech; TANCET at tanu.ac.in for PG (fee INR 1,000); NATA at nata.in for B.Arch.
Entrance Exam: TNEA ranks based on 10+2 marks (cutoff ~95-99 percentile for CSE); TANCET/GATE for M.E./M.Tech/MCA; NATA for B.Arch.
Selection Rounds: Rank list for TNEA counselling (Round 3 ongoing); merit for PG.
Confirmation: Pay fees after allotment; report to Madurai campus.

In addition, management quota via direct TNEA application. For “how to apply to Thiagarajar College of Engineering,” visit tce.edu.

Thiagarajar College of Engineering Placements

Placements at TCE are strong, with 85% rate and 45 companies in 2024 (555 placed, highest INR 29.48 LPA, average INR 7 LPA). 2025 ongoing (250 placed so far, highest INR 19.75 LPA, lowest 3.25 LPA; 25 companies). 2023: 623 placed, highest INR 10 LPA, lowest 3 LPA; 65 companies. Below is a year-wise comparison:

Particulars	Statistics (2023)	Statistics (2024)	Statistics (2025)
Highest Salary	INR 10 LPA	INR 29.48 LPA	INR 19.75 LPA
Lowest Salary	INR 3 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.25 LPA
Companies Visited	65	45	25
Students Placed	623	555	250

Placement Rate: 85%
Top Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Zoho, TCS, Accenture
Student Rating for Placements: 4.0/5

Training includes aptitude/soft skills; 40% in IT, 30% core engineering.

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