Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
Verified 25 Apr 2026Rajalakshmi Engineering College — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC) is a leading private autonomous engineering college located in Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1997 by the Rajalakshmi Educational Trust under the…
NAAC A+NIRF 101–150
₹1.5L
AI&ML · Management quota
₹1.5L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
85%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- Rajalakshmi Engineering College
- Short name
- REC
- City
- Chennai
- Page type
- College profile with management-quota section
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- KCET, COMEDK, JEE Main, Management Quota / Direct Admission, NRI Quota
- Primary fee shown
- Computer Science and Engineering: ₹1,50,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required
- Last reviewed
- 25 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor verification required
- Canonical URL
- /colleges/rajalakshmi-engineering-college-chennai
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.
Fees · 2026-27
REC fees
NRI · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering (CE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹12,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
REC management quota quick facts 2026-27
- Primary branch
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Verified fee
- ₹1,50,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- 4-year total
- ₹6,00,000
- Route
- KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
- Documents
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required before payment
- Last verified
- 25 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor-verified fee row
- Parent verification
- Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer
CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹4,80,000 | ₹1,20,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹4,80,000 | ₹1,20,000 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹4,80,000 | ₹1,20,000 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹4,80,000 | ₹1,20,000 /yr |
Route comparison · KCET vs COMEDK vs management quota
KCET / KEALowest government-quota fee when the student has a qualifying Karnataka counselling rank.
COMEDKMerit counselling route for private engineering colleges, usually higher than KCET and lower than management quota.
Management quota / direct admissionBranch-specific fee and seat status must be verified before payment; use official receipts and institution payment channels.
Application process · mgmt quota
1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on
+917975193033 for current branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with the admissions office.
Get current tier rates and branch-wise availability checks via WhatsApp.CollegeAndFees counsellor:
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Placements · 2023-24
REC placements
85%
₹6LAvg CTC
50 LPAHighest CTC
Placements at Rajalakshmi Engineering College follow the standard pattern for Chennai's engineering ecosystem. The Training & Placement Cell coordinates campus drives across semesters 6-8, with pre-placement internships running in semester 5-7 summer windows.
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Information Science and Engineering
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
Mechanical Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Civil Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27
REC admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Hostel facilities at Rajalakshmi Engineering College are organised across separate boys' and girls' hostel blocks with mess facilities, recreation rooms, common study areas, and 24x7 security. Room types range from triple-sharing (most common for first-year students) to twin-sharing and single rooms (typically reserved for senior students or by allocation merit). Hostel fees range approximately ₹125000-205000 per year, with mess fees typically charged separately or bundled depending on plan.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships available to students of Rajalakshmi Engineering College span institutional, state-government, and central-government schemes. Institutional scholarships typically include merit-based fee waivers for top entrance ranks, need-based assistance for students with family income below ₹4-5 lakh per annum, and special-category awards for sportspersons, cultural artists, and exceptional academic performers.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure at Rajalakshmi Engineering College includes academic blocks for each engineering department, dedicated laboratories for branch-specific practical work (CSE programming labs, ECE electronics labs, Mech workshops, Civil materials-testing labs, Chemical…
50 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
Research activity at Rajalakshmi Engineering College spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas.
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
The alumni network of Rajalakshmi Engineering College spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Chennai and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).
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FAQ
REC FAQs
What is the B.Tech fee at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai for 2026?
The annual B.Tech tuition fee at Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC) Chennai for the 2026-27 academic year is approximately Rs 1.4-1.6 lakh per year, with hostel and mess fees additional. Total cost across the 4-year B.Tech programme is approximately Rs 5.6-6.4 lakh in tuition.
What is the hostel fee at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai?
The hostel and mess fees at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai are approximately Rs 80,000-1,00,000 per year inclusive of accommodation, mess and basic amenities, payable separately from tuition. The 50-acre Thandalam campus offers fully-residential hostel blocks for boys and girls.
Are scholarships available at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai?
Yes, Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai offers a range of merit-based scholarships for top JEE Main / TNEA rank-holders, means-cum-merit scholarships for economically disadvantaged students, and category-based fee concessions under the Tamil Nadu government reservation and tuition-fee-waiver framework.
How do I apply for B.Tech admission at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai?
B.Tech admission at REC Chennai is via the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) centralised counselling for 65% Tamil Nadu state quota seats. For the 35% management and NRI quota seats, admission is based on JEE Main score and Class XII PCM percentage with direct application to the college admissions office.
What is the eligibility for B.Tech at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai?
Eligibility: Class XII pass with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (45% for reserved categories under the Tamil Nadu reservation framework). Lateral entry to the second year B.Tech is offered for diploma holders and B.Sc graduates via the ECET Tamil Nadu pathway.
What is the average package at Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai?
The average B.Tech package at REC Chennai for the 2023-24 placement season is approximately Rs 6 LPA across all branches, with the highest package reaching approximately Rs 50 LPA from product companies. The placement rate is consistently above 85 percent.
Which companies recruit from Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai?
Top recruiters at REC Chennai include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini, Zoho, Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Accenture, ITC, L&T and over 350 visiting companies during each annual placement cycle.
Is Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai NAAC accredited?
Yes, Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai is NAAC accredited Grade A+ in its most recent accreditation cycle. The college also holds UGC autonomous status (2011), AICTE approval and NBA Tier-1 accreditation for multiple B.Tech programmes including CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical and Civil.
Sources
Verification & sources
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