SSN College of Engineering — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
SSN College of Engineering (Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering) is one of South India''s most respected private engineering institutions, established in 1996 by Padma Bhushan Shiv Nadar…
NAAC A+NIRF 47
₹87,000
CSE · Management quota
95%
Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27
SSN fees
CSE · Management quota
₹87,000
NRI · annual fee by branch
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Civil Engineering (CE)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
4-yr ₹6,96,000
₹1,74,000
Direct Admission
SSN management quota fees · by branch
Tier-wise per-branch fees, seat availability, and the application route for SSN.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
Computer Science and Engineering
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Civil Engineering
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
4-yr total ₹3,48,000
₹87,000 /yr
Application process · mgmt quota
1Call principal's office on +917975193033 for current seat availability and exact per-branch fee.
2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. NRI quota requires NRI sponsor docs.
3Counsellor confirms seat availability and locks the branch. Payment via DD, NEFT or pay-order to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Donation policy: All published rates are tuition-only; donation policy is on a per-branch basis. Confirm current bands with the admissions office.
Get current tier rates and seat-availability via WhatsApp.
Rates listed are the most recently published or counsellor-confirmed bands. Tariffs change every admission cycle.
Placements · 2023-24
SSN placements
95%
₹10.5LAvg CTC
58 LPAHighest CTC
SSN College of Engineering Chennai — established 1996, NIRF #47, NAAC A+ — is among India top private engineering institutions for placement quality. Recent batches have seen the highest international offer above USD 200,000 and the highest domestic offer around ₹1.5 crore, with
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering
CSE4 yr
₹87,000Management quota · /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
ECE4 yr
₹87,000Management quota · /yr
Mechanical Engineering
ME4 yr
₹87,000Management quota · /yr
Civil Engineering
CE4 yr
₹87,000Management quota · /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
EEE4 yr
₹87,000Management quota · /yr
Information Science and Engineering
ISE4 yr
₹87,000Management quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
SSN runs separate boys and girls hostels on the Kalavakkam OMR campus near Chennai. First-year B.E. students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and limited single occupancy by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 typically run ₹95,000-1,30,000 inclusive of mess. Mess service includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian counters with North Indian, South Indian (Tamil cuisine) and limited Continental rotations. Wi-Fi, hot-water geysers, gymnasium access, study lounges and CCTV are standard. Curfew is typically 9:30 PM with weekend leave requiring written parental co
Scholarships
Scholarships
SSN runs an institutional merit scholarship for top TNEA and JEE Main rankers. Tamil Nadu state-domicile students stack state schemes — Pudhumai Penn (Tamil Nadu girl students), TANCEM (minorities), TNFDC (fishermen wards), Adi Dravidar Welfare scholarships, SC/ST Post-matric — with substantial coverage. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. AICTE Pragati for girl students and AICTE Saksham for differently-abled students are accepted on application. The Sivasankaran Education Trust runs additional alumni-funded need-based scholarships including the Kasi Visweswaran scholarships. Edu
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
The SSN Kalavakkam campus extends across approximately 250 acres on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) IT corridor near Chennai. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanic
230 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
Research at SSN spans AI-ML and Data Science, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Cyber Security, Robotics, Renewable Energy, Mechatronics, Industrial IoT, Biotechnology and Civil Infrastructure. The institute hosts research centres for AI, Cyber Security, Sustainable Engineering and Renewable Energy. Funded projects come from DST, AICTE RPS, MeitY, DRDO, ISRO RESPOND and the Tamil Nadu State Council. Faculty publish in IEEE, Springer, Elsevier and Scopus-indexed journals with steady output. Recent patents include themes around energy-efficient VLSI, edge AI for healthcare, agritech sensors and intelli
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
SSN alumni include senior engineers, product leaders, founders and consultants across Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, McKinsey, Tata Group and many Indian and global corporations. The institute strong CSE/ECE recruiter network creates concentrated alumni in product companies and Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Chennai startups. The SSN Alumni Association runs chapters in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, the Bay Area, Boston, Singapore, Dubai and the Gulf region with annual reunions and structured mentorship calls. The Sivasankaran Education Trust broader ecosystem (wh
FAQ
SSN FAQs
What is the B.Tech fee structure at SSN College of Engineering Chennai for 2026?
SSN's tuition fee for B.E./B.Tech programmes is approximately ₹2.0-2.5 lakh per year under the self-financing category, with a one-time admission fee, caution deposit and annual association/exam fees on top. From 2026-27, as SSN transitions into SSN School of Engineering under Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC), the revised fee structure will be published on snuchennai.edu.in. Tamil Nadu government quota seats carry a significantly lower state-regulated fee. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately and depend on room type.
Does SSN Chennai offer scholarships or fee waivers?
Yes. SSN offers merit-based scholarships, board-topper scholarships, need-based fee concessions and alumni-funded scholarships, with awards ranging from partial tuition rebate to full waivers for top performers. Under SNUC from 2026-27, scholarships will be awarded primarily on the basis of SNU-SAT Chennai ranks, Class 12 board performance and JEE Main percentiles, with select awards up to 100% tuition waiver for top rankers. Separate SC/ST and EWS scholarships are available through Tamil Nadu government schemes.
What are the hostel fees and facilities at SSN Chennai?
SSN has separate on-campus hostels for men and women inside its 230-acre Kalavakkam campus, with hostel fees (including mess) typically in the ₹1.2-1.6 lakh per year range depending on room category (AC/non-AC, 2/3/4-sharing). Facilities include 24×7 Wi-Fi, dedicated medical centre, recreation rooms, gym, indoor games, sports grounds and secure transport for off-campus movement. Hostel allotment is done at the time of admission based on availability and distance from home.
What is the admission process for SSN Chennai in 2026-27?
For 2026-27, admissions to SSN's B.E./B.Tech programmes are conducted under Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC) via two main routes: the SNU-SAT Chennai entrance test (computer-based test in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and logical reasoning, held April-May 2026) and Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling based on Class 12 marks for the state quota. Candidates may also submit JEE Main 2026 percentiles. Application windows open December 2025-January 2026, with results in May-June and counselling in June-July 2026.
What is the eligibility for B.Tech admission at SSN Chennai?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects from a recognised board, with a minimum aggregate of 60% (relaxations for SC/ST/EWS per Tamil Nadu norms). For SNU-SAT Chennai, appearing candidates of the current 12th board are eligible. For TNEA, Tamil Nadu nativity documents and community certificates are required for quota seats. Age limit and domicile rules follow Anna University/TNEA guidelines. No backlogs in qualifying subjects are permitted.
What are the placement statistics at SSN Chennai for 2024-25?
SSN reported a strong 2024-25 placement season with a highest package of ₹58 LPA, average package of ₹10.5 LPA, median package of ₹8.6 LPA and an overall placement rate of around 95%. Over 743 offers were rolled out by 150+ recruiters including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Oracle, Qualcomm, Deloitte, L&T, Cognizant and TCS. CSE and IT branches saw the highest averages, with Tier-1 product and consulting firms as regular recruiters. Pre-placement offers from summer internships add further depth to the numbers.
Is SSN Chennai an autonomous institution and what are its accreditations?
Yes. SSN College of Engineering has been a UGC-recognised autonomous institution since 21 March 2018, affiliated to Anna University, with NAAC A+ accreditation (CGPA 3.55, Cycle 2; Cycle 3 peer review completed in 2024). It features consistently in the NIRF top 50 — NIRF 2025 Engineering rank 47, Overall rank 82 and top-50 in Innovation — and has AICTE approval for all engineering programmes. Several B.Tech branches are NBA-accredited, signalling compliance with Washington Accord-aligned outcome-based education.
What undergraduate branches does SSN Chennai offer?
SSN offers eight B.E./B.Tech programmes: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Civil Engineering, with total sanctioned intake around 840 across all branches. CSE, IT and ECE are the most competitive streams with the highest cutoffs. From 2026-27 under SNUC, specialised programmes in AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity and Electric Vehicles are being expanded alongside the classical disciplines.
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Verification & sources
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