Computer Science and Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Verified 25 Apr 2026TCE Madurai · MaduraiThiagarajar College of Engineering — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) is a private autonomous engineering college located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1957 by the Thiagarajar Foundation under the patronage of the late…
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Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota fee
₹1.2L/year
₹4.8L for 4 years · Route: KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
Seats vary by branch & date — verify availability before paying.
₹1.2L
CSE · Management quota
₹1.2L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
90%
Placement · 2023-24
TCE Madurai management quota fees 2026-27. Computer Science and Engineering is ₹1.2L. Compare the source status and confirm live seat availability before payment.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
Annual management-quota fee shown; 4-year total below each. Figures vary by branch & date — confirm the live seat & fee before any payment.
| Branch | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Information Science and Engineering | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | ₹1,20,000/yr₹4,80,000 · 4 yrs |
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 WhatsApp for current 2026-27 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 only institution-confirmed tuition plus any documented college-level charges through the official payment channel. Hostel + transport billed separately; original documents deposited at admission.
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Fees · 2026-27
TCE Madurai fees
TCE Madurai fees: CSE · Management quota is ₹1.2L. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.
NRI · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering (CE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /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 ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹9,60,000 | ₹2,40,000 /yr |
Placements · 2023-24
TCE Madurai placements
TCE Madurai placements 2023-24: 90% placement rate, ₹8L average CTC, 44 LPA highest CTC.
90%
₹8LAvg CTC
44 LPAHighest CTC
Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) Madurai records placement rates of 88-94% across the BTech batch, with the CSE branch consistently at 94-98%.
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Mechanical Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Civil Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Information Science and Engineering
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹1.2LManagement quota · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27
TCE Madurai admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
TCE Madurai hostel
TCE Madurai hostel details are listed in this section. Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai operates a fully residential campus model — 90%+ of BTech students live on-campus across 8 hostel blocks (5 boys, 3 girls) accommodating.
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai operates a fully residential campus model — 90%+ of BTech students live on-campus across 8 hostel blocks (5 boys, 3 girls) accommodating ~3,500 students. Boys hostels: Aryabhatta, Ramanujan, Bhaskara, Vivekananda, Tagore. Girls hostels: Sarojini, Indira, Parameswari (named after Tamil cultural figures). AC twin-sharing rooms cost INR 1.20 lakh per academic year (rent + amenities + electricity); non-AC twin-sharing INR 70,000-85,000; single-occupancy AC (limited, mostly final-year and PhD scholars) INR 1.65 lakh/year.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai offers a structured Merit Scholarship that waives 25-100% of tuition for top JEE Main / TNEA scorers — TNEA top 200 state ranks get 100% tuition waiver; ranks 201-1000 get 75%; ranks 1001-3000 get 50%; ranks 3001-7000 get 25%. JEE Main top 5,000 AIR get 50% tuition waiver. The Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar Scholarship (named after the founder) supports 30 students annually with 50-100% tuition waiver based on financial need (family income under INR 4 lakh) plus academic merit (12th >85%).
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai operates from a 145-acre integrated campus in Tirupparankundram, Madurai — surrounded by the Tirumalainayakar Mahal heritage area and 8 km from Madurai railway station.
149 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai drives focused research across IoT, smart cities, AI/ML, sustainable energy, automotive engineering, biotechnology, materials science and structural engineering. The institute houses the Centre for Excellence in IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems (sponsored by MeitY), the Centre for Sustainable Mobility, the Centre for Cyber Security, the Centre for Robotics and Drones, and the Bio-Research and Innovation Centre.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai alumni network spans 35,000+ graduates with strong density in IT services, manufacturing, automotive and BFSI in South India.
FAQ
TCE Madurai FAQs
When was Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai established?
Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) was established in 1957 by the Thiagarajar Foundation under the patronage of the late Karumuttu Thiagaraja Chettiar. TCE is one of the earliest engineering colleges in southern Tamil Nadu.
Where is TCE Madurai located and how big is the campus?
TCE is located at Thiruparankundram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625015. The fully-residential campus is spread across approximately 149 acres, making it one of the largest engineering campuses in southern Tamil Nadu.
What is TCE Madurai's autonomous status and university affiliation?
TCE was conferred UGC autonomous status in 1987, granting it the authority to design its own curriculum and examination system. It remains affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, for the conferment of B.E./B.Tech degrees.
What accreditations does TCE Madurai hold?
TCE is UGC recognised, AICTE approved, NAAC A++ accredited and NBA Tier-1 accredited for multiple B.E./B.Tech programmes. It has consistently ranked among the top 100 engineering colleges in India in the NIRF rankings.
What B.E./B.Tech programmes does TCE Madurai offer?
TCE offers B.E./B.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics, Biotechnology, Computer Science with AI & ML specialisation and Computer Science with Cybersecurity specialisation.
How are B.E. admissions conducted at TCE Madurai?
B.E./B.Tech admissions are based on TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) state-quota for 65% of the seats and JEE Main / management quota for the remaining 35%. Tamil Nadu does not require a separate state engineering entrance — TNEA uses Class XII PCM marks for ranking.
What is the typical B.E. tuition fee at TCE Madurai?
B.E./B.Tech tuition fee at TCE is approximately Rs 50,000 per year for state-quota seats and somewhat higher for management-quota seats, with additional hostel, mess and other charges as applicable. Fees are positioned at the moderate private autonomous tier in Tamil Nadu.
What are the placement statistics at TCE Madurai?
Placements at TCE are robust with the highest package reaching approximately Rs 44 LPA, the average package around Rs 8 LPA, and a placement rate of approximately 90% across recent batches.
Sources
Verification & sources
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Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.