Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) Madurai
Established in 1957 by industrial philanthropist Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar, Thiagarajar College of Engineering is an autonomous government-aided institution affiliated with Anna University. Spread over 143 acres at Thiruparankundram, TCE is the undisputed engineering benchmark in South Tamil Nadu, accredited with NAAC 'A+' Grade and recognized for ₹32.0 LPA placements.
TCE Admission SnapshotAnna Univ Autonomous
- TNEA Counseling Code
- 5008
- Govt-Aided Annual Fee
- ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 / yr
- Self-Supporting TNEA Fee
- ₹55,000 / year
- Management Quota
- ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,60,000 / yr
- TNEA CSE Closing Cutoff
- 196.00 – 198.00 / 200
- Campus Location
- Thiruparankundram, Madurai
About Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) was founded in 1957 by visionary industrialist Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar in Thiruparankundram, Madurai. As an autonomous government-aided institution permanently affiliated with Anna University, TCE is the premier engineering institution in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu.
Set across 143 acres, TCE has graduated leaders across the engineering world. It is accredited with NAAC 'A+' Grade and maintains high-level research laboratories in collaboration with Honeywell, TVS Group, and L&T.
TCE Fee Structure 2027 (Aided, Self-Support & Management)
| Course Type | Admission Channel | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Government-Aided Courses | TNEA Single Window (Merit) | ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 / yr |
| Self-Supporting Courses (TNEA) | TNEA Single Window (Code 5008) | ₹55,000 / yr (Accredited) |
| Management Quota | Thiagarajar Trust / 10+2 PCM Merit | ₹1,20,000 – ₹1,60,000 / yr |
TNEA Cutoff Benchmarks (Code: 5008)
Below are benchmark TNEA closing cutoffs (normalized out of 200) for general admission categories:
| B.E. Branch | Open Competition (OC) Cutoff | BC Cutoff Range |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (Aided & SS) | 196.00 – 198.00 | 193.50 – 196.00 |
| Information Technology (SS) | 194.50 – 196.50 | 191.00 – 194.50 |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 193.00 – 195.50 | 189.00 – 193.00 |
| Electrical & Electronics (EEE) | 188.00 – 192.00 | 183.00 – 188.00 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Aided) | 185.00 – 189.50 | 178.00 – 185.00 |
TCE Placements: ₹32.0 LPA Peak CTC
₹32.0 LPA
Offered by leading product and core engineering corporations.
₹6.50 LPA
Over 1,000 offers with marquee hiring from Honeywell and TVS.
Top recruiters include Honeywell, Amazon, TVS Motor Company, Zoho, TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, L&T, and Caterpillar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TNEA code for TCE Madurai?
The institutional code for Thiagarajar College of Engineering is 5008 in TNEA counseling.
Where is TCE located?
TCE is located in Thiruparankundram, Madurai, approximately 10 km from Madurai Junction railway station and 12 km from Madurai Airport.
Is TCE an autonomous college?
Yes, TCE is an autonomous government-aided engineering college affiliated with Anna University.
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