VEC BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The admission process at the college involves counseling at Anna University, with a Mechanical Engineering cutoff of around 190 marks. Candidates need to present original 10th and Diploma mark sheets for verification. Admission can be secured via merit or donation, with a 94% required in HSLC for merit-based Mechanical Engineering admission. The institution is renowned in Tamil Nadu, boasting a strong Mechanical Engineering program and qualified faculty who are approachable and experienced.

The college conducts three internal assessments (CIE 1, 2, and 3) across the semester. Some faculty lack practical industry experience, and the teaching is predominantly theoretical. Fees vary based on quota: government quota students pay Rs. 65,000, merit students Rs. 75,000, and self-finance students Rs. 90,000. Bus fare is Rs. 20,000. Placement services cost an additional Rs. 5,000, with a 90% placement record for top-performing students, while the average rate is 65%. Core company placements are limited, with most opportunities in IT.

Internships are offered during semester breaks, some with stipends averaging INR 17,000 per month. Scholarships are available for certain castes and first-generation graduates, with government scholarships based on caste. Students in Tamil Nadu engineering counseling pay Rs 80,400, and management quota students pay Rs 1,30,000. BC category students receive Rs 6,000 (day scholars) or Rs 8,000 (hostellers) annually. Tuition fees are around Rs 40,000. Additional costs include a British English certification course and hostel fees.

Exam fees are Rs 150 per paper. While the college doesn't offer loans, students can opt for external education loans, though interest rates may be high.