Akshaya College of Engg. & Tech Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Akshaya College of Engineering & Technology (ACET), Coimbatore, manages admissions primarily through Tamil Nadu state counselling processes for its UG and PG engineering programs. The college, affiliated with Anna University and located in Kinathukadavu, offers B.E./B.Tech in specializations like Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, and Mechanical Engineering, along with M.E./M.Tech in areas such as Computer Science, Structural, and VLSI Design.

Admission Process

• Admissions to B.E./B.Tech at Akshaya College of Engineering & Technology are conducted via TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions), a merit-based single-window counselling by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), based on Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).
• Candidates register online at tneaonline.org, upload documents, undergo certificate verification at TFCs (Tamil Nadu Facilitation Centres), fill college/branch choices, and receive seat allotment through multiple rounds.
• Allotted students need to report to Akshaya College of Engineering & Technology with originals for confirmation and fee payment.
• For management quota seats (typically 35% of total), candidates can apply directly via the college office after obtaining an information slip, subject to eligibility and Anna University norms.
• PG admissions (M.E./M.Tech) follow TNEA's CEETA-PG entrance exam or GATE scores, with similar counselling via Anna University; merit lists guide allotments.

Eligibility Criteria

• For B.E./B.Tech, candidates need to have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) from Tamil Nadu schools or meet nativity rules (e.g., TN natives studying outside TN with Nativity Certificate, children of Central Govt/PSU employees in TN for 5+ years).
• A minimum 45% aggregate in PCM is required (40% for reserved categories), with exams like Tamil Nadu 12th, CBSE 12th, or ISC accepted; other state candidates who studied VIII-XII in TN are also eligible.
• E./M.Tech requires a relevant UG degree (B.E./B.Tech) with 50% aggregate, plus valid GATE or CEETA-PG scores; AMIE holders with 2 years’ experience will qualify.

Important Dates for 2026

Key dates for 2026 admissions are tentative, aligned with TNEA/CEETA-PG schedules.

Application Fees

• TNEA registration fee is around INR 500 (general), with lower rates for reserved categories/SC/ST (free); payable online during application.
• Management quota applications may involve a separate college fee.
• No specific ACET application fee listed beyond counselling.
• Tuition is INR 2L total for B.Tech, INR 50K for M.Tech.

Required DocumentsDuring TNEA/CEETA counselling, submit originals plus photocopies:

• Class 10/12 mark sheets
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Community Certificate (if applicable)
• Nativity Certificate (for non-TN studied)
• Income Certificate (for scholarships)
• Passport-size photos (4-6)
• Aadhaar Card
• Allotment order

For Management quota: Similar set plus direct application form from college. Verification occurs at TFCs for government quota.

Additional Information

• Akshaya College of Engineering & Technology, established in 2009 by Akshaya Charitable Trust, emphasizes infrastructure, labs, and faculty.
• Placements see 30-75% rates with averages 3-5 LPA from recruiters like TCS, Zoho.
• Scholarships available via state schemes for eligible students; direct admissions possible for management seats post-TNEA.
• Always verify latest on acetcbe.edu.in or tneaonline.org