Admission Procedure & Eligibility Criteria
*Nellai Nadar College of Engineering and Technology* welcomes aspiring engineers to join a vibrant academic community that blends technical excellence with holistic development. Admissions are open for *First Year B.E./B.Tech. Degree Programs* as well as *Lateral Entry (Direct Second Year)* for diploma holders.
Courses Offered
- B.E. Civil Engineering
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering
- B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
- B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Eligibility Criteria
For First Year B.E./B.Tech. Admission (4 Years)
Educational Qualification
Minimum Marks Required (as per Tamil Nadu Government/Anna University norms)
- General Category : Minimum 45% marks
- Backward Class : Minimum 40% marks
- Most Backward / SC/ST : As per government relaxation norms
Admission Mode
- Through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) Counseling
- Management Quota – Direct admission at the college as per Government norms
For Lateral Entry (Direct Second Year – 3 Years)
Eligibility
Candidates must have passed a *3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology* (recognized by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu) in the relevant branch.
OR
Must have completed *B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the subjects.*
Minimum Marks
Diploma Holders: Minimum *50%* aggregate (relaxation for reserved categories as per government policy)
Admission Mode
Through *Direct Admission / Counselling* as per DOTE/Anna University guidelines
Documents Required at the Time of Admission
- 10th & 12th / Diploma Mark Sheets (Original + Photocopies)
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Community Certificate (for BC/MBC/SC/ST students)
- Aadhaar Card Copy
- Recent Passport Size Photographs (5 Nos)
- TNEA Counseling Call Letter / Allotment Order (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (for scholarship eligibility)
Scholarships & Fee Concessions
Eligible candidates can apply for various scholarships under:
- 7.5% Govt. School Quota
- First Graduate Concession
- PMS, BC/MBC, SC/ST Welfare Schemes
- Pudhumai Penn, Tamil Pudhalvan Schemes
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