Founded in 2002 and affiliated to JNTU Kakinada, Chaitanya Engineering College (CEC) in Visakhapatnam offers AICTE-approved B.Tech and M.Tech programs with a strong placement record, including packages up to INR 10 LPA. The college admits students through entrance exams such as AP EAMCET for UG and GATE for PG, with the typical application window running from April–June 2025. Annual intake for B.Tech programs is approximately 180–240 seats across four branches, and total course fees range from INR 2.8–3.2 Lakh. Merit-based scholarships and reserved category waivers are available for eligible students.
Chaitanya Engineering College Admission Deadlines
Chaitanya Engineering College follows a structured admission calendar, with UG applications via AP EAMCET typically closing by April 24, 2025 and counseling held in June 2025. PG applications through GATE or AP PGECET are accepted until May–June 2025, and PhD admissions are announced separately, often in July–August. Application deadlines may vary for management quota or lateral entry seats.
Program | Application Window | Entrance Exam | Counseling/Result |
B.Tech | Feb–April 24, 2025 | AP EAMCET | June 2025 |
M.Tech | March–May 2025 | GATE / AP PGECET | June–July 2025 |
PhD | July–August 2025 | JNTU Entrance / Interview | Aug–Sept 2025 |
Management Quota | May–June 2025 | NA | Rolling |
Chaitanya Engineering College UG Admission
UG admissions at Chaitanya Engineering College are primarily for B.Tech programs in branches like Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, with a total intake of ~180–240 seats annually. Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and secured at least 50% marks (40% for reserved categories). Selection is based on AP EAMCET rank, with typical cutoffs ranging from 85–92 percentile (2024). The annual fee is approximately INR 70,000–80,000, and hostels cost around INR 20,000/year.
Course | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Seats | Fee (Total) | Cutoff (2024) |
B.Tech (CSE) | 10+2 PCM, 50% (40% SC/ST/OBC) | AP EAMCET | 60 | INR 2.8–3.2 Lakh | 85–92 percentile |
B.Tech (ECE) | 10+2 PCM, 50% (40% SC/ST/OBC) | AP EAMCET | 60 | INR 2.8–3.2 Lakh | 82–90 percentile |
B.Tech (Mechanical) | 10+2 PCM, 50% (40% SC/ST/OBC) | AP EAMCET | 60 | INR 2.8–3.2 Lakh | 80–88 percentile |
B.Tech (Civil) | 10+2 PCM, 50% (40% SC/ST/OBC) | AP EAMCET | 60 | INR 2.8–3.2 Lakh | 78–86 percentile |
Chaitanya Engineering College PG Admission
PG admissions at Chaitanya Engineering College are offered for M.Tech programs in key engineering disciplines, with an annual intake of ~36–48 seats per branch. Applicants must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree with at least 50% marks and qualify through GATE or AP PGECET. The total fee for PG programs is typically INR 1.4–1.6 Lakh. Scholarships and fee waivers are available for high GATE scorers and reserved categories.
Course | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Seats | Fee (Total) | Scholarships |
M.Tech (CSE) | B.E./B.Tech, 50% | GATE / AP PGECET | 18 | INR 1.4–1.6 Lakh | GATE merit, reserved category |
M.Tech (ECE) | B.E./B.Tech, 50% | GATE / AP PGECET | 18 | INR 1.4–1.6 Lakh | GATE merit, reserved category |
Chaitanya Engineering College PhD Admission
PhD admissions at Chaitanya Engineering College are conducted in collaboration with JNTU Kakinada, typically opening in July–August each year. Candidates must possess a Master's degree (M.Tech/M.E.) with at least 55% marks and clear the JNTU Entrance Test or an interview. Intake is limited to 2–6 seats per department annually, and the program duration is generally 3–5 years. Fee details are available on request, with some scholarships for research scholars.
Department | Eligibility | Entrance | Seats | Fee (Annual) | Duration |
Engineering (CSE, ECE, Mech, Civil) | M.Tech/M.E., 55% | JNTU Test/Interview | 2–6 | NA | 3–5 years |
Chaitanya Engineering College Application Process
The application process at Chaitanya Engineering College is conducted online through the AP EAMCET portal for UG, GATE/AP PGECET for PG, and the official college website for management quota and PhD. The application fee is typically INR 1,000–1,200 per program. Required documents include 10th & 12th mark sheets, entrance scorecards, transfer/migration certificates, category/income certificates, and Aadhaar ID. Counseling and document verification follow after entrance results.
Register online via AP EAMCET/GATE/AP PGECET portals
Upload scanned documents and pay the application fee
Appear for entrance exam (if applicable)
Participate in counseling and seat allotment
Complete document verification and pay admission fees
Step | Details |
Registration | Online via official portals (Feb–April for UG) |
Application Fee | INR 1,000–1,200 |
Documents Required | 10th/12th mark sheets, entrance scorecard, certificates, Aadhaar |
Counseling | June (UG), July (PG), Aug (PhD) |
Admission Confirmation | Fee payment and enrollment |
