PET Engineering College, established in 1998 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering and management disciplines. Admissions are conducted primarily through state-level processes such as TNEA for B.E./B.Tech and TANCET or CEETA-PG for M.E./MBA/MCA, with application cycles typically running from April to June. The college has a total intake of ~180 seats for UG engineering programs and 120 seats for MBA. The application fee is INR 500–550, and merit-based scholarships are available for eligible students.
PET Engineering College Admission Deadlines
Admissions at PET Engineering College align with state-level counseling schedules, with UG applications via TNEA typically open from May to June and PG admissions through TANCET or GATE from April to July. The application window for the 2025 cycle closed in June 2025 for UG and July 2025 for PG programs. Supplementary counseling for MBA/MCA concluded in September 2025.
Program | Application Window (2025) | Counseling/Allotment | Classes Commence |
B.E./B.Tech (TNEA) | May–June 2025 | June–July 2025 | August 2025 |
M.E./M.Tech (TANCET/CEETA-PG/GATE) | April–July 2025 | July–August 2025 | September 2025 |
MBA/MCA (TANCET) | April–June 2025 | June–September 2025 | September 2025 |
PhD | June–July 2025 | August 2025 | September 2025 |
PET Engineering College UG Admission
Undergraduate admissions at PET Engineering College are conducted through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) single window counseling, with a typical intake of ~180 seats across B.E./B.Tech programs. Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and the cutoff for TNEA counseling generally falls in the 85–92 percentile band. Lateral entry to the second year is also available as per DOTE guidelines.
Course | Intake | Eligibility | Selection Process | Indicative Cutoff (2024) | Total Fees (INR) |
B.E. Computer Science & Engineering | 90 | 10+2 PCM, min 50% | TNEA Counseling | 85–92 percentile | INR 2.2–2.6 Lakh |
B.E. Electronics & Communication Engg. | 60 | 10+2 PCM, min 50% | TNEA Counseling | 85–90 percentile | INR 2.2–2.6 Lakh |
B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 60 | 10+2 PCM, min 50% | TNEA Counseling | 80–88 percentile | INR 2.2–2.6 Lakh |
B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engg. | 30 | 10+2 PCM, min 50% | TNEA Counseling | 80–88 percentile | INR 2.2–2.6 Lakh |
B.E. Civil Engineering | 30 | 10+2 PCM, min 50% | TNEA Counseling | 80–88 percentile | INR 2.2–2.6 Lakh |
B.E. AI & Data Science | 30 | 10+2 PCM, min 50% | TNEA Counseling | 85–90 percentile | INR 2.2–2.6 Lakh |
B.E. (Lateral Entry) | NA | Diploma in Engg., min 50% | DOTE Guidelines | NA | INR 1.8–2.2 Lakh |
PET Engineering College PG Admission
Postgraduate admissions at PET Engineering College are offered in M.E., MBA, and MCA programs. Selection is primarily through TANCET, CEETA-PG, or GATE scores, with an application period from April to July. The MBA program has an intake of 120 seats, while M.E. and MCA programs have 18–24 seats each. Minimum eligibility is a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
Course | Intake | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Indicative Cutoff (2024) | Total Fees (INR) |
M.E. (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, etc.) | 18–24 | B.E./B.Tech in relevant field, 50% | TANCET/CEETA-PG/GATE | 40–50 percentile | INR 1.2–1.6 Lakh |
MBA | 120 | Bachelor’s degree, 50% (45% reserved) | TANCET | 40–50 percentile | INR 1.2–1.6 Lakh |
MCA | 24 | Bachelor’s with Mathematics at 10+2/UG | TANCET | 40–50 percentile | INR 1.2–1.6 Lakh |
PET Engineering College PhD Admission
PET Engineering College offers doctoral research opportunities in select engineering and applied sciences disciplines, typically in affiliation with Anna University. Applications are accepted once or twice a year, generally in June–July, with admissions based on academic merit and a written test/interview. The minimum eligibility is a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 55% marks. Intake is limited and depends on supervisor availability.
Discipline | Eligibility | Selection Process | Application Window | Indicative Fees (INR) |
Engineering (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, etc.) | M.E./M.Tech or equivalent, 55% | Written Test + Interview | June–July 2025 | INR 80,000–1.2 Lakh (total) |
Applied Sciences | M.Sc./M.Phil, 55% | Written Test + Interview | June–July 2025 | INR 80,000–1.2 Lakh (total) |
PET Engineering College Application Process
The application process at PET Engineering College involves both online and offline steps, depending on the quota and program. For government quota seats, candidates must apply through Anna University’s TNEA or TANCET portals. For management quota, applications are available at the college office for INR 500 (in person) or INR 550 (by post). All admissions are provisional until approved by the Directorate of Technical Education and Anna University.
Obtain application form from college office or official portal (fee: INR 500–550).
Fill out the form legibly in the candidate’s own handwriting.
Attach attested copies of required certificates (do not send originals).
Submit application by the notified deadline.
Appear for counseling (TNEA/TANCET) or entrance exam as applicable.
Selected candidates must sign a joint declaration with parents regarding code of conduct.
Step | Details |
Application Form | Available at college office (INR 500) or by post (INR 550) |
Submission Mode | Offline (in person/post) for management quota; Online for TNEA/TANCET |
Documents Required | 10th/12th mark sheets, transfer certificate, community certificate, entrance scorecard, passport photo |
Entrance Exams | TNEA (UG), TANCET/CEETA-PG/GATE (PG), Written Test/Interview (PhD) |
Application Fee | INR 500–550 |