Sapthagiri College of Engineering

Sapthagiri College of Engineering (SCE), located in Periyanahalli, Dharmapuri, continues to be a prominent institution for technical education in the North-Western region of Tamil Nadu for the 2026 academic year. Established under the Sri Srinivasa Educational and Charitable Trust, the college is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and approved by the AICTE.

For 2026, the college sees high demand in streams that align with the growing industrial corridors of Hosur and Bangalore. The most popular programmes include:

• B.E. Computer Science and Engineering: Driven by software demand in nearby Bangalore.
• B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering: Focused on semi-conductor and telecommunication trends.
• B.E. Mechanical Engineering: Popular due to the heavy manufacturing and automotive industry in the Hosur-Dharmapuri belt.
• B.Tech Information Technology: A core choice for students aiming for IT services.

Admissions for the 2026 session follow the standardized Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process. There is no separate entrance exam; selection is based on 10+2 marks.

• Notification Release: May 2026
• Last Date for Registration: June 2026
• Rank List Publication: July 2026
• TNEA Counseling Rounds: July - August 2026
• Management Quota Admissions: Ongoing until August 2026

Candidates must have completed their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The TNEA cutoff for 2026 is expected to vary by category. Estimated cutoffs based on previous trends for the General Category (OC) are:

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

The 2025 placement season saw a significant number of recruiters from the Hosur industrial hub and Bangalore IT sector. Highlights include:

• Highest Package: INR 7.5 LPA
• Average Package: INR 3.8 LPA
• Placement Percentage: 75%
• Top Recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Ashok Leyland (Hosur unit), and TVS Motors.
• Internships: Over 40% of final-year students secured internships with stipends in 2025.

Financial assistance is available through various government and institutional schemes in 2026:

• First Graduate Scholarship: Fee concession for students who are the first in their family to graduate.
• Post-Matric Scholarship: For SC/ST and converted Christian students.
• BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship: Provided by the State Government for eligible students.
• Merit Scholarships: Awarded by the management for students with high TNEA cutoffs.

The institution offers a range of Undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech) and Postgraduate (M.E./MBA) courses. The most sought-after courses for 2026 are:

• B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. Civil Engineering
• M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)

The fee structure for 2026 follows the guidelines set by the Tamil Nadu Fee Fixation Committee:

The application process for 2026 is primarily online:

1. Visit the official TNEA portal for Government Quota seats.
2. Register with personal details and pay the application fee.
3. Upload required documents (10th, 12th marksheet, Community Certificate).
4. For Management Quota, visit the college campus in Periyanahalli directly to obtain the application form.
5. Submit the completed form with necessary documents before the deadline.

The campus is equipped with modern facilities to support both academic and extracurricular growth:

• Laboratories: Specialized labs for CAD/CAM, VLSI Design, and Data Structures.
• Library: A vast collection of over 30,000 volumes and digital access to IEEE journals.
• Hostel: Separate residential facilities for boys and girls with 24/7 security and mess facilities.
• Sports: Large grounds for cricket, football, and courts for volleyball and basketball.
• Transport: A fleet of buses covering Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Harur.

The college is organized into several academic departments:

• Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Civil Engineering
• Department of Science and Humanities
• Department of Management Studies