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Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil NaduEstd. 2001AICTE, NBA600 intakeAnna University, Chennai
Fees / year
₹40,000 - ₹70,000
Courses
9+
Established
2001

About Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai

About Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai was established under Dhanalakshmi Education Trust in the year 2001-2002. DCE is an idea of renowned academician and former professor of Anna University Dr V.P Ramamurthi. DCE is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and an ISO 9001:2008 certified institute. The college provides quality engineering education to produce creative, efficient, technologically sound and responsible engineers. DCE has become an eminent college for engineering and technology studies. The focus of the college is to produce industrious, enterprising and disciplined professionals who can meet the requirements of dynamic global standards through value-based quality education and training. DCE offers 6 undergraduate programs in engineering, 4 of which (ECE, EEE, IT & CSE) are NBA accredited and 3 postgraduate programs. DCE has collaborations with some of the best industry partners like Oracle, Femto Logic Design Pvt. Ltd, CADD Centre, CII (Confederation of Indian Industry). The college has three strong principles which are education, discipline and character. Highlights of Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Name Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Year of Establishment 2001 Type Private Approvals & Recognitions AICTE, NBA Courses Undergraduate & Postgraduate Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu Email principal.dcengg@gmail.com Contact Details 044-71700800, 71700801, 71700808 Website dce.edu.in.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
2001
Institution type
Private
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
Anna University, Chennai
Approvals
AICTE, NBA
Programmes
9Engineering
UG fees
₹70,000 a year
PG fees
₹40,000 a year
Website
dce.edu.in

Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

Courses and Fees

9 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
BEUndergraduate7₹70,000
MEPostgraduate2₹40,000

Admission 2027

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai Admission Process Admissions to UG courses are based on the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) ranks, conducted online by Anna University. Admissions to PG courses are based on the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) conducted by Anna University on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai TNEA Cutoff 2026

TNEA code 1405 · closing marks out of 200, general academic seats

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering TNEA 2026 closing marks
BranchOCBCBCMMBCSCSCAST
Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Machine Learning)153.5119147122.5107––
Computer Science and Engineering148123.5114122.5108––
Electronics and Communication Engineering147.5126147135.5122.5––
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science145119118121107–130
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)143.5129.5138.5132.5111.5106.5–
Mechanical Engineering142.5114.5102118.5106––

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Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee at Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai?

First-year tuition at Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai is ₹70,000 for its undergraduate programmes and ₹40,000 for its postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai offer?

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai offers 9 programmes in Engineering, including BE and ME.

What is the admission process at Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai?

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai Admission Process Admissions to UG courses are based on the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) ranks, conducted online by Anna University. Admissions to PG courses are based on the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) conducted by Anna University on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Is Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai a government or private institution?

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai is a private institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2001. It is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.

Which bodies approve or accredit Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai?

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai lists approval or accreditation from AICTE and NBA.

Sources

Courses and fees: as listed for Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 24 October 2026.

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