

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai
- Fees / year
- ₹40,000 - ₹70,000
- Courses
- 9+
- Established
- 2001
About Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai
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
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Undergraduate | 7 | ₹70,000 |
| ME | Postgraduate | 2 | ₹40,000 |
Admission 2027
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai TNEA Cutoff 2026
TNEA code 1405 · closing marks out of 200, general academic seats
| Branch | OC | BC | BCM | MBC | SC | SCA | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Machine Learning) | 153.5 | 119 | 147 | 122.5 | 107 | – | – |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 148 | 123.5 | 114 | 122.5 | 108 | – | – |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 147.5 | 126 | 147 | 135.5 | 122.5 | – | – |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 145 | 119 | 118 | 121 | 107 | – | 130 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) | 143.5 | 129.5 | 138.5 | 132.5 | 111.5 | 106.5 | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 142.5 | 114.5 | 102 | 118.5 | 106 | – | – |
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(9)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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