Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai
Also known as Panimalar Engineering College, Panimalar, PEC
- Fees
- Contact us
- Courses
- 10+
- NIRF Engineering
- 201–300
- Established
- 2000
About Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai
Panimalar Engineering College is a private engineering and management college on Bangalore Trunk Road at Varadharajapuram, near Poonamallee, Chennai (600123). The Jaisakthi Educational Trust started it in 2000. The college is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and holds autonomous status under the UGC scheme for ten years, from 2021-22 to 2030-31 (UGC letter of March 2021, Anna University order of April 2021). It is approved by AICTE and recognised by UGC under Sections 2(f) and 12(B).
The college teaches seven undergraduate programmes (B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering; B.Tech in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), two M.E. programmes (Computer Science and Engineering, Communication Systems) and an MBA. Its mandatory disclosure (updated 2 March 2026) lists a 2025-26 sanctioned intake of 960 in Computer Science and Engineering, 720 in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, 540 in Information Technology, 480 in Electronics and Communication Engineering, 240 in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, 180 in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 90 in Mechanical Engineering and 240 in the MBA. NIRF 2026 data records 10,692 undergraduate students across all years.
Accreditation and ranking
NBA has accredited the B.E. programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and the B.Tech in Information Technology until 31 December 2028 (NBA letter of 6 January 2026), the B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, and the MBA up to 30 June 2027. NBA accreditation covers those programmes, not the whole college. In its NIRF 2026 data the college states that it has no valid NAAC accreditation. NIRF 2025 placed it in the Engineering rank-band 201-300.
Campus
The college reports more than 2,100,000 sq ft of infrastructure. Separate hostels house boys (418 rooms, 1,672 students) and girls (274 rooms, 1,088 students).
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2000
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Affiliation
- Anna University
- Approvals
- AICTE, UGC, NBA
- NIRF 2025
- 201–300 Engineering
- Programmes
- 10Engineering, Management
- Also known as
- Panimalar Engineering College, Panimalar, PEC
- Website
- panimalar.ac.in
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses
10 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering | Undergraduate | 4 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 3 |
| Master of Engineering | Postgraduate | 2 |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 1 |
Admission 2027
B.E. and B.Tech admission is through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling on Class 12 marks; the college lists admission by merit, holds no entrance test of its own and shows TNEA counselling code 1210. The 2027 TNEA schedule has not been published (checked 16 October 2026). MBA and M.E. admission needs a bachelor's degree with minimum marks.
B.E. and B.Tech
- Class 12 (academic or vocational) with an aggregate in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry of at least 45% (General) or 40% (BC including BCM, MBC and DNC, SC, SCA and ST), as the Anna University counselling prescribes.
- Seats are filled by merit through TNEA counselling under Government of Tamil Nadu norms; no college entrance test is listed.
- Second-year (lateral) entry is open to diploma holders of the Tamil Nadu State Board of Technical Education and Training or an equivalent board, and to B.Sc. graduates with Mathematics at degree level (50% General, 45% BC, 40% MBC and DNC, pass marks for SC, SCA and ST).
MBA
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, with at least 50% in main and allied subjects; two years, four semesters.
M.E.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology; M.E. Computer Science and Engineering takes B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology, and M.E. Communication Systems takes B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering only. Two years, four semesters.
Dates: no 2027 dates are published yet. Candidates should follow tneaonline.org and the college admission page (phone 90438 91272 or 90438 90983).
Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai TNEA Cutoff 2026
TNEA code 1210 · closing marks out of 200, general academic seats
| Branch | OC | BC | BCM | MBC | SC | SCA | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 166.5 | 155 | 151 | 152 | 127.5 | 110.5 | 102.5 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 165.5 | 154.5 | 142 | 151 | 129 | 118 | 116 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 162.5 | 151.5 | 146.5 | 148.5 | 125.5 | 94 | 101 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 162.5 | 150.5 | 157 | 147.5 | 127 | 122 | – |
| Information Technology | 159.5 | 148 | 140 | 146 | 123 | – | 98.5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 158.5 | 146.5 | 140.5 | 142.5 | 121 | 117 | – |
Campus Gallery
(10)Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entrance exam for B.E. or B.Tech admission at Panimalar Engineering College?
No separate entrance test is listed. B.E. and B.Tech seats are filled through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling by merit, using Class 12 marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (minimum 45% General, 40% for BC, MBC, DNC, SC, SCA and ST). The college shows TNEA counselling code 1210 (college admission page, checked 16 October 2026).
What is the tuition fee at Panimalar Engineering College?
The college does not publish a fee table. Its mandatory disclosure (updated 2 March 2026) says tuition for Government-quota seats and for the management quota is as per Tamil Nadu Government norms, so the amount depends on the counselling category and is fixed by the state. The current figure is available from the TNEA counselling portal or the college admission office.
Which courses does Panimalar Engineering College offer?
B.E.: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. B.Tech: Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. M.E.: Computer Science and Engineering, Communication Systems. MBA. Sanctioned intake for 2025-26 per the mandatory disclosure: CSE 960, AI and DS 720, IT 540, ECE 480, AI and ML 240, EEE 180, Mechanical 90, MBA 240, each M.E. 18.
How are placements at Panimalar Engineering College?
In the college's NIRF 2026 data, 1,381 of 1,621 undergraduate students who graduated in the 2024-25 batch were placed (85.2%), with a median salary of Rs 6,00,000, and 84 went on to higher studies. For the 2024-25 MBA and M.E. batch, 15 of 15 graduates were placed with a median of Rs 6,50,000. The college does not publish a highest or average package with a batch year.
Is Panimalar Engineering College NAAC or NBA accredited?
NBA has accredited the B.E. CSE, EEE, ECE and Mechanical programmes and the B.Tech IT programme until 31 December 2028, the B.Tech AI and Data Science programme from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, and the MBA up to 30 June 2027; NBA accreditation is per programme. In its NIRF 2026 data the college states that it has no valid NAAC accreditation.
Is Panimalar Engineering College autonomous?
Yes. UGC granted the college autonomous status for ten years, from the 2021-22 session to 2030-31, and Anna University conveyed the award in April 2021. The college stays affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, which is the degree-awarding body for its B.E., B.Tech, M.E. and MBA courses.
Does Panimalar Engineering College have a hostel?
Yes, with separate blocks for boys and girls. The gents hostel has 418 rooms for 1,672 students; the ladies hostel has 274 rooms for 1,088 students. Rooms have attached bathrooms and Wi-Fi is provided. The college has not published a hostel fee.
What is the admission process at Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai?
B.E. and B.Tech admission is through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling on Class 12 marks; the college lists admission by merit, holds no entrance test of its own and shows TNEA counselling code 1210. The 2027 TNEA schedule has not been published (checked 16 October 2026). MBA and M.E. admission needs a bachelor's degree with minimum marks.
What is the NIRF ranking of Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai is placed in the 201–300 band in Engineering.
Is Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai a government or private institution?
Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai is a private institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2000. It is affiliated to Anna University.
What other names is Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai known by?
Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai is also known as Panimalar Engineering College, Panimalar and PEC.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and fees: as listed for Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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