Compare VEC Chennai vs KCET Virudhunagar

Compare VEC Chennai BE Computer Science and Engineering vs KCET Virudhunagar BE Computer Science and Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. VEC Chennai is rated 3.8 out of 5 by 26 verified students while KCET Virudhunagar is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 38 verified students at Careers360. Explore Careers360 for detailed comparison on all course parameters and download free information on B.E /B.Tech Admission details, Placement report, Eligibility criteria, etc.

Quick facts

BE Computer Science and Engineering

via VEC Chennai

BE Computer Science and Engineering

via KCET Virudhunagar

Quick Facts

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

Ownership

Private

College Type

College

Establishment Year

1995

1998

Campus Size

19 Acres

47 Acres

Total Courses Offered

Ranking & Accreditations

Careers360 Rating
(Engineering and Architecture)

AAA+

Approvals

AICTE, Affiliated, +more

Accreditations

NAAC

NBA, NAAC

Placement Statistics

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students Placed
(In Engineering and Architecture)

560

403

Graduating Students
(In Engineering and Architecture)

657

441

Placement Percentage
(In Engineering and Architecture)

89%

99%

Median Salary LPA
(In Engineering and Architecture)

₹4 LPA

₹5 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies

Graduating Students
(overall)

657

441

Total Students Placed
(overall)

560

403

Placement Percentage
(overall)

89%

99%

Median Salary Lpa
(overall)

₹ 4 LPA

₹ 5 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)

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Placement Statistics

The average salary of KCET Virudhunagar stands highest at 5 LPA followed by VEC Chennai at 4 LPA .

Source: NIRF

Course & Fees Details

Course Credential

Degree

B.E /B.Tech

Branch

Computer Science Engineering

Duration

4 years

Mode

Offline

Approved Intake

240

180

Fees

₹ 2.2 Lakh

₹ 3.6 Lakh

Exams Accepted

Class 12

Course Approval

AICTE

Admission Details

Government Quota : 65%, Management Quota:35%

Ranking based on +2 marks through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions, Anna University Chennai, Chennai

The selection based on TNEA entrance exam.

% of seats filled through entrance exam- 65

% of seats filled through management quota- 35

Eligibility Criteria

A pass in HSC (Academic) or its equivalent with a Minimum average mark in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together

General Category- 50.00 %

SC/ST- 40.00 %

Any other equivalent qualification with relevant subjects approved by the Higher Secondary Board of Tamil Nadu.

A.Candidates of HSC (Academic) and other Equivalent	Minimum Eligibility Marks
Community	A Pass with Minimum average marks in maths chemistry Physics Put together
General Category	45.00%
Backward Class including Backward class Muslim	40.00%
MBC /DNC & SC/SCA/ST	40.00%

B.Candidates of HSC (Vocational)
Community	A Pass with Minimum average marks in Maths, vocational theory, and practicals Put together
General Category	45.00%
Backward Class including Backward class Muslim	40.00%
MBC/ DNC & SC/SCA/ST	40.00%

Lateral Entry
Diploma Engineering	A Pass with prescribed Minimum Eligibility Marks in any One of the Diploma in an appropriate branch of Engineering/technology of the State Board of Technical Education and Training.
B.Sc. Candidates	A Pass with Prescribed minimum eligibility marks in any Recognized Bachelor's Degree in Science of Minimum 3 Years Duration with 10+2+3 Years Pattern and studied core Maths as one of the subjects at Degree level.
Minimum Eligibility Marks	A Pass with Prescribed minimum eligibility marks in any Recognized Bachelor's Degree in Science of Minimum 3 Years Duration with 10+2+3 Years Pattern and studied core Maths as one of subject at Degree level.

Community	Minimum Average Marks in the Pre-final and Final Semester put together or final year
General Category	45.00%
Backward Class including Backward class Muslim	45.00%
MBC/DNC & SC/SCA/ST	40.00%

College & Exam Cut-off

Data presented for the year 2025

Exam & Counselling

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Fees

Total Fees

₹ 2,20,000

₹ 3,60,000

Total Scholarships Provided

611

214

Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

Government

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Fees

VEC Chennai has the highest tuition fee among all 2 colleges followed by KCET Virudhunagar.

Class Profile

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students

3326

2321

Total Faculty

230

188

Total Male Students

1993

1365

Total Female Students

1333

956

Total Students Outside State

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Class Profile

VEC Chennai has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 14 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 11 students per faculty. KCET Virudhunagar has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 12 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 11 students per faculty.

Facilities

Auditorium

Banks/ATMs

Boys Hostel

Cafeteria

Classrooms

Girls Hostel

Gym

I.T Infrastructure

Laboratories

Library

Medical/Hospital

Sports

Transport Facility

Wifi

College Reviews & Perception

College Infrastructure

Campus Life

Academics

Placements

Value for Money

Total Reviews

Individual Reviews

“ One of the top colleges in Chennai ”

posted on 2 years ago by pugazhendhi

“ My college's review ”

posted on 2 years ago by Srivatsan R

“ Was one of the top colleges in Tamil Nadu, but climbing down ”

posted on 2 years ago by Karthick

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“ Best place to learn practical skills ”

posted on 10 months ago by Idhayanila vp

“ Supportive and friendly faculty ”

posted on 10 months ago by Godwin samraj

“ Innovative curriculum for job readiness ”

posted on 1 year ago by Idhayanila vp

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College Reviews & Perception

VEC Chennai has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas KCET Virudhunagar has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.