Compare Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai vs Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli

Compare Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai BE Computer Science and Engineering vs Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 56 verified students while Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli is rated 3.5 out of 5 by 5 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 Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

via Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli

Quick Facts

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Ownership

Private

Government

College Type

College

Establishment Year

1997

1981

Campus Size

27 Acres

55 Acres

Total Courses Offered

Ranking & Accreditations

Careers360 Rating
(Engineering and Architecture)

AAAA+

AA+

NIRF Rank
(Engineering and Architecture)

101-150

Approvals

AICTE, Affiliated, +more

AICTE, Affiliated

Accreditations

NAAC

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Ranking & Accreditations

Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai's position jumped by 9 spots.

Source: NIRF

Placement Statistics

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students Placed
(In Engineering and Architecture)

212

Graduating Students
(In Engineering and Architecture)

414

Placement Percentage
(In Engineering and Architecture)

53%

Median Salary LPA
(In Engineering and Architecture)

₹3.40 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies

Graduating Students
(overall)

414

Total Students Placed
(overall)

212

Placement Percentage
(overall)

53%

Median Salary Lpa
(overall)

₹ 3.40 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)

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Placement Statistics

The average salary of Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli stands highest at 3.40 LPA.

Source: NIRF

Course & Fees Details

Course Credential

Degree

B.E /B.Tech

Branch

Computer Science Engineering

Duration

4 years

Mode

Offline

Approved Intake

540

Fees

₹ 2.4 Lakh

₹ 31.26 Thousand

Exams Accepted

Class 12

Course Approval

AICTE

Admission Details

Admission is based on the Single Window Counseling allotted by Anna University through Tamilnadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA).

The selection based on TNEA entrance exam.

Eligibility Criteria

HSC (Academic and Vocational) Candidates

The requirements for admission to B.E. / B.Tech. Programmes are:

Category	Minimum Pass Percentage
Open	50 %
Backward	45 %
Most Backward	40 %
SC / ST	Just pass in the examination

Lateral Entry Candidates

Diploma Holders (various branches) are also eligible to II year of the four years B.E. / B.Tech Degree courses.

Category	Minimum pass percentage in all semesters
Open	50 %
Backward	45 %
Most Backward	40 %
SC / ST	Just pass in the examination

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

College & Exam Cut-off

Data presented for the year 2025

Exam & Counselling

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Fees

Total Fees

₹ 2,40,000

₹ 31,260

Total Fees SC/ST

₹ 23,260

Total Scholarships Provided

5240

Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

Self

Government

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Fees

Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 4073 scholarships. Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli released a total of 30 scholarships granted by government bodies.

Class Profile

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students

7938

1763

Total Faculty

512

Total Male Students

4315

972

Total Female Students

3623

791

Total Students Outside State

2606

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Class Profile

Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 16 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 4 students per faculty. Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 32 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of government colleges which is 7 students per faculty.

Facilities

Alumni Associations

Auditorium

Banks/ATMs

Boys Hostel

Cafeteria

Girls Hostel

I.T Infrastructure

Library

Medical/Hospital

Sports

Transport Facility

Wifi

College Reviews & Perception

College Infrastructure

Campus Life

Academics

Placements

Value for Money

Total Reviews

Individual Reviews

“ Good college nice teachers ”

posted on 11 months ago by Murugan

“ It has an excellent curriculum and good infrastructure ”

posted on 2 years ago by Vani

“ College with good infrastructure ”

posted on 2 years ago by Joshikha V

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“ I have a great experience in GCE.I njoyed as well as learnt ”

posted on 2 years ago by Maheswari Ramaraj

“ GCE_TLY in my point of view ”

posted on 2 years ago by Kumaresan Nainar

“ Great place to start the exploration into a World ... ”

posted on 2 years ago by Pradeep Raj

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College Reviews & Perception

Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli has received the lowest rating for placements whereas Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.