Compare Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal vs SRM University Chennai

Compare Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal BE Computer Science and Engineering vs SRM University Chennai B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering on the basis of their Fees, Placements, Cut Off, Reviews, Seats, Courses, and other details. Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal is rated 3.9 out of 5 by 14 verified students while SRM University Chennai is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 827 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 Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

via SRM University Chennai

Quick Facts

Location

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Ownership

Private

Type Of Institute

Deemed to be University

College Type

College

University

Establishment Year

1995

2002

Campus Size

130 Acres

250 Acres

Total Courses Offered

540

Ranking & Accreditations

Careers360 University Rank

Careers360 Rating
(Engineering and Architecture)

AAA

AAAAA

NIRF Rank
(Overall)

NIRF Rank
(Engineering and Architecture)

Approvals

AICTE, Autonomous, +more

AICTE, UGC

Accreditations

NAAC

Other Ranked Domain

56 (Management) - NIRF 2025
10 (Pharmacy) - NIRF 2025
18 (Medical) - NIRF 2025
25 (Law) - NIRF 2025

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Ranking & Accreditations

SRM University Chennai dipped by 1 spot.

Source: NIRF

Placement Statistics

Data presented for the year 2024

Total Students Placed
(In Engineering and Architecture)

920

4210

Graduating Students
(In Engineering and Architecture)

952

4552

Placement Percentage
(In Engineering and Architecture)

100%

97%

Median Salary LPA
(In Engineering and Architecture)

₹4 LPA

₹6.20 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies

212

Graduating Students
(overall)

Total Students Placed
(overall)

Placement Percentage
(overall)

98%

Median Salary Lpa
(overall)

₹ 4.85 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)

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Placement Statistics

The average salary of SRM University Chennai stands highest at 6.20 LPA followed by Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal 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

180

1800

Fees

₹ 19 Lakh

Exams Accepted

Class 12

SRMJEEE

Course Approval

AICTE

Admission Details

We admit all the students under government quota allotted through single window counselling by Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA).
We admit the students under management quota based on the rank list published by the Association of Management of Coimbatore Anna University Affiliated Colleges.

BE/BTech Degree Programme - Direct Second Year (Lateral Entry)

We admit all students under government quota allotted through single window counselling by DOTE - Direct II Year Engineering Admissions.
We admit the students under management quota based on the overall percentage of marks obtained by a student from 1st Semester to 6th Semester in the full time Diploma (10+3 / 12+2) examination / B.Sc. with Mathematics at degree level or higher secondary level.

The selection based on SRMJEEE entrance exam.

Eligibility Criteria

A pass in the HSC (Academic) or its equivalent with a minimum average percentage in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together as given below.

Sl. No.	Community	A Pass with Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together
1	General Category	50.00%
2	Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim	45.00%
3	MBC & DNC	40.00%
4	SC/SCA/ST	40.00%

A pass in any one of the HSC (Vocational Subject) as given below with any one of the Engineering related subjects namely Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with a minimum average percentage put together as given below.

Sl. No.	Community	A Pass with Minimum average marks in Related Subjects, Vocational Theory and Practicals put together
1	General Category	50.00%
2	Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim	45.00%
3	MBC & DNC	40.00%
4	SC/SCA/ST	40.00%

Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM

(i) Passed in Higher secondary examination (10+2 pattern ) or appearing in Higher Secondary examination in the current academic year with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies as major subjects in regular stream from any state board within India, CBSE, ISCE, Matriculation, or NIOS

Note: Students who have completed +2 under NIOS must have completed the 10th standard from regular schooling or vice-versa. (source)

(ii) GCE A-level or International Baccalaureate(IB) diploma or IB certificate with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies as major subjects (equivalent to Advanced Placement level in each subject) in any International schools within India.

College & Exam Cut-off

Exam & Counselling

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Fees

Total Fees

₹ 19,00,000

Total Scholarships Provided

1451

Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

Self

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Fees

SRM University Chennai itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 1305 scholarships.

Class Profile

Data presented for the year 2024

Total Students

5042

277

Total Faculty

426

3194

Total Male Students

3980

144

Total Female Students

1062

133

Total Students Outside State

269

120

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Class Profile

Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal has a lower faculty ratio with 1 faculty over 12 students as compared with the average faculty ratio of private colleges which is 4 students per faculty.

Facilities

Alumni Associations

Auditorium

Banks/ATMs

Boys Hostel

Cafeteria

Convenience Store

Girls Hostel

Guest Room/Waiting Room

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

803

Individual Reviews

“ Strong industry connections for jobs ”

posted on 10 months ago by Hari krishana

“ Industry visits for real exposure ”

posted on 10 months ago by Hari krishna

“ Best place to learn practical skills ”

posted on 1 year ago by Ambati hari krishna

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“ Overall and good college ”

posted on 1 week ago by Balajee

“ Giving a review is a good experience ”

posted on 1 week ago by Jagvir Singh

“ Overall, SRM is worth a shot. ”

posted on 3 weeks ago by Kanika Arora

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College Reviews & Perception

SRM University Chennai has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.