Compare VEC Chennai vs Rajalakshmi Engineering College Chennai

Compare VEC Chennai BE Mechanical Engineering vs Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai BE Mechanical 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 Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai is rated 4.1 out of 5 by 56 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 Mechanical Engineering

via VEC Chennai

BE Mechanical Engineering

via Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai

Quick Facts

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Ownership

Private

College Type

College

Establishment Year

1995

1997

Campus Size

19 Acres

27 Acres

Total Courses Offered

Ranking & Accreditations

Careers360 Rating
(Engineering and Architecture)

AAA+

AAAA+

NIRF Rank
(Engineering and Architecture)

101-150

Approvals

Affiliated, AICTE, +more

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)

560

Graduating Students
(In Engineering and Architecture)

657

Placement Percentage
(In Engineering and Architecture)

89%

Median Salary LPA
(In Engineering and Architecture)

₹4 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies

Graduating Students
(overall)

657

Total Students Placed
(overall)

560

Placement Percentage
(overall)

89%

Median Salary Lpa
(overall)

₹ 4 LPA

Student Going Higher Studies
(overall)

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Placement Statistics

The average salary of VEC Chennai stands highest at 4 LPA.

Source: NIRF

Course & Fees Details

Course Credential

Degree

B.E /B.Tech

Branch

Mechanical Engineering

Duration

4 years

Mode

Offline

Approved Intake

120

Fees

₹ 2.2 Lakh

₹ 2.4 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

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

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.

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

College & Exam Cut-off

Data presented for the year 2025

Exam & Counselling

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Fees

Total Fees

₹ 2,20,000

₹ 2,40,000

Total Scholarships Provided

611

5240

Highest Scholarship Providing Authority

Government

Self

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Fees

VEC Chennai released a total of 457 scholarships granted by government bodies. Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai itself is the highest scholarship granting authority, by releasing 4073 scholarships.

Class Profile

Data presented for the year 2025

Total Students

3326

7938

Total Faculty

230

512

Total Male Students

1993

4315

Total Female Students

1333

3623

Total Students Outside State

2606

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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. 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.

Facilities

Alumni Associations

Auditorium

Banks/ATMs

Boys Hostel

Cafeteria

Girls Hostel

Gym

I.T Infrastructure

Laboratories

Library

Medical/Hospital

Sports

Transport Facility

College Reviews & Perception

College Infrastructure

Campus Life

Academics

Placements

Value for Money

Total Reviews

Individual Reviews

“ Most sought after private college in Chennai ”

posted on 2 years ago by Srivikram H

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“ Good cherishable memories and learned many things ”

posted on 2 years ago by MUKESH R

“ Not too good ”

posted on 2 years ago by gambir

“ Poor Return on Investment ”

posted on 2 years ago by Vijay Aravindan

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College Reviews & Perception

VEC Chennai has received the lowest rating for value for money whereas Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai has comparatively better ratings across all aspects.