With a cutoff score of 174, securing a CSE seat at either Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC) or Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is likely possible, but it depends on the specific TNEA rank and the year you are applying. CIT offers more competitive cutoff ranks for CSE, especially during the last round of admissions. REC also has a competitive CSE program, but its closing rank in 2024 was around 6193 for the general AI category. You should check the official TNEA cutoffs for the specific year and category for a more accurate assessment.