Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Information Technology)

The College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) offers a four-year B.Tech in Information Technology under Anna University, Chennai. Admission is through TNEA based on Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Total fees over four years are INR 4,59,600. Ranked #14 in Engineering by NIRF 2025, CEG IT achieves near-100% placement with graduates entering leading IT companies and technology firms across India and abroad.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Round 2 Counselling begins 3 August 2026.

CEG Guindy B.Tech IT Fees 2026

• Hostel fee is optional and is not included in the Total Fees figure above.
• Other Charges include university exam fees, library, sports, and lab deposits each semester.
• Fee figures are as per the 2025 university fee notification from Anna University.

CEG Guindy B.Tech IT Admission 2026

• Certificate upload and online verification must be completed before choice filling begins.
• Seat acceptance must be confirmed within the portal after provisional allotment is issued.
• Students allotted seats in Round 1 must report to CEG between 26 and 30 July 2026.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects from a recognised board.
• Minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for the general category (40% for BC/SC/ST categories).
• Candidates must have studied Class 11 and 12 in Tamil Nadu to be eligible for TNEA government quota seats.
• No age bar is specified under TNEA guidelines for undergraduate engineering admissions.

Admission Process

• Register online at tneaonline.org and pay the application fee of INR 800 during the registration window.
• Upload Class 12 mark sheet, community certificate, and other supporting documents for online verification.
• TNEA rank is assigned based on the Class 12 aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Attend certificate verification at an authorised TNEA help centre in Tamil Nadu.
• Fill college and branch preferences during the assigned counselling round on the TNEA portal.
• Confirm seat acceptance online and pay the initial deposit after the provisional allotment order is issued.

✓ Opt for this if

• Targeting a career in software development, networking, or IT infrastructure.
• Seeking a top government IT engineering seat at very low cost in Tamil Nadu.
• Looking for high placement rates with global IT and tech companies.
• Comfortable with Tamil Nadu government college infrastructure and class sizes.

✗ Skip if

• Preferring a private university environment with modern campus facilities.
• Looking for core electronics or hardware engineering roles specifically.
• Needing guaranteed hostel accommodation from the first semester.

CEG Guindy B.Tech IT Placement 2025

• Placement figures are from the 2024 graduating batch of the IT department at CEG.
• IT graduates are recruited by both product-based tech companies and IT service firms.

CEG Guindy B.Tech IT Scholarships 2026

• Puthumai Penn Scheme covers full tuition and applies from the year of admission.
• NSP scholarship applications open annually on scholarships.gov.in in August.
• AICTE Pragati applications are processed through the AICTE portal once per academic year.

As mentioned, CEG Guindy offers admission to B.Tech Information Technology program based on TNEA rank. CEG Guindy TNEA Cutoff 2025 rank is 1115 for the BC SS category. Further, TNEA cutoff rank is 1191 for BCM SS , 937 for MBC SS , 585 for OC SS and 4910 for SC SS category. Check CEG Guindy Cutoff

CEG Guindy B.Tech Information Technology Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in CEG Guindy B.Tech Information Technology Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the CEG Guindy B.Tech Information Technology program in 2025 was closed at the 22983 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 10610 across all categories.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, CEG Guindy ranks 46 out of 500 colleges in India and 3 in state Tamil Nadu for its B.Tech Information Technology program.

• 12 out of 275 under The Week Engineering Ranking 2024.
• 9 out of 200 under NIRF Engineering Ranking 2019.
• 12 out of 150 under Outlook Engineering Ranking 2019.
• 143 out of 170 under IIRF Engineering Ranking 2023.

Read more on CEG Guindy Rankings here

CEG Guindy B.Tech IT FAQs

Ques. What is the TNEA cutoff for B.Tech IT at CEG Guindy?

Ans. B.Tech IT at CEG Guindy has a very high TNEA cutoff, typically slightly below CSE but well above most other branches. General category candidates generally require a Class 12 PCM aggregate near 197 to 200 out of 200. The exact cutoff varies each year and candidates should refer to the previous year rank list published on tneaonline.org for a reliable reference.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Tech IT and BE CSE at CEG Guindy?

Ans. BE CSE at CEG Guindy focuses broadly on computer science theory and engineering including algorithms, hardware interfaces, and systems programming. B.Tech IT has a stronger emphasis on networking, information systems, database management, and software applications. Both degrees lead to similar career paths in the IT industry, and placement outcomes for IT are comparable to CSE at CEG.

Ques. What are the placement outcomes for B.Tech IT at CEG Guindy?

Ans. B.Tech IT at CEG Guindy achieves near-100% placement each year, comparable to the CSE department. Major recruiters include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Cisco, and Samsung R&D, alongside mass recruiters such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Cognizant. The average package for the 2024 batch was INR 7 Lakhs per annum and the highest offer was INR 36 Lakhs per annum.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for IT students at CEG Guindy?

Ans. CEG provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students with annual fees between INR 42,625 and INR 45,450. Hostel seats are limited and allotment is on a first-come basis after provisional admission is confirmed. Students are advised to apply for hostel accommodation immediately after receiving their provisional allotment order from the TNEA portal.

Ques. Can B.Tech IT graduates from CEG Guindy pursue M.Tech through GATE?

Ans. Yes, B.Tech IT graduates can appear for GATE in Computer Science and Information Technology, which is accepted for M.Tech admissions at IITs, NITs, and other institutes. The curriculum at CEG IT covers subjects that align well with the GATE CS/IT paper, including programming, data structures, computer networks, and operating systems. Many students begin GATE preparation from the third year.