Fees
Fees at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology for the Bachelor of Engineering [BE] in Electronics & Communication Engineering program vary based on admission categories. For students admitted through TNEA counseling, the annual tuition fee is Rs. 85,000, whereas for management quota, it is Rs. 1,15,000. The hostel fee, which includes accommodation and meals, is approximately Rs. 1,20,000 per year. Additional expenses include book fees ranging from Rs. 3,000 to Rs.
6,000 per semester and transport fees of around Rs. 50,000 annually. Scholarships are offered based on eligibility criteria such as caste and religion, and first graduates can receive reductions of up to Rs. 25,000. The government provides scholarships of Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 62,000, with specific arrangements for SC/ST students, who may pay as low as Rs. 56,000 annually if they meet income thresholds. A 7.5% reservation is available for sports students, and additional aid is provided through various government schemes.
Uniforms, lab fees, and exam fees are also required, with extra charges for certain workshops and online platforms.
About Master of Computer Applications [MCA]
PSNA College of Engineering and Technology’s Master of Computer Applications is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme affiliated with Anna University, Dindigul. Admission is through TANCET counselling. The general quota fee totals INR 1,17,000 over the course duration, making it one of the more affordable MCA options in Tamil Nadu. The college holds NAAC A++ accreditation and NIRF 2025 Engineering rank in the 201 to 300 band.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat Allotment begins 10 August 2026.
PSNA MCA Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Total Fee - Government Quota (2 Years) | INR 41,000 |
| Total Fees (General Quota, 2 Years) | INR 1,17,000 |
- Government quota seats are filled through TANCET MCA counselling at tn-mbamca.com.
- Management quota seats may be available through the consortium for self-financing colleges.
PSNA MCA Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| TANCET Registration Opens | 16 March 2026 |
| TANCET Registration Closes | 15 April 2026 |
| TANCET Admit Card Released | 27 April 2026 |
| TANCET Exam Date | 9 May 2026 |
| TANCET Result Declared | 22 May 2026 |
| MCA Counselling Registration Closes | 30 June 2026 |
| MCA Rank List Released | 16 July 2026 |
| MCA Choice Filling Closes | 27 July 2026 |
| MCA Seat Allotment | 10 August 2026 |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- TANCET registration and result are handled by Anna University at annauniv.edu.
- MCA counselling is conducted at tn-mbamca.com for all Tamil Nadu colleges.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any undergraduate degree (BCA, BSc, BCom, BBA, or B.Tech) with Mathematics as a subject.
- Minimum 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree for general category candidates.
- A valid TANCET MCA score is required for government quota admission through centralised counselling.
Admission Process
- Register for TANCET at annauniv.edu before the April deadline and appear for the May exam.
- Collect TANCET result in May and register for MCA centralised counselling at tn-mbamca.com.
- Participate in choice filling and lock preferences for PSNA College during the July window.
- Accept seat allotment in August and report to PSNA College with original degree and mark sheets.
- Management quota applicants may apply directly to PSNA College via the consortium portal.
✓ Opt for this if
- Non-engineering graduate seeking a postgraduate computing qualification in Tamil Nadu.
- Looking for an affordable MCA at a NAAC A++ college for INR 1,17,000 total.
- Planning to transition into IT roles from a commerce, science, or arts background.
- Comfortable securing a government quota seat through TANCET counselling.
✗ Skip if
- Expecting strong campus placement data for MCA graduates specifically.
- Prefer a Chennai metro campus for wider IT industry access after MCA.
- Already holding a B.Tech and considering MCA redundant over an M.Tech or MBA.
PSNA MCA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance allowance | SC/ST students enrolled in the programme |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (AICTE) | Partial fee waiver | 60%+ in qualifying degree, family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 50,000 per year | Students with 40% or more disability |
| Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship | Variable | Tamil Nadu resident students across categories |
- Central and state scholarships are applied for through scholarships.gov.in each year.
- First-generation college graduates may receive additional fee concessions from the institution.
PSNA MCA FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MCA at PSNA College?
Ans. The total fee for MCA at PSNA College is INR 1,17,000 under the general quota over 2 years. Students admitted through TANCET government quota pay INR 41,000 in total. Fees are regulated by the Tamil Nadu government for Anna University affiliated private colleges, making PSNA MCA one of the more cost-effective postgraduate computing programmes in the Dindigul region.
Ques. What is the admission process for MCA at PSNA College?
Ans. Admission to MCA at PSNA College is through TANCET, conducted by Anna University. Candidates register at annauniv.edu, appear for the May exam, and register for centralised counselling at tn-mbamca.com in June. The rank list is released in July and choice filling follows. Seat allotment is in August, after which candidates report to PSNA College with qualifying degree documents.
Ques. Who is eligible to apply for MCA at PSNA College?
Ans. Candidates holding any undergraduate degree with Mathematics as a subject are eligible for MCA at PSNA College. This includes BCA, BSc Computer Science, BSc Mathematics, BCom with Math, BBA, and B.Tech graduates. The minimum aggregate required is 50% in the qualifying degree. A valid TANCET MCA score is mandatory for the government quota seats filled through centralised counselling.
Ques. What career options does an MCA from PSNA College open?
Ans. MCA graduates from PSNA College can pursue roles as software developer, system analyst, database administrator, IT project coordinator, and application support engineer. Industries hiring MCA graduates include IT services, banking technology, government IT departments, and healthcare technology. MCA holders are also eligible for government sector roles through SSC CGL, IBPS SO IT, and state-level IT recruitment drives.
Ques. Is MCA from PSNA College valid for government sector IT roles?
Ans. Yes, MCA from PSNA College, which is affiliated with Anna University and approved by AICTE, is accepted for government IT recruitment. MCA holders are eligible for UPSC Combined Section Officer exams with IT specialisation, SSC CGL (Junior Analyst track), IBPS SO IT Officer exams, and state PSC roles requiring postgraduate computing qualifications. The NAAC A++ accreditation of the college is also a positive factor for government selection boards.
Ques. Can MCA students at PSNA College appear for GATE?
Ans. Yes, MCA graduates from PSNA College are eligible to appear for GATE under the Computer Science and Information Technology paper. A qualifying GATE score can be used for admission to PhD programmes at IITs and NITs, or for PSU recruitment. Some candidates also use their GATE score to pursue M.Tech after completing MCA, though this is less common than the B.Tech to M.Tech route.