Description

About Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE), Chennai

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering (DCE) is a private engineering college established in 2001 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Affiliated with Anna University and approved by AICTE, DCE offers undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs in engineering, technology, and management. The college focuses on quality education, industry-oriented training, and research.

Admission Open 2025-26

Admissions at DCE are based on TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) and Anna University counseling for engineering courses. Management quota seats are also available.

Eligibility Criteria:

• UG (B.E/B.Tech):
  
  

  • 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM).

  • Minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

  • Valid TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission) rank or JEE Main score.
    
    

• PG (M.E/M.Tech/MBA):
  
  

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.

  • Valid TANCET/GATE score for M.Tech; TANCET/CAT/MAT for MBA.
    
    
    

Application Process:

1. Apply via TNEA (for UG) or TANCET (for PG).

2. Participate in Anna University counseling.

3. Direct admission (management quota) applications can be submitted on the college website.
   
   
   

Courses Offered

Undergraduate (B.E/B.Tech):

• Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

• Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

• Mechanical Engineering (ME)

• Civil Engineering (CE)

• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS)
  
  

Postgraduate (M.E/M.Tech/MBA):

• M.E (VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics)

• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
  
  
  

Fees Structure

Placements

• Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, Zoho, L&T, Hyundai.

• Average Package: ₹3 – ₹4 LPA (UG), ₹4 – ₹6 LPA (PG).

• Highest Package (2024): ₹10 LPA (CSE branch).

• Placement Support: Training in aptitude, technical skills, and interviews.
  
  
  

Infrastructure & Facilities

• Campus: Spacious, green campus in Chennai.

• Labs: Well-equipped labs for all departments.

• Library: Digital and print resources with e-journals.

• Hostels: Separate hostels for boys and girls.

• Sports & Gym: Indoor/outdoor sports facilities.

• Wi-Fi & Smart Classrooms: Campus-wide internet access.