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SSN College of Engineering Chennai 2026 โ TNEA cutoffs, fees, placements, how to get in. One of Tamil Nadu's top private engineering colleges. โ Genie.
Last verified: April 2026
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Sources: StudAI editorial review, TNEA guide
Quick Answer: SSN College of Engineering in Kalavakkam, Chennai is one of Tamil Nadu's top 3 private engineering colleges with NAAC A++ accreditation. TNEA 2025 CSE cutoff was 195.5 (OC). Annual government quota fee is โน1,00,000. Average CSE placement is โน10โ13 LPA with Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and product startups recruiting on campus.
| Branch | Cutoff (OC) | Govt Quota Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | 195.5 | 30 |
| Information Technology | 194.0 | 30 |
| Electronics & Communication | 192.5 | 45 |
| Electrical Engineering | 189.5 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 187.0 | 45 |
| Civil Engineering | 182.0 | 30 |
| Quota | Annual Tuition Fee (CSE) |
|---|---|
| Government Quota (via TNEA) | โน1,00,000 |
| Management Quota | โน2,50,000 |
OMR is actually ideal โ it's Chennai's IT corridor. Hostel is available on campus (highly recommended). Day scholars commuting from central Chennai may find the distance challenging during traffic, so hostel is better.
Yes โ SSN management quota applications open after 12th results. You need 65%+ in PCM. Fee is โน2.5 lakh/year. Applications are made directly on ssn.edu.in.
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