SSN College of Engineering Chennai — Admission 2026, Cutoff & Placements

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 ₹1,00,000. Average CSE placement is ₹10–13 LPA with Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and product startups recruiting on campus.

About SSN College of Engineering

• Established: 1996 (by Shiv Nadar Foundation — HCL founder)
• Type: Private Aided Autonomous College (affiliated to Anna University)
• NAAC Grade: A++
• Location: Kalavakkam, OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road) — Chennai's IT corridor
• Distance from Chennai: 25 km from Chennai Central

TNEA 2025 Cutoffs — SSN College (OC Category)

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

Fee Structure

Quota	Annual Tuition Fee (CSE)
Government Quota (via TNEA)	₹1,00,000
Management Quota	₹2,50,000

Placements at SSN

• Average package (CSE): ₹10–13 LPA
• Highest package (2024–25): ₹44 LPA
• Placement rate: 90%+ for CSE/IT/ECE
• Top recruiters: Microsoft, Google, Amazon, PayPal, Walmart, TCS iON, Freshworks, Zoho
• Special advantage: Location on OMR (Chennai's IT corridor) means several companies are within 10 km of campus

Why SSN Stands Out

• Shiv Nadar Foundation backing ensures strong industry connections with HCL, Microsoft, and other tech companies
• Small batch size (30 per branch for govt quota) means more personalised attention
• Well-funded research labs and innovation centres
• Strong alumni network globally — especially in product engineering and research

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SSN's location (OMR, Kalavakkam) a problem?

OMR is actually ideal — 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.

Can I apply to SSN management quota after 12th results?

Yes — SSN management quota applications open after 12th results. You need 65%+ in PCM. Fee is ₹2.5 lakh/year. Applications are made directly on ssn.edu.in.

Is SSN better than PSG Tech for CSE?

Both are excellent — SSN has a slight edge for software product company placements due to OMR location and Shiv Nadar Foundation connections. PSG Tech has slightly broader industry connections across mechanical and manufacturing sectors too.

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