Question 1

What is the TNEA cutoff for ACE Chennai CSE branch?

Accepted Answer

In TNEA 2024, the last-round closing rank for B.E. Computer Science and Engineering at Alpha College of Engineering for the General/OC (All India) category was 136,581. Biomedical Engineering had a closing rank of 149,352. All other branches had closing ranks between 136,581 and 196,968. Candidates with TNEA ranks in this range can target ACE Chennai.

Question 2

What is the total approved seat intake at Alpha College of Engineering?

Accepted Answer

The total approved seat intake across all programs at ACE Chennai is 432 seats combined. The MBA program has the highest intake with 120 seats. B.E./B.Tech branches (CSE, ECE, ME, Biomedical, IT) each have 60 seats, while newer programs like Robotics & Automation and Cyber Security have 30 seats each. M.E. in CSE has 18 seats.

Question 3

What is the placement record at Alpha College of Engineering?

Accepted Answer

The Career Development Cell (CDC) at ACE actively supports placements. The highest package offered in recent placements was INR 9 LPA, and the average package was INR 2.75 LPA. The CDC provides placement training from the first year covering aptitude, soft skills, communication, and technical skills. Regular campus recruitment drives are organised with companies from IT, manufacturing, healthcare technology, and BFSI sectors.

Question 4

How is admission done at Alpha College of Engineering for B.E./B.Tech?

Accepted Answer

Admission to B.E./B.Tech at ACE is through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counselling conducted by Anna University. The TNEA rank is based on Class 12 marks in Mathematics (100 marks) + Physics (50 marks) + Chemistry (50 marks) = total 200 marks. Students register at tneaonline.org, and seats are allotted in multiple rounds. Management Quota seats are also available directly through the college. The eligibility is 10+2 with PCM and minimum 50% aggregate.

Question 5

What are the core technical departments?

Accepted Answer

B.E., B.E., B.E., B.E., B.Tech

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Alpha Merit Scholarship Scheme ACE's flagship scholarship recognises and rewards academic excellence. Awarded in the form of a full tuition fee waiver. Recipients are not entitled to cash disbursement.	Students securing admission with outstanding Class 12 board exam performance	Full tuition fee waiver (merit-based) Apply Link →
Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship (BC/MBC/SC/ST) State government scholarship for reserved category students studying in Tamil Nadu engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University	Students belonging to BC, MBC, SC, and ST categories with family income below prescribed limits	Full or partial tuition fee reimbursement as per state government norms Apply Link →
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students in technical education	SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum	Full tuition fee + maintenance allowance as per Central Government norms Apply Link →

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