IFET College of Engineering was established in 1998 by the Indo French Educational Trust as a self-financing, co-educational institution. Located in Gangarampalayam, Valavanur, within the Villupuram district, the college operates with autonomous status affiliated with Anna University. For students applying through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions process, the institution is identified by TNEA code 1408. The campus provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dining options. The college offers eight undergraduate programs, including emerging specializations such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Machine Learning, and Cyber Security. With a total approved intake of 840 seats, the institution reported a placement rate of 92 percent among its engineering graduates according to TNEA 2025 data. The campus is located approximately 4 kilometers from the Valavanur railway station.
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If you're looking at engineering admissions for 2026, we're going to dive into if College of Engineering in Viporum. And for your TNA counseling, remember this code 1408. Let's get right into what you need to know. Right off the bat, one of the first things you'll notice is the founding year, 1998. So, this isn't a new college. We're talking about more than two decades of experience, which says a lot about its stability and history in the field. Now, here's a point that is It's absolutely crucial for you and your parents to understand if is an autonomous institution. So what does that actually mean for you as a student? Well, it means the college has the academic freedom to design and update its own curriculum. This keeps the syllabus fresh, modern, and in sync with what the industry actually needs. It's still affiliated to Anna University Chennai, but that independence is a huge plus. Okay, with those key points in mind, let's break down the college's official identity. These are the foundational facts. You'll need to have a clear picture when you're making your choice. So, let's get specific. The full name is if College of Engineering, and you'll notice that Autonomous is part of the official name. It's a self- financing co-educational college. And very importantly, admissions are done through the TNA counseling process, so you're looking at a merit-based system. And here's a big green flag for any engineering student. The college has the stamp of approval from the AICT for all its BE and B tech. programs for the upcoming 202526 academic year. This is basically your guarantee that the institution meets all the national standards for technical education. You know, every college has a backstory. So, let's take a quick look at where I came from to really understand its journey and its mission. The story starts way back in 1998. It was founded by the Indo-French Educational Trust and their goal was clear to bring quality engineering education to the Valupram area. Then, You fast forward to 2019 and they hit a massive milestone. They were granted autonomous status by Anna University. That really shows you a path of steady growth and academic achievement. All right, now for the part you've probably been waiting for. What can you actually study here? Let's check out the different engineering programs available for 2026 admissions. So, what's the intake like? We're talking about a total of 840 undergraduate engineering seats. This gives you a good idea of the scale of the college. It's big enough to have a lot going on, but not so massive that you just be a face in the crowd. And here they are, the branches on offer. You've got the core, evergreen branches, computer science, ECE, alle, and mechanical. But check this out. They've also got these high demand new age specializations. I'm talking about a BTech in AI and data science, another one in AI and machine learning, and even a BE in computer science focused on cyber security. I've left the TNA codes right there for you so you can easily reference them during counseling. Okay, let's switch gears and talk about two topics that are always at the top of the list for both students and parents. Placements, what happens after you graduate, and scholarships, the financial support you can get. Let's start with a single really powerful number, 92%. That is the placement record the college has reported. And it's important to know where this number comes from. It's self-reported data that the college submitted for the TNA 2025 information booklet, so you get a transparent look at their recent performance. Now, on the financial side of things, there are several government scholarship schemes available here, provided you're eligible. This includes things like the postmatric scholarships for SC/ST and OBC students, as well as scholarships for the BC, MBC, and DNC communities. You've also got the very popular firstg graduate tuition fee concession and a minority scholarship from the government of India. Just remember, eligibility for all of these is based on government rules. So, you know what you can study. You know about the outcomes, but what's it actually like to be there every day. Let's get into the practical details of life on campus. Things like accommodation, food, and getting around. For anyone planning to stay on campus, this is straightforward. The college has separate host for both boys and girls. And when it comes to meals, there's a common mess that serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. So, they've got different preferences covered. What if you're a day scholar? Well, the college has its own fleet of buses. This transport network covers Villa Permtown and a lot of the surrounding areas, which makes the daily commute a whole lot easier for many students. And here's a really useful bit of information, especially if you're coming from another district. The nearest railway station is Valivanor and it's just about 4 km from the campus. So, that's a key detail to have for your travel planning. Just before we wrap this up, a quick heads up. All the information we've shared today has been put together using data from the college's own official website and other reliable government portals. We've made sure it's accurate as of right now, but it's always smart to double check for any lastinut updates yourself. So, what's the big picture here? IFIT presents itself as a wellestablished autonomous college that's clearly focused on both the classic fields of engineering and the new emerging technologies. We hope this straightforward fact-based overview has been helpful. 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Engineering Programmes
Courses & cutoffs
8 courses840 Total intake (sum below)
Closing rank = last allotted rank for that category, not your exam marks.
Code
Branch
Approved intake
NBA Accreditation
Closing Rank 2025
BC
BCM
MBC
OC
SC
SCA
AD
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE
120
No
137361
111111
116031
37176
123876
84282
AL
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING
60
No
135361
121405
113480
15065
170148
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CS
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
180
No
133148
124434
97168
38928
53836
—
SC
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CYBER SECURITY)
60
No
125936
124406
123016
36778
129606
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EE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
60
No
208457
166806
136897
118870
204580
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