R.M.K. College of Engineering and Technology, part of the RMK Group under the Lakshmikanthammal Educational Trust, is a self-financing autonomous institution positioned 16th among Tamil Nadu engineering colleges within the NIRF 2025 Engineering band of 201–300. Established in 2008 in Puduvoyal, Thiruvallur District, this co-educational college is affiliated with Anna University. Admission follows the TNEA process with a 65% government quota and 35% management quota. Academic quality is supported by a NAAC ‘A’ grade valid through December 2026, while the Computer Science and Electronics programs hold Tier I NBA accreditation valid until December 2028. Reflecting current industry trends, the curriculum includes emerging fields like VLSI Design and Technology, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence. To accommodate students from across the state, the campus provides dedicated on-site hostels for both boys and girls. Professional pathways are established through active recruitment from firms such as LTIMindtree and Newgen Software.
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All right, let's take a closer look at RMK College of Engineering and Technology. It's located in Puda Voil Theoral. And for all you TNA applicants out there, the code you'll need is 1128. So why should this college be on your radar? Let's cut straight to the chase. There are three big things you need to know right away. First, it's an autonomous institution. Second, it's got a neck a grade. And third, its core engineering programs are NBA accredited. Look, in the world of Indian engineering colleges, these are some serious stamps of quality. Okay, now that you know the highlights, let's get into the nitty-gritty. What are the key details you need to know about RMKCT? All right, here's the quick rundown. The college started back in 2008. It's a self- financing autonomous college and it's affiliated with Anna University. Now, this is super important for you students. Admissions are through TNE counseling and get this, 65% of the seats fall under the government quota. Let's talk about their journey for a moment. If All started in 2008 thanks to the Lakshmi Kthamal Educational Trust. A really big moment for them was 10 years later in 2018 when they earned that Agrade from Knack and they've kept that momentum going. Today their key programs have NBA accreditation that's locked in all the way until 2028. That's a strong sign of consistency. All right, let's dig a bit deeper into those official validations. You know, for students and especially for parents, these accredit and ranks. They're not just logos, they're proof of quality. Right. First up, the absolute must-have for any engineering college in India, AICT approval. And yes, RMKCT is approved for the 2025-26 academic year. So, that's a check mark right there. We mentioned this before, but it's worth repeating. The college has an Agrade from Knack. Now, what does that mean? It means they've been checked out on everything from academics to the campus itself and pass with flying colors and this A-grade is good until December 2026. So where does it stand on the national stage? Well, if we look at the official NIF rankings from the government of India, RMKSCT falls in the 2010 rank band for engineering. This gives you a really good sense of its position compared to all the other engineering colleges out there. Okay, listen up because this is a key point. The NBA or National Board of Accreditation doesn't just give a thumbs up to the whole college. No, it looks at individual programs. And at RMKCT, both computer science and ECE have earned that top level tier 1 accredititation. And just look at that validity all the way to December 2028. That shows a real commitment to quality over the long run. So, we've seen the quality checks. Now, let's get to the fun part. What can you actually study here? What are the BE degree options for the 2026 batch? Here's what's on the menu. You've got the big ones, of course. Computer computer science with a huge intake of 240 students and ECE with 180. But what's really exciting are the courses that are built for the future. We're talking artificial intelligence and data science, a specialized branch for cyber security and even electronics focused specifically on VLSI design. They're clearly thinking ahead. All right, let's talk about the bottom line. The question on everyone's mind, what happens after the four years? Let's dive into the placement numbers. You know, the return return on your investment. Let's start with the headline number. The highest package for the 2022 23 batch was a massive 25 lakhs peranom. Wow. Now that number shows you the kind of peak opportunity that's possible from here. But what about a more typical salary? That's where the median package comes in. For the 2023 24 batch, it was 4.60 lakhs perom. That's a very solid number. It means that half the students who got placed earned more than this. It's a really realistic benchmark. And And what about the overall placement percentage? Well, according to the data the college gave for the TNA 2025 booklet, they have a 72% placement rate. So that's how many students landed a job through the campus process. So which companies are actually coming to campus to hire? Well, here's a look at some of the top names. We're seeing companies like LTI Mree, New Gen Software, and Mile Call Inc. Having names like these definitely shows strong ties to the industry. But hey, college isn't just about classes and jobs, right? right? You're going to be living there. So, let's switch gears and talk about life on the RMKCT campus. The facilities, the research culture, the whole experience. For anyone planning to stay on campus, this is super important. Yes, the college has separate hostels for boys and girls. And a big plus, the mess serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, so you've got options. What if you're a day scholar? Good news, the college has its own transport system. And if you're using the train, the nearest station is Cover Petsai. Just about 7 km away. So getting to and from campus is pretty straightforward. And it's not all just about what's in the textbook. RMKCT really pushes for innovation. They've set up these centers of excellence that focus on all the hot topics right now. Think AI, cyber security, cloud computing, IoT, even robotic process automation. This is where students can get their hands on some really advanced nextgen tech. You can also tell a lot about a college from its achievements. For instance, getting that autonomous status from Anna University. is a big deal. Then there's the fact that they have won a government funded AICTE project and faculty have even worked on World Bank funded projects. And when a company like Cognizant gives your staff a best faculty award, well, that speaks volumes about the teaching quality. Just so you know, all the information we've talked about today comes directly from the college's official website and government portals. We verified everything in March 2026 to make sure it's as accurate as possible. So, there you have it, a complete look at RMK College of Engineering and Technology. Explore more engineering colleges at profsam.com. Your true source for 12th to engineering decisions.
Engineering Programmes
Courses & cutoffs
5 courses720 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
ST
AD
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE
180
No
52223
57453
60910
38577
124359
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170031
CS
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
240
Yes
51932
64182
57668
38339
130271
213908
167891
SC
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CYBER SECURITY)
60
No
52805
45205
65570
38752
109912
—
—
EC
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
180
Yes
52289
67113
64022
38586
136314
—
203725
EV
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (VLSI DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY)
60
No
57966
74478
72574
37410
117764
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