Sri Rangapoopathi College of Engineering, identified by TNEA code 1445, is a private self-financing co-educational institution situated on the NH77 Tiruvannamalai–Tindivanam Highway in Alampoondi village near Gingee, within the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu. Established in 2009 under the Sri Rangapoopathi Educational and Charitable Trust, the college is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. It offers seven undergraduate programmes: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, and Computer Science and Engineering, alongside specialised fields like Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security). Admissions are processed via the TNEA single-window system for 65% government quota seats, with 35% reserved for management quota. The institution provides essential infrastructure including separate hostels for boys and girls and a college-operated bus transport facility serving the Gingee and Villupuram regions. For the 2025–26 academic year, the college holds AICTE approval with a total approved undergraduate engineering intake of 390 seats.
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Today we're taking a closer look at Shri Rangapati College of Engineering in Viperam. And right up front, the TNEA code you'll need is 1445. If you're a student or a parent shortlisting colleges for this year's admissions, this explainer is for you. We're going to give you a straightforward fact-based summary of what this college offers, all based on official information. So, let's get started. First up, let's get to know the college's official identity and its background. You know, understanding where a college comes from really helps helps you understand what it stands for today. So the college was founded by the Sri Rangapopathy Educational and Charitable Trust and right from the very beginning their mission was crystal clear to make a solid engineering education available to students from the rural areas around Vipuram. This focus on accessibility is a really big part of their identity. The college first opened its doors back in 2009. So while it's a relatively newer institution, it's had some time to really establish itself in the region. And just to repeat that Crucial number for your TNEA application. The official code for Sri Rangopathy College of Engineering is 1 1445. Okay, this table gives you the core details at a glance. It's affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, which as you know sets the curriculum and academic standards. It's a private self- financing college and this is important. It participates in TNEA counseling for 65% of its seats under the government quota. The campus is co-educational and it's located in Gingalic in the Viporum district. Right. Let's switch gears to the academic side. What can you actually study here and what are the official approvals the college has? This is a big one for any engineering student. Shri Rangaupathy College of Engineering holds current approval from AICICT. That's the allindia council for technical education for the academic year 202526. This is a non-negotiable check mark for quality and recognition across all its undergraduate engineering programs. The total number of AICTE approved seats is 390. This gives you a good sense of the overall size of the intake each year. So what are your options? Well, there are seven BE programs on offer. The biggest intake is in computer science with 90 seats. After that, you've got cyber security, AI and data science, mechanical and electrical, and electronics. Each of these has 60 seats. And finally, civil and electronics and communication engineering each have 30 seats. It's worth pointing out that along with the traditional engineering branches, the college is also offering newer specializations that are in high demand, specifically programs in artificial intelligence and data science and a whole branch dedicated to cyber security. This shows they're definitely keeping an eye on where the industry is headed. All right, now for the question that's on every parents and students mind. What happens after you graduate? Let's talk about placements. This is often the most important factor, isn't it? What are the job prospects like for students who grad uate from this college. The college has reported a placement figure of 90%. Now, for full transparency, it's important to know where this number comes from. The 90% figure is self-reported by the college itself and its official submission for the TNA 2025 information booklet. So, that's the data they provided directly to the admissions authority. Okay, let's look at the practical side of things, the day-to-day student life. We'll cover important things like the hostel and transport facilities for students coming from out of town. Accommodation is obviously a key concern. The college does provide on-ampus host and yes, there are separate dedicated hostel facilities available for both boys and girls. A few other key amenities to know. The campus mess serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. For day scholars, the college runs its own fleet of buses. And for those traveling by train, the nearest major railway station is Tindivan, which is about 30 km away. Just a quick note, all the information we've shared today is based on what's available on the college's official website and other trusted government portals as of March 2026. It's always a good idea to double check the latest details yourself. Explore more engineering colleges at profsam.com, your true source for 12th to engineering decisions.
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7 courses390 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
MBC
OC
AD
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE
60
No
227893
224823
123650
CE
CIVIL ENGINEERING
30
No
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CS
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
90
No
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210101
135793
SC
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CYBER SECURITY)
60
No
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237312
EE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
60
No
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130403
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