University College of Engineering, Arni, was established in 2009 as a constituent college of Anna University, Chennai, under the Government of Tamil Nadu. Located in Thatchur, Thiruvannamalai District, the institution serves as a merit-based gateway for rural and first-generation learners, processing admissions under TNEA code 1015 with no management quota. This co-educational campus spans thirty-six acres and maintains residential infrastructure consisting of forty-two rooms for boys and fifty-four rooms for girls. The institution offers five Bachelor of Engineering programmes, including Mechanical Engineering in Tamil medium to facilitate regional educational access. Development was supported by a government infrastructure grant of approximately twenty-six crore rupees for permanent academic and residential facilities. Demonstrating technical engagement, the college manages funded research projects from agencies including DST-SERB and IUAC New Delhi. The 2024 Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 43,216.
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All right, let's kick things off with the University College of Engineering Arie. It's in Arie, which is in the The Vanomalai district. And for all you students getting ready for counseling, remember this number. The TNEA code is 1015. Okay, right off the bat, there are two huge things you need to know. First, this isn't just an affiliated college. It's a constituent college of Anna University itself. And second, and this is a big one for parents, admission is 100% based on your merit. That means no management quota period. So, let's dig a little deeper into that. We're going to look at the college's identity and its foundation. Basically, what it is and why it's here. So, here's the summary. It's a constituent college of Anna University Chennai. It was established back in 2009 and it's co-ed, but the point I really want to stress again is the admission route. It's 100% through TNA counseling. Absolutely no other way in. You know, every college has a why, a reason it was built. And this Right here is UCR's why. The whole idea was to bring quality government-f funed engineering education right to the doorstep of students from 21 Malai velour and all the nearby districts. It's all about access. Okay, so now that we know the college's background, let's get to the main event. What can you actually study here? Let's talk about the engineering programs and the people who teach them. All right, here are the BE programs on offer. You've got computer science, electronics, and communication. and electrical and electronics engineering each with an intake of 60 students and then there's mechanical engineering which is split in a very interesting way you have 30 seats for the English medium and another 30 seats for a full TML medium program so add all that up and you get a total of 240 seats available every single year all filled exclusively through tenia now I just mentioned this but it deserves its own moment because it's a really big deal offering mechanical engineering in toml medium that's a game changer It makes complex technical subjects so much more accessible, especially for students who are more comfortable learning in their mother tongue. And who's teaching these courses? Well, the college has a dedicated team of 30 faculty members across all the engineering departments. All right, let's get to the question that's on every parents and students mind. What about jobs? What happens after four years? Let's talk about placements and student outcomes. Okay, so according to the data that the college itself reported for or the TNA 2025 process, the placement rate stands at 66%. And who are the companies hiring these students? Well, you've got some familiar names here. Infosys recruits through the Tamil Nadu state level placement program or TNS LPP. You'll also see companies like Tech Mahindra, CSS Corporation, and Vantage Solutions on the list of recruiters. All right, so we've talked about what you'll study and where you might work, but what's it actually like to live and learn here? Let's take a look at the camp. us, the host, and the research culture. First up, the campus itself spans a solid 36 acres. That gives you a nice spacious environment for your 4 years of engineering. Now, for those of you who will be staying on campus, listen up. Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls. The boys host 42 rooms and the girls hostel has 54. And yes, the mess in both hostels serves both veg and non-veg food. You know, it's one thing to teach from textbooks, but it's another thing to be involved in real cutting edge work and UCR is definitely doing that. They've secured research funding from some really prestigious government bodies like DSTC, IUAC and CSIR DAE. That tells you that serious academic work is happening on this campus. Okay, let's move on to a topic that is absolutely critical for so many families, financial aid. We're going to look at the different kinds of government scholarships you can get here. One of the biggest advantages of joining a government college is access to scholarships and as you can see there's a whole range of them available. You have the standard BC/NMBC and SC/ST scholarships. There's support for students from the 7.5% government school quota plus the pudami pen and tumel pualin scholarships and of course scholarships for minority students are also available. Just so you know all the information we've shared today comes straight from the college's official website and official government portals. We've compiled it carefully at the time of making this to give you the most accurate picture possible. So, what's the bottom line? If you're looking for a direct on a university degree that's based purely on merit and is affordable, UC Arie is certainly an option worth looking into. The question for you now is, do the branches and the career outcomes we've discussed align with your ambitions? To help you answer that and compare more options, head over to profsam.com. It's your true source for 12 to engineering decisions.
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Courses & cutoffs
5 courses240 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
CS
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
60
No
83317
114551
82962
36092
106387
217122
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EE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
60
No
118750
161585
123317
103528
135419
191723
182826
EC
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
60
No
98299
82805
100489
36731
125353
166766
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ME
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
30
No
132458
205586
135753
128588
184224
—
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XM
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (TAMIL MEDIUM)
30
No
203613
212934
211579
169949
222328
215642
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