Is Rajalakshmi Engineering College a university?

It is a private autonomous college affiliated to Anna University. UGC’s autonomous-college register records autonomy for 2023-24 to 2032-33; degree and campus choices should be checked under the correct college identity.

Which campus does this profile cover?

The programme entries here cover the main Thandalam campus, identified by counselling code 1211. The South Chennai campus at Perungudi uses code 1111 and has separate programme and joining arrangements.

How long are the taught degrees?

Regular B.E. and B.Tech. degrees take four academic years over eight semesters. M.E., M.Tech. and MBA programmes normally take two years over four semesters; lateral entry and research routes have separate conditions.

What is the teaching language?

The 2023 regulations specify English instruction and assessment. Undergraduate regional or foreign-language courses follow their own language requirement; this exception does not change the engineering teaching medium.

What marks and subjects are needed for undergraduate admission?

Higher-secondary study must include Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The college lists a minimum average of 45% for General category and 40% for BC/BCM, MBC and SC/SCA/ST categories; counselling rules add schooling, nativity and documentation conditions.

Can foreign nationals apply?

The undergraduate international category is limited to NRIs holding a valid Indian passport. Its academic thresholds and qualification-equivalence requirements need separate confirmation; domestic 45%/40%rules must not be transferred automatically. Foreign-national and postgraduate international entry have not been established.

What is needed for postgraduate entry?

For the verified government-counselling MBA route, a recognized bachelor’s degree of at least three years requires 50%marks, or 45%for eligible Tamil Nadu reserved categories. TANCET MBAand DTE schooling/nativity rules also apply. Engineering master’s prerequisites remain outside the packaged admissions scope.

When do first-year classes begin?

The verified 2024-25 calendars set undergraduate first-semester reopening to 19 September 2024 and M.E., M.Tech. and MBA commencement to 6 September 2024. These are historical cohort baselines; later-cycle dates must be obtained separately.

What are the current tuition fees?

The numerical public disclosure is labelled 2025-26 and varies by government or management quota and accreditation. It does not establish a current category-specific quotation, so tuition is on request. Accommodation and compulsory college charges need separate budgeting.

Are campus logistics and vegetarian meals available?

Separate boys’ and girls’ campus logistics are available, including air-conditioned rooms. The college describes a vegetarian campus logistics meal arrangements with annual charges collected at admission; request the applicable room and meal quotation.

What practical work is part of postgraduate study?

Engineering master’s programmes include third- and fourth-semester project phases. MBA students have a four-week summer internship after semester two and a final-semester project; neither structure guarantees a job offer.

What student support is available?

The Administrative Office handles student records, fee enquiries, transport passes and grievances. A doctor and trained nurse serve the health centre, while the International Relations Office coordinates the NRI undergraduate admission route.