# Rajalakshmi Engineering College

> Rajalakshmi Engineering College is a private autonomous college affiliated to Anna University, established in 1997 at Thandalam near Chennai. Its main campus offers undergraduate engineering, postgraduate engineering and an MBA. English-medium study combines laboratory courses, projects and branch-specific practical work; the undergraduate overseas route is restricted to NRIs with Indian passports.

- Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/rajalakshmi-engineering-college
- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Chennai, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Private
- Established: 1997
- Official website: https://www.rajalakshmi.org/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 20

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC: Autonomous college, 2023-24 to 2032-33
- Anna University: affiliated autonomous college, code 1211
- Verify: [UGC autonomous-college register](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges/Autonomous_Colleges_list)
- Verify: [Anna University Kancheepuram affiliated-college directory](https://www.annauniv.edu/cai/District%20wise/district/Kancheepuram.php)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning) | B.E./B.Tech AI & ML | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Aeronautical Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-aeronautical-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Aerospace | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Automobile Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-automobile-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Automobile | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. BioMedical Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-biomedical-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Biomedical | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Bio Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-biotechnology) | B.E./B.Tech Biotechnology | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-computer-science-cyber-security) | B.E./B.Tech CSE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Computer Science & Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-computer-science-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech CSE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Computer Science and Business Systems](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-computer-science-business-systems) | B.E./B.Tech CSE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Computer Science & Design](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-computer-science-design) | B.E./B.Tech CSE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Chemical Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-chemical-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Chemical | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Civil Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-civil-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Civil | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence & Data Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-artificial-intelligence-data-science) | B.E./B.Tech Data Science | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-electronics-communication-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech ECE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-electrical-electronics-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech EEE | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Information Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-information-technology) | B.E./B.Tech IT | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Mechanical Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-mechanical-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Mechanical | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Mechatronics Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-mechatronics-engineering) | B.E./B.Tech Mechatronics | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.E. Robotics and Automation](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-robotics-automation) | B.E./B.Tech Robotics | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Tech. Food Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-food-technology) | Bachelor's Food Science | 4 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [Master of Business Administration](https://www.studentstraffic.com/rec-mba) | MBA | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |

## Why students choose it

- Choose undergraduate engineering, postgraduate engineering or an MBA at the Thandalam campus.
- Study under autonomous curricula with Anna University affiliation and English instruction.
- Postgraduate engineering includes supervised project phases; the MBA includes a four-week summer internship.

## Things to consider

- The verified first-semester starts are historical September 2024 dates, not later-cycle admission promises.
- The undergraduate overseas category accepts only NRI Indian-passport holders; its academic thresholds require separate confirmation.
- Published tuition rates are labelled 2025-26 and differ by quota and accreditation; request a current category-specific quotation.

## Best fit for

- School-leavers with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry who meet the relevant undergraduate admission-category rules.
- Graduates seeking an MBA who meet the DTE qualifying-degree, marks, entrance and counselling-category rules.
- Applicants prepared to distinguish domestic requirements from separately assessed NRI and foreign-national routes.

## Campus and city

The Thandalam campus provides departmental laboratories, separate student hostels and a health centre. Hostel facilities include a fitness centre, laundry, ATM and power backup. The college also provides sports and student activities alongside its engineering and management programmes.

The main campus is at Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai 602105, in Kancheepuram district. It is distinct from the college’s South Chennai campus at Perungudi and from Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology. TNEA counselling code 1211 identifies the main Thandalam college; the Perungudi off-campus entry uses code 1111.

Undergraduate study combines theory, laboratory and project components. Postgraduate engineering project work has two phases in the third and fourth semesters; the final phase can take place in a research organization, industry or the institution under supervision. MBA students undertake a four-week summer internship after the second semester and a project in the final semester. These are learning requirements rather than promises of an internship employer or job.


## Hostel, food and safety

Separate boys’ and girls’ hostels are available at Thandalam. Air-conditioned rooms are offered, with single-room facilities for final-year and postgraduate students. Hostel management allocates rooms, and applications use the college’s hostel booking portal. Obtain a current room and mess quotation before budgeting.

The main-campus hostel mess serves vegetarian food, with mess charges collected annually at admission. Confirm suitable meals for allergies or other special dietary requirements before booking accommodation.

A health centre has a qualified doctor, trained nurse and bed facilities. The college has an Anti-Ragging Committee, Internal Complaints Committee and student grievance process. Hostel rules use authorized visitor lists and require permission for leave.

The Administrative Office handles identity cards, bonafide certificates, bus passes, fee queries, hall tickets, medical emergencies and grievances. The International Relations Office coordinates the restricted NRI undergraduate route. Students Traffic can help review programme fit and application readiness.


## Frequently asked questions

### 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.


## Sources

- [Current main-campus taught and research programme directory](https://www.rajalakshmi.org/admissions) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UG 2023 regulations: English, duration and curriculum](https://cms.rajalakshmi.org/api/media/file/REC-2023-UG-Regulations.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [PG 2023 regulations: English, duration, admission norms and internship](https://cms.rajalakshmi.org/api/media/file/REC-2023-PG-Regulations.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Signed 2024-25 first-semester UG calendar](https://pages.rajalakshmi.org/downloads/AC/REC-AC-2024-25-ODD-UG-I.PDF) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Signed 2024-25 first-semester PG calendar](https://pages.rajalakshmi.org/downloads/AC/REC-AC-2024-25-ODD-PG-1.PDF) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [2025-26 mandatory disclosure: entry marks and historical fee structure](https://docs.rajalakshmi.org/u/Mandatory_Disclosure.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [NRI-only overseas undergraduate category](https://www.rajalakshmi.org/iro) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC autonomy 2023-24 to 2032-33](https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges/Autonomous_Colleges_list) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Anna University main-campus affiliation](https://www.annauniv.edu/cai/District%20wise/district/Kancheepuram.php) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [TNEA 2026 UG rules and document verification](https://static.tneaonline.org/docs/2_Information_Brochure_2026.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Hostel, mess and campus living facilities](https://www.rajalakshmi.org/student-life) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Administrative student services](https://www.rajalakshmi.org/facilities) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Perungudi campus portfolio, separate scope](https://admissions.rajalakshmi.org/offcampus/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [DTE 2026-27 MBA government-counselling eligibility and selection](https://static.tn-mbamca.com/docs/MBA_Instructions.pdf?t=1781654400022) (checked 2026-10-25)

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