DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION : CHENNAI 600 025

Qualifying Examinations and Eligibility

B.E. Degree Courses


HSC (Academic)

A pass in the HSC (Academic) or its equivalent with a minimum average percentage in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together as given below:


Sl.No. Community A Pass with Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together
1 General Category 50.00%
2 Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim 45.00%
3 MBC & DNC 40.00%
4 SC / SCA / ST 40.00%

HSC (Vocational)

A pass in any one of the HSC (Vocational subject) with any one of the Engineering related subjects namely Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with a minimum average percentage put together as given below:


Sl.No. Community A Pass with Minimum average
marks in related subjects, Vocational Theory and Practicals
1 General Category 50.00%
2 Backward Class including Backward Class Muslim 45.00%
3 MBC & DNC 40.00%
4 SC / SCA / ST 40.00%

(a)  Diploma

The candidate who have passed 10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognized by Central / Stage Governments.


(1)  OCcandidates should have secured not less than 50% marks in aggregate in all the semesters put together.

(2)  BC / BCM / MBC & DNC / SC / SCA / ST candidates should have secured not less than 45% marks in aggregate in all the semesters put together.


(b)  International Baccalaureate Diploma

The candidates who have passed International Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of schooling, with Mathematics as compulsory subject.


(1)  OC candidates should have secured not less than 50% marks in aggregate in all the semesters put together.

(2)  BC / BCM / MBC & DNC / SC / SCA / ST candidates should have secured not less than 45% marts in aggregate in all the semesters put together.


Aptitude Test

The candidates should have passed (pass mark is 80 out of 200) the National Aptitude Test in Architecture conducted by the Council of Architecture, New Delhi.