University College of Engineering Nagercoil

Admission Procedure

University College of Engineering Nagercoil (UCEN) offers a variety of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses. Primarily, it offers Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology degrees in several specializations including Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Information Technology. Additionally, it offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

Admission Criteria

B.E/B.Tech- 4 Years Course

Admission process

TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) administered by Anna University ranks students based on scaled scores: Math (100), Physics (50), Chemistry (50)

Eligiblity

Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics, securing at least 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories)

M.E / M.B.A - 2 Years Course

Admission process

TANCET scorecard, graduation mark sheets, degree certificate, 10+2 mark sheets, transfer/migration certificate, caste/income certificates (if applicable), Aadhar, photos

Eligiblity

Undergraduate degree in engineering/technology, ≥50% aggregate (45% reserved)

Bachelor’s degree (3+ years) with ≥50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories)

SCHOLARSHIP

BENEFITS

BC/BT/Special Groups Scholarships and a Fee Waiver Scheme for economically disadvantaged students.

Awarded to students based on their performance in national, state, or college-level exams.

AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver: For students admitted through the government quota, based on cut-off marks.

Merit Scholarship (SRI Trust): For students with 90% and above in 12th exams (for regular BE admissions) or 95% and above in 5th and 6th semester exams (for Lateral Entry).

Scholarships for Girl Students, SRIPC/SRI School students, SRI Groups Staff Members Ward, and Single Parent Students: Offered by SRI Trust with specific eligibility criteria.

Placement

University College of Engineering Nagercoil generally sees placements for around 60% of its students, with a mix of local and some well-known companies. The highest salary package offered is around 5 LPA, while the average package is around 2-3 LPA.The college has a placement cell that provides training and assistance to students in securing jobs.The placement cell conducts personality development, career development training, aptitude training, motivation training, and group discussions to prepare students for interviews.The highest package offered is around 5 LPA, while the average package is between 2-3 LPA, and the lowest is around 1-1.5 LPA.Internships are available, particularly in the final semester, though stipends may not always be offered.

University College of Engineering Nagercoil, Kanyakumari

University College of Engineering Nagercoil (UCEN) offers a range of facilities including well-equipped hostels, a library, a health center, and sports facilities. There are also canteens and stationary stores on campus. The hostels have Wi-Fi, and some have yoga and gym facilities.UCEN supports on‑campus living in four well‑managed hostels (two each for boys and girls), offering furnished rooms, 24×7 high‑speed Wi‑Fi, laundry, telephone services, and recreation spaces . Dining needs are met by the Akshaya canteen, which runs on weekdays and provides hygienic meals and snacks cushioned by purified water from an on‑campus treatment plant

Transport

University College of Engineering (UCEN) Nagercoil provides transport facilities for its students. The college is located in the Nagercoil Industrial Estate, Konam, making it accessible from various parts of the city. Students can utilize the college bus service, which operates with a free bus pass system for day scholars.