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Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering was established in 1980 by Mr. Alhaj.K.Moosa as a private college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. DACE is accredited by University Grants Commission (UGC) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is approved by AICTE as well.
Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering admissions for the academic year 2024-25 are open. Eligible candidates can can apply by visiting the official website.
DACE Chennai is affiliated with Anna University. Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering offers courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in fields of engineering and management.
DACE Chennai offers admissions on the basis of past academic records and national level test scores. Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering had a high placement rate, as per the latest DACE Chennai placement report. The top recruiters at DACE Chennai placement drive were Bosch, IDBI Bank, Sanmina, Sysveda, Genpact, IBM, and JCB, among others. Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering provides government scholarships. DACE facilities include a hostel facility for boys and girls, transport facilities, an ATM, and a library, among others.
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Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering campus is located at Dhaanish Nagar Vanchuvancherry Padappai, near Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 601301. DACE Chennai lies in close proximity to Chennai International Airport at a distance of 26.2 km. The nearest railway station from DACE Chennai is Tambaram Railway Station, at a distance of 19.1 km. The campus is around 50.4 km from Chennai ISBT.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 2002 |
Courses | 2 Degrees and 10 Courses |
Institute Type | Affiliated College |
Approvals | AICTE |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 1600 |
Faculty Count | 168 |
Campus Size | 30 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 78% and Female 22% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 7% |
Particulars | Statistics |
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First year total students intake | 540 |
Total students admitted | 133 |
Total Graduated Students | 119 |
Total Placed Students | 105 |
Placement Percentage | 88.98 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 1 |
Median Salary | 3.00 L |
DACE official website guides to apply for government-funded scholarships based on merit/ reservation status. Scholarships from non-governmental entities further provide financial help for eligible applicants of Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering. In order to avail the scholarships candidates need to meet the required eligibility criteria mentioned for that particular scholarship.
Name of the Scholarship | Annual income limit – Parents | Scholarship |
Tamil Nadu Government First Graduate Scholarship | No Limit | Rs.25,000 /year |
Tamil Nadu Government BC & MBC Scholarship | Less than 2 Lakhs | Rs.5000 – 6000 /year (Credited directly into student bank account) |
Tamil Nadu Government SC & ST – Scholarship | 1.Less than 2.5 lakhs for SC 2. Less than 2 lakhs for SCC (conv Christian) | Rs.50,000 /year Tuition fees (Credited into college Account) Rs.7,000 /year allowance (Credited directly into student bank account) |
Tamil Nadu Government Farmer Scholarship | Father of the student should have Farmer ID Card | Rs.6,500 /year (Credited directly into Father’s bank account) |
National Scholarship | Less than 2 Lakh | Rs.25,000 /year (Rs.20,000 is credited into college account and Rs. 5,000 is credited into student account) |
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (Given by DACE Trust) | Rs. 4,50,000 / year | Rs.20,000 /year For the details of AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver 2016-17 |
Nallavariyam –Scholarship | Rs. 96,000 / year | Rs.2000 /year – Rs.4000 /year |
Pragati Scholarship | Rs. 8,00,000 / year | Rs.20,000 /year |
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship | Rs. 2,00,000 / year | Rs.2,500 /year – Rs.5,000 /year |
Vidyasaarathi-SNL Bearings Scholarship | Rs. 5,00,000 / year | Rs.25,000 /year |
Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering offers scholarships on the basis of past academic record, father’s employment, reservation status, minority status and domicile
Name of the Scholarship | Eligibility |
Tamil Nadu Government First Graduate Scholarship | 1. Students admitted through TNEA Anna University counselling 2. First graduate in the family |
Tamil Nadu Government BC & MBC Scholarship | Students admitted through TNEA Anna University counselling |
Tamil Nadu Government SC & ST – Scholarship | Students admitted through TNEA Anna University counselling |
Tamil Nadu Government Farmer Scholarship | Sons/Daughters of Farmers |
National Scholarship | Students belong to Minority communities (Muslims, Christians etc.) |
AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (Given by DACE Trust) | 1. Students admitted through Government Quota Only 2. Given only for 5% of approved intake based on cut-off marks |
Nallavariyam –Scholarship | 1. Tea Board Labour 2. Construction Field 3.Ulavur Pathukappu Thittam, 4.Tailors 5.Others as updated on their website. Proof Mandatory |
Pragati Scholarship | Scheme for Girl Students. Two Girl Children per family are eligible |
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship | Depends on marks, applicant’s gender, applicant’s age, applicant’s state of residence, parents income, etc |
Vidyasaarathi-SNL Bearings Scholarship |
Full time B.E./ B.Tech. Courses |
Note: Candidates need to meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria to get Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering scholarships.
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College infrastructure looking good and I feel proud to be a student of dhaanish and lab facilities also very nice. Central library also good all books available. Online offline access also available
The DACE Chennai campus facilities include hostels, medical facilities, a library, sports facilities, IT infrastructure, a cafeteria, an auditorium, transport facilities, Wi-Fi, laboratories, and a gym.
According to the DACE Chennai placement report, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering placement and training cell reported a high rate of placement for students across all courses and specialisations.
Yes, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering provides a range of facilities including hostels, medical services, libraries, sports facilities, IT infrastructure, cafeteria, auditoriums, transport options, Wi-Fi, laboratories, and a gym to cater to students' academic and extracurricular requirements.
Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
DACE Chennai is located at Dhaanish Nagar Vanchuvancherry Padappai, near Tambaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 601301. It is approximately 27 km away from Chennai International Airport, 19.1 km from Tambaram Railway Station, and 50.4 km from Chennai ISBT.
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