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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai was established in the year 2001, to provide higher education in the disciplines of engineering, management and computer studies. DSCET Chennai is approved by AICTE and affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. The college has received accreditation "A+" Grade by NAAC. The college offers the UG and PG degree courses of Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA).
Admission to Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai are accepted through either government quota or management quota, but management quota admissions are only available for ME/MBA/MCA courses. The BE admission in DSCET Chennai is conducted by Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The ME/ME/MBA/MCA government quota admissions are dependent on the national/state-level entrance exam scores of CEETA-PG/GATE/TANCET. Meanwhile, management admission in these courses is dependent on the scores of CEETA-PG/GATE/CAT/XAT/ATMA/MAT/TANCET as well as academic merit.
The college provides various infrastructural facilities such as hostel accommodation, medical facilities, sports grounds and gym, library and other such facilities. The DSCET Chennai also has a placement cell which caters to provide placement services and assistance to eligible students, who wish to seek employment after completion of the courses.
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The college is located in SH 49, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai can be reached via bus, airport and railways. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, at a distance of 54.5 km, the nearest railway station is Thirumani Railway Station, at a distance of 30 km, and the Poonjeri Toll Gate bus stop in Salavankuppam, is at a walking distance of 1.4 km, from the college.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 2001 |
Exam | MAT, TANCET |
Courses | 4 Degrees and 19 Courses |
Institute Type | Affiliated College |
Approvals | AICTE |
Student Count | 1472 |
Faculty Count | 270 |
Campus Size | 7 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 66% and Female 34% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 21% |
GRADING CYCLE | CGPA | GRADE | VALIDITY |
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2 | 2.82/4 | 25 Oct'26 |
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology offers scholarships to eligible students from various programmes. The scholarships available at DSCET Chennai are provided by the government as well as by the college itself. DSCET Chennai scholarships provide financial support to meritorious students in academia/extra-curricular activities and students belonging to minorities, socially or economically backward classes and other similar categories. Those who wish to apply for DSCET Chennai scholarships must meet the required eligibility criteria for scholarships.
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Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
Merit Scholarship | Must have secured a good percentage/marks in 12th class examinations, |
Scholarship Based on Economic Status | Offered to applicants who secure good marks but lack of finances to support their education. |
Sports Scholarship* | The candidate must excel in Intercollegiate/Zonal/State/National/International sports games or events. Offered to students admitted in even semester. |
Scholarship for the wards of Ex-serviceman and military officials | The candidates must be wards of Ex-service men & Military officials. |
Scholarship for the siblings/wards of alumni | The candidates must be wards/siblings of alumni |
Scholarship for the siblings/wards of teaching/non-teaching/technical staff members of the Institution | The candidate must be siblings/wards of teaching/non-teaching/technical staff members of the Institution who are currently employed. |
BC/MBC Scholarship
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme
First Graduate Scholarship
Minority Scholarship
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities
Pragathi Scholarship Scheme
Saksham Scholarship Scheme
Swanath Scholarship Scheme
The college encourages eligible candidates to apply for Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology scholarships. The scholarships are provided with the purpose of providing financial assistance to such eligible students.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology offers admission in various branches of educational studies, which are Engineering, Business Management and Computer Applications. To seek admission at DSCET Chennai, the applicant can either apply through the government quota or through the management quota. The government quota admissions are overseen by the government of Tamil Nadu and management quota admissions are conducted by the DSCET Chennai itself. The applicant must have an eligible score in any one of the following entrance exams - CEETA-PG/GATE/CAT/XAT/ATMA/MAT/TANCET.
The government quota admission is dependent on the online counselling rounds of Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) counselling, Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP) and TANCET counselling. Meanwhile, the DSCET Chennai management quota admissions are dependent purely on the academic merit performance of the applicant, along with an eligible score in the above-mentioned entrance exams.
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The applicant must appear for the relevant entrance examinations.
For DSCET Chennai admission through the government quota, the applicant must register for the relevant counselling rounds on official portals.
Through the counselling rounds, the applicant will be allotted colleges as per their score in the entrance examinations and merit.
Meanwhile, management quota admission is only available in ME/MBA and MCA courses for which the applicant must fill out the DSCET Chennai online registration form and pay the application fee.
The college offers admission in Bachelor of Engineering courses, available in a total of 12 specialisations, some of which are Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Information Technology and Civil Engineering. The duration of the courses is 4 years.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
60 | The applicant must have passed 10 +2 level examinations with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, obtaining 50% marks in aggregate. |
The candidate must meet the BE eligibility criteria, to apply for admission.
He/She needs to register online on the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) counselling portal to appear for the counselling.
The applicant must fill out the registration form with valid details.
After registration, he/she will be required to fill out the choice filling list.
They must put the Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology, at the top, for their preference.
The applicant will be allotted a seat in the course as per their academic merit.
So, applicants who receive the allotment order/letter must visit the DSCET Chennai, and pay the BE course fee, to finalise admission.
The college offers admission in ME, MBA and MCA courses. The seat intake remains 18 for specialisations available in ME courses. Meanwhile, the sanctioned seat intake for MBA and MCA courses is 120 and 60 respectively. These PG programmes are technical and professional degree courses.
Courses | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
18 | Must have a B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch/B.Pharm degree Or Master’s degree in relevant branch, obtaining 50% marks in aggregate. + A valid score in CEETA-PG/GATE/CAT/XAT/ATMA/MAT/TANCET + Group Discussion and Personal Interview | |
120 | The applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree, from a recognised university, obtaining 50% marks in aggregate + A valid score in MAT/TANCET/CAT/XAT/ATMA + Group Discussion and Personal Interview | |
60 | The applicant must have a BCA or a relevant Bachelor’s degree, from a recognised university, obtaining 50% marks in aggregate + A valid score in TANCET/CAT/XAT/ATMA/MAT + Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
The candidate must meet the ME/MBA/MCA eligibility criteria, to apply for admission.
The ME applicant must qualify for CEETA-PG and the MBA / MCA applicant must qualify for the TANCET exam.
Afterwards, the ME candidates must participate in the Common Engineering Admission Procedure (CEAP).
The MBA / MCA applicants have to appear for the online counselling rounds of the TANCET exam.
The applicants who have been provisionally admitted through the allotment process must report to the institute at the earliest with valid documents and an allotment letter.
They must qualify for the physical verification round and pay the course fee for DSCET Chennai PG admissions.
The applicant has to obtain a valid score in CEETA-PG/GATE/CAT/XAT/ATMA/MAT/TANCET.
Then, the applicant must fill out the DSCET Chennai registration form.
The applicant will be shortlisted- on the basis of academic merit, to appear for further rounds of admission which are group discussion and interview.
The applicant who qualifies for these rounds will be selected for admission.
So, the chosen candidates must pay the DSCET Chennai course fee, to be successfully admitted into the college.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology Required Documents
Marksheet of Class 10+2
Graduation/Post graduation marks sheet
Entrance examination scorecard
Allotment letter
Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/passport/Driver’s Licence)
Transfer certificate/Migration certificate
Passport size photographs
Caste certificate (if applicable)
The selected candidate must provide original copies of the above documents as well as self-attested copies for physical verification. Any discrepancy found in the application form and document will lead to rejection of the admission.
In recognition of the importance of the internet in the field of education, our whole campus is well connected through wired as well as wireless networks. The DSCETcampus has the infrastructure for technical studies. A well equipped dispensary functions in the campus during the working hours. We have part time medical doctors for the students who need medical aid. Wi-Fi facilities are available for entire college.
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