R.M.K. Engineering College
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NIRF 2022 #154
| NIRF rank | #154 (2022) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 19 |
About R.M.K. Engineering College
R.M.K. Engineering College is a private college in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 19 programs, including B.Tech (14), M.Tech (4), Mba. Together these have 1,578 approved seats. In NIRF 2022 it ranked #154 in the Engineering category.
Admission is through official counselling for TANCET. In TANCET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 3,834.
R.M.K. Engineering College is a private, autonomous engineering college at Kavaraipettai in Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu1. It is affiliated to Anna University, approved by AICTE and accredited with NAAC grade A+23.
R.M.K. Engineering College (RMKEC) offers 18 programmes in engineering and management. The B.E. Computer Science and Engineering programme has 300 seats and B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering also has 300 seats, while B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) has 180 seats. B.Tech Information Technology has 120 seats, and the Master of Business Administration has 60 seats over 24 months.
For MBA admission, TANCET is the exam with cutoffs for this college. In the TN-MBA counselling 2025, round 1, the closing rank for the general category in the SL quota was 38344.
Among recognitions and rankings, B.E. Civil Engineering holds NBA accreditation for 3 years till 30-06-265. NIRF ranked the college 154 in the engineering category in 20226.
The campus has a Central Library with 1,05,613 volumes and 29,360 titles, along with separate boys' and girls' hostels78. The address is RSM Nagar, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Kavaraipettai, Tamil Nadu 6012069.
Courses offered
Courses and fees
R.M.K. Engineering College offers 18 programmes, mainly in engineering, along with an MBA. Most undergraduate programmes are B.E. degrees, and one is a B.Tech in Information Technology with 120 seats.
In computer science, B.E. Computer Science and Engineering has 300 seats, B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) has 180 seats, and B.E. Computer Science and Engineering and Business Systems and B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (AR/VR and Media Design) have 60 seats each. In electronics, B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering has 300 seats, and its Advanced Communication Technology and VLSI Design and Technology variants have 60 seats each.
Other undergraduate options include B.E. Civil Engineering, B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering and B.E. Mechanical Engineering, each with 60 seats. Working Professional versions are offered in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
At postgraduate level, the Master of Business Administration is a 24-month full-time programme with 60 seats. M.E. programmes are offered in Computer Science and Engineering with 9 seats and Power Electronics and Drives with 9 seats, each with a Working Professional version of 15 seats. Please check the college's official website or admission office for the current fee structure.
Admission
For admission, the exam with published cutoffs for this college is TANCET, which is used for MBA admission through TN-MBA counselling1. The MBA programme has 60 seats and runs for 24 months.
In TN-MBA counselling 2025, round 1 closing ranks were recorded for the SL quota in the general, SC and MBC categories234. You should compare your TANCET rank with these figures to judge your chances.
The college is affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE, so counselling for engineering and management seats follows the processes of those bodies5. Always confirm eligibility, dates and documents on the official counselling websites before applying.
For direct queries, you can write to principal@rmkec.ac.in or call +91 44 6790 679067.
Latest cutoffs
In TANCET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for MBA at R.M.K. Engineering College was 3,834 (General category, SL quota, gender-neutral seats).1
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TANCET 2025 | 1 | MBA | General · SL · gender-neutral | — | 3,834 | Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu – TN MBA/MCA Admissions (GCT Coimbatore) Verified |
Cutoff trends
TANCET is the exam for which this college has published cutoffs, used in TN-MBA counselling for the MBA programme1. The figures below are from round 1 of 2025 in the SL quota.
The closing rank for the general category was 38342. For the SC category the closing rank was 43973, and for the MBC category it was 48894.
A closing rank is the last rank that received a seat in that round, so a lower rank number means a stronger result. Compare your own TANCET rank and category with these values, and remember that later rounds and other years can differ. Check the official TN-MBA counselling website for the full allotment details.
Placements
In the 2026 placement season, 14 of — eligible students from B.Tech B.E. Civil Engineering at R.M.K. Engineering College were placed, at a median salary of — a year.1
| Batch | Program | Placed | Median | Highest | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | B.Tech B.E. Civil Engineering | 14 / — | — | — | College's own document (fee notice, brochure, prospectus) Verified |
Placements
For the 2026 batch, the average CTC was Rs 5,07,000 and the highest CTC was Rs 25,00,0001. Amazon is named as the recruiter linked to the highest salary2.
In B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, 164 students were eligible and 142 were placed in the 2026 batch3. In B.E. Civil Engineering, 14 students were placed in the same batch4.
Placement outcomes differ by branch and year, so ask the college's placement cell for programme-wise details for the course you are considering.
Rankings
R.M.K. Engineering College is ranked #154 in the NIRF 2022 engineering ranking.1
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2022 | Engineering | #154 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Contact and location
- Address
- RSM NAGAR, KAVARAIPETTAI,GUMMIDIPOONDI TALUK,
- District
- Thiruvallur
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Official website
- rmkec.ac.in/2023
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Private
- AICTE ID
- 1-44639887343
How to reach
The college is at RSM Nagar, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Kavaraipettai, Tamil Nadu 601206, in Thiruvallur district1. Use this address and the pincode 601206 in your maps application or when booking a cab2.
You can call the college on +91 44 6790 6790 or write to principal@rmkec.ac.in for directions and visiting arrangements34.
Campus and hostel
The campus includes a Central Library in the Swaminadha Naidu Block, covering 930 sq.m., with 1,05,613 volumes and 29,360 titles12. The library provides OPAC, multimedia, internet and a digital library, and a book bank is maintained for hostel and other deserving students345. NPTEL online courses in engineering and humanities are also offered6.
Both the boys' and girls' hostels have an air-conditioned gymnasium7. The hostel premises have a library, reading room, shuttle courts, a table tennis court and a stationery cum fruit shop89. The hostel kitchen is served by dining halls that can seat more than 1000 students at a time10.
For health needs, a clinic with a few beds and a doctor on call for 24 hours is available for hostel students11. STD facility is available in all hostel blocks12. The boys' hostel has an air-conditioned hair grooming centre and the girls' hostel has an air-conditioned beauty parlour1314.
Is this college genuine?
AICTE approval status for R.M.K. Engineering College is valid, and the AICTE record is for the academic year 2025. The college is affiliated to Anna University1. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities, and its mandatory disclosure was found.
The college is accredited by NAAC with grade A+2. Its B.E. Civil Engineering programme is NBA accredited for 3 years till 30-06-263.
You can verify these yourself. Search the college on the AICTE approved institutes page for the current year, check the NAAC website for the accreditation grade and validity, check the NBA website for programme accreditation, and look at the UGC website for its list of fake universities. Anna University's website can confirm the affiliation.
Frequently asked questions
What is R.M.K. Engineering College and where is it located?
Is R.M.K. Engineering College approved by AICTE?
Yes. AICTE approval status for the college is valid. AICTE lists it as a Private-Self Financing institution for the academic year 2025. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutes dashboard by selecting Tamil Nadu and the year.
Which university is the college affiliated to?
The college is affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE, New Delhi1. You can confirm the affiliation with the college office or on the university's official website.
Does the college have a NAAC grade?
The college is accredited by NAAC with grade A+1. Before applying, you may check the grade and its validity period on the NAAC website.
Is the college on the UGC list of fake universities?
No. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. A disclosure check for the college was also found to be positive. You can repeat the fake-list check yourself on the UGC website.
What courses and how many seats does the college offer?
The college offers 18 programs in engineering. B.E. Computer Science and Engineering has 300 seats and B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering has 300 seats. B.Tech Information Technology has 120 seats, and a 60-seat full-time MBA of 24 months is also offered.
Is any program NBA accredited?
B.E Civil Engineering is NBA accredited for 3 years, till 30-06-261. Please check the NBA website for the current status of this and other programs before you apply.
What were the MBA closing ranks in TANCET counselling?
What are the placement figures for the college?
What facilities does the campus and hostel offer?
Has the college been ranked by NIRF?
NIRF ranked the college at position 154 in the engineering category in 20221. Please check the NIRF website for the latest rankings.