VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS), NAMAKKAL

BASIC DETAILS:

  • Short Name: VCEW
  • Counselling Code: 2620
  • Year of Establishment: 2001
  • Status: Autonomous (Affiliated with Anna University)
  • Address: Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu.
  • Website: https://vcenggw.ac.in/
  • Phone: 04288-234241 / 234259
  • Email: principal@vcew.ac.in

How to Reach?

  • Erode: 25 km
  • Namakkal: 30 km
  • Salem: 45 km
  • Coimbatore: 115 km

COURSES OFFERED (UG Engg):

  • B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
  • B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • B.E. Biomedical Engineering
  • B.E. Computer Science and Technology
  • B.Tech. Information Technology
  • B.Tech. Biotechnology
  • B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • B.Tech. Computer Science and Business Systems

Accreditation:

  • NAAC: Accredited with an ‘A++’ Grade.
  • NBA: Core departments including CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, and Biotech are accredited.
  • Status: Autonomous.
  • Approval: Approved by AICTE, New Delhi.
  • Affiliation: Affiliated with Anna University, Chennai.

What the Students say about this college?

LIKES:

  • Secure Environment:  Students appreciate the safe and dedicated campus provided by an all-women’s institution.
  • Strong Placements: High satisfaction with the placement training and the number of Tier-1 companies (like TCS and Wipro) that visit the campus.
  • Infrastructure:  Frequent praise for the modern laboratory facilities and the well-maintained campus library.
  • Scholarship Opportunities:  The institution is well-regarded for providing merit-based scholarships and financial support.
  • Skill Development:  Students value the early focus on communication skills and personality development programs integrated into the curriculum.

DISLKES:

  • Strict Discipline: Frequent complaints regarding rigid rules concerning mobile phone usage and movement within the campus.
  • Mandatory Hostel: Some students find the compulsory hostel stay policy restrictive and expensive.
  • Secluded Location:  The campus is relatively far from major city hubs, which some students feel limits their exposure and recreational options.
  • Mess Food:  Like many large residential institutions, the monotony and quality of mess food is a recurring point of dissatisfaction.
  • Academic Pressure: Students often mention a high-stress environment focused heavily on attendance and internal examinations.

Key Strengths:

  • NAAC: A++ Grade
  • NBA: Accredited Departments
  • Safety: Secure all-women campus, disciplined environment
  • Placements: Strong MNC placements & training
  • Autonomous: Industry-updated curriculum
  • Scholarships: Merit-based financial support

College Fee Structure:

  • Govt Quota (TNEA): ₹50,000 – ₹55,000 / year
  • Management Quota: ₹85,000 – ₹1,25,000 / year
  • Hostel & Mess: ₹75,000 – ₹85,000 / year

Placement Highlights:

  • Placement Rate: ~90% – 95%
  • Recruiters: 100+ companies
  • Highest Package: ₹12 – ₹15 LPA
  • Average Package: ~₹4.5 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, CTS, DXC, Accenture, Capgemini

Safe Cut-off Marks:

High-Demand (CSE, IT, AI & DS):

  • OC/BC: 165 – 185+
  • MBC/BCM: 155 – 175+
  • SC/ST: 120 – 145+

Circuital (ECE, EEE, Biomedical):

  • OC/BC: 150 – 170+
  • MBC/BCM: 140 – 160+
  • SC/ST: 100 – 130+

Core & Specialized (Biotechnology / CST):

  • Note: VCEW does not traditionally offer Mechanical, Civil, Aero, or Agri.
  • OC/BC: 155 – 175+
  • MBC/BCM: 145 – 165+
  • SC/ST: 110 – 140+