Master of Computer Application (MCA Lateral Entry) 

at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology provides programmes including MCA, B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech in streams such as IT & Software, Engineering, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, Production Engineering, Communications Engineering, Structural Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology BE/ BTech admission is based on a valid TNEA scores, followed by a counselling process. TNEA Round 1 cutoff 2024 has been released, and the closing ranks ranged between 18119 and 26360 for the students belonging to the General AI category. The Round 1 closing rank for the Electronics and Communication Engineering course was 25687. So, considering the Round 1 closing rank, if a candidate seeking admission to ECE at the Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology in Round 1 must secure a rank up to 25687. This is for students who belong to the General AI category, as the cutoff varies for different courses and categories. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the category-wise TNEA round 1 cutoff 2024 for the Electronics and Communication Engineering:

Category	TNEA Round 1 Closing Rank 2024
General	25687
OBC	26136

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Is B.E./B.Tech at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology worth the investment?

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the key points:

Pros:

* Good Placement Records: Over 90% of students get placed, with an average package of INR4 LPA and the highest package of INR12 LPA.
* Experienced Faculty: Teachers are well-educated, knowledgeable, and helpful, with a good teaching quality.
* Relevant Curriculum: Course curriculum is relevant to industry requirements, making students industry-ready.
* State-of-the-art Infrastructue: Well-maintained infrastructure, including Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms, laboratories, and hostels.
* Scholarship Opportunities: Scholarships are available for deserving students.
* Sports and Games Facilities: Various sports and games facilities are available, including a gym, basketball court, and cricket pitch.

Cons:

* Limited Wi-Fi Access: Wi-Fi access is limited, requiring permission to connect to the network.
* Poor Hostel Conditions: Hostel rooms may require self-cleaning, and attached bathrooms are absent.
* Food Quality Issues: Some students reported inconsistent food quality in the hostel mess.
* Placement Challenges: While overall placement records are good, some students face challenges in finding suitable jobs.

Overall, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology seems to offer a solid education and career prospects. However, students should weigh the pros and cons carefully, considering factors such as accommodation options and food quality, before investing in the program.

Dr Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology offers good placements annually for its BTech, M.Tech and MCA courses. The key highlights of Dr Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 8.50 LPA	INR 13 LPA
Average package	NA	INR 4.80 LPA
Total recruiters	95	190
Total students on roll	919	792
Total students placed	615	472
Placement percentage	79%	78%

Note: The placements are going on for the academic year 2023-2024. The above-mentioned data may vary once the placement report 2024 is out.

Courses offerred by Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology are approved by eminent Government bodies like AICTE. The combined seats available for courses offered at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology goes up to 1146.

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology has placed its selected students in known and reputed companies such as Education Instituteo Of Manegment And Engineering Nagpur, Terminal Contacts, Deloitte And Touche Assurancr Enterprise Risk And Services India Pvt Ltd, Midbrains Telecnologiespune, Vma Impax Llp, Nivika Enterprisese, Drs Logistics, Chhabra Bartan Store, Emc Software And Services India Private Limited, Mapsko Auto India, Eprofess, Lokesh A R, Yapp India Pvt, Sbr & Company (Charted Accountant), Pinnacle Academy Of Aviation And Management Studies, Linpack Technologies Pvt Ltd, Green Ripples Pvt Ltd, Xrbia Ltd, Grab India, Bharat Industries, Patel Texcon, Kalaiyrasan K, Umw Dongshin Pvt Ltd.

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Relevance and Industry Requirements

* The course curriculum is relevant and created based on the industry demands (Student)
* The course curriculum is planned by industrial experts' committee, making it awesome (Student)

Outcome-Based Education

* The college follows outcome-based education, helping students think and study on their own from an engineering perspective (Student)
* Outcome-based education ensures that the course and subjects are all consulted with the industrial experts along with current trends in education (Student)

Value-Added Courses

* Value-added courses are available to make students industry-ready (Student)
* The college provides value-added courses, which include topics like Creo, Ansys, Solid works, Hypermesh (Student)

Industry Exposure

* Industry exposure is provided every semester to make students technically very strong (Student)
* Lecturers send students to relevant companies according to their field of interest and get industrial concepts, approach, and trends in industries (Student)

Faculty Support

* Faculty members provide full support to students, helping them in the improvement of their lives (Student)
* Faculty members are always willing to help students and are knowledgeable in their respective fields (Student)

These points highlight how the course curriculum at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology is structured to prepare students for the industry. The curriculum is designed to be relevant, outcome-based, and includes value-added courses and industry exposure. Additionally, the faculty members provide support to students throughout their educational journey.

The seats availability for offered courses at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology goes up to 1386. Courses offerred by Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.

As per the latest report, 190 companies recruited at Dr Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology in the academic year 2023-2024. The total number of companies recruited students between 2022 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Total recruiters	234	95	190

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology is a well-known institution for MCA, B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology has a rating of 4.19 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.3 on Campus Life, 3.96 on Placements, 4.19 on Faculty and 4.22 on Infrastructure.