The Ave Maria Educational and Charitable Trust founded Maria College of Engineering and Technology in Kanyakumari in 2008. It is associated with Anna University in Chennai and has the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Undergraduate programmes in Engineering and Technology are offered by Maria College of Engineering and Technology. Postgraduate programmes include Master of Engineering, MBA, and M.Sc.

• Admission to undergraduate programmes is determined on the scores attained in the Anna University-conducted TNEA exam.
• Candidates must submit their applications offline.
• Candidates for undergraduate studies must have completed the second PUC/Class XII with English, Physics, and Mathematics as required subjects. They must also have earned at least a 50% aggregate in Physics and Mathematics, which are required subjects, plus one optional subject.
• Those who wish to apply for postgraduate studies must be graduates with a bachelor's degree.
• Anna University will use the TNEA score as the basis for undergraduate course admission.
• In order to be admitted to M.E. programmes, applicants must possess a current GATE/CET score.
• The PGECET/KMAT/NEET/CAT/MAT/XAT/TANCET Score will determine admission to MBA programmes.

Maria College of Engineering and Technology Admission Highlights Table

Maria College of Engineering and Technology Admissions

Postgraduate programmes offered by Maria College of Engineering and Technology include an MBA, an M.Sc. with two specialisations, and a Master of Engineering degree with seven specialisations.

Candidates having a B.E. or B.Tech. degree in the relevant field, or an equivalent degree with at least 50% of the possible points, are eligible to pursue M.E. degree programmes.

To be eligible for the MBA programme, candidates must have graduated (10+2+3) from any field with an aggregate GPA of at least 50%.

Candidates for the M.Sc. programme must have earned at least a 50% in their B.Sc. in the relevant branch or its equivalent.

Candidates are chosen for M.E. programmes based on their performance on the Anna University Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)/CET. Candidates will be chosen for MBA programmes based on their performance on the MAT, TANCET, and CET administered by Anna University.

The CET score is the basis for admission to the M.Sc. programme.

The candidates' marks will be used to compile the merit list. Those who meet the cut-off score will receive an invitation to the admissions process. The candidates whose names clear the cut-off score will be sent to Maria College of Engineering and Technology to finish the admissions process. Counselling will be provided by Anna University.

Key Points:

• Candidates who identify as SC/ST are all eligible for the 10% relaxation.
• Students in their final year of study who are awaiting their results may also apply.

Maria College of Engineering and Technology Admission Process

The application process at Maria College of Engineering and Technology is done offline. Applicants can pick up the required application form from the administrative office or the college. Candidates must bring the necessary paperwork and properly completed application forms to the college's campus or office.

According to the course they are applying for, candidates must also apply for the various admission exams.

All course admissions are determined solely by the results of the entrance exam, which is administered by Anna University using the Centralised Counselling Procedure. However, those who are interested in applying must register on the relevant official website in order to sit for the entrance tests.

• Visit TNEA/TANCET/CET's official webpage.
• Create a new account and sign in using your password and email address.
• Following that, candidates must verify their application at the centre for facilitation.
• On its official website, there will be a provisional and final merit list.
• During the provisional list display at the facilitation centre, candidates have the option to file grievances in the event of any inconsistencies.
• In order to complete and validate the online option form with their college and course preferences, candidates must log in.
• Candidates must report to the designated institute to confirm their admission after the college has been assigned to them in the three rounds of the CAP.

Here are the steps to apply:

• The application form is available to candidates at the admissions office.
• According to Anna University's requirements, applicants must complete the application form and send it to the college well in advance of the deadline for admission.
• You can pick up an application and prospectus from the college's office or the administrative office.
• The application and prospectus cost INR 500, and payment can be made in person with cash or by demand draft.
• If it is required via post, 500 INR should be sent as a money order or demand draft.
• The demand draft ought to be made payable at Attoori and made out to "Maria College of Engineering and Technology."
• Along with the necessary paperwork, all properly completed application forms must be delivered to the college campus.

Documents to be attached:

1. a self-attested copy of the Class X mark sheet from the board examination
2. a self-attested duplicate of the Class XII mark sheet's provisional or genuine certificate.
3. SC/ST/OBC community certificate (as granted by an appropriate authority)
4. copy of income certificate that has been self-attested, if applicable, in the event of an OBC non-creamy layer
5. Certificate of Migration, if any
6. Certificate of Transfer
7. Five current passport-sized photos must be attached to the application for admission.