Achariya College of Engineering Technology (ACET), Villianur, Pondicherry, affiliated to Pondicherry University and approved by AICTE, offers the B.Tech programme across 7 specializations: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics and Automation. The programme is 4 years and full-time, with a uniform total fee of INR 1,70,000 across all branches. Established in 2010 under the Achariya Group of Institutions, ACET admits students through CENTAC government counselling (50% seats) and management quota (50% seats).
B.Tech admissions at ACET are open for 2026-27. CENTAC registration runs from May 14 to June 8, 2026, with counselling and seat allotment from June to July 2026.
Key Points
- ACET offers B.Tech in 7 specializations under Pondicherry University affiliation and AICTE approval, with an eight-semester curriculum across core engineering and emerging technology disciplines.
- Total fees are a uniform INR 1,70,000 across all branches, payable as INR 42,500 per year over the 4-year programme.
- Students admitted through CENTAC government-quota counselling are eligible for the PKFA full tuition fee waiver from the Government of Pondicherry, making the programme effectively fee-free for qualifying students.
- CENTAC government-quota admission is merit-based on 10+2 PCM marks; JEE Main scores are accepted for management-quota seats. B.Tech graduates are eligible for GATE, PSU recruitment, and M.Tech or MBA programmes.
ACET B.Tech Fees 2026
All seven B.Tech specializations at ACET carry the same total fee of INR 1,70,000 for the complete 4-year programme, payable annually at INR 42,500 per year. CENTAC-admitted students who qualify for the PKFA scheme effectively pay no tuition fee.
Fee Structure by Specialization
| Specialization | Total Fees (4 Years) |
|---|
| AI and Data Science / Civil / CSE / EEE / ECE / Mechanical / Robotics and Automation | INR 1,70,000 |
- Fees are payable annually at INR 42,500 per year for all seven specializations.
- Students admitted through CENTAC Lateral Entry may receive a full tuition fee waiver under the PKFA scheme; confirm eligibility at the admissions office.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately and are not included above.
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
ACET B.Tech Admission 2026
Admission to B.Tech at ACET is split equally between CENTAC government counselling and management quota. CENTAC ranks candidates on 10+2 PCM aggregate marks; JEE Main scores are an additional criterion for management-quota seats. CENTAC registration for 2026-27 closes on June 8, 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CENTAC Registration | May 14 to June 8, 2026 |
| ACET Application (Management Quota) | May to June 2026 |
| CENTAC Counselling and Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | August 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing at least 45% aggregate in these subjects (40% for SC/ST candidates).
- CENTAC government-quota admission is merit-based on 10+2 PCM aggregate; JEE Main scores are accepted for management-quota seats.
- Admission is through CENTAC (50% seats) or direct management quota through ACET (50% seats).
Admission Process
- Register on the CENTAC portal (centacpuducherry.in) during the registration window (May 14 to June 8, 2026) and upload 10+2 mark sheets.
- CENTAC prepares a merit list based on 10+2 PCM aggregate marks for government-quota seats.
- Attend CENTAC counselling (June to July 2026), exercise branch preferences, and confirm the allotted seat.
- For management-quota seats, apply directly through the ACET admissions office with JEE Main scorecard and academic documents.
- Complete document verification and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.
ACET B.Tech Scholarships 2026
ACET B.Tech students can access multiple scholarship channels, including a full tuition fee waiver for CENTAC-admitted students and central government scholarships for eligible SC/ST/OBC/EBC and minority community candidates.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| PKFA Tuition Fee Waiver (Govt. of Pondicherry) | Full tuition fee waiver | Students admitted through CENTAC counselling; applied automatically on allotment |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Government) | As per central government norms | SC/ST/OBC/EBC students; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | As per government norms | Minority community students with family income below prescribed limit; apply at NSP |
- CENTAC-admitted students are considered for the PKFA full tuition fee waiver automatically upon seat allotment; no separate application is required.
- Central government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EBC students are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) after securing admission.
- Candidates should confirm current scholarship eligibility and documentation requirements with the ACET admissions office at the time of joining.
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