Francis Xavier Engineering College was founded in the year 2000 at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and is approved by AICTE. The college offers B.E, B.Tech at the UG level and ME, M.Tech, MBA & MCA at the PG level. The application procedure for admission is conducted offline. Well-reputed companies hire quality students from this college. 

Francis Xavier Engineering College Highlights

Established 2000
Institute type Public (Autonomous)
Affiliated to Anna University
Approval AICTE
Courses offered UG & PG
Admission Criteria Merit & Entrance based
Application mode Offline
Entrance exam TANCET
Official website https://www.francisxavier.ac.in/

Francis Xavier Engineering College Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
TNEA 2023 – BE/BTech
TNEA 2023 Registration Starts  May 5, 2023
TNEA 2023 Registration Last Date June 4, 2023
TNEA 2023 Certificate Verification June 5 – June 20, 2023
TNEA 2023 Rank List June 26, 2023
Grievances Redressal  June 26 - June 30, 2023
TNEA Counseling for Special Reservation categories July 22 – July 26, 2023
TNEA General Counseling (Online)  July 28 – September 03, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 1 Choice Filling July 28 - July 30, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 1 Allotment July 31, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 1 Provisional Allotment August 02, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 2 Choice Filling August 09 - August 11, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 2 Allotment August 12, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 2 Provisional Allotment August 14, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 3 Choice Filling August 22 - August 24, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 3 Allotment August 25, 2023
TNEA 2023 Round 3 Provisional Allotment August 27, 2023
TNEA Supplementary Counseling  September 06 – September 08, 2023
TNEA SCA to SC counseling September 10 – September 11, 2023
End of TNEA counseling  September 11, 2023
TANCET Counselling 2023 – MBA/MCA
Commencement of Online Registration, filling of Applications June 01, 2023
Last date for Registration of Online Applications June 25, 2023
Publication of Rank List July 14, 2023
Counselling for Special Reservation categories July 21, 2023
Commencement of Choice filling and Payment for MCA Counselling July 23, 2023 - July 25, 2023
Publication of MCA Allotment List July 26, 2023
Last date for Confirmation of Allotment (MCA) July 27, 2023
Publication of MCA Provisional allotment July 28, 2023
Commencement of Choice filling and Payment for MBA Counselling July 29, 2023 - Aug 01, 2023
Publication of MBA Allotment List  Aug 02, 2023
Last date for Confirmation of Allotment (MBA)  Aug 03, 2023
Publication of MBA Provisional allotment  Aug 04, 2023
Supplementary Counselling (MCA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore Aug 07, 2023
Supplementary Counselling (MBA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore  Aug 08, 2023
SCA to SC Counselling (MBA /MCA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore  Aug 10, 2023
End of Counselling  Aug 10, 2023

Francis Xavier Engineering College Courses

The following courses are offered by the college at the UG and PG level:

Courses Details
B.Tech
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Specialization: Information technology
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with 50% aggregate marks
B.E
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Specialization: Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering.
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with 50% aggregate marks
M.Tech
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specialization: Information technology
  • Eligibility: B.E./ B.Tech degree in the relevant field
M.E
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specializations: Communication system, Computer science & Engineering, Network Engineering, Power Electronics & Drives, Power system, VLSI design, Industrial safety Engineering.
  • Eligibility: B.E./ B.Tech degree in the relevant field
M.B.A
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks
M.C.A
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks

Read more: Francis Xavier Engineering College Courses & Fees

Francis Xavier Engineering College Admission

Admission to the BE/B.Tech is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Candidates who have qualified the JEE Main examination are given priority.

The admission process for M.Tech, ME, MBA, and MCA courses is based on TANCET. GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for ME/M.Tech. 

Application Procedure:

  • Collect the application form from the college or admission offices set up in different cities after making the payment of prescribed fees.
  • Fill up the form of Application that need to be submitted to the college along with all the required documents.
  • A merit list will be posted on the college website and also on the notice board in the college itself.
  • Selected candidates have to visit the college.
  • The other admission formalities will take place in the college itself.

Read more: Francis Xavier Engineering College Admission

Francis Xavier Engineering College Placements

The college has its team of experts who make sure that their students are placed in reputed companies across the country. They give continuous training to their students with communication skills, interview skills & many more which will help the students in their professional life. 

Some of the recruiters are CTS, Cognizant, HCL, BOSCH, Aditya Birla Group, TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Polaris, Toyota, IBM, ICICI bank & many more.

Read more: Francis Xavier Engineering College Placement

Francis Xavier Engineering College Facilities

  • Computing & technology: The college is well equipped with the best internet facility and computer system in order to help the students to learn digitally. The college has also smart classrooms for the students.
  • Library: The college has a huge library filled with books, CDs, DVDs, periodicals & so on.
  • Sports & fitness: There are well-equipped gym & grounds/courts for various sports like Basketball, Football, Badminton, & so on.
  • Transport: The college has its own buses for the students & the faculties who travel from nearby areas.
  • Cafeteria: There is a well-maintained cafeteria with the capacity of 150 students & serves both, vegetarian & non-vegetarian cuisine, juices, shakes, snacks, etc. 
  • Hostel: They have separate hostels for boys & girls with well furnished & occupied with dining facilities which serve both, veg & non-veg food.

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Francis Xavier Engineering College FAQs

Ques. Are there any scholarships for students in Francis Xavier Engineering College?

Ans. There are a total of 6 types of scholarships offered by the college to their students.
  • Merit Scholarship
  • ONGC scholarship
  • BC MBC scholarship
  • Minority scholarship
  • Beedi scholarship
  • SC ST & SC scholarship

Ques. Is there any NCC/NSS unit for the students in Francis Xavier Engineering College?

Ans. Yes, the college has both the units for the students. Students willing to join any of the units can contact the coordinator of the units.

Ques. Is there any tie-up with international institutes or companies in Francis Xavier Engineering College?

Ans. Yes, like every institute, this college has also got international tie-ups. The college has active tie-ups with companies like Autodesk, Avid GSL solutions (Japan), and many more.

Ques. What if the students fail in any of the exams, is that a loss of the academic year?

Ans. Generally, if the student fails, he/she has to appear for one more term, usually, it has called a summer term, but here, the student gets one extra opportunity to avoid that term. This college has the facility of re-exam, but if the student fails in re-exam also, then it will be counted as a one-year academic loss.

Ques. Is there any relaxation in marks for SC/ST in Francis Xavier Engineering College?

Ans. Relaxation of 5% in qualifying exam is given to reserved category candidates.