PGD IT 2026: Apply to Dakshin Institute by July

In short

Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences in Chennai offers a two-year PGD in Information Technology for INR 4,50,000, requiring a Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate and a valid national entrance exam score.
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET) in Coimbatore has opened applications for 2026 in January, with a July deadline and classes commencing in August.
Undergraduate admissions at SIET are conducted via TNEA Counseling from June to August, while PG program admissions are based on TANCET or GATE scores.
Tamil Nadu has approximately 959 engineering colleges, with 770 being private and 127 government institutions.
IIT Madras secured the 1st rank in both NIRF 2025 and NIRF 2024 for engineering colleges.

Admissions for Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Information Technology and various other academic programs for the 2026 academic year are currently open in Tamil Nadu. Institutions such as Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences in Chennai and Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET) in Coimbatore have released details regarding their courses, fees, and eligibility criteria.

These programs cater to many students seeking higher education in engineering and management disciplines across the state, which boasts a bunch of educational institutions, including approximately 959 engineering colleges.

PGD in Information Technology at Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences

Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is an Information Technology college offering a PGD in Information Technology. This is a Regular program spanning two years. Prospective candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Also, applicants are required to have a valid score in any national level entrance examination, including CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT. The total fee for the PGD in Information Technology program at Dakshin Institute of Management Sciences is INR 4,50,000.

Admission Process and Key Dates for SIET 2026

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIET), a private engineering college in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, founded in 2006 by Sri Shakthi Educational Trust, has outlined its admission schedule for 2026. SIET is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and holds AICTE approval, along with NBA and NAAC accreditation with an “A” grade.

The application period for SIET in 2026 commenced in January, with the final date to apply set for July. TNEA Counseling for undergraduate admissions at SIET will take place from June to August, followed by the commencement of classes in August. Admission to undergraduate programs at SIET follows the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process conducted by Anna University. For postgraduate programs, admissions are based on scores from TANCET or GATE.

The approximate annual tuition fees at SIET vary by program and quota:

Program	Annual Tuition Fee (INR)
B.E./B.Tech	Rs85,000 – Rs1,20,000 (based on department/quota)
M.E./MBA	Rs70,000 – Rs1,00,000

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Programs in Tamil Nadu

PGDM colleges across Tamil Nadu offer a full-time, two-year program approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. These programs typically consist of six trimesters. Eligibility for PGDM requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from universities recognized by AIU/UGC or AICTE.

The admission period for MBA programs in Tamil Nadu generally runs from March to the end of July. Accepted entrance tests for MBA admissions include CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, or online tests as per university guidelines.

Engineering Education Landscape and Rankings in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is home to approximately 959 engineering colleges, comprising 770 private institutions and 127 government colleges. Admissions to top engineering colleges in the state are primarily conducted through engineering entrance exams such as TNEA and JEE Main, often followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) round.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), an agency established by the Government of India’s education ministry, provides annual rankings for educational institutes. Indian Institute of Technology Madras was ranked 1st in both NIRF 2025 and NIRF 2024 for engineering colleges.

College names	NIRF 2025	NIRF 2024
Indian Institute of Technology Madras	1	1
Vellore Institute of Technology	11	11
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	18	23
Anna University	13	13
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	21	21
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education	36	36
PSG College of Technology	63	63
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy	34	38
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli	9	9
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering	45	46
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	66	66
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology	151-200	77
Rajalakshmi Engineering College	101	157

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