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Yes, Chirala Engineering College offers various scholarships to its students.

• Merit-based scholarships: The college provides scholarships to meritorious students based on their academic performance.
• Government-funded scholarships: The college facilitates government-funded scholarships for students belonging to economically backward categories, such as SC, ST, BC, and EBC.
• Fee refund programme: The college has established a fee refund programme for students who meet certain eligibility criteria.
• Scholarships for engineering students: The college offers scholarships specifically for engineering students, including those funded by the central and state governments.
• Merit and sports-based scholarships: The college also offers merit and sports-based scholarships to students who excel in academics and sports.

The college has a provision for full payment of fees for SC and ST candidates or those who rank among the top 10,000 in the state admission exam.

Here are the Chirala Engineering College Facilities according to the student reviews and the college's website :- 

Library: The college has got a library that is fairly massive when it comes to stock i.e. 38,200 total titles, 110 national journals, and 30 international journals, and it has around 750 CDs. The library has a good sitting capacity of around 650 students.

Hostels: The college, thus, has separate hostels dedicated for males and females, which has 36 rooms for boys and 16 rooms for girls. The room-occupation capacity of the boys' hostel is up to 300, while that of the girls' hostel is around 90.

Internet: 20 mbps internet dedicated connection leased line, which has very good connectivity campus wide.

Wi-Fi: 24-hour availability of Wi-Fi in college.

Classrooms: The college boasts modern facilities in well-equipped classrooms.

Labs: The college has well-furnished well-equipped labs for computer science, electronics, and mechanical engineering.

Canteen: The food is also made available to students' needs at a reasonable price in the canteen.

Sports: A playground is large enough on the college premises, where students participate in various sports activities like cricket, football, and basketball.

Transport: College transportation facility extends to students.

Medical Facilities: Students can access college medical services. 

Auditorium: The auditorium of the college is used for various functions and events conducted in the college.

• The placement cell provides opportunities for students to secure placements in diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses with a good salary package.
• According to some students’ reviews,  the highest package offered was around 6,00,000 (from Accenture) and the average package was around 4,00,000 (from other MNCs). Almost 65% of students get placed in MNCs.
• However, some students have reported that the college has faced issues with fake placements in the past, and some companies may not be genuine.
• The college has also been rated 3.5 on Placements by Shiksha’s verified reviews, indicating a mixed experience.
• In terms of internships,  some students have reported receiving stipends ranging from 15,000 to unknown amounts, but the frequency and quality of internships seem to vary.

Hi.B.E. / B.Tech the best choice at Chirala Engineering College: 

Placement Record: While the college claims to have a good placement record, many students reported that the placements are not that impressive, and only a few students get placed. The highest package mentioned was INR 18 LPA, while the average package ranged from INR 2-8 LPA.

* Faculty Quality: Some students praised the faculty members' knowledge and friendliness, while others criticized them for being unqualified and inexperienced. Overall, the faculty seems to be a mixed bag.

* Infrastructure: Most students appreciated the college's infrastructure, mentioning well-maintained classrooms, libraries, and hostels. However, some complained about poor maintenance and outdated equipment.

* Curriculum Relevance: Many students found the course curriculum relevant and helpful for preparing them for the industry. Others, however, mentioned that the curriculum needs improvement.

• Campus Life: Students generally enjoyed the campus life, mentioning pleasant surroundings, recreational activities, and a good atmosphere for socializing.
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The short answer is Yes, Chirala Engineering College offers admission to its B.E. / B.Tech course without JEE Main.

The college provides admission through the following means :-

• AP EAMCET: Chirala Engineering College accepts Andhra Pradesh EAMCET scores for admission to its B.E. / B.Tech course. Andhra Pradesh EAMCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Andhra Pradesh government for admission to various undergraduate courses in engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy.
• Merit-based admission: The college also offers admission to its B.E. / B.Tech course based on merit, where students are selected based on their performance in their 12th standard exams.

Hi. Eligibility criteria to join B.E. / B.Tech in Engineering colleges:

Candidates should obtain at least 45% of marks (40% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying exam 10th class for Diploma courses, (10+2) for B.Tech Courses.

Admission is through counselling based on the rank obtained in the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET).

B.Tech/B.E admissions are regulated by the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE). Admissions made are in two categories i.e. A & B, as per the guidelines mentioned in various GOs released by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh from time to time.

Category-A  Seats: There is a centralized online system maintained by APSCHE for 70% of the Category-A (Aspirants applying through the state entrance exam)

Category – B Seats: The remaining 30 % of the total seats (Category – B: Management Quota- 5% NRI,25% other states) are filled by the college as per the guidelines transparently issued by the APSCHE. Thanks.

The fees for B.E. / B.Tech courses in Chirala Engineering College vary depending on the course and duration.

Based on the available information from the college's website and reviews from the students, here are the fees for some of the B.E. / B.Tech courses offered by the college:

• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering: INR 180,000
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering: INR 180,000
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering: INR 180,000
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering: INR 180,000
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering: INR 180,000
• B.Tech. in Information Technology: INR 180,000
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering: INR 180,000

The fees for the lateral entry programme in B.Tech. is also INR 180,000. Additionally, the average fees per year for B.E. / B.Tech courses in Chirala Engineering College is INR 45,000.

As per the college's admission requirements,  the eligibility criteria for B.E. / B.Tech at Chirala Engineering College are as follows:

• Category-A seats (70% of intake):
  • The candidate shall be of Indian National.
  • The candidate should have completed 16 years of age as of 31st December of the Academic year for which the admissions are being conducted.
  • The candidate for admission to the four-year degree course in Engineering must have passed the Intermediate examination of the Board of Intermediate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as optional subjects, or any other examination recognised as equivalent to Intermediate thereto.

For Lateral Entry (3-year Diploma holders):

• Candidate must have passed a Diploma in a relevant stream from a recognised Institute.
• Minimum marks in the Diploma programme as per university requirements, which is typically around 50%.

Hi. Yes, Chirala Engineering College is a NAAC accredited College.

The Chirala Engineering College was established in the academic year 2001 by GSR & TSR Educational Society with a clear objective of providing quality technical education in tune with international standards and contemporary global requirements. The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), affiliated to the JNTU Kakinada and recognised as the Jawahar Knowledge Centre (JKC) by the government of A.P. It is the first engineering college in Prakasam district to attain ISO:9001:2000 certification.

The management’s commitment to excellence and relevance in technical education is reflected in the marvellous infrastructure that is comparable to the finest institution of its type in the country. The imposing multi-storied buildings housing state-of-the-art computer laboratories, spacious classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, workshops, a computer centre with a server room, a well-stocked library, wide and well-lit clean corridors and a large canteen have set new standards in providing facilities at an international level.

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Let us have a look at what students of Chirala Engineering College have to say about the college:

Positives from the reviews:-

• The communication of the staff towards students is friendly and they create a happy atmosphere.
• The admission process is skilled and improving.
• The faculty is well-qualified and their teaching method is good.
• The college has a supportive administration.
• There are good facilities for students in terms of studies and sports.

Negatives from the reviews :-

• The syllabus is heavy.
• Very less placements, only BPO or stratup companies comes for campus.

Based on the above points from the college students, you can decide if the college suits you or not.