Comparing Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) (TNEA code 2615, Government, Salem) with Sona College of Technology (Autonomous) (code 2618, Private (Autonomous), Salem) on the published TNEA 2025 closing cutoffs. Top OC cutoff: 195 vs 185. Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) closed higher in 6 of the 6 branches both offer, Sona College of Technology (Autonomous) in 0.
| Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) | Sona College of Technology (Autonomous) | |
|---|---|---|
| TNEA code | 2615 | 2618 |
| Type | Government | Private (Autonomous) |
| District | Salem | Salem |
| Branches with cutoff data | 7 | 18 |
| Highest OC closing cutoff | 195 | 185 |
| Lowest OC closing cutoff | 181 | 141.5 |
| Branches closed higher (of 6 common) | 6 | 0 |
| Branch | Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) | Sona College of Technology (Autonomous) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OC | BC | MBC | SC | OC | BC | MBC | SC | |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 195 | 194 | 194 | 184 | 185 | 179 | 177.5 | 142.5 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 194.5 | 193 | 192 | 182.5 | 181 | 176 | 176 | 134.5 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Machine Learning) | 194 | 192.5 | 190.5 | 181 | 178.5 | 175 | 172 | 147.5 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 192 | 190.5 | 189 | 180.5 | 173.5 | 168 | 167 | 110 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 184.5 | 180.5 | 176 | 168 | 164.5 | 154.5 | 152.5 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 181 | 177 | 174.5 | 167 | 163.5 | 155 | 149 | 111.5 |
Bold marks the college that closed higher for that branch (OC).
Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) only: Metallurgical Engineering
Sona College of Technology (Autonomous) only: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security), Computer Science and Bussiness System, Computer Science and Design, Electronics Engineering (Vlsi Design and Technology), Electronics and Computer Engineering, Bio Medical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fashion Technology, Safety and Fire Engineering
By TNEA 2025 closing marks, the top OC cutoff was 195 at Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) and 185 at Sona College of Technology (Autonomous). Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) closed higher in 6 of the 6 branches both offer, Sona College of Technology (Autonomous) in 0.
CSE (OC) closed at 195 at Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) and 185 at Sona College of Technology (Autonomous) in TNEA 2025. Reserved-category marks are in the table.
This page compares only the published TNEA closing cutoffs, which reflect applicant demand. Govt College of Engineering (Autonomous) is government in Salem; Sona College of Technology (Autonomous) is private (autonomous) in Salem. Weigh fees, location, hostel and the branch you want before deciding.
Source: TNEA 2025 closing marks published by the Directorate of Technical Education. College Path is an independent guidance platform.