Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai

Chennai

Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...

, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...

, India, was established on September 9, 1999. It is one of the prestigious institution under Anna University

Anna University

Anna University was a premier technical university in Tamil Nadu, India. Anna University was formed on September 4, 1978, as a unitary university that integrated four technical institutions in the city of Chennai , including the College of Engineering, Guindy, Alagappa College of Technology,...

. The college functions from a ten – storey building complex of 29,000 square metres to accommodate the demands of students. The Valliammai Engineering College is a part of the SRM Group of Educational Institutions, sponsored by the Valliammai Society. The Valliammai Society was founded by Thiru. T. R. Pachamuthu

T. R. Pachamuthu

Thandavarayapuram Ramaswami Pachamuthu is an Indian academic best known as the founder and chancellor of SRM University. He comes from the Tamil Nadu community of Parkavakulam...

, a well-known educationalist, in the name of his mother Tmt. R.Valliammai. The Institution is certified with ISO 9001:2000[1] from Bureau Veritas Quality International.

Ranking

The college was ranked among the top engineering colleges in India graded AA+, by Careers 360 magazine.http://www.careers360.com/news/4329-best-engineering-colleges-in-Tamil-Nadu

Under Graduate courses

• Information Technology (IT)
• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
• Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering (E & I)
• Mechanical Engineering (MECH)
• Civil Engineering (CIVIL)

Post Graduate Courses

• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Master of Business Administrstion (MBA)

Infrastructure

• Central and departmental libraries
  • Extensive collection of academic volumes and titles
  • Popular periodicals
  • National and International journals
  • Supplementary digital resources (CD-ROMs and audio cassettes)
  • IEEE online
  • Book bank facilities available to qualified students
• IT Infrastructure
  • 24X7 internet with WI-FI connectivity
• Extra curricular activities
  • Light Music Club
  • Rotary club
• Outdoor facilities
  • Basketball courts
  • Volleyball courts
  • Football fields
  • Cricket Fields
• Dining Halls
• Health clinic
  • Health Care Service offered free to students
  • Mentoring and counselling and services
• Fleet of 15 buses for transport
  • Indian bank, City Union Bank counter with ATM

SRM VEC Dept.of Computer Science and Engineering

The department of Computer Science and Engineering came into existence from the very inception of the college. Initially, the annual intake was 60. In tune with the growing demand profile globally for CSE, the intake level was enhanced to 120 in the year 2000–2001 and onwards. The department laboratory is equipped with Hi-tech computers and is known to impart practical education to all of its students. Computer Science Department has a good track record in academics as well as in placements.

SRM VEC Dept.of Information and Technology

• 'INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY' is a branch of Engineering Study relating to Software Development and Computer Applications.

While the First year Core Curriculum begins, with a common knowledge Base and customizes Students, by grounding in basic Engineering Foundation and in Critical hands-on skills in Engineering Practices, the Course has access to enhance the Learning, student Perspective and Experience to develop specialization in areas of IT. Class room learning is complemented by Practicals in Hi-Tech Labs, Projects and Hands on Experiences, so as to foster Knowledge in 'IT and Computer Applications'.As of today, the College has emerged as an Institution, imparting Quality Engineering Education and making contributions to 'hi-tech Industries', by producing IT Graduates, with Professionalism and right Attitude; the very first batch passed out in June, 2003. Initially, the annual intake was 60. In tune with the growing demand profile globally for IT, the intake level was enhanced to 120 in the recent years.

SRM VEC Dept.of Electronics and Communication Engineering

In order to meet the wide ranging, challenging and very rapidly growing Global Demands for "Professional Electronics and Communication Engineers" in this Hi-Tech Era, the Department of "Electronics and Communication Engineering" was established since inception of the college in the year 1999. The First year Core Curriculum begins with a common knowledge base and customizes Students by grounding in basic Engineering Foundation and in Critical Hands-on Skills in Engineering Practices. The Course has access to enhance the Learning, Student Perspective and Experience to develop Specialization in areas of 'Electronics and Communication Engineering'. Class room learning is complemented by practicals in Hi-Tech Labs, Projects and Hands on Experiences, so as to foster Knowledge in 'Engineering and Technology'.

SRM VEC Dept.of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

The Department of “Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)” was established in the year 2001. The inauguration and organization of this 'Branch of Study' stem out of following considerations:

• 'EEE' is a Basic Branch of 'Engineering Study' that creates interest and provides right 'perception' and 'insight' into 'Fundamentals'
• 'EEE' Branch opens up excellent scope for 'New Avenues' for adaptation and thus enables pursuit of hi-tech Specialization

Valliammai Engineering College, is proud of this Initiative in 2001 - to start this Course of study, along with a few other Branches of Study and as of Today, has emerged as an Institution, imparting Quality Engineering Education and making contributions to hi-tech Industries, by producing EEE Graduates, with Professional Abilities and right Attitude. While the First year Core Curriculum begins with a common knowledge Base and customizes Students by grounding in basic Engineering Foundation and in Critical Hands on Skills in Engineering Practices, the Course has access to enhance the Learning, Student Perspective and Experience to develop Specialization in areas of 'Electrical and Electronics Engineering'. Class room learning is complemented by Practice in Hi-Tech Labs, Projects and Hands on Experiences, so as to foster Knowledge in 'Engineering and Technology'.

SRM VEC Dept.of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

In tune with the steep increase in the global demand in the 90s for innovative and sophisticated Equipments and Instruments, the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering was established in the year 2002.The objective of the Institution and of the Department is to impart Quality Technical Education and promote the growth of effective, efficient and true professionals.
While the First year Core Curriculum begins with a common knowledge Base and customizes Students by grounding in basic Engineering Foundation and in Critical Hands on Skills in Engineering Practices, the Course has access to enhance the Learning, Student Perspective and Experience to develop Specialization in areas of 'Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering'. Class room learning is complemented by Practice in Hi-Tech Labs, Projects and Hands on Experiences, so as to foster Knowledge in 'Engineering and Technology'. 44% of our eligible final year students got placed in leading companies. A good number of students are taking up competitive examinations like GATE, GRE and TOEFL, etc.

SRM VEC Dept.of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical is functioning from the inception of the college to impart quality education to undergraduate engineering students in the field of mechanical. The course curriculum is periodically upgraded to suit the requirements of different engineering depends as per the affiliated to Anna University.

SRM VEC Dept.of Civil engineering

The Department of Civil is functioning from the inception of the college to impart quality education to undergraduate engineering students in the field of Civil. The course curriculum is periodically upgraded to suit the requirements of different engineering depends as per the affiliated to Anna University.

SRM VEC Dept.of Master of Business Administration

In order to meet the wide ranging, challenging and growing demands for professional Managers, in the recent times, from both the developing and the developed Nations, the Department of "Management Studies" was established in the year 2005, in the College, as an exclusive Department and as a separate entity.

SRM VEC Dept.of Master of Computer Application

In order to meet the ever growing and wide ranging hi-tech Industrial demands in the current decade, particularly in the 'IT' related areas and in the computer aided applications, our Institution had planned to commence this specialized master's program, MCA, in the year 2002.

SRM VEC Dept.of Placement and Career Guidance

The Dept.of Placement and Career Guidance works with much gusto in seeking and sequencing campus interviews for the students. The department caters to hone the students communication and interview skills. Each campus interview creates a ripple effect on the growth of placement.

Technical fiestas and symposiums

Department	Inter-college
Department of Information Technology	XploITs
Department of Electronics and communication	Taras
Department of Electrical and Electronics	EmErgE
Department of Computer Science	CYBORGS
Department of Eectronics and Instrumentation	SZERSZAMUNE
Department of MCA	COLOSIUM
Department of MBA	MANASSO

Administration

This college is administrated by team of academicians and professionals.
The college administration is assisted by Thiru. P. Ravi as the Co.chairman,
Prof. P. Sathyanarayanan as vice-chairman,
Tmt. Eswari Pachamuthu as the Treasurer and
Dr.V.R. Sivakumar as Secretary under the guidance of Founder and Chairman Thiru T. R. Pachamuthu.

Management

The college has been established in 27.5 acres (111,288.7 m²) in 25000 sqm built-up areas to accommodate the classes and 33 laboratories in 5061 sqm in a environment easily accessible by road and rail with fully modernized equipments and 763 computers to train the students to cater to the present job requirements. It offers courses in electronics and communication engineering, Computer science and engineering, Electrical and electronics engineering, Electronics and instrumentation engineering and Information technology at the under graduate level and MCA, MBA at the postgraduate level with 600 intake. 150 teaching staff is on role and 1821 students are pursuing their studies.

Dr. D.Balasubramanian, Ph.D, the Principal, has been utilizing his expertise in the upbringing of the institution.

Valliammai Society

The Valliammai Society runs several educational institutions under the S.R.M.(Sri Ramasamy Memorial) Group, named after his father, Thiru.Ramasamy. Thiru.Pachamuthu, the Chairman, S.R.M. Group of Institutions, beginning his career as a teacher, now serves the community as a Chancellor, dedicating his life to the cause of education.Thiru. Pachamuthu, Chairman of the Valliammai Society is assisted by Thiru.P.Ravi as the Co-Chairman, Thiru P.Sathyanarayanan as the Vice-Chairman, Dr.R.Shivakumar as the Secretary and Tmt. Easwari Pachamuthu as the Treasurer of the Society. The Valliammai Society commenced its educational activities with a humble beginning in 1969 by starting a Primary School in the name of Florence Nightingale and upgrading the same to the status of Matriculation Higher Secondary School in the year 1981. In 1984, S.R.M. ventured into higher education with the launch of the Valliammai Polytechnic. The year 1985 saw the birth of the S.R.M. Engineering College, one of the most prestigious Institutions in Engineering and Technology and also the flagship Institutions of the group, encompassing all disciplines of Technical Education.

During 1992-93 the S.R.M. Group ventured into Medical Education and started S.R.M. College of Nursing and S.R.M. College of Pharmacy . During 1993-94 two more Medical Institutions namely S.R.M. School of Nursing and S.R.M. College of Physiotherapy were added. During the same year, the Group entered into Hotel Management Education. The S.R.M. Institute of Hotel Management was started in 1993 , having two campuses, one at Chennai and the other at Tiruchirapalli . The greatest advantage that this Institution offers to its students is the benefit of a deluxe.

Star Hotel attached to each campus of this Institute. During 1993-94 S.R.M. Arts & Science College was added to the S.R.M. Groups of Institutions. In 1995, the Group launched the S.R.M. Dental College with a full-fledged Dental Hospital attached to the College. In 1996 the Valliammai Polytechnic received the much-needed relief with the launch of a sister Institution, the S.R.M. Polytechnic. During 1996-97 Thiru. Pachamuthu opened another Engineering College in the name of his wife and called it as Easwari Engineering College. In the same year S.R.M. College of Occupational Therapy was added to the Group of Medical Educational Institutions. During 1997-98 the group made an entry into North India with the launch of the S.R.M. Institute of Management and Technology in Delhi. In 1999 the Valliammai Society added a third Engineering College in the name of Valliammai Engineering College to the S.R.M. Group of Institutions.

Lab facilities

All Departmental Labs are handled by technically qualified lab assistants. Labs are equipped with

• Latest machines
• Up to date Software and hardware's
• Present least line bandwidth is being upgraded to higher bandwidth for internet facilities.

Lab equipments are regularly serviced and kept in good working condition. Minor repairs are attended locally and major repairs are outsourced.

Computation facilities

The college has more than a dozen computer laboratories with a total number of 769 terminals in the ratio of 3:1. Internet facility with 2 Mbyte/s for the benefit of students and staffs is provided.

Placement Cell

The Department of Placement and Career Guidance works in seeking and sequencing campus interviews for the students. The department caters to hone the students’ communication & interview skills. Each campus interview creates a ripple effect on the growth of placement. It is to be mentioned that it is a unique system of SRM Group, a training division functions separately which concentrates on training the students according to the demand of corporates, which is not included in the regular syllabus. Students are prepared and trained throughout the year by the training department. Students also undergo special training before each company comes in for recruitment. Some of the notable recruiters are:

• Accenture
• Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd., Chennai.
• TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
• INFOSYS
• WIPRO
• HCL
• SUTHERLAND
• EDUCOMP SOLUTIONS
• SATHYAM COMPUTERS
• L&T INFOTECH
• IGATE
• Ford Information Technology
• CARITOR
• RAMCO SYSTEMS
• QUINTEGRA
• TORRY HARRIS
• SIFY
• Wipro Info Tech Ltd., Chennai.
• MAVERIC SYSTEMS
• Aviva Life Insurance
• I-FLEX
• I-Gate
• Perot Systems
• TALA ELXSI
• DSL SOFTWARE
• SYNTEL
• WIPRO Technologies Limited., Chennai.
• SIEMENS
• American Megatrends India Pvt. Ltd
• Cybernet Slash Support
• ROBERT BOSCH
• LUCID LTD
• POLARIS SOFTWARE LAB Ltd., Chennai.
• CONVERGYS
• LCUBE INNOVATIVE.
• SONATA
• GRO India Pvt. Ltd
• WIPRO SPECTRAMIND
• COLLABNET
• TECH MAHINDRA
• Mitsubishi Motors Ltd
• 7 Strar Inc & 7 Strata
• Sutherland
• Semantic Space Tech Ltd
• ICICI Prudential

Sports and athletic facilities

The College focuses on the holistic development of students. As a sequel to this, equal emphasis is laid on sports and games along with academics. Students are encouraged to participate and excel in sports.
Playground and Equipment for outdoors and indoor games facilities are available for meeting the enthusiasm of such students and faculty.

Men and women vie with each other to participate in games like Cricket, Foot ball, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Ball-Badminton, Badminton, Chess, Throw Ball, etc. and in various athletic events.
Students of this college have achieved remarkable feats as Winners and Runners-up ranging from the Inter-collegiate to University level in games and athletic events and have retained the championship in the University Division. Every year, we celebrate “Award Day” function for honoring the best sports students.

Many students have won medals and cash prizes at Anna University and Zonal and Inter-Zonal levels and State level trounaments in Throw Ball, Volley Ball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Chess, Boxing, Swimming, Judo, Kabbadi and Foot Ball.

Alumni

• The college conducts Alumni meetings every February first/second Sunday.

• Extent of alumni involvement in the development of the Institution:

• Helping the present students for placement and industrial visit

• Helping the students to educate in the available Areas In Their Company

• Providing scholarships to the bright students

• Helping to provide consultancy and research projects

An Online portal is used by the Alumni Association(http://www.vecalumni.com/).