Velammal Engineering College
 Entrance of Velammal College from Redhills Main road | |
Motto in English | Dedication, Determination and Distinction |
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| Type | Autonomous, Private |
| Established | 1995 |
| Affiliations | Anna University, Chennai |
| Chairman | Dr M V Muthuramalingam |
| Principal | Dr Sathish Kumar Shanmugam |
| Faculty | ~1250 |
| Students | ~28000 |
| Undergraduates | ~22400 |
| Postgraduates | ~5500 |
| Location | Ambattur-Redhills Road, Surapet , , , 600066 , 13°09′00″N 80°11′30″E / 13.1500°N 80.1917°E |
| Campus |
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| Nickname | VEC |
| Website | velammal.edu.in |
Velammal Engineering College, is a private institution located in Chennai, India. Established in 1995, it was the first private engineering College to obtain an ISO 9001:2000 certificate. According to Times Engineering Survey by The Times Group, Velammal Engineering College was ranked 65th of Top 175 All India Engineering Institute rankings,[1] and 64th of Top 125 Private Engineering Institute Rankings, in the year 2026.[2]
History
The Velammal Educational Trust is a registered non-minority service organization established in the year 1986 by Thiru. M.V. Muthuramalingam.
Velammal Engineering College was established in the year 1995–96. It is a self-financing Autonomous college, affiliated to Anna University and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) also obtained NBA, NAAC, ISO Accreditation.[3]
In 2010, National Instruments and Velammal Engineering College established a center of excellence for innovation in the field of virtual instrumentation.[4]
Departments
All programmes have been Accredited by the NBA.
UG Programmes:
| Departments (B.E/B.Tech) | Intake of students per year |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 240 |
| Computer Science & Engineering with Cybersecurity | 60 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | 120 |
| Information Technology | 120 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 60 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 120 |
| Civil Engineering | 60 |
| Automobile Engineering | 60 |
PG Programmes:
| Departments (M.E/Masters) | Intake of students per year |
|---|---|
| M.E. Computer Science & Engineering | 18 |
| Master of Business Administration | 60 |
| M.E. Power Systems Engineering | 20 |
| Departments |
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| Computer Science and Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Information Technology |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Physics |
References
- ↑ "Top 175 All India Engineering Institutes Rankings 2026". Times Engineering. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Top 125 Private Engineering Institute Rankings 2026". Times Engineering. Retrieved 24 June 2026.
- ↑ "Velammal Group of Engineering Colleges, Chennai & Madurai – Placement Highlights – Recruitment in Progress". The Times of India. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ↑ "Velammal Engineering College launches 'Virtual Instrumentation Centre'". Digital Learning. Noida. July 2010. ProQuest 734543785. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
