Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai

Alagappa College of Technology was established in the year 1944 with the donation of  Vallal Dr. Alagappa Chettiar to Dr. A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar, Vice-Chancellor of Madras University. The institution has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, Government of India, New Delhi. Department of Applied Science and Technology, Department of Bio - Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Ceramic Technology, Department of Textile Technology and Department of Leather Technology are the various departments of the institution. Alagappa College of Technology is a government engineering college with a total student enrollment of 2304. The faculty strength of the institution is 65. B.Tech, M.Tech, M.S and P.hD are the four courses offered in the streams of Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and Pharmacy.

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Alagappa College of Technology Location

The institute is located at Anna University, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy National Park, Guindy, Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Saidapet Bus Depot is around 2 km away from the college campus. Kasthurba Nagar Railway Station is approximately 1 km away from the college. The nearest airport to Alagappa College of Technology is Chennai International Airport and it is approx 8 km away.

Alagappa College of Technology Notable Alumni

Alagappa College of Technology Clubs

• National Service Scheme (NSS): The NSS wing at Alagappa College of Technology creates social awareness and inculcates a spirit of social service amongst the students and encourages activities dedicated to social welfare.

• National Cadet Corps:  NCC focuses on patriotism and nation-building and motivates the youth to take up a career in the armed forces.

• YRC: The member of Youth Red Cross at Alagappa College of Technology Chennai organises various events and promotes humanitarian services in society.

Alagappa College of Technology Facilities

Library and hostel are the two Alagappa College of Technology facilities. The campus has separate hostels for girls and boys. The hostels are well equipped with basic utilities. The hostel authorities ensure the safety and security of the students. The library has an abundant collection of books, magazines, journals, etc. 

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Alagappa College of Technology Courses

One can pursue B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.S or Ph.D at Alagappa College of Technology. A total of 42 courses are offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. A total of 39 Alagappa College of Technology courses are offered in the full time mode whereas 3 courses - B.Tech Chemical Engineering Part Time, B.Tech Textile Technology Part Time, M.Tech Textile Technology Part Time are offered in the part time mode. Details about the eligibility of Alagappa College of Technology courses have been tabulated below:

Alagappa College of Technology Courses and Eligibility

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Alagappa College of Technology Chennai Admission

Admission at Alagappa College of Technology is offered to B.Tech, M.Tech, M.S and P.hD. Admission to the B.Tech programme is offered on the basis of class 12 marks. Candidates have to participate in the TNEA counselling. Alagappa College of Technology Chennai admission to the M.Tech course is offered on the basis of GATE/TANCET scores. To know more about Alagappa College of Technology admission process one can read further:

Alagappa College of Technology B.Tech Admission Process

• Submit the TNEA application form.

• Admission is offered on the basis of the merit of the qualifying exam.

• Next candidates have to meet the TNEA cutoff.

• Participate in the TNEA counselling process.

• Get the documents verified and pay the required course fees.

Alagappa College of Technology M.Tech Admission Process

• Apply, appear and obtain a valid score in TANCET or GATE.

• Submit the TANCA application form.

• Shortlisted candidates have to further participate in the TANCA counselling.

• Once a seat has been allotted candidates have to pay the Alagappa College of Technology fees and get the documents verified.

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Alagappa College of Technology Chennai Scholarship

There are various Alagappa College of Technology scholarships that students can avail. Apart from the scholarships offered by the institute, students can also avail various scholarships offered by the state and central government. In order to avail any scholarship, candidates have to meet the Alagappa College of Technology scholarship eligibility criteria. Students of Alagappa College of Technology Chennai can avail Alumni Trust Scholarship, Anna Award, Student Welfare Endowment Award, Dr.M.G.R & Thiru. Quid E- Millath Endowment Award, Tamil Nadu e-District Community Scholarship, etc. 

Alagappa College of Technology Cutoff

Every year Alagappa College of Technology cutoff is released for the B.Tech programme. Candidates have to register for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu.  Candidates have to meet the Alagappa College of Technology cutoff in order to be a part of the further admission process.