Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi was established on 17th October 1984. MEPCO was established in collaboration with Metal Powder Company, Thirumangalam and Schlenk, who is the German collaborator of the company. The Institution was formed with the efforts of a social welfare organisation, Mepco Schlenk Charities. Mepco Schlenk Engineering College was earlier affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai but the affiliation later got changed to Anna University, Chennai from 2001. The college is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). As per the NIRF ranking for the year 2021, the institute has been ranked 124 in the engineering category. The institute offers admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes related to various disciplines.

Location:-

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi is located in Mepco Nagar, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. The nearest airport from the Institute is the Madurai Airport which is located 62.6 km away and students can reach the Institute in about 1 hr 15 mins. The nearest bus stand from Mepco Schlenk Engineering College is the Sivakasi Bus Stop which is 13 kms away and students can reach the campus in about 15 mins. Sivakasi Railway Station is the nearest station from the Institute which is about 11.7 km away. Students can reach the campus in approximately 21 mins by hiring an auto.

Accreditation:-

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College is accredited by-

• The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

• The National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

Collaborations:-

• Teezle, USA (MEPCO-TEEZLE Research Centre)

• Federation of all Civil Engineers Association, Tamilnadu & Puducherry

• Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), Government of India

• Irrigation management Training Institute (IMTI), Trichy

• NI Systems India Pvt.Ltd., Bangalore

• Biozeen, Bangalore

• Cognizant Technology Solutions India Ltd., Chennai

• Infosys, Bangalore

• Information and Communication Technology Academy of Tamilnadu (ICTACT)

• Steps Knowledge Services Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore

• CISCO regional Academy, Coimbatore

• Native lead Foundation, Madurai

• Dalmia Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Orissa

• DRDO Life Science Group of Laboratories

• Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization, Nagpur

• BSNL, Virudhunagar

• Pragathi Biotech, Sivakasi

• TVS Training and Services Ltd, Chennai

• Pan IIT Alumni Leadership Series (PALS)

• CSIR - CECRI

• HMT Machine Tools

• Kalamassery, Kerala and Red Hat India Pvt. Ltd.

Ranking

It has been ranked 124 in the NIRF ranking for the year 2021 amongst the engineering institute.

Clubs, Committees & Societies:-

• Entrepreneurship Development Council (EDIC)- The Entrepreneurship Development Council motivates the students to develop their skills in entrepreneurship. Members of this club share ideas and tricks to excel in today’s world of competition. Various programmes including Entrepreneurship Awareness Camps, Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, Business Plan Competitions are also conducted.

• Institute Industry Partnership Cell (IIPC)- This cell works for the benefit of the institute and industry which is managed by the Head of the Institution, Heads of various Departments and IIPC Coordinator with IIPC members from all the Departments.

• International Association of Civil Engineering Students- This association was formed to provide students with more knowledge about civil engineering. This Association was established in September 1989 which is headquartered in Bergische University, Wuppertal, Germany. But later, the programme was started in India in Mepco Schlenk Engineering College on 17th February, 2011.

• ISTE Student’s Chapter-  The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) has been formed with the objective of imparting overall development of students. Students are given training programmes on personality and career development by trained professors. Various programmes on improving technical knowledge and soft-skills like communication, vocabulary, team building, leadership skills etc. are also given for improving the confidence of students.

• CSI Student’s Chapter- The Computer Society of India has been introduced to exchange ideas, knowledge and information regarding Computer Engineering and Technology Systems, Science and Engineering, Information Processing and related Arts and Sciences among the students. Various programmes and workshops are also conducted to share knowledge to students.

• Microsoft Campus Club- Microsoft Campus Club comprises of members who share common interests in Microsoft skills. Students interested in developing their Microsoft skills are encouraged to join this club where members discuss and learn about the new advancing technologies, software and other skills.

• Google Students Club- Google Students Club provides the students with the opportunity to work with GSA Program titles under the guidance of Google Student Ambassador and Google Student Ambassador Program Team of Google. Various workshops on various fields of technical and non-technical are also conducted which will also help to develop the knowledge of students.

• MBA Association- The Management Association has been formed to improve the confidence, leadership, teamwork, creativity and communication of students through various programmes, debates, quizzes, discussions etc. These programmes help students learn the art of working as a team and help them grow as an individual.

• MCA Association- MCA Association has been formed with the objective of providing students with the latest innovations, advanced technologies, tools etc. MCA Association has also conducted events like GyanMitra and COSSACK. GyanMitra is an event which tells about the advancing technologies and COSSACK is an event under which fun activities like paper presentations, quizzes, trailer show, marketing etc are conducted to make students indulge in co-curricular activities.

• Maths Club- The Maths Club has been formed to provide more knowledge about mathematics to students. This club comprises members who share a common interest in maths and learning and solving new problems, finding solutions to questions, solves puzzles and riddles related to maths. Various activities like Desifre, Illusio, Fruitio, Mathmania, Avanzare etc. are also conducted under this club.

• Science Forum- The Science Forum provides the students with the platform and learn and share more knowledge about the vast field of science and technology. Various fun events like quizzes, writing etc are also conducted where students get to learn more about science. A Science Forum called Acumen of Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi was also formed on January 30th, 2015.

• Graph Theory Research Forum- The Graph Theory Research Forum has been formed with the aim of providing knowledge about graphical tools and algorithms which are used in various fields of Engineering and Technology like Communication Engineering, Computer Networks, etc.

• SAE India- Society for Automotive Engineers consist of members who organise workshops to develop their skills in the field of automobile engineering. This is a club of all the budding automobile engineers who take part in a series of workshops. The members of SAE have also participated in BAJA SAEINDIA, a national level competition organised by SAEINDIA.

• Renewable Energy Club- The Renewable Energy Club is responsible for various activities like quizzes, video presentations, puzzles, dumb charades and word web, tech vision and reckz, group discussions, tech talks on renewable energy where students get to learn more knowledge and information about the renewable energy.

• Robotics Club- The main objective of the Robotics Club is to encourage students to learn more about robotics. Students of the club conduct and participate in activities and workshops related to robotics, mechanical design etc. Students here learn about the working pattern of robots so that they make their bot.

• Fine Arts Club- The members of Fine Arts Club of Mepco Schlenk Engineering College involve themselves in activities where they get to develop their skills in arts. The members of this club also conduct different events like rangoli competition, illumination, blind art, magic of fingers, sketching etc.

• Innovative Club- The Innovative Club consists of members who share a common interest to learn more about innovation. The members of this club indulge themselves in group activities and programmes where they discuss, share and learn information to create new things.

• Rifle Club- The Rifle Club has been formed to teach the students about the working and guidelines of handling a rifle. Students interested in joining this club have a sign a declaration form along with the permission of their parents.

• Literary Association- The main objective of the Literary Association is to develop the literary and English speaking skills of students. Students are motivated to join this club where various programmes and activities are conducted to develop the literary skills of students for their career opportunities and overall development.

• Consumer Club- This Club has been formed with the objective of spreading awareness on consumer rights, consumer protection, consumer welfare schemes among students. The Consumer Club conducts programmes and discussions on teaching the students about their rights and protecting them.

• Photography Club- This Club captures all the wonderful moments of joy and happiness. All the pictures and videos needed to be taken are clicked and edited by the members of this Club. This club provides a platform to students where they can show their creativity in terms of photography. It also motivates other students of the institute to join this club so that they can learn and develop skills on photography. The members of this club also organise and participate in various events and cultural fests.

• Readers Club- The Readers Club aims to motivate and develop the leadership skills of students which will help them turn into successful entrepreneurs in future. This Club encourages the students by conducting various events where they can express their talents and skills.

• Blue Sky Club- The Blue Sky Club aims to motivate the students who are interested in writing, speaking and other creative skills. Various meetings and discussions are also conducted where students get the opportunity to showcase their talents in creative writing and speaking.

• Sports & Games Club- This Club consists of members who are interested in different types of sports and also want to develop their skills in sports. Practice sessions are conducted to develop the students in the field of sports. Students associated with this club have also participated in various competitions inside and outside the institute.

• National Service Scheme (NSS)- National Service Scheme (NSS) is a Youth Programme which is established under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. Students have also conducted various programmes under this scheme including international yoga day, blood donation, leprosy campaign, Swachh Bharat, literary campaign, mass cleaning, mass tree plantation, road traffic awareness, sand sculpturing, polio vaccine, disaster management, PFMS training etc. to spread awareness among the common people.

• Health Club- The Health Club has been formed to promote health awareness through various programmes on Physical Health,Mental Health and Social Health.