Thiagarajar College of Engineering

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) stands as a distinguished Government Aided Autonomous Institution, established in 1957 by the philanthropist Late Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar. TCE is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), TCE offers a wide array of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. Programs across various disciplines of Engineering, Science, and Architecture.

Each academic Department at TCE is dedicated to a specific theme, fostering synergy between faculty and students in academic and research endeavors. These themes encompass diverse areas such as Eco-friendly Structures, Power and Energy, Automation, Automotive, Wireless Technologies, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Modeling and Simulation, Material Science, Green Chemistry, and Heritage.

TCE has consistently embraced reforms and upgrades in its Teaching-Learning processes. Noteworthy initiatives include the implementation of a Competency-Based Curriculum and Outcome-Based Education. Since 2018, TCE has adopted the Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) framework, shaping curriculum design, pedagogical methods, and assessment technique. The college maintains active industry collaborations with leading global organizations These collaborations have resulted in the establishment of state-of-the-art laboratories, industry-oriented curriculum design, collaborative projects, professional training programs, student internships, and placements. For instance, Subject Matter Experts from TVS Motors have collaborated with TCE faculty to co-create the curriculum for Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs. The institution has also launched Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in 2021 and introduced the Thiagarajar Research Fellowship (TRF) scheme for Ph.D. research scholars, furthering its commitment to academic excellence and research innovation.

The Thiagarajar Advanced Research Centre on campus hosts the Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) Centre Of Relevance and Excellence (CORE) in Wireless Technologies, established in partnership with government and industry stakeholders. TCE also boasts a successful Technology Business Incubator (TBI) supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, incubating companies like "Thiagarajar Telekom Solutions Limited," specializing in RF systems and antennas.

TCE's active participation in the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) under the National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU) of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has led to innovative teaching and learning processes, faculty development programs, industry-supported research activities, and good governance initiatives.

The institution has garnered numerous accolades, including accreditation by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.47 (out of 4.0) and an A+ Grade. Several departments have been recognized with the "Best Industry Linked Technical Institutions" award by AICTE and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). Faculty members have earned International Certification in Engineering Education by IUCEE and Cambridge International certification. Notably, Dr. R. Vasudevan, Professor in the Chemistry Department, received the "Padma Shri" for his pioneering work on plastic roads.

TCE's achievements extend to student participation and success in events like the Smart India Hackathon (SIH).