For Admission:     #24, 6th Main Road     Kasthuribai Nagar, Adyar     Chennai - 600 020     Ph: 044 - 2491 1282 / 1334 Activities One-to-One Interaction Each student is allotted to a faculty member who is vested with their steady development. Students are encouraged to speak their minds on every subject even those unconnected with academics. The years of experience that the faculty members have had are passed down by this interaction. The management monitors the progress of each student through these faculty guides. In this systematic manner, the faculty members ensure that the objectives of the institution are achieved. The marks scored by the students, the laurels they achieve on various fronts and the feedback received directly from students speak eloquent on the success of the one-to-one interaction plan. Seminars With a view of giving students a perspective that far exceeds the scope of their textbooks, students are made to participate in various co-curricular programmes. This involves inviting top academicians and professionals in various branches of engineering and management to visit the college and engage the students in interactive sessions. It has been observed that students invariably enjoy the non-conventional mode of learning and participate with great gusto. As a result of these sessions, students gain new insight not only into their subjects but on various aspects that relate to their respective course of study. NSS In order to inculculate in students a strong sense of service-mindedness, as NSS department functions and organises social programmes for the students in rural areas and among backward sections of society. Preparation for Examinations Utmost care is given to conditioning students to perform creditable in University Exams. They are therefore put through a rigorous programme of term and midterm tests based on the University pattern. Mid-term tests are conducted for each subject followed by term tests. The results of these tests are transmitted to parents and where necessary, the faculty members in charge make it a point to communicate directly with the concerned parents in the presence of their wards. Awards Those students who put in the extra effort required to score ranks are recognised and awarded. Those who secure top ranks and distinctions in University Examinations are awarded gold medals and cash prizes. A spirit of healthy competition is promoted amongst the students and these awards and incentive for students to constantly strive harder. Placement Cell The management of the Group has established tie-up arrangements with leading industrial and commercial organisations in India as well as abroad to absorb graduates passing out of our institutions. Students are imparted training on the standard selection procedures of written tests, group discussions and personal interviews. It is a regular annual feature for large establishments to send their HRD representative to identify the suited candidates to man positions in their respective companies. Every effort is taken to help each deserving student to secure employment of his or her choice. The inhouse placement cell also helps students to secure projects from within as well as outside the college including the state, other parts of the country and abroad Furthermore, those students wishing to opt for higher studies as well as those planning to go abroad are offered guidance as to how they should equip themselves and the procedures to be followed. Institution - Industry Interaction cell This Cell arranges for close interaction between large industrial houses and students of the college. It provides opportunities for students to acquire first-hand knowledge of industrial practice and also give them exposure for the managements to consider them for employment. ISTE Chapter The Indian Society for Technical Education has set up a chapter in association with the college. Through this the institution is able to derive significant advantage in the advancement of its academic standards in technical education.