BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: PEC
- Counselling Code: 1210
- Year of Establishment: 2000
- Status: Private Autonomous College
- Address: Nazarethpet, Poonamallee, Chennai.
- Phone: +91-44-2649 2222 / 2649 2223
- Email: info@panimalar.ac.in
- Website: www.panimalar.ac.in
How to Reach?
Start from Chennai City Centre:
- Drive towards Anna Salai (Mount Road).
- From Anna Salai, merge onto the Chennai Bypass (NH16) towards Tambaram/Poonamallee.
- Drive straight for about 15-20 km until you reach Poonamallee Bypass Road.
- Exit onto Poonamallee Bypass Road and continue straight.
- After passing Poonamallee town, look for signs to Nazarethpet.
- Drive about 5 km to reach Nazarethpet.
- Once in Nazarethpet, follow signs to the college.
- It’s located on the Chennai-Bangalore Highway (NH4) and is easy to spot.
Proximity:
- From Chennai: Distance: 25-30 km / Traveling Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- From Vellore: Distance: 140 km / Traveling Time: 3 hours
- From Coimbatore: Distance: 500 km / Traveling Time: 8-9 hours
- From Madurai: Distance: 450 km / Traveling Time: 7-8 hours
- From Trichy: Distance: 320 km / Traveling Time: 6 hours
- From Salem: Distance: 340 km / Traveling Time: 6-7 hours
- From Tirunelveli: Distance: 620 km / Traveling Time: 10-11 hours
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- BE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CSE)
- B.TECH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE (AI & DS)
- B.TECH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING (AI & ML)
- BE ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (ECE)
- BE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (EEE)
- BE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MECH)
- B.TECH COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS SYSTEM
- B.TECH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Accreditation:
- NBA Accredited Programs: B.E. (CSE, ECE) & B.Tech. (IT).
- NAAC Accreditation: The college is accredited with an ‘B++’ GRADE
- NIRF Ranking: Panimalar is ranked in the 201-300 BAND among engineering institutions in India
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- The college encourages students to showcase their talents through various festivals and events.
- The college provides excellent placement opportunities.
- The cost of education is reasonable based on the quality of teaching and training.
- Scholarship process is simple, and all students can apply easily.
- Teaching quality is good, and staff members are friendly and supportive.
- Hostels are well-maintained with daily cleaning and laundry services.
- Rooms are spacious with modern amenities like western toilets and heaters.
- Wardens are supportive and ensure student safety.
- The computer science course is well-structured with qualified and supportive staff.
- Management is responsive and focuses on student growth and development.
- Exam preparation guidance and suggestions are very helpful.
- The college encourages students to showcase their talents through various festivals and events.
- The college provides excellent placement opportunities.
- The cost of education is reasonable based on the quality of teaching and training.
- Scholarship process is simple, and all students can apply easily.
- Teaching quality is good, and staff members are friendly and supportive.
- Hostels are well-maintained with daily cleaning and laundry services.
- Rooms are spacious with modern amenities like western toilets and heaters.
- Wardens are supportive and ensure student safety.
- The computer science course is well-structured with qualified and supportive staff.
- Management is responsive and focuses on student growth and development.
- Exam preparation guidance and suggestions are very helpful.
DISLIKES:
- Very strict Rules and Regulations
- No interaction between boys and girls.
- Separate rules for boys and girls, making campus life restrictive.
- Students must use college buses; no personal vehicles allowed.
- Few cultural events, fests, or symposiums conducted.
- Some professors lack proper knowledge and teaching skills.
- Mobile phones and laptops not allowed, which is inconvenient for technical students.
- No cameras in hallways or labs for security.
- High donation fees for MQ admission, causing financial stress.
- No proper games or sports activities for students.
- Rules feel outdated and restrictive, not suitable for modern education.
- Supervisors are present, some issues are not properly addressed.
Key Strengths:
- Infra & Rank Holders; Panimalar campus boasts a sprawling infrastructure spanning 2,100,000 square feet.The College has a strong track record of producing over 1,500 rank holders (Anna University Rank Holders)
- PEC-AICTE IDEA LAB; The IDEA Lab empowers students and researchers to transform innovative ideas into reality through access to resources, mentorship, and a collaborative environment.
- Industry Connect (MoU’s); The college’s extensive network of over 65 company partnerships provides students with practical experience through industrial visits, internships, research projects, and a deep understanding of today’s industry landscape. Companies including: TCS, Cognizant, ZOHO, Hyundai, C-DAC, Ashok Leyland, Tech Mahindra, Oracle, Infosys, L&T Tech Services
- PRIDE Centre (Panimalar Research Innovation Development Ecosystem); The college’s PRIDE center, established in 2024, promotes research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, while the institution has been recognized by the Ministry of Education for its outstanding IIC performance in the South Zone.
- Entrepreneurship Development Cell; The EDC fosters entrepreneurship among students by providing training, guidance, and resources through various activities and events.
Programs organized by EDC
- EDII Hackathon 2023-2024
- Dream to Reality
- Startup Sprint
- Transforming Students Idea into Reality
- Inauguration of Entrepreneurship Development
- EDII sponsored Orientation program
- Tamilnadu Students Innovators
Patents Owned by this Panimalar Scholars;
- In 2019-20, the institution had 6 patents published and no patents granted.
- Patent publications have consistently increased year over year, reaching a peak of 108 in 2023-24.
Sponsored Projects and Grants Received;
- Funding peaked at 31.15 Lakhs in 2019-20, then declined sharply.
- The lowest funding was 8.79 Lakhs in 2021-22.
- Funding has gradually increased since 2021-22, reaching 10.68 Lakhs in 2023-24.
College Fee Structure:
- Total College Fees: INR 1,58,000/Annum
- Total Hostel Fees: INR 1,05,000/Annum
Placement Stats:
- NO OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS – 1724
- NO OF REGISTERED STUDENTS – 1603
- NO OF STUDENTS, PLACED – 1395
- PERCENTAGE OF PLACEMENTS – 87%
- NO OF COMPANIES VISITED – 164+
- HIGHEST SALARY – 10 LPA (TEJAS NETWORK).
- Top Recruiters: Accenture , Cognizant , Infosys , TCS, Wipro, LTI Mindtree, Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, ZOHO, Tejas Network, Propel,
- Valued Added Program (Placement Boost) : Wipro TalentNext ,Cognizant Digital Nurture ,Infosys Springboard ,TCS i-ON ,Zoho Young Creator
- Highest Salary Offered: 13 LPA , Average Salary Offered: 4.46 LPA
- No. of companies visited: 110+ , Top recruiters: ACCENTURE SERVICES PVT. LTD, AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTRE INDIA PVT. LTD, BIRLA SOFT INDIA PVT. LTD, CISCO SYSTEMS INDIA PVT. LTD, COGNIZANT, DELL INTERNATIONAL, ERICSSON INDIA, FLIPKART, FORD, HCL, HONEYWELL, IBM, INFOSYS, L&T, ORACLE, TCS
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):
- OC – 173
- BC – 168
- BCM – 160
- MBC – 163
- SC – 135
- ST – 118