RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHENNAI

Start from Madurai: Take the main road from Madurai and head towards Chennai.
Keep driving straight: As you drive out of Madurai, keep going towards Chennai.
After you pass Sriperumbudur: Keep an eye out for Sriperumbudur on the way.
When you reach Sriperumbudur, you need to take a left turn or exit towards Thandalam (after Irungattukottai), where Rajalakshmi Engineering College is located

Proximity to Important Cities :

Chennai: Approximately 40 kilometers west of Chennai, accessible via NH32 and SH57.
Coimbatore: Roughly 450 kilometers east, reachable via NH544 and NH32.
Tiruchirappalli (Trichy): About 300 kilometers northeast, accessible via NH38 and NH32.
Madurai: Approximately 450 kilometers north, as detailed in the route above.

NAAC: REC received an “A++” grade from NAAC in April 2023, which is valid until April 2028.
NBA: REC is accredited by the NBA.
AICTE: REC is approved by the AICTE.
ISO: REC is ISO-certified.
NIRF: In 2024, REC was ranked 86th in the engineering category by NIRF.

Likes:

Food & Amenities: Multiple food options are available, including a canteen, REC cafe, Aero Cafe, Cafe Coffee Day, and Hekka. There’s also a stationary shop and a printer shop.
Academics: Class recordings are provided daily. The college regularly holds events to help students with placements. Student care staff members are assigned to monitor students outside of classes.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is classic and old-fashioned, with a pleasant, tree-filled environment.
Student Life: Dress code and electronics usage are not strictly regulated. Annual departmental functions, symposiums, and a three-day cultural event provide stress relief. Labs: iMac labs are available.
Transportation: AC buses are included in the fees, with flexible pick-up locations.

Dislikes:

Fees: The College is very strict on Fees
Infrastructure: Overcrowded, not enough classrooms.
Food: Entirely vegetarian with limited options.
Holidays: Weekend holidays are on Mondays and Sundays, inconvenient for families.
Food (Ordering): Outside food is only allowed on Saturdays.
Classrooms: Some classrooms lack AC and have insufficient fans.
Fines: High fines for minor infractions.
Camps: Mandatory camps during holidays require staying on campus and eating hostel food.

REC’s Lecture Capturing System (LCS), using the Imparts platform, lets students access recorded lectures anytime, anywhere, with helpful features for better learning.
REC organized an INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on surface engineering for research and industrial applications,
LIBRARY: Spacious 9000 sq ft library, open 7:30 am to 7:30 pm, with 52,600+ books and journals on diverse subjects.
KRIYA: a student-run center promoting entrepreneurship through research, inspiration, project support, and industry connections.
REC have signs MOUs with
Robert Bosch GmbH to set up a joint certification training centre.
Aban Group focusing on biofuel from algae.
University of Worcester to jointly offer courses in computing and management.

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