BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: VCET
- Counselling Code: 5986
- Year of Establishment: 2007
- Status: Private Autonomous College
- Address: Madurai to Rameshwaram Road, Viraganoor, Madurai.
- Website: https://vcet.ac.in/
- Phone: +91-9994994991
- Email: principal@vcet.ac.in
How to Reach?
From Madurai:
- Start at Mattuthavani Bus Stand: Then take the bypass road that goes through Pandi Kovil to reach the ring road.
- Merge onto NH44: Use the ramp to merge onto NH44 and continue for approximately 2 kilometers.
- Take the exit toward Madurai-Rameswaram Road : Then there are two routes to Rameswaram. Instead of taking the highway, take the old route and continue for about 5 kilometers.
- Arrive at Velammal College of Engineering and Technology: The college will be on your left at Velammal Nagar, Viraganoor, Madurai-625009.
Proximity from Main Cities in Tamil Nadu:
- Chennai: Approximately 470 kilometers south of Chennai.
- Coimbatore: Approximately 215 kilometers southeast of Coimbatore.
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy): Approximately 135 kilometers south of Trichy.
- Salem: Approximately 250 kilometers south of Salem.
- Tirunelveli: Approximately 160 kilometers north of Tirunelveli.
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- B.E. Civil Engineering
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science Engineering (AIDS)
- B.E. Computer Science Engineering (Cyber Security)
- B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- B.E. Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology)
- B.Tech (IT)
Accreditation:
- National Board of Accreditation (NBA): VCET has received accreditation from the NBA for its 5 programs.
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC): The college has been accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC.
- National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): It was placed in the rank band of 251-300 among engineering institutions in India.
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- Excellent faculty: Teachers are highly qualified, supportive, and approachable.
- Strong academics: Well-structured learning process, smart classrooms, and individual mentorship are provided.
- Good infrastructure: The campus is clean, pleasant, and equipped with ample lab facilities.
Focus on skill development: Numerous extracurricular activities help students build skills for their future careers. - Strong placement record: Many reputable companies (TCS, Zoho, Wipro, HCL, Infosys, Accenture, etc.) recruit from the college, offering excellent placement opportunities.
- Positive and supportive environment: The college fosters a peaceful atmosphere and maintains good student-faculty relationships.
DISLIKES:
- Limited social life: Lack of cultural events and a small campus restrict the college experience.
- Poor canteen facilities: Limited food options, especially for lunch, and potentially small/cramped space.
- Transportation issues: College bus service doesn’t cover all areas.
- Strict environment: Some students feel the atmosphere is too much like a school.
- Need for better English communication: More emphasis on English conversation among students and staff.
- Slow administrative processes: Fee payment system is inefficient.
- Subpar hostel facilities: Hostel food and Wi-Fi need improvement.
Key Strengths:
- Out of 174 faculties, 64 faculties are Ph.D holders.
- Awarded as “Band – PERFORMER” Institution as ARIIA
- Spacious and well stacked Library with nearly 26358 Textbooks, 64 National journals, 1876 e-journals and NPTEL videos, e-Resources like IEEE, ASME Journals
- State-of-the-art Computer Centres with 450 Computers, IBM Servers and IT tools
- 87.03% Pass Rate
- 73.49 Lakhs Funded Projects
- 102 paper Publications
- 7 patents received
- Four departments are recognized as research centers, fostering advanced studies and innovation.
- The institution boasts a diverse range of clubs, including the ECO CLUB, LITERARY CLUB, QUIZ CLUB, FINE ARTS CLUB, MOBILE APP CLUB, NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME, SPORTS CLUB, and CII YOUNG INDIANS (YI).
- Furthermore, several professional society chapters, such as ISTE, IEEE, ACM, CSI, IETE, ICTACT, AIMA, MMA, ENFUSE, SAE(India), and ICI.
College Fee Structure:
- Total College Fees: INR 1,02,000 – 1,10,000/Annum
- Total Hostel Fees: INR 1,13,000/Annum
Placement Stats:
- PERCENTAGE OF PLACEMENT: 90.84%
- TOTAL OFFERS RECEIVED: 370 OFFERS
- COMPANIES VISITED : 160+
- IT & PRODUCT COMPANIES VISITED : 99
- CORE COMPANIES VISITED : 61
- HIGHEST SALARY: 10.50 LPA
- AVERAGE SALARY: 3.99 LPA
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):
- OC – 188
- BC – 182
- BCM – 183
- MBC – 174
- SC – 140
- ST – 110