BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: CEG
- Counselling Code: 0001
- Year of Establishment: 1794
- Status: Anna University Department – Autonomous College (Govt Funded)
- Address: Anna University, CEG Campus, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai.
- Website: https://www.auegov.ac.in/
- Phone: 044-2235 7973 (Admission/Fee)
- Email: support@auegov.ac.in
How to Reach?
- Start from Tambaram and head north on Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road) towards Chennai.
- Continue on GST Road for about 10-12 km, passing through Chromepet and Pallavaram.
- After Pallavaram, you’ll reach Guindy.
- Look for the Sardar Patel Road exit or signs for Anna University.
- Take the exit onto Sardar Patel Road and drive for about 1-2 km.
- Anna University – CEG Campus will be on your left side.
- Total Distance: Approximately 15-16 km.
Travel Time: Around 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Proximity from main cities:
- Vellore: Distance: 140 km / Travel Time: 3-3.5 hours
- Coimbatore: Distance: 500 km / Travel Time: 8-9 hours
- Madurai: Distance: 450 km / Travel Time: 8 hours
- Trichy: Distance: 330 km / Travel Time: 6-7 hours
- Salem: Distance: 340 km / Travel Time: 6.5-7 hours
- Tirunelveli: Distance: 620 km / Travel Time: 11-12 hours
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- B.E Civil Engineering (Tamil and English Medium)
- B.E Geo Informatics
- B.E Mechanical Engineering (Tamil and English Medium)
- B.E Material Science and Engineering
- B.E Industrial Engineering
- B.E Manufacturing Engineering
- B.E Mining Engineering
- B.E Printing and Packaging Technology
- B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.E Biomedical Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
- B.Tech. Information Technology
Accreditation:
- NBA Accredited Programs: Eight Courses: CIVIL, MECH, EEE, ECE, CSE, IT, CHEMICAL, BIOTECHNOLOGY.
- NAAC Accreditation: The college is accredited with an ‘A+’ GRADE.
- NIRF Ranking: 13th in the Engineering category , 20th in the Overall category.
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- Positive Student-Faculty Interaction: Friendly, supportive teachers build strong student relationships. Staff actively assist with placements.
- Safe and Supportive Environment: Zero ragging , Helpful seniors.
- Vibrant Campus Life: Beautiful, green campus with diverse wildlife. Numerous technical and cultural fests. Active clubs and student associations.
- Excellent Facilities: Iconic red building and photo spots. Well-equipped classrooms, library with AC reading halls. Extensive sports grounds.
- Academic and Career Support: Strong focus on career success through various courses. High-quality placements. Workshops and events with free merchandise. Peaceful study environment.
- Rich Heritage: Historic institution with a long-standing reputation. High TNEA ranking.
- Overall Atmosphere: Cool, positive college environment. Strong campus biodiversity.
DISLIKES:
- Poor garden cleaning.
- Older, sometimes non-functional lab equipment.
- Strict 75% attendance rule.
- Long college hours (8:30 to 4:45).
- Placement focus on only 60% criteria.
- Lack of scholarships for self-regulation courses.
- Unorganized election process.
- Lack of industrial visit programs.
- Daily schedule changes affecting day scholars.
- Unattractive wall colors and designs.
- Unopened college canteen (relying on ACT).
- Limited EV availability on campus.
- Few non-vegetarian canteen options.
- Poor hostel location (distance from classrooms).
- Poor hostel mess food.
- Strict and difficult-to-maintain hostel in-time.
- Too many snails during rainy season.
- Some faculty with strict mentalities.
- Poor classroom and lab timings.
- Placement for masters degrees are low compared to UG.
- Work-life balance difficulties.
Asia’s oldest technical institution:
Legacy of the True Legend: (CEG)
- CEG Campus, established in 1794 as a Survey School by Michael Topping, is one of, evolving into a Civil Engineering College by 1859.
- 1859/1920: Became engineering college, moved to Guindy.
- 1978: Part of Anna University, expanded programs.
Key Strengths:
- NAAC: Anna University – A++
- NBA: Most CEG programs NBA accredited
- Safety: 24/7 security, strict discipline
- Placements: Top recruiters (Amazon, Microsoft, Google, core firms)
- Scholarships: State, Central & CEG Alumni support
College Fee Structure:
- Total College Fees: INR 60, 000 – 70, 000/Annum
- Total Hostel Fees: INR 40,000/Annum
Placement Stats (FOR LAST 4 YEARS):
- Placement: 85–90% , IT/CS: 90–95% | Core: 80–85%
- Companies: 200+
- Highest: ₹50+ LPA (India), ₹1+ Cr (Intl)
- Average: ₹6–8 LPA
- Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, L&T
- Internships: 70–80%
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE, ECE):
| QUOTA | CSE | ECE |
| OC | 200 | 200 |
| BC | 200 | 199 |
| BCM | 199 | 198 |
| MBC | 199 | 198 |
| SC | 198 | 197 |
| ST | 192 | 190 |