BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: MSEC
- Counselling Code: 1309
- Year of Establishment: 2001
- Status: Private Autonomous College
- Address: 363, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam, Chennai
- Admission Enquiry : 9790821869
- Admission Email : admission@msec.edu.in
- Website: https://msec.edu.in/
How to Reach?
START FROM Chennai CITY CENTRE (Egmore).
- Start from Chennai Central / Egmore and head towards Anna Salai (Mount Road).
- Drive straight on Anna Salai and pass landmarks like Spencer Plaza & LIC Building.
- At Gemini Flyover, take the right towards Nungambakkam High Road.Continue straight past Loyola College and Kodambakkam Bridge.
- After crossing Kodambakkam Railway Station, take the left towards Meenakshi College Road.
- Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College is inside the Meenakshi College Campus.
Proximity:
- The distance from Chennai City Centre (Egmore or Chennai Central) to Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, Kodambakkam is around 8 to 10 km.
- From Madurai: Distance: 465 km / 6 to 7 hours
- From Coimbatore: 505 km / 8 to 9 hours
- From Trichy (Tiruchirappalli): 330 km / 5 to 6 hours
- From Salem: Distance: 340 km / 5.5 to 6.5 hours
- From Vellore: 140 km / 2.5 to 3 hours
- From Tirunelveli: 620 km / 9 to 10 hours
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- B.E. Civil Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science And Engineering
- B.E. Electrical And Electronics Engineering
- B.E. Electronics And Communication Engineering
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering
- B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence And Data Science
- B.Tech. Information Technology
Accreditation:
- National Board of Accreditation (NBA): Accredited programs include ECE, Civil, CSE, Mech Engineering.
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC): MSEC has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ GRADE.
- National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): The institute has maintained strong rankings over the years, securing the #251 – 300 Band in the NIRF ranking 2024.
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- Accessibility: The college’s location near both bus and railway stations provides excellent public transport access, and personal vehicles are permitted.
- Faculty: Faculty are generally friendly, approachable, and provide guidance and mentorship. They possess good knowledge in their teaching fields. Communication between staff and students is facilitated by dedicated departmental staff.
- Student Environment: The campus is green, with gardens and a pleasant atmosphere conducive to study. Inter-college clubs and events enhance student engagement.
- Academic Support: The college emphasizes academic rigor, with frequent tests to prepare students for semester exams. Labs and classrooms are well-equipped.
- Placements: Placement services are effective, though a fee may be required. Placement training helps improve communication skills. Students are supported in seeking internships.
- Infrastructure: The campus and infrastructure are well-maintained.
- Extracurricular: Technical events like symposiums are student-managed, fostering self-confidence.
DISLIKES:
- Overcrowding: The campus is small and shared by multiple institutions, leading to overcrowding.
- Poor Facilities: Restrooms and water facilities are poorly maintained.
- Classroom Issues: Classrooms are small, and seating is uncomfortable.
- Limited Resources: Lab equipment quality is lacking.
- Poor Maintenance: The overall campus maintenance is inadequate.
- High Fees: Management quota fees are considered unreasonable.
- Poor Food Quality: Canteen and hostel food is consistently rated as low quality and overpriced.
- Lack of Extracurricular: The college offers minimal to no cultural events, sports, or annual day celebrations.
- Mobile Phone Ban: Mobile phones are prohibited on campus.
- No Off-Campus Days (ODs): Students are not given off campus days.
- Lack of Student Project Funding: Insufficient funds are provided for student projects.
- Lack of Technological Advancement: The ban of mobile phones, hinders technological advancement.
Key Strengths:
- The college consistently achieves exceptionally HIGH PASS RATES(PERCENTAGE), and its students frequently attain top ranks in Anna University examinations.
- Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College (MSEC) in Chennai COLLABORATES WITH MORE THAN 26 INDUSTRY LEADING COMPANIES through MoUs to enhance student practical exposure, foster research and development, and align curriculum with industry needs, boosting employability.
- Companies like: TVS MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED, WABCO INDIA LIMITED, NLTVC SDN BHD, UNIVERSITY SAINS MALAYSIA, EASUN GROUP, SUNDARAM BRAKELININGS LIMITED, VIMICRO SYSTEMS PVT. LIMITED
- Library: The college library boasts a substantial collection, including 12,718 BOOK TITLES comprising 35,093 VOLUMES, and access to e-journals from prominent sources such as IEEE/ASPP, ASME, ASCE, ASTM, SPRINGER, and J-GATE.
- Research Record: The institute demonstrates a strong research track record, consistently securing at least SIX PATENT RIGHTS annually, and currently managing EIGHT CONSULTANCY PROJECTS.
- MIC: The Ministry of HRD’s Innovation Cell (MIC) aims to cultivate innovation in higher education by providing students and faculty with opportunities to participate in initiatives, receive mentorship, and nurture entrepreneurial ideas, ultimately fostering a robust ecosystem for start-up creation. MIC actively collaborates with agencies to allocate budgets for innovation, offering exclusive participation in competitions, access to industry leaders, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
Students’ Achievements:
- Team from IT Department of MSEC are First Runners up in the SCALE +91 Hackathon, FinTech Festival India powered by Hack2Skill.
- Team from ECE Department of MSEC are Winners of the Smart India Hackathon 2023
- Team from CSE Department of MSEC are Winners of CliqTRix 2023 – Bot Building Contest by Zoho
- The college organizes national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars to promote research culture.
- MSEC has a strong alumni network with graduates working in top companies globally.
- Alumni often contribute to the college through guest lectures, mentorship, and placement support.
College Fee Structure:
- Total College Fees: INR 60,000/Annum
- Total Hostel Fees: INR 72,000/Annum
Placement Stats:
- Total offers: 225
- Placement percentage: 82%
- Dream offers: 50
- Highest salary : 9.5 LPA
- Average salary : Approximately 4.7 LPA
- Top recruiters: ZOHO, TCS, TATA EXLSI, ACCENTURE, TECH MAHINDRA, EMBEDDED LR, AVASOFT
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):
- OC – 181
- BC – 175
- BCM – 173
- MBC – 167
- SC – 165
- ST – 136