BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: PSNA (Pacheri Sri Nallathangal Amman)
- Counselling Code: 5910
- Year of Establishment: 1984
- Status: Private Autonomous College
- Address: KothandaramanNagar, Dindigul.
- Email id: contact@psnacet.edu.in
- phone: (0451) 2554032
- Website: https://www.psnacet.edu.in/
How to Reach?
From Madurai:
- Start from Madurai and take NH44 (Madurai – Dindigul Highway).
- Drive about 55 km towards Dindigul.
- At Dindigul bypass, take the exit onto NH83 (Ottanchathiram Road).
- Drive around 3 km, and PSNA College will be on your left side.
Proximity from Major Cities:
- Madurai – 60 km – 1 to 1.5 hours
- Trichy – 105 km – 2 to 2.5 hours
- Coimbatore – 160 km – 3 to 3.5 hours
- Chennai – 430 km – 7 to 8 hours
- Tirunelveli – 185 km – 3.5 to 4 hours
- Thoothukudi – 220 km – 4 to 4.5 hours
- Salem – 165 km – 3 to 3.5 hours
- Erode – 140 km – 2.5 to 3 hours
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- B.E-Civil Engineering
- B.E-Mechanical Engineering
- B.E- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.E- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- B.E-Computer Science and Engineering
- B.Tech – Information Technology
- B.E Bio Medical Engineering
- B.Tech- Computer Science and Business Systems
- B.Tech- Artificial Intelligence and Data science
- B.E-Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
Accreditation:
- National Board of Accreditation (NBA): Five (Civil, Mech, EEE, ECE, CSE) UG programs are accredited by the NBA.
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC): PSNACET has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A++’ GRADE, achieving a CGPA of 3.65.
- National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): In the 2024 NIRF rankings, PSNACET was placed in the 201-300 BAND among engineering institutions
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- Modern, technology-enabled classrooms and meeting halls are appreciated.
- The campus’s green spaces and cricket field are enjoyed.
- On-site paid canteen food services are valuable.
- Good infrastructure and placement opportunities are offered.
- The education provided effectively prepares students for exams.
- Annual industrial visits, allowing exploration and learning about new technologies, are a significant benefit.
- The hostel’s mess hall offers good quality food.
- Despite the academic workload, faculty support is available for students participating in extracurricular activities and events.
- The presence of a main canteen and smaller shops conveniently located throughout the expansive 116-acre campus facilitates easy access to refreshments near departments.
DISLIKES:
- College transport to the hostel is provided, but the service is inconsistent.
- 100% placement for all graduating students is not achieved.
- The daily class schedule, running from 8:45 am to 4:15 pm, includes a limited 1 hour and 20-minute lunch break. This poses a challenge, particularly for hostel residents who must walk to their accommodations, although transportation is available for male students during the lunch period.
- Adequate support for students performing below average academically is lacking, resulting in learning difficulties.
- Restroom conditions are inconsistent, fluctuating between acceptable and poorly maintained.
- Textbooks are distributed late in the semester, rather than at the beginning, which would be more advantageous for students.
- The book fee is unnecessary because we have technology and online resources.
Key Strengths:
- The college community comprises 6,511 students, 381 faculty members (including 173 Ph.D. holders), and 365 supporting staff.
- Established research centers operate in collaboration with leading multinational corporations.
- An interdisciplinary approach is fostered, exemplified by programs like Biomedical Engineering and interdisciplinary projects.
- Each department has its own dedicated academic block, complete with separate computer labs and a departmental library.
- The college boasts five air-conditioned conference halls and three air-conditioned auditoriums.
- On-campus hostels provide accommodation for 4,000 male and female students.
- Facilities include a guest house, an alumni guest house, free medical aid, an ambulance, and a bank with a 24-hour ATM.
- The campus network comprises 1,650 terminals with a 1,075 Mbps (1:1) internet leased line connectivity via Airtel (OFC – 875 Mbps), Tata (RF – 200 Mbps), and campus-wide Wi-Fi.
- Reliable power is ensured through HT supply with backup generators of 380 kVA, 500 kVA, 250 kVA, 125 kVA, and 40 kVA.
- Value-added programs and certificate courses are offered by each department, supplementing the regular curriculum to enhance industry readiness.
- The Human Resource & Development Cell (HRDC), encompassing the Entrepreneur Development Cell, Continuing Education Cell, Placement Cell, and Industry Institution Interaction Cell, helps students develop employability and entrepreneurial skills.
- Recognizing the importance of multilingualism, the college offers foreign language initiatives to interested students, opening up better career choices and new business opportunities abroad.
- The Business English Certificate (BEC) course from Cambridge University, in association with EBEK Language Laboratories, is offered to enhance English language proficiency.
- Overseas students are accommodated in modern halls of residence located away from the city’s bustle, offering well-furnished rooms and diverse food options.
- A fleet of 56 buses ensures timely transportation for students and staff from Dindigul district and surrounding areas.
- The campus maintains a ragging-free environment.
Central Library:
- 104,000+ Books: The library has a huge collection of over 104,000 printed books (over 40,000 different titles) on many subjects.
- 6,000 Old Journals: They keep nearly 6,000 old issues of journals and magazines.
- 16,000+ Digital Items: Over 16,000 digital resources like CDs, videos, ebooks, and databases are available.
- 10,000 Exam Papers: You can find almost 10,000 past university exam papers.
- 13,000+ Journals: The library subscribes to over 13,000 journals, including online access and 122 print journals.
Research Program Outputs:
- 3500+ Research Publications
- 60+ Recognized Research Supervisors
- ₹110 Lakh+ Government Funding: The college has secured over ₹110 lakh in funding for research projects from government sources.
- 20+ Research Awards: PSNA has received more than 20 research awards, recognizing the quality and impact of their research activities.
College Fee Structure:
- Total College Fees: INR 1,15,000 /Annum
- Total Hostel Fees: INR 78,000/Annum
Placement Stats:
- The highest salary package: INR 8.40 LPA.
- The average salary package: INR 3.74 LPA.
- Total job offers: 1116
- No. Of companies visited: 92+
- Offers above INR 6LPA: 54
- Offers were between INR 5 LPA and INR 6 LPA: 67
- Offers were between INR 4 LPA and INR 5 LPA: 391
- Offers were between INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA: 290
- No. Of internships offered: 162.
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):
- OC – 182
- BC – 178
- BCM – 175
- MBC – 164
- SC – 125
- ST – 110