SETHU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS), VIRUDHUNAGAR

BASIC DETAILS:

  • Short Name: SIT
  • Counselling Code: 4917
  • Established: 1995
  • Status: Autonomous
  • Location: Pulloor, Kariapatti, Virudhunagar
  • Website: https://sethu.ac.in/
  • Contact: +91 4666 230400 / +91 99433 37000
  • Email: sit@sethu.ac.in

How to Reach?

Proximity from Major Cities:

  • Near Kariapatti, Virudhunagar
  • Madurai: 30 km
  • Virudhunagar: 25 km
  • Aruppukottai: 15 km

COURSES OFFERED (UG Engg):

  • B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • B.E. Civil Engineering
  • B.E. Biomedical Engineering
  • B.E. Agriculture Engineering
  • B.Tech. Information Technology
  • B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
  • B.Tech. Computer Science and Business Systems
  • B.Tech. Biotechnology
  • B.Tech. Computer Science and Design

Accreditation:

  • NAAC: A Grade
  • NBA: CSE, ECE, Mechanical (accredited)
  • Status: Autonomous
  • Approval: AICTE
  • Affiliation: Anna University, Chennai

What the Students say about this college?

LIKES:

  • Placement Opportunities:  Students often highlight the college’s strong placement cell, which facilitates recruitment drives from various IT and core engineering companies.
  • Autonomous Curriculum:  As an autonomous institution, the college has the flexibility to update its syllabus frequently to match industry trends, which is a major point of satisfaction for students.
  • Academic Resources: The Academic Portal provides easy, centralized access to course materials, results, and administrative tasks, making academic management convenient for the student body.
  • Infrastructure and Labs: The campus is liked for its well-equipped laboratories and technical facilities that support practical learning and projects.
  • Supportive Faculty: Many students express appreciation for the accessibility of the teaching staff and their guidance in both academic pursuits and extracurricular competitions.
  • Scholarship Support: The institution is often praised for offering financial aid and scholarships to meritorious and economically disadvantaged students.

DISLIKES:

  • Remote Location: Because the campus is roughly 30 km from Madurai, some students find the long daily commute tiring and feel the suburban setting limits access to city amenities.
  • Strict Discipline: Similar to many engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu, students often cite rigid rules regarding dress codes, campus movement, and high attendance requirements as a downside.
  • Limited Core Placements: While IT placements are strong, students in certain “core” engineering branches (like Civil or Mechanical) sometimes express a desire for more diverse recruitment in their specific fields.
  • Academic Pressure: Due to its autonomous status, the curriculum is rigorous, which some students feel leads to a heavy workload and frequent internal assessments.

Key Strengths:

  • NAAC: A Grade
  • NBA: CSE, ECE, Mechanical
  • Autonomous: Industry-aligned curriculum
  • Placements: Strong IT & core support
  • Safety: Standard campus security
  • Scholarships: Merit & need-based aid

College Fee Structure:

  • Govt Quota (TNEA): ₹50,000 – ₹55,000 / year
  • Management Quota: ₹85,000 – ₹1,45,000 / year
  • Hostel & Mess: ₹60,000 – ₹75,000 / year

Placement Highlights:

  • Placement Rate: 85% – 95%
  • Recruiters: 100+ companies
  • Highest Package: ₹10 – ₹12 LPA
  • Average Package: ₹3.5 – ₹4.5 LPA
  • Top Recruiters: TCS, Zoho, Cognizant, Wipro, HCL, Infosys, Tech Mahindra

Safe Cut-off Marks :

High-Demand (CSE, IT, AI & DS)

  • OC/BC: 165 – 185
  • MBC/BCM: 155 – 170
  • SC/ST: 120 – 145

Circuital (ECE, EEE, EIE)

  • OC/BC: 145 – 165
  • MBC/BCM: 135 – 150
  • SC/ST: 105 – 125

Core & Specialized (Mechanical, Civil, Agriculture, Biotechnology)

  • OC/BC: 125 – 145
  • MBC/BCM: 115 – 135
  • SC/ST: 85 – 110