BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: SJCE
- Counselling Code: 1317
- Year of Establishment: 1994
- Status: Private Autonomous College
- Address: St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), Chennai – 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Phone: +91-44-2450 0731 / 2450 0729
- Email: info@stjosephs.ac.in
- Website: www.stjosephs.ac.in
How to Reach?
From Madurai:
- Begin your journey from Madurai and head towards NH44 (North).
- Stay on NH44 for approximately 400–450 km (around 7–8 hours drive, depending on traffic).
- As you near Chennai, continue on NH44, which becomes the GST Road (Grand Southern Trunk Road).
- After crossing Tambaram, look for the exit to OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road).
- Take the OMR exit and head south towards Sholinganallur and Kelambakkam.
- Drive on OMR for about 15–20 km.
- Pass through landmarks like Sholinganallur, Karapakkam, and Semmancheri.
- The college is located on the left side of OMR, near Kelambakkam.
Proximity from Major Cities:
- Chennai (City Center): Distance: 25–30 km / Travel Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour (depending on traffic)
- Trichy (Tiruchirappalli): Distance: 320 km / Travel Time: 6–7 hour
- Madurai: Distance: 450 km / Travel Time: 7–8 hours
- Coimbatore: Distance: 500 km / ravel Time: 8–9 hours
- Salem: Distance: 340 km / Travel Time: 6–7 hours
- Tirunelveli: Distance: 620 km / Travel Time: 10–11 hours
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- Computer Science Engineering
- Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Computer Science Engineering (Cyber Security)
- Electronics And Communication Engineering
- Electrical And Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Bio Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Accreditation:
- NAAC: The college is accredited with an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
- NIRF: In 2024, the college was ranked in the 251-300 band for Engineering.
- NBA: The college is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for its Eight Engineering Programs.
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
Affordable and Quality Food :
- The canteen provides a variety of food items at very low prices.
- Snacks like puffs and juices are available for as little as ₹5.
- The mess serves good food daily, especially non-vegetarian meals.
Campus and Infrastructure:
- The college has a spacious campus with a green environment full of trees.
- The infrastructure is modern, with well-maintained lawns and freshly cut grass along the fences.
- The lab facilities are well-equipped, providing hands-on learning experiences.
Placement and Career Opportunities:
- The college conducts multiple placement training sessions to help students prepare for jobs.
- Many reputed companies visit the campus for recruitment, offering packages exceeding ₹6 lakh per annum.
- There are various career opportunities in multiple fields.
Academics and Faculty :
- The faculty members are knowledgeable and use effective teaching methods.
- The overall course structure is well-planned to enhance student learning.
- The management and staff are kind and welcoming.
Campus Life and Extracurricular Activities:
- Regular NGO activities and industrial visits are conducted every semester.
- Students have plenty of opportunities for learning and skill development.
DISLIKES:
Academics and Teaching:
- The teaching methods are not very effective, and students have to rely on self-study during exams.
- Faculty members need to improve their teaching approach to enhance student understanding.
Rules and Regulations:
- The college has very strict rules, making students feel overly controlled.
- Attendance policies are rigid, and leaves are rarely granted.
- Punishments are harsh, and the number of attendants monitoring students is high.
Dress Code and Discipline:
- First-year students are required to wear a tie at all times.
- Formal attire, including shoes, is mandatory.
- Male students must shave their beards daily.
Campus Life and Exposure:
- There is limited exposure, as students must remain inside the campus even when there are no classes.
- Cultural events and extracurricular programs are minimal, with only simple events being conducted.
- Not all students get opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities, and obtaining On-Duty (OD) leave is difficult.
Facilities and Infrastructure:
- College facilities are not accessible to all students.
- The college buses are not fully air-conditioned.
- Water and food hygiene need improvement.
- The infrastructure requires upgrades for a better student experience.
- Hostel and campus rules should be more flexible.
Key Strengths:
- Consistently ranked among the Top 10 institutions for securing university ranks, with a total of 1,541 ranks, including 57 Gold Medals and 55 Silver Medals.
- Achieved 1st place for the highest number of Anna University ranks in 2010, 2019, and 2021, among 500 affiliated institutions in Tamil Nadu.
- Continuously ranked in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) since 2017.
- Recognized in the ‘Elite Band’ at the national level under Atal Ranking of Institutional Innovation and Achievement (ARIIA – 2021).
- Seven departments recognized as Research Centres by Anna University, with 174 research scholars currently pursuing Ph.D./MS and 149 Ph.D. degrees awarded.
- Recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) since 2014 by DSIR, Government of India.
- A strong research presence with an h-Index of 55 in Scopus and 50 in Web of Science.
- Recognized as the Best Exam Preparatory Centre for Business English Certificate (BEC) by Cambridge ESOL for eight consecutive years.
- 45 Sponsored Research Projects worth ₹2.83 crores and 40 Faculty Training Programs worth ₹54 lakhs, funded by AICTE, NRB, DST, SERB, DBT, NRDMS, TNSCST & Anna University.
- Received FIST grant of ₹71 lakhs from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- 19 INAE Innovative Student Project Awards won for final-year projects, with two projects shortlisted in 2022 for final presentation.
- Awarded a 4.5-star rating by Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) for campus innovation activities.
- Secured three incubation projects worth ₹45 lakhs (2022) from MSME & MOE, Government of India.
- Students consistently excel in National-level innovation competitions like AICTE Smart India Hackathon, Toycathon, and Mapathon.
College Fee Structure:
- Total College Fees: INR 1,90,000 /Annum
- Total Hostel Fees: INR 60,000/Annum (EXCLUDING MESS BILL)
Placement Stats:
| Students strength | U.G – 1080 P.G – 165 1245 |
| Graduated | 1114 |
| Higher studies | 63 |
| Opted for placements | 1175 |
| Students placed | 920 |
| No. of offers received | 1350 |
| Percentage of placement | 78.29 |
| Median Salary | 4.4 LPA |
| Average salary | 4.53 LPA |
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):
- OC – 186
- BC – 178
- BCM – 177
- MBC – 177
- SC – 152
- ST – 150