Apollo Engineering College
| Apollo College Logo | |
| Motto | Educated Extolled Everywhere |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2007 |
| Principal | M. Ramkumar Prabhu |
| Location | Chettipedu, Poonamallee, Chennai , , 13°02′11″N 80°00′53″E / 13.036466°N 80.014785°ECoordinates: 13°02′11″N 80°00′53″E / 13.036466°N 80.014785°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Campus | Sub-Urban |
| Affiliations | Anna University Chennai |
| Website | www |
Apollo Engineering College (AEC) is a private, self-financing, co-educational institution approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated to the Anna University. AEC was established in 2007. This institution has a built-up area of about 200,000 sq. feet and has been fully furnished, with floors furnished and a garden. All departments have smart rooms equipped with modern teaching aids such as LCD projectors, OHP, multimedia computer systems, and audio/video devices.
The college offers six undergraduate programmes and three postgraduate programmes.
Programmes offered
Engineering and Technology (4 Years)
- B.E - Mechanical Engineering
AEC Amenities
- Centers of Excellence
Sports
The Department of Physical Education encourages students to participate in higher-level sports and games competitions and fitness activities. The sports complex includes facilities for high-tech volleyball, basketball, and throwball courts, three cricket nets with automatic wall dispensers, kabaddi, and an athletic track.
Hostel Facilities
The Apollo Engineering College hostel is a residence for approximately 300 boys and 250 girls. There are two separate hostel buildings, one for the girls and the other for the boys. The Hostel is managed by the Hostel Committee, constituted by the resident faculty and the Warden in consultation with the college management.
Hostel Amenities
- Kitchens run under direct supervision of the management.
- One cafeteria
- Indoor games like carom, etc.
- Hostel day celebrations every year.
Library Facilities
The library has a large collection of books covering various branches of engineering sciences and technology, as well as science and humanities and related fields. The library receives regularly journals, newsletters from the following organizations and societies, and provides staff and students with the latest information on technical education, research, and development activities.
- Computer Society of India (CSI)
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Institution of Engineers (India)
The college also provides access to NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) through online web and web video courses in engineering.
The library has a total collection of approximately 5000 book titles relating to various engineering disciplines. The library subscribes to about 100 titles of journals and technical magazines and receives 7 dailies. Online journals subscribed include:
- DELNET E-Journal Package (275 titles with full text)
- IEEE-ASPP subscription mainly for circuit branches.
- ASME subscription mainly for non-circuit branches.
Professional Societies
- Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- Computer Society of India (CSI)
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- Institution of Engineers (IE)
Transport
The College has a fleet of 8 buses (only specific routes in Chennai) to transport students and staff from Chennai to college and back. These buses operate along 8 routes starting from different points approximately between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. The college transport department provides punctual service, besides ensuring safety and security to the students.
Internet
The college has a dedicated internet lab working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as well as free internet access for students. All the departments and the HODs have internet connectivity.
Training & Placement
The training & Placement service operates year-round to facilitate contacts between companies and graduates. The service offers advice on placement procedures, group discussions, mock interviews, and aids in preparing applications and resumes.
Moreover, the Training & Placement Cell conducts various classes on aptitude, verbal reasoning, group discussions, etc., in the name of Career Development Programme (CDP) classes.
Corporate Social Responsibilities
National Service Scheme is a central programme run with an aim of "Personality development through social service". The scheme aims at creating social awareness in college students regarding the issues and problems of the community.
Other Facilities within the campus
- Reprography
References
External links
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