About

Today Selvam College of Technology (SCT), an Autonomous Institution, is a front-runner in the field of education in Namakkal by imparting multifaceted education. A well-directed education is a passport to a good, comfortable and secured life. SCT fully caters to the needs and aspirations of the student community and keeps itself to the changes taking place on the industrial and educational front of the country.

V.Ponnusamy Educational and charitable trust was established by Dr.P.Selvaraj, an Ideal Industrialist and Philanthropist, in 2000 in the fond memory of his late father V.Ponnusamy to impart quality education, to establish epicenter of excellence in learning and research and to make the institution blossom into an institution par excellence.

SCT offers 9 Under Graduate courses namely Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, 5 Post Graduate Courses namely Computer Science and Engineering, Applied Electronics, Industrial Safety Engineering, Engineering Design and Master of Business Administration.

Institution has meaningful rapport with other reputed organizations in various fields. It is committed to provide quality vocational and technical education, boost the students’ morale and install a new confidence in them. Besides bestowing Engineering knowledge, great emphasis is laid on character building and to inculcate discipline among the students.

The college encourages students to have clubs, associations and cells that can act as a forum to plan for training and performances and to impart additional opportunities beyond the curriculum for personal development and growth. It plays an active and crucial role. “Entrepreneurship is the main engine for Growth”. Entrepreneurs play a vital role in the economic development of any region or country. Entrepreneurship is adopted as one of the processes to prepare students as leaders to take global challenges and opts for self-employment. In future it helps in converting job seekers into job providers and meets the national goals in entrepreneurship.

The institution is self-sustained for academic excellence. It is equipped with latest and excellent infrastructure facilities that include magnificent buildings with a unique blend of both oriental and architectural marvels. Each department is housed exclusively with laboratory equipments calibrated to international standards. Laboratories and workshops are handled by the trained and qualified lab instructors. There are well furnished and air-conditioned seminar halls with effective audio system and a seating capacity of above 350. Computers with wi-fi facility are available in our campus for the welfare of students and staff. The capacity of 200 Mbps Internet connections is added to the benefits.

The Computerized Library is the main resource centre of SCT, providing a conducive environment for learning. It provides excellent facilities to the students, researchers and faculty for their research, training and consultancy activities. Library is a boon for the students and staff towards academics and for various competitive examinations.

In order to empower individuals to become employable Engineers & Entrepreneurs, SCT started various Skill Development Courses such as Core Technical Programming Training in C, Java, Python etc., Technical Support Training in System Administration & Networking,  Communicative English & Soft Skills, Aptitude, Competitive Exams Training and also Graphic Design in Adobe Photoshop, Coral Draw etc. with qualified trainers under IT Support and Development Training Programme (ISDTP) to improve the quality and skills of the students.

The culmination of academic learning is manifested when a student makes a step ahead in the world of career building. It holds a team of professionally trained faculty to improve the presentation skills, communicative ability and tips to meet recruiters’ expectations. The Placement Cell organizes regular programmes with eminent and experienced HR Personnel from various corporate sectors throughout the year. All the eligible and willing students are provided placement in various reputed companies.

Several scholarships and financial assistances are available from government and private sources for deserving undergraduate and postgraduate students. The College is also providing scholarships to economically weaker and meritorious students. SCT offers guidance and assistance to help students obtain various scholarships.

The College gives vital importance to practice Yoga for maintaining balance between work and a healthy lifestyle in order to attain self-rejuvenation. A dedicated meditation hall is available inside the campus for both students and staff to practice meditation and yoga at their leisure time from early morning to late evening. SCT promotes sports to the National and International standards with specialized NIS Trained coaches.

Separate hostels for the boys and girls with inbuilt mess halls are provided for the benefit of long distance students. A variety of hygienic and quality food is served for the hostellers. Delicious refreshment stuffs are available at a nominal rate in the modern canteen for all the staff and students. SCT has a full-fledged and excellent transport facility for the students and staff. The college buses cover the whole of Namakkal district and also neighbouring districts for the benefit of the day scholars. They can board the college buses at their nearest boarding points.