Amrita College of Engineering & Technology (ACET), Nagercoil, popularly known as ACET Nagercoil, is a private engineering institution located in Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1999, the college was founded under the Amrita Educational and Charitable Trust with the vision of delivering quality technical education and producing competent engineers, innovators, and socially responsible professionals. The institution aims to promote academic excellence, research, innovation, ethical values, and industry-oriented learning to prepare students for successful careers.

Amrita College of Engineering & Technology is situated at Erachakulam, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, in a peaceful and eco-friendly environment that supports focused learning. The campus spreads across approximately 110 acres, offering ample space for academic buildings, laboratories, sports facilities, hostels, and green landscapes. The college is well connected by road and is easily accessible from Nagercoil Junction Railway Station, nearby bus terminals, and Trivandrum International Airport, making commuting convenient for students from different regions.

The college is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. ACET has received NAAC accreditation and several of its engineering programmes are NBA accredited, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high academic standards. The institution is recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu and follows the curriculum and academic regulations prescribed by Anna University. Over the years, the college has earned recognition for its academic performance, research initiatives, and student achievements.

The ACET campus houses various academic departments dedicated to engineering, technology, science, management, and humanities. It comprises modern academic blocks, advanced laboratories, innovation centres, seminar halls, and research facilities that support multidisciplinary education. The college has experienced faculty members, including professors, associate professors, and assistant professors with strong academic backgrounds and industry exposure. Faculty members encourage project-based learning, research activities, entrepreneurship, and professional development through workshops, seminars, and industrial collaborations.

Amrita College of Engineering & Technology offers programmes in streams such as Engineering, Technology, Computer Applications, and Management. Undergraduate courses include B.E. and B.Tech programmes in various specializations, while postgraduate programmes include M.E., MBA, and MCA in selected disciplines. Admissions to undergraduate engineering courses are generally based on Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling, while postgraduate admissions may consider TANCET or other applicable entrance examinations as per government and university norms. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications for each programme. Eligible students can avail themselves of government scholarships, community scholarships, first-generation graduate benefits, minority scholarships, and merit-based financial assistance as per institutional and government guidelines.

The college provides modern infrastructure designed to support academic and extracurricular excellence. Facilities include smart classrooms, well-equipped engineering laboratories, advanced computer centres with high-speed internet, departmental research laboratories, digital libraries, seminar halls, conference rooms, innovation and incubation centres, auditoriums, language laboratories, Wi-Fi-enabled campus, medical assistance, banking and ATM facilities, cafeteria, transport services, separate hostels for boys and girls, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, gymnasium, and a clean, green campus environment that enhances the overall student experience.

The Training and Placement Cell at ACET works continuously to enhance students' employability through aptitude training, technical skill development, communication training, coding practice, soft-skill sessions, mock interviews, group discussions, internships, industrial visits, and career guidance programmes. The college has established connections with reputed companies from IT, manufacturing, electronics, automobile, consulting, and core engineering sectors. Many students secure placements in leading national and multinational organizations, while others pursue higher education or entrepreneurial ventures through the guidance provided by the institution.

Amrita College of Engineering & Technology, Nagercoil, has established itself as a respected engineering institution by combining quality education, experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, industry interaction, and value-based learning. With its strong academic foundation, research orientation, placement support, and student-centric environment, the college continues to be a preferred destination for aspiring engineers and management professionals seeking comprehensive technical education in Tamil Nadu.

NAAC Accreditation & Academic Excellence

ACE is NAAC accredited, reflecting its commitment to quality in teacher education. The institution maintains high academic standards with a curriculum designed to blend theoretical knowledge with practical skills, equipping students to be competent and reflective educators.

Experienced and Dedicated Faculty

The college boasts a team of well-qualified, experienced, and passionate faculty members who mentor students through a blend of traditional and modern teaching methods. Their focus on personalized guidance helps create a nurturing and academically sound learning environment.

Strong Focus on Value-Based Education

Rooted in the ethos of Amrita institutions, ACE emphasizes value-based education—fostering integrity, social responsibility, and holistic development. This emphasis helps future educators cultivate not just knowledge but also the right attitude and ethical grounding.

Modern Infrastructure and Learning Resources

The college is equipped with modern facilities, including smart classrooms, a well-stocked library, ICT tools, and dedicated labs for psychological testing and teaching practice. These resources support a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

Excellent Placement and Internship Support

ACE has tie-ups with reputed schools and institutions, offering students robust internship and placement opportunities. The Career Guidance and Placement Cell provides continuous support, ensuring students transition smoothly into professional teaching roles.

Vision

To provide value-based education and mould the character of the younger generation through a system of wholesome learning, so that their earnest endeavor to achieve progress and prosperity in life is matched by an ardent desire to extend selfless service to society, one complementing the other.

Mission

• Enhancing the teaching learning process by adopting the best and innovative practices to produce competent engineers for careers in Research, Industry and Business with social and common concern.
  
• Providing the most advanced infrastructure and learning resources to help achieve excellence in Engineering Education.
  
• Promoting collaborations with neighboring industry, reputed academic institutions and other establishments for resource sharing and to promote creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship culture.
  
• Enriching the quality of education through active association with students, parents, faculty, industry, alumni, reputed academic institutions and research organizations.
  
• Practicing and promoting high standards of professional ethics, transparency, and accountability.
  

Candidates seeking admission under the government quota must participate in the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process conducted by Anna University. The procedure involves registering online on the TNEA portal, submitting necessary academic and personal details, and attending centralized counseling based on the state-wide rank list. Seat allocation is determined by the candidate's rank and preferences.

Admission Criteria

B.E / B.Tech - 4 Year Course

Admission Process

• Through TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) counseling. 
• Direct application to the college.

Eligibility

Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and at least 55% in each of these subjects individually.

M.E / M.B.A - 2 Year Course

Admission Process

• Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering discipline.
  
• Candidates who have completed 10+2+AMIE or 10+3 years Diploma + AMIE are also eligible.
• Admissions are based on the candidate's performance in the qualifying examination and, if applicable, entrance tests as per university norms.

Eligibility

• Applicants should possess a relevant B.E./B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.0. Admission is based on academic records and performance in a personal interview. GATE-qualified candidates are given preference and may be eligible for direct admission.
• Undergraduate degree (10+2+3 pattern) recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).Minimum 50% aggregate in 10th, 12th, and undergraduate studies.
  

Merit-Based Scholarships

• Amrita Chancellor’s Scholarship: Provides a 100% tuition fee waiver for students securing 80% and above in qualifying examinations.
  
• Amrita Meritorious Scholarship: Offers a 50% tuition fee waiver for students scoring between 70% and 79%.
  

Training and Placement Cell of Amrita College of Engineering offers greatest support to the students to get employment. Students are not only offered employment but also enhance their employability skills through organized training to meet the competitive corporate world. It is the aspiration of every student to work in his/her dream company. The placement team ensures the leading corporates visit our campus and recruit our students and makes their dream come true. The Cell also offers customized employment as per the discipline of the students which makes them to get into the core company of their choice during their studies. Internship program is offered to the students to gain valuable work experience in a particular career field. Amrita placement team conducts open pool campus not only for our students but also from various other colleges. Our students are indebted to the management.

• 10 well-equipped computer Labs with latest Desktops, LAN & Internet Facility.
  
• Microsoft Campus Agreement for operating Systems and Applications under Microsoft Campus Agreement
  
• Math Works Campus Wide License Agreement Standard Campus + Student Licenses + MAOTS (ML Online Training Suite)
  
• Over 600 HP, Dell, Compaq & latest desktop computers with latest configuration
  
• 250 KW sanctioned Electrical Load, 125 KVA backup Power (Generator), 30 KW new Solar Power Grid with 155 KVA capacity decentralized UPS facilities with an Inverter efficiency of 97% and overload protection

Amrita offers the students ample sports facilities to make students play to stay fit and develop team spirit and friendship among them.Communication is the key to success and it plays a crucial role in the placement scenario these days.A state-of-the-art language laboratory, with 60 systems is available for regular access. In order to help our students find a better footing in the job market, software such as Renet and Globarena are installed in the language lab.A well equipped health center and first aid rooms are available in the campus. Doctor is visiting twice in the week. In case of an emergency, ambulance is readily available for 24 hours a day.

The hostels are under the control of the Chief Warden. The Principals of the respective colleges are the Chief Warden, who take care of the welfare of their wards. The Chief Warden is ably assisted by Wardens and Assistant Wardens in the smooth running of the hostels. The routine at the hostels include yoga, bhajan, sports, and games.

Our hostels are a home away from home, abundantly providing the homely ambience that their inmates long for. Besides offering a safe and serene atmosphere for studies, the hostels are also places where students socialize with their peers. Hostel life gives them a new outlook to life, and moulds them into responsible and cultured citizens. Hostel inmates have ample access to indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The inmates are required to adhere to a set of rules designed for the maintenance of discipline in the premises.

Amrita Institutions, Nagercoil Campus provides well-organized transport facilities that ensure the safety of the students: The Students who avail transport facility should fill in the bus requisition form adhering to the rules and regulations of the transportation department: Our college buses ply over across various places in Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts and the nearby regions of Kerala: It is operated on specific timings in the mutually agreed boarding and alighting points. Details of various bus routes, name of boarding points with boarding timings for forward journey is given below. Like the forward journey, college buses will leave the campus at 04:15 PM for return journey. Separate bus facilities from and to Vadasery via Putheri and Parvathipuram will be operated as holiday routes based on demand from students and staff for attending/conducting special lab/theory classes and programmes.