Apollo Engineering College (AEC)

About

Apollo Engineering College, a unit of the Apollo Group of Educational Institutions, is a private, self-financing, co-educational institution established in the year 2007.  The institution endeavors to impart high quality, competency based Technical Education in Engineering and Technology to the younger generation so as to equip them with the required skills and abilities to face the challenging needs of the ever-changing Industry around the Globe.

The Apollo Group has very rich experience in the field of Education, with Apollo Engineering College, and other Educational Institutes like Apollo Priyadarshanam Institute of Technology, Apollo Polytechnic College, Apollo Subbulakshmi Polytechnic College, Apollo Arts & Science College, Apollo College of Education and Apollo Computer Education Ltd.  Apollo Group of Colleges is committed to impart education so as to have its students extolled everywhere, in tune with the slogan of the Group of colleges – “Educated Extolled Everywhere”

Apollo Engineering College, Chennai is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and is affiliated to the Anna University, Chennai.

The ACE campus is set in 10 acres of land in Mevalurkuppam, Near Queensland, Poonamallee, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.  This institution has a built up area of about 2,00,000 sq.ft and has been fully developed. The floors are furnished and there is a garden.

Apollo Engineering College has grown into a mammoth institution that provides a number of UG and PG Courses in the fields of Engineering, Technology and Management in Full Time Mode.  Started in 2007, with a humble beginning of four UG programs, the college now offers B.E (in 6 disciplines), B.Tech (in 2 disciplines), Degrees in the Undergraduate level and M.E (in 2 disciplines), and MBA in the Post graduate level.  The admissions to these courses are on the basis of merit based on the TNEA, TANCET, GMAT scores.  Financial assistance and many other cash awards and prizes are also offered to the students of the college.

ACE has state-of-the-art infrastructure in the sprawling and sylvan campus that facilitate teaching and learning in a conducive environment.  All departments have smart rooms that are equipped with most modern teaching aids like LCD projectors, OHP, multimedia computer systems and audio/video devices.  The college has developed excellent facilities and resources such as spacious Classrooms, Smart Rooms, Seminar Halls, well-equipped Laboratories, well-stocked Central Library, dedicated high speed Wi-Fi connectivity, Computer Lab, Auditorium, Canteen, Separate Boys & Girls Hostel with all amenities, Indoor & Outdoor Sports Complex and facilities, Transportation, Cafeteria, Gymnasium, Reading Room, Medical Centre, Ambulance facility, ATM, Reprography facility, Stationary Store, Centres of Excellence, Training & Placement, NSS, and well-qualified faculty.

The "Sakunthalamma Auditorium" is an architectural loveliness of AEC. This institution is also striving hard to attain a unique status in the National and International level by means of Infrastructure, state-of-the-art Computer Facilities and Techniques.  Apollo Engineering College takes special care for students to secure University Ranks. 

Apollo Engineering College provides exciting opportunities for co-curricular activities through Seminars, Colloquium, Symposium, Quiz Programs, Debates etc and Workshops organized by the Departments Student Forum (Association) and Students’ Technical Associations from all the disciplines. Moreover, by enthusiastically participating in Departmental Research Activities or in Premier Research Institutions around Chennai,  through the presentation of technical papers in national and international conferences and through the participation in national and international technical design competitions, students get very good co-curricular experiences.  In addition, students of various Engineering and Technology faculties publish Students’ Technical Magazines with articles of current interest.

At AEC, Industrial visits are organized regularly to industries relevant to the program of study.  In-plant training is organized during semester holidays for willing students. Student-centric Academic activities to provide a holistic approach to their development like Industry-Institute Interface, Workshops, Guest/Experts Lectures, Industrial visits, Guided Tours, Technical Events - National & International Conferences, Corporate Social Responsibilities, NSS, Symposiums, etc.  The college also has various Professional Societies like:

·         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)

Apollo Engineering College also organizes various extra-curricular activities like Annual Sports Meet, Annual Day, Graduation Day, Hostel Day, Cultural Fests, Freshers' Day, Inter and Intra College Sports & Games, Inter-departmental Annual Cultural Extravaganza (like NAKSHATRA), Women's Day, etc.

The Training & Placement Cell of AEC is committed to provide all possible assistance to its graduates and post graduates in their efforts to find them suitable employment.  The aim is to ensure that students have the information and skills necessary for an effective job search. Moreover, the Training & Placement Cell helps the students to improve their Communication Skills and Presentation Skills by conducting various classes on Aptitude, Verbal Reasoning, Group Discussions etc. in the name of Career Development Program (CDP classes).  Some of the Top Recruiters include Cognizant, Symantec, Technosoft Corportion, MRF, Data Patents, HCL, Infosys, Kochar, Syntel, Shriram, Sutherland, American Megatrends, Wipro, IDBI Bank, CTR Infotech, UCAL Fuel Systems, Brakes India, Eureka Forbes, Ford, Ajuba, Hinduja Global Solutions, ICICI Bank, to name just a few.

MOUs for Academic Excellence - is to reinforce the Industry-Institute Interaction.   AEC has signed Memorandum of Understanding with IBM and National Instruments for technology and Research Progression for Faculty and Students.  It has also launched a tie-up with British Council to enhance the English communication skills of the students.  Moreover it is specific for recruiting students from the college.

Some Highlights of Apollo Engineering College, Chennai

Vision & Mission of Apollo Engineering College, Chennai

Vision

"To produce 100% preferred professionals with passionate commitment towards enhancement of their employment and environment through constant value addition."

Mission

• Showering all-round 100% care.
  
• Inculcating and imbibing good discipline among Apolites.
  
• Enabling Apolites to secure excellent marks with the guidance of experienced, dedicated faculty.
  
• Thoroughly equipping Apolites for their placements with high salary packages.
  
• Creating an environment that brings extreme happiness to all concerned.
  

Admission Procedure

Apollo Engineering College (Poonamallee, Chennai) follows a structured admission process for its engineering programs. Candidates applying for B.E./B.Tech must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and admission is primarily through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling based on Class 12 marks—typically requiring a cutoff rank in rounds conducted between July and September.

Admiision Criteria

B.E / B.Tech - 4 Year Course

Admission Process

• Admissions are conducted via TNEA counselling (based on class XII scores)
  
• Merit-based admissions are also accepted directly via TNEA registration.

Eligibility

• Completed 10+2 (Class XII) with Mathematics + Physics + Chemistry
  
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in these subjects.

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

Admission Process

• Based on GATE scores OR State-level CEE–TNEA counselling
• Merit-based counselling via TANCET rank, followed by college-level applications and document verification
  

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant discipline with required minimum marks
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 50% marks; or 45% for reserved categories)

Scholarship

• Top 12th Grade Performers
  

Students scoring 90%+ in 12th PCM may receive 100% tuition waiver—some reviews report full scholarships including hostel and bus fees

• First-Generation Undergraduates
  

A scholarship of around ₹20,000 per year is offered to students who are the first in their family to graduate

Placement

The training & Placement Cell is committed to provide all possible assistance to its graduates and post graduates in their efforts to find employment, MOUs for Academic Excellence - is to reinforce the Industry-Institute Interaction AEC has signed Memorandum of Understanding with IBM and National Instruments for technology and research progression for faculty and students. Moreover it is specific for recruiting students from the college.

Apollo Engineering College, Chennai

Apollo Engineering College, Chennai (AEC, Poonamallee), boasts a well-developed, eco-friendly campus designed to support both academic and extracurricular excellence. The heart of the campus features smart, air‑conditioned classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, projectors, and high-speed Wi‑Fi throughout The academic facilities include modern laboratories for all engineering disciplines and dedicated computer labs, while the extensive digital library houses thousands of books, national and international journals, NPTEL access, IEEE, ASME collections, and daily newspapers, Sports and recreation are well-served via a sports complex with cricket nets, football and basketball courts, volleyball, kabaddi ground, indoor gym and games facilities, along with a jogging track The campus also houses a well‑equipped auditorium (Sakunthalamma Auditorium) and multiple seminar halls ideal for events and guest lectures, The College believes in healthy, disciplined academic environment, where everyone is enabled and facilitated to achieve their short term and long term goals.

Hostel

For student well‑being and convenience, the college offers separate hostels for boys and girls accommodating up to ~450 students, featuring mess, cafeteria, Wi‑Fi, gymnasium, reading rooms, bus transport, and even organized weekend outings A reliable transport fleet of 25 buses and 10 vans operates on multiple routes, ensuring smooth commutes

Transport

• AEC runs an in-house fleet of 25 buses and 10 vans, servicing students and staff
  
• These vehicles cover around 18 different routes across Chennai suburbs
  
• Buses typically start early between 5:30–6:00 am, ensuring timely arrival on campus
  
• The transport department emphasizes punctuality, safety, and student security