Idhaya Engineering College for Women (IECW)

About

Idhaya Engineering College for Women (IECW) is a very well known and Top Class Christian Minority Engineering College for Women in Tamil Nadu established in the year 2001. The College is run by the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation of Puducherry. IECW empowers women to become catalysts for social change, helping them confront challenges with confidence. The primary goal of IECW's services is to transform slow learners into exceptional achievers, empower marginalized women to become top-tier engineers, and guide ordinary women to become extraordinary contributors to society. As such, IECW is deeply committed to fostering academic excellence, expanding intellectual growth, and instilling self-discipline and strong values for the comprehensive development of every individual. The management of Idhaya Engineering College for Women, includes Rev. Mother L. Jeya Mary as Chairman & Rev. Sr. Jansi Sophia Mary as Secretary.

Idhaya Engineering College for Women, is located on a reasonably large campus of 30.40 Acres at Idhaya Nager, Nainnarpalayam Road, Chinnasalem, Dt, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. The campus is located in a clean and green environment away from dust, noise and pollution. It is ideally located and has a healthy Green Campus. Chinnasalem Railway Station is 3.3 Kms from the College and Salem Airport is 115 Kms from the College Campus.

Idhaya Engineering College for Women is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. The College is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is an ISO 9001:2015 re-certified institution. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has ranked the College #42 among Engineering Colleges in India.

Idhaya Engineering College for Women offers Under Graduate as well as Post Graduate Academic Courses. It currently offers BE (3), B.Tech (1) and M.E (2). The College also has Scholarships schemes like, BC and MBC Scholarship, First Generation Graduate Scholarship, SC / ST Welfare Scholarship (PMSS), SC / ST Free Education Scholarship, Farmer & Labour, Securities Scheme Scholarship. Minority Welfare Scholarship. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (MCM), AICTE Schemes - Pragati & Saksham Scholarship. For the latest on Scholarship eligibility criteria and other details, please contact the College Office directly.

Idhaya Engineering College for Women has a very impressive Infrastructure and Facilities for its Students, Faculty and others from the Campus community. There is a Central Library in a very congenial atmosphere in an area of 2500 Sqft. The Central library has a collection of over 24500 documents covering all disciplines of Science, Engineering and Technology. The collection comprises books, conference proceeding. There is a Women's Hostel that can house 500 Girls in a very secured and comfortable environment. Security is of high standard. There is also a full fledged Transport Facility. The College is a fully Wi-Fi and high speed Internet enabled campus. The computer labs are kept open from 9.30 am. to 5.30 pm. for the benefit of the students. The Wi-fi Connection is also extended in hostel premises from 5.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. The laboratory is equipped with latest software and hardware platforms. It supports various programming languages, RDBMS, operating systems and multimedia software. There are good facilities for Indoor and Outdoor Games in the College. There are various Clubs like Leadership Club, Entrepreneur Club, Eco Club, Anglo Franca Club, Dance Club, Choir Club, Decoration & Arts Club, Robotics Club.

Training & Placement Cell of Training & Placement Cell of Idhaya Engineering College for Women is a very active and vibrant outfit. The purpose of the Training and Placement cell is to guide students to choose the right career and to give knowledge skill, and aptitude and help meet the manpower requirements of the industry. The training team as a whole focusses on higher education, alternate career, entrepreneurship programmes and other categories according to students interested. Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC) of Christ The King Engineering College continuously works in tandem with the Training & Placement Cell. IIIC plays a vital role on the academic and non-academic practices inside college campus. To improve the quality of students and to drive the thrust of the institutions activity planning IIIC is always essential. Its main objective is to maintain healthy and active relationship between the Institute and the Industry. Soft Skill Development of the Students include Communication, Team Work, Problem Solving. Adaptability. Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Leadership Skills, Work Ethics, Creativity and Conflict Resolution. Amazon, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services, CSS Corp, IntelliPaat, Tech Mahindra, Saint-Gobain, TAFE, IBM, Indo-Japan Lighting, Avasoft, Skyraan, Hexaware, Sutherland, NeoLync, Super Auto Forge and Infinity are some of the regular Campus Recruiters.

Some Highlights of  Idhaya Engineering College for Women, Villupuram

Why Choose Idhaya Engineering College for Women (IECW), Chinnasalem ?

Empowering Women Through Education

Idhaya Engineering College for Women (IECW) is dedicated to empowering young women by providing a platform for higher education in the field of engineering. The institution focuses on nurturing female talent, encouraging them to pursue careers in technology and innovation.

Accredited and Recognized

IECW is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and offers programs that are recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This ensures the college meets national standards in technical education.

Quality Infrastructure and Facilities

The college is equipped with modern infrastructure and facilities, including well-equipped laboratories, computer labs with high-speed internet, libraries with an extensive collection of books and journals, and spacious classrooms designed to facilitate effective learning.

Experienced Faculty

IECW boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are passionate about teaching and research. They guide students not only in their academic endeavours but also in personal and professional development.

Industry-Oriented Curriculum

The curriculum at IECW is designed to align with industry standards and trends. Students are exposed to real-world challenges through workshops, seminars, and internships, helping them stay ahead in their fields of study.

Focus on Research and Innovation

The college encourages students to engage in research and development activities, with opportunities to work on projects and explore innovative ideas. This fosters a strong research culture among students.

Placement Assistance

The college has a dedicated placement cell that works to connect students with top companies for internships and job opportunities. Many reputed organizations visit IECW to recruit students, ensuring they have a smooth transition from academics to professional life.

Supportive Campus Environment

IECW provides a supportive and safe environment for women, ensuring their holistic development. The college organizes extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events to nurture the students' creativity, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The college offers scholarships and financial aid to deserving students to ensure that financial constraints do not become a barrier to their education.

Conclusion

Idhaya Engineering College for Women (IECW), Chinnasalem, offers a nurturing and empowering environment for young women aspiring to make their mark in the field of engineering. With its strong academic curriculum, modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and focus on both academic and personal development, IECW ensures that its students receive the best possible education and opportunities to succeed in their careers. The college stands as an excellent choice for women looking to pursue a quality education and make an impactful contribution to the world of engineering.

Vision & Mission of  Idhaya Engineering College for Women, Villupuram

Vision

"To develop IECW as a Centre of Excellence in imparting futuristic technical education to foster the success of our community in meeting individual and common goals whilst we uphold the basic principles & ethical values and instill high patterns of self-discipline to build a better world for the human race."

Mission

"IECW will play a leading role in transforming the lives of rural based marginalized womenfolk by widening the intellectual horizon and instilling high ideals towards holistic formation and development, thereby promoting excellence in lifelong learning through accessible, professional education programs and community partnerships."

Admission Procedure

Idhaya Engineering College for Women admissions are merit-based. The institution evaluates the score of the candidates in the last qualifying exam for admission. Idhaya Engineering College for Women offers 6 courses which includes B.E. / B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech, etc. Courses offered here are in affiliation with Anna University. Candidates can apply online for their preferred programme or reach out to the admission office for offline admission.

Admission Criteria

B.E / B.Tech - 4 Year Course

Admission Process

At Idhaya Engineering College for Women, students can pursue a 4 years UG degree in B.E. / B.Tech. The course is offered in 5 specialisations, namely Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Information Technology, etc. Admission to the programme is completely based on the merit scores achieved by the students in their last academics or accepted exam.

Eligibility

• 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  
• Accepting Exams: TNEA, CBSE 12th

M.E - 2 Year Course

Admission Process

At Idhaya Engineering College for Women, students can pursue a 2 years PG degree in M.E./M.Tech. The course is offered in 3 specialisations, namely Communications Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Computer Science Engineering, etc. Admission to the programme is completely based on the merit scores achieved by the students in their last academics or accepted exam

Eligibility

• Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  
• Accepting Exams: GATE, CEETA
  

Scholarship

1  BC and MBC Scholarship
2  First Generation Graduate Scholarship
3  SC / ST Welfare Scholarship (PMSS)
4  SC / ST Free Education Scholarship
5  Farmer & Labour Securities Scheme Scholarship
6  Minority Welfare Scholarship
7  Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (MCM)
8  AICTE Schemes : Pragati & Saksham Scholarship

Placement

• Developing the overall personality of students and make them employable through rigorous training.
  
• To support the involvement of industry in academia through various department / Institute level activities.
  
• To assist the students to progress their academic and career interests, and their short and long-term goals through individual counselling and group sessions.
• Groom the students in developing skills and job-search strategies required to achieve their career objectives through value added courses.
• Gathering information about job fairs and all relevant recruitment advertisements and communicating to the students.
  
• Aiming to place 50% of final year students through on-campus & off-campus interviews conducted by companies.
  
• To enhance the student’s interest towards the entrepreneurship and business strategies.

Our training programme is divided into two divisions.

• External Training
  
• Internal Training
  

The External Training division is providing training to all students through hiring external agencies / Free lancers based the intuitional requirements with the duration of 10 days which is split into 5 days in odd and even semesters

• First year : Communicative English
  
• Second year : General Aptitude
  
• Third Year : Technical skills as per department’s requirement
  
• Final Year : Life and Soft skills for the employability
  

Idhaya Engineering College for Women, Villupuram

The College has a spacious and fully equipped library with more than 10,000 books covering all major fields of Arts and science. It is fully computerized which enables the students and the faculty to avail the documents and sources without any difficulty. It has an Internet, Reprography, Back volumes, Projects, CD-ROM and E–Resources collections, and a reference section facility for the staff and the students. Book Bank facility for deserving candidates is also being maintained. The College also subscribes to the major online journals. Computers with internet connectivity help the students and the faculty members to access the e-sources to update their subject knowledge.The college has a departmental-based laboratory facility for the students.The college has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.The college has sports facilities for all students.The college has a parking space facility for its faculty, staff, and students.

Hostel

• The college offers two girls’ hostel blocks—Block I & II—providing safe and secure accommodation for up to around 500 students across single, double, and triple-sharing rooms
  
• The campus hostel (plus an off-campus option) includes amenities like 24/7 security, solar-heated hot water, RO water, two water coolers, and RFID-based entry/exit monitoring that sends SMS alerts to guardians
• Mess food is vegetarian/non‑vegetarian, prepared hygienically by caring Sisters, served in a spacious dining hall
  

Transport

The college has a transport facility for students and staff.