S. A. Engineering College (SAEC)

About

S.A. Engineering College is a Private Autonomous Engineering College in Thiruverkadu which started functioning under the leadership of D. Sudharssanam, a former M.L.A. SAEC was established in the Academic Year 1998–99 under the aegis of the Dharma Naidu Educational and Charitable Trust.   

SVEC is spread over a vast area of about 42 acres with well-planned and aesthetically designed campus has ultra modern facilities in constructed area of more than 4 lakh square feet which includes separate academic wing for each department.  The College campus is located in Poonamallee, Avadi Road Veeraraghavapuram, Thiruverkadu, Tamil Nadu. 

S.A. Engineering College is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai and has been functioning with the approval of the AICTE and the general policy of the Government of Tamil Nadu to give high priority to technical education.   The college has NBA accredited Departments and NAAC 'A' grade Certification.  In recognition of the quality system of high caliber being implemented for the administration of the institution and achievement of its goals, m/s. TUV NORD has recorded ISO 9001: 2008 certification.   It has been awarded 3rd Position in Top Private Engineering Institutions in Placements - TN, and 4th Position in Top Private Engineering Institutions - TN & Puducherry.  The other Rankings of the college are:

·         22th Rank in the Placement among Top 70 Private Institutions

·         28th Rank among Top 125 Private Engineering Institute Rankings 2024

·         30th Rank among Top 175 Engineering Institute Rankings 2024

·         26th Rank in Anna University

·         6th Rank in Chronicle Engineering Survey 201

S.A. Engineering College offers a number of UG, PG and Doctoral Programs in the fields of Engineering, IT, Management and Technology.  The various courses offered are B.E (in 8 disciplines), B.Tech (in 3 disciplines), M.E (in 4 disciplines), MBA, MCA, and Ph.D. (in 5 disciplines).   The admissions to these programs are on merit basis through Relevant Entrance Exams.

The aesthetically designed S.A. Engineering College campus offers the students an advantageous atmosphere with state-of-the-art facilities, distinguished mentors, and pleasant educational environment. The institution provides the employability and communication skills for the development of students.  It provides quality education in an environment of discipline. The focus is on shaping students to become self-disciplined, self-dependent and self-confident individuals. SAEC pulls out all the stops to mould the students’ career in such a way that they excel in all fine distinction of life. The College’s stand is not only on mere acquisition of course knowledge and its application but also on all-round personality development of the student and his value system. The infrastructure facilities have also been made to allow detailed learning ambience for the students. The full-fledged eco-friendly College offers a quality environment to the students

With 26 Years of Excellence, 20 Student Batches Graduated, 16 UG & PG Programs, and 9 Departments, S.A. Engineering College provides the best of Infrastructure Facilities to the students and Faculty.  The top call facilities include Administration Block, Smart Classrooms equipped with LCD Projectors, Air Conditioned laboratories and Workshops, Department Laboratories, State of the Art Computer Labs, Research Centres, Communication Skills Laboratory, Well-stocked Central Library, Drawing Halls, Conference Halls, Hostel, Canteen/Cafeteria, IT Infrastructure, Administrative Services, Bank, Transport, Health, NSS, Sports and Games facilities, Gymnasium, Technical Society, Industry-Institution Interaction Cell, Innovation Council, Experienced Faculty members, Active Placement Cell, and much more.

The Dedicated Training & Placement Assistance provided at SAEC, strongly believes in complementing the academic endeavors by providing highly comprehensive placements to the students.  Students are offered pre-placement training in the area of both technical and soft skills, to make them ‘Plug & Play’ in the industry.  Talents go barely unrecognized in SAEC, as it has the full potential to place 100% of the eligible students.

Final and Pre-Final students get the SAEC Advantage with Dream Offers, Super Dream Offers, Placements in top IT Product Companies and  IT Services Companies, Placements in top core Engineering Companies, Internships, Training from Expert Team, Technical Classes and Workshops.  Some of their Prestigious Top Recruiters include Infosys, L&T TVS, Wipro, Amazon, Accenture, IBM, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Google, Hyundai, Microsoft, Cognizant, ZOHO, Ashok Leyland, to name just a few.

Some Highlights of S.A. Engineering College, Chennai

Why to Choose S.A. Engineering College ?

Reputed Institution in Chennai 

S.A. Engineering College is a well-established engineering institution known for delivering quality technical education. Its consistent academic performance and structured learning approach make it a preferred choice among students in Chennai.

Strong Academic Excellence

The college focuses on a robust academic curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. Experienced faculty members ensure that students gain a deep understanding of their respective engineering domains.

Experienced & Supportive Faculty

The institution is backed by qualified and dedicated faculty who guide students not only academically but also in career development, research, and innovation activities.

Modern Infrastructure & Laboratories

S.A. Engineering College offers well-equipped laboratories, smart classrooms, seminar halls, and workshops that enhance hands-on learning and technical exposure.

Placement Opportunities

The college has an active placement cell that conducts training programs, mock interviews, and skill development sessions. Many reputed companies visit the campus, offering good placement opportunities in IT and core sectors.

Industry Exposure

Students benefit from industrial visits, internships, guest lectures, and workshops conducted in collaboration with industry experts, helping bridge the gap between academics and real-world requirements.

Well-Stocked Library

A comprehensive library with a wide collection of books, journals, and digital resources supports academic learning and research activities.

Hostel & Campus Facilities

The college provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with good amenities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for students coming from different regions.

Transport Connectivity

Convenient transport facilities are available across Chennai, making it easy for day scholars to commute to the campus.

Scholarships & Financial Support

Eligible students can avail government scholarships, fee concessions, and merit-based financial assistance to support their education.

Focus on Holistic Development

The college encourages participation in extracurricular activities, technical clubs, cultural events, and sports, helping students develop leadership and teamwork skills.

Safe & Disciplined Environment

A secure campus with proper monitoring ensures a safe and disciplined atmosphere conducive to learning.

Vision & Mission of S.A Engineering College, Chennai

Vision

 To transform our institution into quality technical education center imparting updated technical knowledge with character building.

Mission

• To create an excellent teaching and learning environment for our staff and students to realize their full potential thus enabling them to contribute positively to the
• community. To significantly enhance the self-confidence level for developing creative skills of staff and students.

Admission Procedure

S.A. Engineering College Chennai courses are offered at UG, PG level. There are 34 courses offered at S.A. Engineering College Chennai. The courses are offered in fields like Engineering, Management, Computer Applications. S.A. Engineering College Chennai courses includes BE, B.Tech, MBA, MCA, B.Tech {Lateral}, BE {Lateral}, ME. The popular courses at S.A. Engineering College Chennai is BE, B.Tech, MBA.

Admission Criteria

B.E / B.Tech - 4 Year Course

Admission Process

• Admission is primarily through TNEA counselling, based on your 10+2 marks

Eligibility

• Must have passed 10+2 (Academic stream) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.

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

Admission Process

• Selection through TANCET, CET, or GATE scores.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree (3 years) in any discipline
• Bachelor’s degree in BCA / B.Sc. / B.Com, etc., with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.

Scholarship

Following is the details of scholarship provided by S.A. Engineering College, Chennai:

Academic Year   No of Students  Tot Amt

 2020-21                    19                   3,05,675

S.A. Engineering College, Chennai

To promote a spirit of continuous learning among its students, S.A. Engineering College assures peaceful and enriching hours in the Central Library. One of the major highlights of the S.A. Engineering College is its 1371.5275 Sq.M., air conditioned central library that has a seating capacity of 300.

In this fully automated library, students and staff members can search the books by author, title, Acc. No. Publisher or subject heading and their availability. Each student is given 3 library books at a time and four books are given to each staff. Library hours scheduled for students every week. The Central Library of S.A. Engineering College is an institutional member of prestigious libraries such as DELNET, AICTE – ELSEVIER, AICTE – IEEE Delhi, NDLI and NPTEL.

The multi-cuisine cafeteria of the College is a two-storeyed building which kindles the taste sense and caters to the hunger needs of Guests, Inmates, Visitors, Staff & Students. It can accommodate 400 members to dine at a time. The cafeteria offers a wide medley of hygienic, nutritious South Indian Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian wholesome edible food. Arrangement has been made for the boys & girls to dine separately.

Hostel

Full-fledged hostel facilities for boys & girls students have been established inside the campus.It also provides good and safe facilities of lodging and boarding to cater to the needs of outstation students. It has full fledged facilities with STD, ISD, Gymnasium, a reading room and a computer room. The students are monitored with their well being by an efficient and qualified custodian.

The newly constructed hostel provides internet facilities in a common computer center, recreation facilities exclusively for the hostellers.

Rules & Regulations

• Students should maintain strict discipline and avoid making noise inside the hostel premises including dining hall.
  
• The students should follow the Mess timings : Breakfast – 7.30 a.m. to 8.15 a.m. | Lunch – 12.00 -12.20 p.m. (I batch) | 12.45 p.m. to 1.05 p.m. (II batch)
  
• Snacks – 4.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. | Dinner – 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
  
• Students should go to college in formal dress, properly tucked-in, wearing shoes, clearly shaved face.
  
• Inmate going out should get prior permission from the warden and should come back at the appointed hour
  
• Hostellers should not go outside the College campus except on holidays by obtaining prior permission from the hostel warden.
  
• Students should make proper use of furniture, electrical fittings, bathroom fittings and sanitary fittings.
  

Transport

The College has a fleet of 30 buses to transport students and staff from various parts of the city and its neighborhood areas to the College and back home Transport facility will be arranged to every student. Every student is expected to avail the transport facility to enable him/her to be punctual to come to the College. Besides the regular scheduled trips, the facility is extended for occasions like after the College hour Special Coaching classes, Placements and Training, Visit to Local Industries, hospitals, NSS Camps, etc.