Saveetha Engineering College (SEC), located in Thandalam, Chennai, is a private autonomous engineering institution affiliated with Anna University. Established in 2001, the college has grown into a large, multi-disciplinary engineering campus with a strong research profile. Here’s a complete overview of what the college offers.
History and Affiliation
Saveetha Engineering College was established in 2001 by founder chairman Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan under the Saveetha Medical and Educational Trust. The college is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, approved by AICTE, and holds autonomous status granted by the UGC. Its 120-acre campus is located along the Chennai-Bangalore National Highway near Chembarambakkam Lake.
Accreditation
SEC holds an ‘A’ grade accreditation from NAAC, with a CGPA of 3.19 on a 4-point scale awarded for a five-year period. It is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for five of its undergraduate courses, and is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India — a recognition that supports the college’s research activity and grant eligibility.
Courses Offered
SEC offers a substantial range of programmes: 15 undergraduate courses and 8 postgraduate courses (including an MBA), along with MS by Research and PhD programmes, spread across five departments and a total student strength of over 6,400. Popular undergraduate specializations include Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIDS), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), along with Agricultural, Biomedical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Medical Electronics Engineering.
Admission Process
Admission to SEC’s undergraduate programmes is primarily merit-based through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling process, conducted following the 12th-standard board results. For postgraduate and management programmes, the college accepts scores from national-level entrance exams including TANCET, CAT, MAT, GATE, and CEETA depending on the specific programme.
Fees and Rankings
The total course fee for SEC’s BTech programme is in the range of approximately INR 1.5 lakh. In the NIRF rankings, the college has placed in the 201-300 band for the Engineering category in recent cycles.
Placements
The average placement package at SEC in the 2025 cycle was reported at approximately INR 5.36 lakh per annum. Recruiters at recent placement drives have included Uber, Amazon, ITC Infotech, Capgemini, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Mindsprint, reflecting a mix of core engineering, IT, and finance-sector opportunities.
Campus Facilities
SEC’s campus includes fully air-conditioned classrooms, laboratories, hostels, and buses, along with campus-wide WiFi coverage. Specialized facilities include a nanomaterial fabrication centre, a communication skills laboratory, and an advanced machining centre, supporting both coursework and applied research. The college is also ISO 9001:2008 certified.
Research Profile
SEC has built a notable research profile relative to its size, with faculty members recognized among the top 2% of scientists in India according to a Stanford University-affiliated global ranking of researchers — a distinction the college highlights as reflecting its emphasis on faculty research output alongside undergraduate teaching.
The Bottom Line
Saveetha Engineering College offers a broad range of engineering and management programmes on a large, well-equipped campus, backed by NAAC and NBA accreditation and a growing research profile. Its TNEA-based admission process and moderate fee structure make it accessible to a wide range of students seeking an Anna University-affiliated engineering education in the Chennai region.
Rankings, cutoffs, fees, and placement figures change annually — verify current details directly on Saveetha Engineering College’s official website before applying.