Apollo Engineering College
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| Apollo College Logo | |
| Motto | Educated Extolled Everywhere |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2007 |
| Principal | M. Ramkumar Prabhu |
| Location | Chettipedu, Poonamallee, Chennai , , 13°02′11″N 80°00′53″E / 13.036466°N 80.014785°E |
| Campus | Sub-Urban |
| Affiliations | Anna University Chennai |
| Website | www |
Apollo Engineering College (AEC) is a private, self-financing, co-educational institution approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated to the Anna University. AEC was established in 2007. This institution has a built up area of about 2,00,000 sq.feet and has been fully finished. The floors are furnished and there is a garden. 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 offers six undergraduate programmes and three postgraduate programmes.
Programmes offered
Engineering and Technology (4 Years)
- B.E - Mechanical Engineering
- B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.E - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- B.E - Computer Science & Engineering
- B.E – Aeronautical Engineering
PG Programmes (2 Years)
- M.E (Computer Science and Engineering)
- M.E (VLSI Design)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
AEC Amenities
- Centers of Excellence
- MOU with IBM Global Service, a technology facility
- MOU with National Instruments (NI), to allow Students and Faculty members to gain exposure on NI Technologies
- British Council, to enhance the students' English skills by allowing them access to British Council library free of cost
Sports
The Department of Physical Education encourages students to participate in higher level sports and games competition and Fitness Activities. The sports complex includes facilities for Hi-tech volleyball, basketball, and Throw ball courts, Three cricket nets with automatic wall Dispenser, kabaddi and athletic tracks.
Sports amenities provided by AEC
- Special coaching by Physical Education experts is provided.
- College bus facilities and the needed help are provided for practice in the evenings
- Students can participate in various tournaments across state level free of cost.
- Outstanding sports performers are given awards and rewards during the sports day celebrations.
- Sports Jerseys are given for the zonal participants free of cost by the college.
- Special food for sports person is given matching their diet with their level of training and exercise.
Hostel Facilities
The Apollo Engineering College hostel is a residence for about 300 boys and 250 girls. There are two separate hostel buildings, one for the girls and the other for the boys. The Hostel is managed by the Hostel Committee which is constituted by the resident faculties of the college and the Warden in consultation with the college management.
Hostel Amenities
- Mess (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & refreshments)
- Kitchens run under direct supervision of management.
- One cafeteria
- Unrestricted, 24MBPS, 24*7, Wi-Fi internet facility
- 24*7 ambulance facility
- Gymnasium
- Reading room
- Bus facility to and fro between campus and railway station, some city points.
- Sports field for outdoor games
- Indoor games like carom, etc.
- Saturday movies at the Sakuntalamma Auditorium in campus for recreation.
- Guided weekend outing to shopping malls by college bus.
- Hostel day celebrations every year.
- Supervised access to internet lab till 9PM.
- Shuttle service to Poonamallee for local purchase by van/bus provided by college.
Library Facilities
The library has a large collection of books covering various branches of engineering sciences and Technology also Science and Humanities and its related fields. The library receives regularly Journals, News letters from following organizations and societies and provides the staff and students latest information's in technical education, research and development activities.
- Computer Society of India (CSI)
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Institution of Engineers (India)
The college also provides the learning access to NPTEL (National Program Technology Enhanced Learning) through online web and web video courses in engineering.
The library has a total collection of approximately 5000 book titles relating to various engineering disciplines. The library subscribes about 100 titles of Journals and technical magazines and receives 7 dailies. Online Journals subscribed are as follows:
- DELNET E-Journal Package (275 no's with full text)
- IEEE-ASPP subscription mainly for circuit branches.
- ASME subscription mainly for non-circuit branches.
Professional Societies
- 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)
Transport
The College has a fleet of 15buses, to transport students and staff from Chennai to college and back. These buses operate along 18 routes starting from different points approximately between 5.30 and 6.00 a.m. The college transport department provides punctual service, besides ensuring safety and security to the students.
Internet
The college has a dedicated internet lab working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as well as free internet access for students. All the departments and the HODs have internet connectivity.
Training & Placement
The training & Placement service operates year-round to facilitate contacts between companies & Graduates. The service offers advice on placement procedures, group discussions, mock interviews, and aid in preparing application and resumes.
Moreover, the Training & Placement Cell conducts various classes on aptitude, verbal reasoning, group discussions etc. in the name of Career Development Programme (CDP classes).
Corporate Social Responsibilities
National Service Scheme is a central programme run with an aim of "Personality development through social service". The scheme aims at creating social awareness in college students regarding the issues and problems of the community.
Other Facilities within the campus
- Reprography