College of Engineering, Guindy


The College of Engineering, Guindy is a public engineering college in Chennai, India and is India's oldest technical institution, founded in 1794. It is also the oldest technical institution to be established outside Europe.

History

Due to the growing need for surveyors by the East India Company, the 'School of Survey' was established in a building near Fort St. George on the suggestion of Michael Topping in 1794. This school was one of the first of its kind in the country and it started out with 8 boys. It became the Civil Engineering School in 1858 and was rechristened as College of Engineering in 1859, with the inclusion of a mechanical engineering course. The college was shifted for a short period to Kalasa Mahal, Chepauk, before settling at its present location in 1920 as College of Engineering, Guindy.
College of Engineering, Guindy is one of the first institutes in India to offer degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, Highway Engineering and Printing Technology.
In 1978, College of Engineering, Guindy became a constituent college and the principal seat of Anna University.

Academics

College of Engineering, Guindy offers undergraduate Engineering degrees in various fields. It also offers postgraduate degrees such as MBA, MCA, M.E., M.Sc. M.Tech., M.S. by Research and Ph.D.programmes.
CEG has 16 Departments, 6 University Affiliated Centers, and 12 Research Centers where research programs are offered. With close ties with industry, excellent research practices and multiple extra-curricular options, the institution advances the progression of the student's quest for knowledge.

Departments

  1. B.E. in Material Science and Engineering
  2. B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
  3. B.E. in Biomedical Engineering
  4. B.E. in Printing Technology
  5. B.E. in Manufacturing Engineering
  6. B.E. in Mining Engineering
  7. B.E. in Geoinformatics
  8. B.Tech. in Information Technology
  9. B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
  10. B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  11. B.E. in Agricultural and Irrigation
  12. B.E. in Civil Engineering
  13. B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
  14. B.E. in Industrial Engineering

    Ranking

CEG was ranked 12 among engineering colleges in India by Outlook India in 2019 and 8th by The Week.

Campus

Location

Under Tamil Nadu State Government ownership, CEG covers around 223 acres of land right in the heart of Chennai. It serves as the main campus of Anna University.

Hostels

The college has 16 hostels which provide accommodation to over 3,500 students. Separate international hostels are available to cater the needs of international students and exchange students. Hostel messes are located in large centralized halls and serve nutritious meals. The hostels accommodate not only undergraduate students but also postgraduate students and there is a separate hostel for NRIs and foreign nationals.

Students Services

Many centers have been placed to address all the needs of students. These include the SC/ST cell, Center for Professional Development Education, Center for International Affairs, Health Centre, Center for Women Empowerment and the Student Affairs.

Institutional Programs

Student wings of National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, National Sports Organisation and Youth Red Cross also function on campus and conduct various activities which give back to the society. CEG Students take part in many social service activities which is helpful for the people in need.

Clubs

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