College of Engineering, Guindy

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College of Engineering, Guindy
CEG main logo.png
Seal of College of Engineering, Guindy
Motto Labor omnia vincit (Latin)
Motto in English
Work conquers all
Type Public, Autonomous
Established17 May 1794;229 years ago (1794-05-17) [1]
Founder Michael Topping
Chancellor Governor of Tamil Nadu
Vice-Chancellor R. Velraj
Dean L. Suganthi
RegistrarJ. Prakash (i/c)
Location
Chennai
,
Tamil Nadu
,
600025
,
India

13°00′40″N80°14′08″E / 13.010979°N 80.235426°E / 13.010979; 80.235426
Campus Urban
Colours   Brick Red
Affiliations Anna University
Website ceg.annauniv.edu

The College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) is a public engineering college situated in Chennai, India. It is Asia's oldest technical institution, founded in 1794. It is also the oldest technical institution to be established outside Europe. [2] [3]

Contents

History

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A 1994 stamp dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the College of Engineering

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 students. It became the Civil Engineering School in 1858 and was renamed 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. [4]

College of Engineering, Guindy is one of the first institutes in India to offer degrees in mechanical engineering, civil Engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunication, highway engineering and printing technology and materials science and engineering.

In 1978, College of Engineering, Guindy became a constituent college and the principal seat of Anna University. [5] [6]

Since 2019 the four flagship campuses of Anna University including the College of Engineering, Guindy were recommended to be recognized as an Institute of Eminence by the University Grants Commission of India. However, the Government of Tamil Nadu has rejected the Central Government's offer for fear of loss of the quota of reservations for candidates from backward caste (BC), most backward caste (MBC) backgrounds . The Vice-Chancellor of the university, M. K. Surappa, along with the alumni body of the institution were in favour of attaining the recognition as an Institute of Eminence. [7]

Campus

Location

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ATM at CEG

Under Tamil Nadu State Government ownership, CEG covers around 223 acres of land right in the center of Chennai. [8] It serves as the main campus of Anna University.

Hostels

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Students Activity Center

The college has 16 hostels which provide accommodation to over 3,500 undergraduates and postgraduates. Separate hostels are available for international students and exchange students. Hostel messes are located in central halls.[ citation needed ]

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. [9]

CEG has 16 Departments, 6 University Affiliated Centers, and 12 Research Centers where research programs are offered.[ citation needed ]

Student life

Students Services

Many centres 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 (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), National Sports Organisation (NSO) and Youth Red Cross (YRC) also function on campus and conduct various social activities.[ citation needed ]

Clubs

Student-run societies:

Student-run clubs:

Sports Leagues organised by Students :

Events

Notable alumni

See also

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