College of Engineering, Guindy explained

College of Engineering, Guindy
Caption:Seal of College of Engineering, Guindy
Motto:Labor omnia vincit (Latin)
Mottoeng:Work conquers all
Established:[1]
Type:Public, Autonomous
Founder:Michael Topping
Chancellor:Governor of Tamil Nadu
Vice Chancellor:R. Velraj
Head Label:Registrar
Head:J. Prakash (i/c)
Dean:L. Suganthi
City:Chennai
State:Tamil Nadu
Postalcode:600025
Country:India
Campus:Urban
Colours: Brick Red
Affiliations:Anna University

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]

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 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, 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

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

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.

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.

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.

Clubs

Student-run societies:

Student-run clubs:

Sports Leagues organised by Students :

Events

[13] This is an inter-college cultural festival with an exciting array of events from debates to dance, innovative workshops on photography, DJing, etc. and pro shows.

Notable alumni

See also

Notes and References

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  2. News: Some colleges, schools in Chennai oldest in country . The Hindu . 23 September 2009 . 31 May 2018.
  3. Web site: A pioneering institution . Muthiah, S. . S. Muthiah . 13 November 2002 . . 31 May 2018.
  4. Sridhar, Asha (20 August 2013) College of Engineering, Guindy, a 219-year journey. The Hindu.
  5. Web site: Tamil Nadu's iconic Anna University to be bifurcated.
  6. News: Survivors of time – College of Engineering (Guindy). The Hindu. 29 November 2011. Parthasarathy. Anusha.
  7. Web site: TNM Explainer: Anna University and Row Over Institute of Eminence Status. 3 November 2020. Megha Kaveri. The News Minute.
  8. Web site: College of Engineering, Guindy-Anna University details, Facilities, Reviews, Placements and Many more FillandFind.com . 2022-07-22 . www.fillandfind.com.
  9. Web site: CEG – Degree Courses . 11 August 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110927045929/http://www.annauniv.edu/pdf/fees2011/ceg.pdf . 27 September 2011 . dead . dmy-all .
  10. ISTA is the official student association of Department of Information Science and Technology of CEG Website: https://www.annauniv.edu/DIST/ista_home.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ista__ceg/
  11. https://annahockeyleague.page.tl/Home.htm AHL – An Introduction
  12. Web site: Education Plus : Kurukshetra – Sprawling innovation in science and technology. https://web.archive.org/web/20121110120941/http://www.hindu.com/edu/2009/11/30/stories/2009113050150700.htm. dead. 10 November 2012. 30 November 2009. The Hindu. 18 August 2011.
  13. Web site: 'Techofes 2010' off to colourful start. https://web.archive.org/web/20100222094407/http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/16/stories/2010021658320200.htm. dead. 22 February 2010. 16 February 2010. The Hindu. 18 August 2011.
  14. Web site: IBN Live : 'Annual Fund raising concert held – South India – Chennai – IBN LIVE. https://web.archive.org/web/20120412002304/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/annual-fund-raising-concert-held/246475-60-120.html. dead. 12 April 2012. 7 April 2012. IBN LIVE. 7 April 2012.
  15. Web site: 76: Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha. Magnificent Women. 2019-09-21.
  16. Book: Mohan, Shantha R. . Roots and wings : inspiring stories of Indian women in engineering . 2018 . 978-1-64429-133-7 . Chennai, India . 1294940548.
  17. Web site: Why alumni of Chennai's College of Engineering, Guindy are a worried lot today . Citizen Matters. 30 August 2018. Aruna Natarajan.
  18. Web site: Dr. A. Ramakrishna, doyen of Indian Construction Industry. Project Monitor. 2 January 2014. PM News Bureau.
  19. News: Comedy cocktails his forte. The Hindu. 20 December 2008.
  20. Web site: 'Crazy' Mohan is no more. 11 June 2019. Times of India.
  21. Web site: Mu Sigma's chairman Dhiraj Rajaram re-emerges as controlling shareholder. 5 December 2016. Jayadevan PK. Factor Daily. 25 March 2019. 8 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230608123311/https://factordaily.com/mu-sigma-founder-dhiraj-rajaram/. dead.
  22. News: Mu Sigma's chairman Dhiraj Rajaram re-emerges as controlling shareholder. 12 July 2017. Sneha Shah. The Economic Times.
  23. Web site: Executive Profile. 2018. The Wall Street Journal. WSJ.
  24. Web site: Executive Profile. 2018. Bloomberg. Admin.
  25. Web site: Popular faces and famous alumni of Anna University. Aapka Times. 28 October 2017.
  26. Web site: Faculty Profile. https://web.archive.org/web/20230928034953/https://www.imthyderabad.edu.in/dr-m-rammohan-rao/. dead. 28 September 2023. Institute of Management Technology Hyderabad.
  27. Web site: Memorable Footprints of an Educator, Prof Anandakrishnan. K. R. A. Narasiah. 16 June 2018.
  28. News: Veteran industrialist Pollachi Mahalingam passes away. The Hindu. 2 October 2014.
  29. Web site: Gogoi . Angarika . 2019-09-10 . PK Thresia: The Forgotten Story of India's First Woman Chief Engineer . 2023-04-19 . The Better India . en-US.
  30. Web site: TN Chief Minister honours Chess champion Nandhidhaa. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128232743/https://www.dtnext.in/News/TamilNadu/2017/08/01015652/1040337/TN-Chief-Minister-honours-Chess-champion-Nandhidhaa.vpf. dead. 28 November 2020. 2017-08-01. www.dtnext.in . 2020-11-20.
  31. http://www.ias.ac.in/describe/fellow/Kumaraswamy,__Ponnambalam list of Fellows of the Indian Academy of Sciences
  32. Web site: India's Oldest Engineering College Turns 225: 6 Alumni Who Have Made Guindy Proud!. The Better India. Vidya Raja. 31 July 2018.
  33. Web site: Rangaswamy Narasimhan: Doyen of Computer Science and Technology. Srinivasan Ramani. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore. May 2008.
  34. Web site: Breathing easy in the fast lane. 19 April 2008. Live Mint.
  35. Web site: Engineer's XI: An XI featuring cricketers who hold an engineering degree. Vaibhav Joshi. 6 January 2019. Yahoo.
  36. Web site: Candidate Profile. admin. The Wall Street Journal. 2011. 6 May 2019. 6 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190506064730/http://projects.wsj.com/campaign2012/candidates/view/upendra-chivukula--NJ-H. dead.
  37. News: Telugu man in the race for New Jersey Assembly. G Venkataramana Rao. The Hindu. 8 November 2011.
  38. Web site: A Testimony for Empowerment through Education – V. M. Muralidharan. September 2009. Guindy Times. Sai Srravya, Aishwarya Valliappan.
  39. Web site: Promotion Announcement in the Monthly Newsletter of DRDO. September 2009. Defence Research & Development Organization. Director, Defence Scientific Information & Documentatiion Centre.

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