Rajalakshmi Engineering College facts for kids
Rajalakshmi Engineering College is a private engineering college located in Thandalam, near Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India. It was started in 1997 by the Rajalakshmi Educational Trust. This college helps students learn about engineering and technology.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College campus
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| Motto | Hard Work And Discipline |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1997 |
| Students | 2000(Average intake per year UG: 1500, PG: 500) |
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| Campus | 23 acres |
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What Makes the College Special?
Rajalakshmi Engineering College is approved by important groups. This means it meets high standards for teaching and facilities.
Official Approvals
The college is approved by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). This shows that its engineering programs are very good.
Company Recognition
Many big companies also recognize the college. These include Tata Consultancy Services, Cognizant Technology Solutions, WIPRO, and Infosys. This means these companies trust the college to teach students well. Ashok Leyland even called it a special center for car studies. IBM named it a "Centre of Excellence for Certified Software Center."
Working with Others
The college works with different companies and groups. This helps students get real-world experience.
- It works with Robert Bosch GmbH to offer special training.
- It also works with Aban Group to study biofuel from algae. This is about making fuel from tiny plants.
Rajalakshmi Education Private Limited has also teamed up with the University of Worcester. They offer courses together in computers and business. The college even sponsored the Aircel Chennai Open tennis tournament starting in 2012.
Campus Facilities
The college has good facilities to help students learn and grow.
Library
The college library has a large collection of books. It has over 48,100 books and magazines for students to use.
Transport
The campus is about 35 kilometers from Chennai city. So, the college provides buses for students. It has more than 119 air-conditioned buses.
Events and Conferences
The college often hosts important events. These events bring experts together to share new ideas.
In 2013, the college held an international conference. It was called Interfinish SERIA 2013 Asia Pacific. This event focused on surface engineering for industry.
College Rankings
Rajalakshmi Engineering College is recognized among the top colleges in India.
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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges in India. In 2024, it ranked Rajalakshmi Engineering College between 101-150 among engineering colleges. Overall, it was ranked between 151-200.
Student Life and Activities
Students at the college can join many groups and activities. These help them learn new skills and meet people.
- NSS: This is a community service group. Students help out in their local communities.
KRIYA: Helping Students Become Entrepreneurs
KRIYA is a special group that helps students become entrepreneurs. An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business. KRIYA helps students with research and developing new projects. It also helps them connect with business leaders. Students themselves designed this facility.
Alumni Association
The college has an alumni association. This group connects former students. Some former students have become well-known around the world.
See Also
- Rajalakshmi Institutions
- Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology
- Rajalakshmi School of Architecture
