KARPAGAM POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
Affiliated to State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC SCIENCE  
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
 
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC SCIENCE
About us  

The Department of Basic Science marches towards to creating the new entrants into successful engineers by giving basic knowledge about Science & Technology and the applications of science in technical field. The department takes its own effort to produce the engineers by giving them basic needs and ethics and also culture with commitment and full enthusiasm at the beginning of their technical studies.

The department has dedicated and highly qualified faculty members and supporting staff members who direct attention towards teaching and training the budding engineers.

 
Faculty

Mrs. Santhi Aanand M.A.,M.Phil.,MISTE., Sr. Lecturer in English (HOD/i.c)
Mrs.M.Narmadha M.A., M.Phil., Lecturer in English
Mr. S.Murthi M.Sc., MISTE., Sr. Lecturer in Mathematics
Mrs. S.Santhi M.Sc., B.Ed., MISTE., Lecturer in Mathematics
Miss. S.Rajeshwari M.Sc., Lecturer in Mathematics
Mrs. G.Senbagavalli M.Sc., Lecturer in Mathematics
Mr. K.Mohan Rangam M.Sc., MISTE., Lecturer in Physics
Mr. N.Jairaj M.Sc., PGDCA.,MISTE., Lecturer in Physics
Miss.J.Vijaya Kumari M.Sc., Lecturer in Physics
Mrs.S.Sharmila M.Sc., M.Phil., MISTE., Lecturer in Chemistry
Miss.C.Nirmala M.Sc., Lecturer in Chemistry
Mr. M.Rajesh M.Sc., Lecturer in Chemistry
Mr.S.Saravana kumar MCA., Lecturer in BCS
MrsG.Nirmala MCA., Lecturer in BCS

 
 
Laboratories

# Applied Physics Lab
# Applied Chemistry Lab
# English Communication Lab

The laboratories are well equipped and facilitated for conducting experiments to the students. The Physics lab has all standard equipments and apparatus for conducting the required experiments and prepare the students to fit into the engineering field. The Chemistry lab has all apparatus and equipments with chemicals to perform all analytical practicals.
In English Communication lab all the audio visual equipments are available to promote the proficiency in English and the communication skill. A special coaching is offered to students in listening, speaking and reading skills in English so that they can be trained to possess sufficient communication skill.

Students

First year Basic Engineering course is common to the students of all disciplines of engineering. The course is of non-semester pattern with the sanctioned intake of 390 .The following value added programmes help the students to have clear idea and knowledge to perform well in their studies.

# Bridge Course
# Student Orientation Programme
# Learning Skills
# Co-operative Learning

In order to develop peer guidance and counselling to the students, Tutor -ward meetings are conducted regularly.

Coaching classes are arranged in all the subjects to improve the academic performance of slow learners.

Activities:-

To promote career opportunities and to know more about the recent development in their chosen field of study, the students are made to join in the professional bodies, such as ISTE, IE (I) etc., and other activities. Class tests, monthly tests, mid year and model Examinations are conducted regularly to appraise the progress and performance of the students and the marks are displayed in the notice board. The answer scripts are distributed to the students individually in time by pointing out the mistakes. Parents are intimated about the absence of the wards daily and the performance of their ward. Counselling is given to every slow learners along with parent.

 
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:
About our department

The department was started in the year 1999 and it offers three year full time Department of Mechanical Engineering course. The goal of the department is to make the students to acquire knowledge in the field of design, thermal, advanced manufacturing techniques like CAD/CAM & metrology and prepare the young engineers to face the formidable global challenges that are taking place in their field. The department has signed MoU with few leading industries to develop industry- institute interaction which lays the foundation to develop the technical know- how for the students.

 
Faculty

We have well qualified and dynamic faculty members with industrial exposures:-

Mr.P.Ravichandran M.E., HOD
Mr.C.Satyanarayanan B.E., Sr. Lecturer
Mr.S.Srinivasan, Sr. Lecturer
Mr.Thiruveerakumar, Lecturer
Mr.P.Sunmugasundaram, Lecturer
Mr.G.Gokilakrishnan B.E., Lecturer
Mr.A.Pugazhenthi B.E., Lecturer
Mr.K.R.Senthilkumar B.E., Lecturer
Mr.A.Thangarasu B.E., Lecturer
Mr.M.Ganesh B.E., Lecturer
Mr.N.Muniappan B.E., Lecturer
Mr.M.Rathika B.E., Lecturer
Mr.A.Sivakumar B.E., Lecturer
Mr.K.Sivakuumar B.E., Lecturer
Mr.A.Sendhur Babu B.E., Lecturer
Mr.M.Selvaraju B.E., Lecturer
Mr.S.Punithan B.E., Lecturer
Mr.P.Sivakumar D.M.E., Instructor
Mrs.I.S.Mabel Sangeetha D.M.E., Instructress
Mr.P.K.Miniappan D.M.E., Foreman Instructor
Mr.K.Prabhakaran D.M.E., Workshop Instructor

 
 
Laboratories

We have well-equipped lab facilities to cater the needs of students like Mechanics of Materials and Fluid Mechanics lab equipped with universal testing machine, torsion testing machine, spring testing machine, impact testing machine, hardness testing machine and pneumatic kit. Thermal lab with refrigeration test rig. Automobile lab with a Leyland chassis in running condition and a Tata Estate light motor vehicle. Metrology lab variable and attribute instruments to cope up with advanced measuring techniques. CAD/CAM Lab with 27 computers loaded with latest version of Auto CAD software. Workshop fulfills the requirement of welding , smithy, foundry and lathe shop .It also contains all the special machineries as per syllabus.

We have a CNC turning center to enrich the practical knowledge of our students in the area of advanced machining with CAM simulation package. The students for project works utilize the laboratory facilities

Student Activities

Value added short-term courses are conducted during vacations and in the evenings of working days to enhance the hands-on training of the students

# CNC programming & operations
# Master Cam
# Pro/E

To enrich the technical knowledge of our students Industrial visits are being arranged three times in a semester. In-plant trainings are mandatory for our students during the semester vacations. Engineering association meetings are organized where in resource persons from neighboring industries and institutions are being invited for lectures and seminars to uplift our students to cope up with the present industrial scenario. Our students also present papers in the technical symposiums organized by other institutions.

Awards

Every year our department gives the following awards to the out-going students
# Award for hard working
# Award for academic improvement
# Award for obedience
# Award for volunteer ship
# Award for leadership qualities

 
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
About our department

The Department was started in the year 1999 and it offers three-year full time D.E.E.E course. The goal of the department is know how in the field of Electrical Design, Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Machines both Conventional and Advanced Techniques such as PLC, Computer Aided Electrical Design, Micro controller and Embedded systems and prepares the young engineers to face the global challenges that are taking place in their field. The department has signed MoUs with few leading industries to develop industry - institute interaction for the benefit of students.

 
Faculty

Mr. K. Samidurai M.Tech., HOD
G.Gopal Rao D.E.E., Sr.Lecturer
Ms.R.Latha, Sr. Lecturer
Mr.R.Kannan, Lecturer
Mrs. T. Shanthi B.E., Lecturer (On Study Leave)
P.Yuvaraj B.E., Lecturer
J.Aruna B.E., Lecturer
M.Mary Shyla B.E., Lecturer
J.K.Sakthiya Priya B.E., Lecturer
P.Sivaprakash B.E., Lecturer

 
 
Laboratories

Electrical Engineering department has full-fledged lab facilities and it fulfills the academic needs. Our department consists of Electrical Machines Lab, Electronics Lab, Wiring and Winding Lab and Control of Electrical Machines Lab. These laboratories are equipped with motors,generators, measuring instruments such as Voltmeters, Ammeters, Watt-Meters, CRO, Function Generators, Trainer Kits, Multi-Meters, Winding Machines and Testing Plants to educate the well-developed students to achieve the latest trends. The laboratory facilities are available to design any control module for any specific requirements.

Student Activities

# In-plant training is mandatory
# Following value aided courses are conducted during the vocation period
# Programmable Logic controller (PLC)
# Designing of PCB
# Designing and simulation of Simple Electronic circuit
# Preparation of PCB using Screen Printing Process
# Embedded systems
# Mobile phone servicing
# VHS to CD conversion
# Computer Hardware servicing
# Xerox machine servicing
# Programming in PIC controller
# MS office and Internet

# Industrial visits have been arranged to improve the student technical skills.
# Guest lectures by engineers from various industries.
# Students are motivated to do mini-projects to acquire practical experience.
# National seminars & conferences are arranged in various thrust fields.
# Students are trained to do some of the working modals to enhance their learning capabilities.
# English communication class for developing communication skills.
# Entrepreneurship development programs to motivate for self employments.
# Class committee is formed to disuse the problems faced by them.
# DELNET Facility is made in the library to improve their academic excellence.
# Students are made to involve in the NSS Programme.
# Students are made to participate in the Students ISTE and IE Chapter.

Awards

The students are awarded for best Academic Performance, Hard Working, Obedience, Volunteer ship and Leader ship qualities.

 
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
About our Department

The Department of Computer Engineering was started in the year 1998.This department is committed to contribute significantly to Information Technology and continues to grow professionally with expertise and knowledge to compete with international levels of excellence. The effulgent students are trained to become eminent engineers and entrepreneurs with greater potentials on par with international standard. Our students are achievers of state ranks; they have presented some technical papers to international and national level conferences and seminars. In plant training in companies and industrial visits are mandatory.

 
Faculty

Mrs.M. Uma Parvathi M.Tech., HOD
Mr.D. Sivaganesan, Sr. Lecturer
Mrs.K.Deeba B.E., M.I.S.T.E Lecturer (On Study Leave)
Ms.J.Geetharamani B.E., M.I.S.T.E Lecturer (On Study Leave)
Ms.E.Valarmathi B.E., M.I.S.T.E Lecturer
Ms.R.Gnanakumari B.E., Lecturer
Ms.S.Mangani B.E., Lecturer
Mrs.D. Vedha Vinodha B.E., Lecturer
Ms.G.Priya B.E., Lecturer
Ms.P.J.Esther Rani B.E., Lecturer
Mr.C.Mathan Prabhu B.E., Lecturer

 
 
Laboratories

There are three well-furnished computer centres and one hardware lab with high-configured Systems around 150. Individual Systems for the Students. One Mbps leased line with Uninterrupted Internet Facility for both staff and students. The students are utilized the computer for their practical classes and also spent extra time for their projects.

Student Activities
# Industrial visits are arranged to enrich the practical knowledge of the students.
# In-plant training in various industries is mandatory to enhance workmanship.
# Industrial training is given to the staff to explore the practical applications.
# MOUs are established with industries and other organisations.

Our students have accomplished the following projects for the industrial needs.
# Sales order processing
# Fixed deposit
# Invoice Management
# Distributor management system
# HR Management
# Voice operated Remote control
# Service Engineer’s Office Maintenance

Value added short-term training courses are given to the students to enhance their technical knowledge in the current trends.
# Basics of Computer Science
# Networking Technologies
# Advanced Computer Hardware
# Linux Administration and Networking
# Networks and Administration

Computer Literacy Center is functioning in our department serves the community through training programmes.

One year Certificate Course in Computer Application sponsored by TAHDCO is conducted for the SC/ST youth approved by DOTE.

A special prize is presented to Mr.V.Pitchiah (1998-2001) and Ms.S.Sudhamani (2000-2003) for having secured 100% attendance throughout the course of study for 3 years.

Ms.J.Priyadharsini secured State Fifth Rank in October 2004 Board Examination. Student have participated in State Level Inter Polytechnic Science & Technology exhibition and State Level Inter-School Science & Technology exhibition with their innovative projects conducted by our institution jointly with Petroleum Conservation and Research Association and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology.

Apart from the curriculum, our students are shining well in other fields such as Athletics, Indoor events, Cultural, Quiz, Essay & Elocution Competitions, etc by participating and winning prizes in the competitions organised by various institutions and organisations.

Association meetings are organised twice in a month to develop the overall skills of the students. Paper presentations, Quiz programmes, debates etc are conducted for the students.

Awards

Every year our department gives the following awards to the students
# Award for hard working
# Award for academic improvement
# Award for obedience
# Award for volunteer ship
# Award for leadership qualities
# Our students are also awarded for best academic results and 100% attendance.

 
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
About our department

The department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Karpagam Polytechnic College which has a fine blend of renowned as well as young and dynamic personalities as faculty, is involved in providing quality education.

 
Faculty

Mrs. M. Krishnapriya M.Tech., HOD
Mrs.A.Meenal B.E., MISTE Sr. Lecturer
Ms.S.Gomath, Lecturer
Ms.S.Santhi, Lecturer
Mr.S.Sampathkumar B.E., MISTE Lecturer (On Study Leave)
Mr.S.Sivasankar B.E., Lecturer
Mrs.M.Anitha B.E., Lecturer
Mr.R.Ramakrishnan B.E., Lecturer
Miss.K.P. Ilaya Bharathy B.E., Lecturer
Miss. M.Amutha B.E., Lecturer

 
 
Laboratories

There are well-equipped and spacious laboratories like,
# Electronics lab
# Digital Electronics lab
# Communication Engineering lab
# Microprocessor and Micro controller lab

Lab facilities are utilized by students during free hours in addition to regular practical classes. Advanced kits like PLC trainer kits, Digital IC trainer kits, Micro – processor and Micro - controller kits, fiber optic kits etc., are provided to enrich the technical knowledge of the students. Instrumentation center is also effectively functioning where in many working models are made like emergency lamps, regulated power supplies etc.,

Students Activities

To make the students compete with the current scenario of industrial needs, value based education is given by the department.

# To enhance the hands-on training of the students, various Value added courses are conducted in the following topics with the guidance of Continuing Education cell to compete with latest trends.
# PLC Programming
# Simple Electronic Circuits Designing & Simulation
# Mobile Phone Servicing
# Embedded Systems
# Electronic Hardware Servicing
# PCB Designing and Transformer Winding
# MOUs are established with industries and other organisations.
# Besides dynamic and relevant academic programmes, frequent industrial visits are arranged to enhance the outstanding caliber of the students.
# To upgrade the technical skills of the students, in-plant trainings are made mandatory during the vacation.
# Special lectures in the following topics are provided through Association by inviting eminent persons,
# Embedded system and application
# Latest trends in Radio broadcasting in India.
# Facing the interview
# Emerging trends in Digital signal processing
# Communication systems – today
# Modern mobile phone technology.
# Our students have presented technical papers in National and State level symposiums / conferences and won many prizes.

Awards

Every year our department gives the following awards to the students
# Award for hard working
# Award for academic improvement
# Award for obedience
# Award for volunteer ship
# Award for leadership qualities
# Our students are also awarded for best academic results and 100% attendance.

 
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
About our department

The department of civil engineering has been started in the year 2003,It strives to propagate the secrets and wonders of construction technology through theory and practice to the students thereby mouldings them as future engineers who will in turn shape with the destiny of a nation. Laboratories with full equipment, facilitating the course of studies in the diploma programme are available. In-plant training and industrial visits are also arranged for the students.

 
Faculty

Mr.K.Jagadeesan.,M.E. M.I.E.,M.I.S.T.E., HOD
Mr.M.Ravichandren B.E., Sr. Lecturer
Ms.V.Sheela Mathivanan B.E. Lecturer
Ms.R.Praba Rajathi B.E Lecturer
Mrs. P.Hemalatha B.E., Lecturer
Mrs..R.Srividya D.C.E., D.G.M.M., Instructress
Ms.S.ShanmugaPriya DCE Lab Instructress

 
 
Laboratories

The Civil Engineering Lab is well equipped with Universal Testing Machine, Compression Testing Machine, Hardness Testing Machine, Tortion Testing Machine, Impact Testing Machine, Centrifugal Pump, Receprocating Pump, V notch and Rectangular notch, Orificemeter, Venturimeter, Dumpy level, Theodolite, Prismatic Compass, Plain table, Attrition Testing Machine, Abrasion Testing Machine, Aggregate Impact Testing Machine, Direct Shear Testing Machine, Slump Testing Machine, Compaction factor Testing Machine and all Environmental Engineering Lab equipments etc., The students are getting more practical knowledge by using the above machines.

Student Activities

# 3D Modeling in Building Drawing

# Industrial Visit is arranged three times per semester. In-Plant Training is also arranged for one month at the end of the second year summer vacation. One week Surveying Camp is arranged in the fourth semester out side the college campus. Civil Engineering Association meeting is conducted two times per semester. In our section library 120 books are available for the reference of staffs and students.

 
DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
About our department

The department was started in the year 2004 and it offers three-year full time D.A.E course. The goal of the department is know how in the field of Automobile bodybuilding, chassis and analysis of engines using advanced techniques and prepares the young engineers to face the global challenges that are taking place in their field. The department has signed MoUs with few leading industries to develop industry institute interaction for the benefit of students.

 
Faculty

Mr.E.R. Maxim Joseph Bhakayaraj B.E., Lecturer / HOD i/c
Mrs.Chitra B.E., Lecturer
Mr. C.Kannan B.E., Lecturer
Mr.B.Arun Prasad B.E., Lecturer
Mr.R.Sundara Rajan B.E., Lecturer
Mr. S. Prabhu B.E., Lecturer

 
 
Laboratories

We have well-equipped lab facilities to cater the needs of students like
# Mechanics of Materials and Fluid Mechanics lab
# Automobile lab
# CAD/CAM Lab
# Our laboratories fulfill the academic needs as well as industrial needs.
# We have a CNC turning center to enrich the practical knowledge of our students in the area of advanced machining with CAM simulation Package.

Student Activities

Value added short-term courses are conducted during vacations and in the evenings to enhance the hands on training of the students
# CNC programming & operations
# Pro/E
To enhance the technical knowledge of our students Industrial visits are being arranged three times in a semester. In-plant trainings are mandatory for our students during the semester vacations. Engineering association meetings are organized wherein resource persons from neighboring industries and institutions are being invited for lectures and seminars to uplift our students to cope up with the present industrial scenario.

Awards

Every year our department gives the following awards to the students
# Award for hard working
# Award for academic improvement
# Award for obedience
# Award for volunteer ship
# Award for leadership qualities
# Our students are also awarded for best academic results and 100% attendance.

 
DEPARTMENT OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
About our department

The department was started in the year 2005 and it offers three-year full time D.T.T course. The Department aims to achieve excellence in education in Textile Technology through established and emerging technologies as well as applied/developmental research by closely interacting with the industry and thus provides highly competent technical manpower for the industry and academic institutes. The effulgent students are trained to become eminent engineers and entrepreneurs with greater potentials on par with international standard.

 
Faculty

R.Vijaya sekar AMIE., Lecturer (HOD i/c)
G.Maheswaran B.E., Lecturer
K. Jayashree D.C.D.D.M., Instructress

 
 
Laboratories

We have well-equipped and spacious laboratories like,

# Testing and quality control lab
# Computer aided textile designing lab
# Chemical processing lab
# Yarn manufacture Lab
# Fabric manufacture lab
# Knitting lab
# Apparel manufacturing lab


Student Activities

To make the students compete with the current scenario of industrial needs, value based education is given by our department.

Besides dynamic and relevant academic programs, frequent industrial visits are arranged to enhance the outstanding caliber of the students.
# To upgrade the technical skills of the students, in-plant trainings are made mandatory during the vacation.
# MOUs are established with spinning, weaving, knitting, processing and garment manufacturing industries.
# Special lectures in the following topics are provided through Association by inviting eminent persons,
# Latest trends in spinning machines,
# Latest trends in weaving machines.
# Compact spinning technology,
# Seam less fabric production,
# Information technology in textile industry,
# Quality systems for garment manufacture
# Electronic controllers and monitoring devices in weaving machine,
# Smart fabrics
# Facing the interview


Awards

Every year our department gives the following awards to the students

# Award for hard working
# Award for academic improvement
# Award for obedience
# Award for volunteer ship
# Award for leadership qualities
# Our students are also awarded for best academic results and 100% attendance.

 
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