University Departments of Anna University Chennai – ACT Campus

University Departments of Anna University Chennai – ACT Campus

Alagappa College of Technology (ACT) is a renowned engineering institution located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1944 under the University of Madras, the college became part of Anna University in 1978. ACT offers quality education in Engineering, Technology, and allied sciences, focusing on academic excellence, research, and industry collaboration.

The college was founded with a generous donation from philanthropist Vallal Dr. Alagappa Chettiar, with the aim of introducing modern technology-based courses. Over the years, ACT has played an important role in producing skilled professionals who contribute to technological and social development.

Established Year: 1944

College Code: 2

College Type: B.Tech, Engineering, M.Tech, Ph.D Engineering

Approved By: All India Council for Technical Education

University Type: University Department

Academic Level: Postgraduate, Undergraduate

Mode of Study: Full-Time

Medium of Instruction: English Medium, Tamil Medium

Principal / Head: Dr. S. Meenakshisundaram (Dean)

Autonomous Status: Yes

Minority Status: No

Special Category: Co-Educational

Total Seats: 90

Courses Offered

Sl.No Name of the Course Approved Intake Year of Starting NBA Accredited Valid Upto Degree
1 Apparel Technology (SS) 30 2007 No - BTech
2 Pharmaceutical Technology (SS) 60 2004 No - BTech

Boys Hostel: Yes

Girls Hostel: Yes

Transport Facility: No

Ownership: Government / Public

Address: Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 025

Phone: Dean Chamber : 044 2235 9101 Dean Office : 044 2235 9126 to 9129

Email: deanact@annauniv.edu

Website: https://www.annauniv.edu/act/

District: Chennai

State: Tamil Nadu

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