My Perceptions of EEC so far

As I said before, it is based on the Anna University curriculum, so I can't complain. Though the exams are not very difficult, the afforementioned frequency of them can be somewhat disorienting. The course prepares you adequately, but there is little incentive for actual programming and execution. Overall, a very competent curriculum.

Haven't pursued any internships yet, but we are notified of internships from Cisco, Qualcomm, and the like having monthly stipend of 20-30k. I feel that we are ill equipped for pursuing an internship given our current track, but there are many internship opportunities for those interested when considering the college.

After the fourth semester, I've heard of students getting placed after their succesful internships, but that is once in a blue moon. The drive for campus placements kicks off after the seventh semester though. Seen Amazon, Google, Zoho, Goldman Sachs, TCS and the lot recruiting students here. The highest salary I've seen is about 47 LPA through marquee offers, but the average salary package range is in about 5-6 LPA. Above 90% of students are guaranteed to place here if that is what they seek. Haven't focussed on these as I plan to pursue another degree after this.

The Yearly Fees is 1,30,000 rs. per year - split up to 55,000 Rs. for the Tuition fees, 25,000 Rs. for the Book fees, 25,000 Rs. for e-Learning and the rest for Career Development Courses (They have taken aptitude courses so far).

Several department specific symposiums, such as our own KRATOS kick off from the start of the freshers' year and the frequency of such technical festivals do not slow down throughout the year. The general college club Campus Life conduct their premier festival TALENTIA and other such festivals throughout the year too and if you catch an energetic group, the festivals have a much needed jolt. NO SPORTS OR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGED BY THE COLLEGE. But there are frankly numerous clubs - technical or otherwise - to keep a student busy.

Applied to many colleges through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Counselling portal, but got placed here. The counselling admission process was pretty straightforward, cutoffs were high for my category but once selected, it was a very streamlined process for admission; can't complain.

There is a faculty for every 30 student, which I find very ample. Faculty relationship can very per the faculty, as expected. Some can be standoffish but most are understanding of your plight and are generally helpful. There are 4 exams per semester, excluding the end semester exam, two of which constitute for 50 marks eash and the others 25 each. The pacing of these exams can feel overwhelming and chaotic at times. But most are able to pass these exams without much hassle. The courses are based on the Anna University syllabus, and I can't comment beyond the fact that that cover the very broad basics.

Since it is located inside a city, basic amenities and hangout stops can be found within 5-10 mins from the college, and prime spots like Ashok Nagar and Kathipara are just 20 mins away, depending on traffic. The neighbourhood may not be a nightowl, but it is easy to escape. Dunno about Hostelites.