About College of Engineering

Located in the heart of Chennai city, the sprawling campus of the College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG) with cutting edge infrastructure has been the foundation for many a successful engineer, scholar, and leader. The University offers 18 UG, 35 PG (Regular) and 34 PG Self-supporting courses. CEG has 16 Departments, 6 University Affiliated Centres, and 12 Research Centres where research programs are offered. With close ties with industry, excellent research practices and multiple extra-curricular options, the institution advances the progression of the student's quest for knowledge. The faculty along with the excellent student population makes the campus one of the best places to study in the nation.CEG was established in May of 1794, as a School of Survey with one student in a building near Fort St. George. Founded by Michael Topping, the school became the Civil Engineering School in 1858. Subsequently, CEG was established as a college in 1859 under the Madras University. It was then rechristened as College of Engineering in 1861 with the inclusion of the Mechanical Engineering course.

Information compiled:College of Engineering, Guindy- Website