About the University
Anna University was established on 4th September, 1978 as a unitary type of University. This University was named after Late Dr.C.N.Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Applied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society. Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained there from, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities. For more information, visit Anna University web page.
About the Institution
College of Engineering Guindy started in the year 1794, is the first engineering college founded in India. Now, College of Engineering, Guindy is the largest engineering college in Tamil Nadu. Situated in the southern part of Chennai city, the campus extends over 100 hectares abutting the Adyar River on the north and Raj Bhavan on the south. For more information, visit College of Engineering Guindy web page.
About the Department
Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and the most famous courses of study at College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Anna University. It provides excellent learning and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate studies. This course in CEG is approved by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), a Statutory Body established for proper planning & co-ordinated development of technical education throughout the country.For more information, visit Department of Mechanical Engineering web page .
Vision
Department of Mechanical Engineering strives to be recognized globally for excelling in Engineering education and research leading to innovative, entrepreneurial and competent graduates in Mechanical Engineering and allied disciplines.
Mission
- To provide a world-class education through the conduct of pioneering and cutting-edge research that inculcate professional, technical, critical-thinking, and communication skills necessary for students and faculty to make impactful contributions to the society.
- To create future leaders in science and art of the mechanical and allied engineering streams.
- To expand the frontiers of engineering science and to encourage technological innovation while fostering academic excellence and scholarly learning in a collegial environment.
About AU-FRG Institute for CAD/CAM
Anna University has been in the forefront of international co-operation programmes in engineering and technology and receives financial and expert assistance from many countries for enhancement of infrastructural facilities in emerging areas of technology. AU-FRG Institute for CAD/CAM which was established in February 1996 with assistance from the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), is a result of one such joint venture aimed at promoting CAD/CAM technologies in the Indian Industrial Sector. For more information, visit AU-FRG Institute for CAD/CAM web page.