Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Poonamalle, Chennai is run by the Alpha Educational Society, a non-profit educational body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Alpha College of Engineering (established in 2006) is affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Management, and many more.

AEC is ISO 9001:2008 Certified for Academic Standards by Internationally Acclaimed TUV Suddeutschland, Germany. ACE received India’s top Higher Education Jury Award for One of the Best 50 Private Engineering Colleges Award – 2023.

The College has well-qualified and experienced faculty who take up the responsibility of providing support and guidance to students. ACE offers Student Certificate Programs [BEC], Skillsonics, Skillrack, The Research and Development Cell (R&D), Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Cambridge Assessment, CSI (Computer Society of India), ICT Academy, and CII-Yi - endorsed and recommended by NITI Aayog help students to build strong careers in the future. The institute conducts placement trainings, placements drives and provides internshipp opportunities for the students pursuing a course at Alpha College of Engineering. Graduates from the college is placed in top recruiting companies such Infosys, IBM, Airtel, Atos Syntel, AmazonPay, Cognizant, Wipro, Mindtree, Tech Mahindra, etc. 

Admission is done on the basis of national and state entrance examinations such as TNEA and TANCET.

Direct Link to Apply for Alpha College of Engineering Admission

Quick Facts

  • ISO 9001:2008 Certified College
  • ACE received Prestigious Jury Award Certificate of Achievement of Future Proof Learning - 2021
  • Best Engineering College which prepares candidates for Cambridge English Qualifications - 2020
  • Received project fundings from Indian Space Research organization (ISRO) and Department of Science and Technology
  • Offers Value added courses, Hands on Training programmes, Certificate Programmes, Guest lectures, Seminars and Workshops
  • Application Based Learning and interactive Online tools for Teaching-Learning
  • Placement Training for the first-year UG & PG students
  • DELL EMC Centre of Academic Excellence for students
  • ACE joined hands with SWISSMEM in the year 2018

Alpha College of Engineering Courses 

CE Poonamallee offers UG and PG Courses in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Management and many more. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course Specialization Eligibility Seat Intake
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Information Technology 10+2 in PCM with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for General, 45% for backward class and 40% for most backward class and SC/ST/SCA 60 + 60
B.Tech Lateral Entry Diploma in Engineering/ Technology or B.Sc degree with Mathematics -
B.E Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering 10+2 in PCM with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for General, 45% for backward class and 40% for most backward class and SC/ST/SCA 60 + 60 + 30 +30
B.E Lateral Entry Diploma in Engineering/ Technology or B.Sc degree with Mathematics -
MBA Finance, Marketing, HR, Systems, Operations Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university or institution with minimum 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category) + Obtained a valid score in TANCET 120
M.E Computer Science Engineering B.E/B. Tech graduate from a recognized university or institution with minimum 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category) + Obtained a valid score in TANCET -

Check: ACE Poonamallee Courses and Fees

Words from Students of Alpha College of Engineering

Jeyashri.V.G“My college has the most talented staff who brings out the best from the students. Its atmosphere is such that along with academics they encourage sports and other extracurricular activities. Alpha college of engineering provides industrial visits and training in leading multinational companies. It enhances the English language skills of students with Cambridge English assessment. You are the pawns in the first year, and ministers in the second year then become the king of the campus in the final year. So, Alpha college of engineering is the best place for every engineer to start their career.”
- Jeyashri.V.G (Second year CSE dept)

Nivedha J“My friend suggested to me Alpha College of Engineering and I contacted the college about the biomedical engineering course they offer since I was more interested in biomedical subjects. The placement at the college is very good and it follows an updated curriculum for the students. The college also offers courses for the skill development of students. The staff and management are very supportive and it also has an affordable fee structure. I am so happy to be part of Alpha Engineering College.”
- Nivedha J (BME 3rd year)

Prabhakaran“Alpha College Of Engineering is the best option to upgrade your career. Our college provides 100% job placements in top reputed companies for every student. Companies like Infosys, etc...,will visit here to recruit freshers. There is a hostel and canteen for distant students. This College has the best faculty members to motivate and upgrade every student's career. Our course syllabus is completely based on Anna University norms. Our college conducts a symposium in January every year, and celebrates it in various aspects. ACE is a good place to explore your thoughts and helps in excelling your career and it also fits me best. "THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT.”
- Prabhakaran (II BME)

Ragamalika “I chose Alpha College of Engineering because it has a good reputation for its social activities and percentage of students getting graduated. Based on the visit to the campus I came to know the facilities (lab, classroom, canteen, ground) in this college and also based on the placement (graduates from ACE get placed in good jobs with good CTC). I am impressed with our faculty’s way of teaching. I think I have made the right choice.”
- Ragamalika (3rd year BME)

Keerthana “I chose Alpha College of Engineering to study biomedical engineering because it is excelling in this department. There are students scoring ranks every year in the Biomedical engineering department. The professors are friendly with the students and highly knowledgeable. The college campus is surrounded by numerous trees which provides a peaceful environment for the students. The students are also provided with various facilities like hostel, playground, sick room, library, canteen and so on.”
- Keerthana (III year BME)

Admission is done on the basis of counseling and entrance examinations.

How to Apply?

The college accepts both online/offline mode of application. Aspirants can follow the steps below for getting admission at Alpha College of Engineering:

Step 1: Obtain the application form along with the prospectus from the ‘Administrative Office’ of the college on cash payment of a requisite fee or the application form can be downloaded from the official website.

Step 2: Fill out the application form with relevant details.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled application form and necessary documents to the given address:

The Administrative Office,
No 16, 3rd Cross Street,
West C.I.T. Nagar, Chennai 600 035

Accepted Exams

  • B.Tech/ B.E: TNEA counseling conducted by DTE, Maharashtra
  • MBA: TANCET

Check: ACE Poonamallee Admission

Alpha College of Engineering Placement

The Career Development Cell of Alpha College of Engineering (ACE) is focused on aiding the Academic Departments of ACE in creating employable graduates for the industry who will shape the country’s future. ACE conducts tranings on Communication Skills and Soft Skills to develop confidence among students during the placement drive. The CDC also conducts aptitude trainings on analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, verbal and nonverbal reasoning for the students. ACE is a member of ICTACT Academy which helps to develop the required skills of the students through their Youth Circle Program and has also signed an MOU with ICTACT for creating Center of Excellence for Data Analytics Programme.

Alpha College of Engineering has collaboration with IEEE, the world’s largest technical organization that conducts seminar and technical events to bring awareness to the engineering students in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Further, students get opportunities to interact with experts and also benefit from one-to-one counseling. Some of the potential recruiters are:

IBM Cognizant Wipro
Sutherland IDBI Federal Mindtree
Covenant India Airtel Infosys

Also, currently, the college is conducting a placement process for the year 2022. Till date, 95.3% of the students have been placed. The CTC offered to these students is as follows:

CTC Amount
Minimum annual salary INR 1.8 LPA
Median annual salary INR 3 LPA
Average annual salary INR 3.5 LPA
Average/ Highest Salary trends for the past 3 years INR 12 LPA
Maximum annual salary INR 12 LPA

Top recruiters at Alpha College of Engineering are Jaro Education, Atos Syntel, Berger Paints, Federal Bank, Avasoft, Capgemini, Accenture, Infosys, TCS, etc.

Read More: Alpha College of Engineering Placement

Alpha College of Engineering Scholarship

ACE provides special scholarship to students who belong to the following categories:

Alpha Merit Scholarship Scheme:  Alpha College of Engineering offering merit scholarships to students who secure admission based on their academic performance in the qualifying examination. The following are the details for the same:

  • Students who secure not less than 70% marks in the qualifying public examination as prescribed by Anna University will be eligible to apply for a merit scholarship.
  • All applicants will be ranked in the order of their merit.
  • The grant of a scholarship will be subject to the applicant securing admission to the Alpha College of Engineering.
  • The award of the scholarship is not restricted. The awardee will be designated as Alpha Scholar during the tenure of the scholarship. 
  • Nature of Scholarship: The scholarship will be offered by way of a full or partial tuition fee waiver depending on the marks scored by the candidate.

Read More: Alpha College of Engineering Scholarship

Alpha College of Engineering Facilities

Computer Lab

The computer lab is well equipped with the latest configuration and software.

Library

The college library has a collection of 2750 titles and 14751 volumes of books. It subscribes to 66 national and 150 online (international) journals. The Library has Multimedia Computers with Internet connectivity, on-line databases, e-books, e-journals, and open source resources which can be accessed by the students. 

Hostel

The institute offers separate hostel facilities to both boys and girls equipped with modern amenities. 

Student Clubs

The stusdents can be a part of different clubs at Alpha College of Engineering. Some of the clubs are Red Ribbon Club, Youth Red Cross, and Robotics Club. 
Canteen ACE offers canteen facility to the students that serves high quality South Indian food and snacks. 
Students learning centre The students learning center has 10 systems with internet connections, LCD projector for video presentations, T4S (Teacher for student) and S4S (Student for student) programmes.

Check: ACE Poonamallee Hostel Fees

Alpha College of Engineering FAQs

Ques. Does ACE Poonamallee provide scholarships?

Ans. The Alpha Group of Institutions has been passionate about extending the benefit of its endeavors to all deserving students, irrespective of their social or economic background. In pursuit of its objectives, the Group has introduced the Alpha Merit Scholarship Scheme. Students who secure not less than 90% marks in the qualifying public examination as prescribed by Anna University will be eligible to apply for a merit scholarship. All applicants will be ranked in the order of their merit. The grant of the scholarship will be subject to the applicant securing admission to the Alpha College of Engineering.

Ques. How will the cutoff be calculated at ACE Poonamallee?

Ans. The Engineering Cut-Off Marks will be calculated as:

Subject Total Marks Cut Off Calculation Cut Off Marks
Mathematics 200 200/2 100
Physics 200 200/4 50
Most Backward 200 200/4 50
Engineering Cut Off 200

Ques. What are the documents required during admission at ACE Poonamallee?

Ans. The following documents are required during admission at Alpha College of Engineering:

  • HSC and SSLC Mark sheet
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Conduct Certificate
  • Community Certificate
  • Provisional Certificate for Lateral Entry Students
  • Provisional Certificate for PG Courses Degree Mark Lists & Degree Certificate for PG Courses
  • Nativity Certificate for other state candidates
  • Income Certificate for those who wish to avail scholarships
  • 6 Passport Size photo & Stamp Size photo

Ques. What are the jobs offered to MBA graduates at ACE Poonamallee?

Ans. Major MBA job profiles along with the average salary is tabulated below:

Job Profile Average Salary (INR)
Account Manager INR 5 to 6 Lakhs
Sales Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Brand Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Human Resources Manager INR 4 to 5 Lakhs
Equity Research Analyst INR 3 to 4 Lakhs
Digital Marketing Manager INR 4 to 4.5 Lakhs
Management Consultant INR 10 to 12 Lakhs
Risk Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Marketing Manager INR 4 to 5 Lakhs

Check: MBA Course

Ques. Can I be employed during my course at ACE Poonamallee?

Ans. No, these are full-time programs. You will not be able to take on any paid employment through the duration of the program.