Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College (APCC), a Government-aided institution established in 2003. The college provides 5 aided and 3 self-supporting diploma courses in engineering. A lateral entry is also possible in the second year of the curriculum for the provided courses. The admissions are based on merit. Applications are available online.

In the recent placements of the college, around 70% of the students got placed in the reputed companies in the year of 2019-2020. 

Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College Highlights

Established 2003
Institution Type Government Aided
Approved by AICTE approved
Affiliated to Directorate of Technical Education
Run by Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Thirukoil
Courses offered Diploma in polytechnic courses
Application mode Online
Selection mode Merit-based
Official Website http://www.palaniandavarpc.org.in/

Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College Courses

The institution runs Aided diploma courses in five categories and Self-supporting diploma courses in three categories.

Course Details
Diploma Specializations: Civil Engineering, Electronics, and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Office Practice, Information Technology, Electronics (Robotics), Garment Technology
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Matriculation (HSC) with PCM/PCB or Vocational HSC with either Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or SSC with 2-year ITI with the appropriate program.
Selection Criteria: Merit Based

Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College Admission

The admission is strictly based on merit and at the time of admission, the candidate will have to satisfy certain minimum requirements, which may be prescribed from time to time.

How to Apply?

  • Application is processed online for the courses of choice
  • Personal as well as academic details should be furnished.
  • An online application fee of INR 150 is to be remitted (SC/ST excluded).
  • All the documents should be produced at the time of admission.
  • The administration will reject the application that submits false information.
  • All students enrolled in aided courses can scroll onto scholarships based on eligibility.
  • SC/ST candidates can claim scholarships granted by the Department of Adidravidar welfare, TN.
  • A caste certificate is a must for claiming the community reservation benefits.

Community Reservation: Community reservation is available for the courses.

Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College Placement

The college assures placement in reputed companies. Workshops, training programs and seminars are arranged for the students to ensure the experience for interviews. A total of 191 students have been placed with the highest salary stipend of INR 10,060 and a minimum of INR 7750. 

Some of the major placement firms include Bright Digi World Tirupur, Eureka Forbes Pvt. Ltd Chennai, TVS Ltd Hosur, Turbo Energy Pvt Ltd Kanchipuram, Ashok Leyland Chennai, Brakes India Pvt Ltd Chennai, Titan Industries Hosur, Rajarathna mills Palani, Aquasub Engineering Coimbatore, Mithran Structures Coimbatore, Lucas-TVS Ltd Pondicherry, L&T Pvt Ltd Coimbatore, and more.

Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College Facilities

  • Library: Library with multi-discipline reference books, bilingual newspapers in Tamil and English, with provided book bank schemes.
  • Hostel: Separate hostel for boys and girls. College hostels for second and third-year students and Ramakrishna Cater’s hostels are provided for first-year students. Vegan mess facility with dividing system based charges.
  • Sports: NSS and physical education classes are undertaken in the institution with annual inter-polytechnic tournaments
  • Other Facilities: Anti-ragging disciplines are adopted and the Sexual harassment Complaint committee also formed for the safety and welfare of students. 

Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College FAQs

Ques. How is the faculty at Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. The faculty includes eminent professionals in charge. The principal in charge is Dr. R. Kandaswamy. Mr. R. Senthil Kumar serves as the correspondent and Dr. V. Jaya Chandra Bhanu Reddy IAS is the executive officer of the institution. Dr. S. Eshwaran ME holds the position of placement officer. The institution is furnished with well qualified and experienced faculties with practical assistance in each and every discipline provided by them.

Ques. Does Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College provide a scholarship?

Ans. The scholarship is available for eligible backward classes, most backward classes, Scheduled caste, and scheduled tribe candidates. In addition to this, the Piramalai Kallar scholarship and Periyar award is also disbursed to the eligible candidates.

Ques. What are the criteria for lateral entry at Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. As per the revised AICTE norms, diploma qualified students are eligible for lateral entry in engineering and technology programs and there is no restriction for admission to undergraduate engineering and technology courses lateral entry. Candidates who have passed diploma with 45% are eligible for the entry to the specified course, provided vacancies are there.

Ques. Where is Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College located?

Ans. The institution is located at Dindigul road, NH9; 1 km from the Palani bus stand and 1.5 km from the railway station.

Ques. How is the course curriculum of Arulmigu Palaniandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. The curriculum includes:

  • Career guidance programs
  • Industrial visits
  • Seminars and special lectures,
  • ISTE student chapters
  • Centre for innovation
  • Canada-India institutional cooperation project
  • Community polytechnic scheme
  • Entrepreneurship development cell
  • Industry-institute partnership cell
  • Project work exhibition
  • State-level technical symposium