Annamalai Polytechnic College (APC) Chettinad at Sivaganga was established in 1956 by Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettier. The institution is governed by the Rajah Muthiah Chettiar Charitable and Educational Trust. The College is a govt-aided institution providing technical education and training to men and women at post-secondary school level with its diploma courses. From 1979 onwards, the institution through its Community Polytechnic Scheme serves the nearby rural community by its courses. This scheme operates under the guidance of MHRD of Indian Government. The placements opportunities are decent here and many women empowerment events are conducted periodically. 

APC Chettinad Sivaganga Highlights

Established | Institution type 1956 | Public
Courses offered Diploma level courses
Admission Mode Online/ Offline
Admission Criteria Merit-based and Entrance-based
Campus area 33.15 hectares
Facilities Library, Laboratories, Hostel, Sports, and EMD Cell, etc.
Official Website www.annamalaipolytechnic.in

APC Chettinad Sivaganga Courses

Annamalai Polytechnic College offers diploma courses across 5 branches which are listed as follows:

Diploma Courses  Duration Eligibility
Civil, Textile Technology, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3 years The candidate must have passed Class 10 or its equivalent from a recognized institution with at least 35% marks as aggregate (without rounding up). Passing in Science and Maths is made compulsory.

APC Chettinad Sivaganga Admission

Admission to Annamalai Polytechnic College is based purely on merit. Students who have scored higher marks in the qualifying examination are taken into the college.

Students can also appear in POLYCET (Polytechnic Common Entrance Test) from the state and get placed in the college. It is important to note that the students who have appeared in POLYCET get advantage over the others who haven’t appeared in it.

Application Process

  • Visit the official site of the board to apply online. Else, the students can get the brochure with form to fill.
  • Start filling the application form with all needed details and then attach documents appropriately.
  • Submit it in online or offline mode based on the mode of admission that the candidates have opted.
  • Merit lists get released based on the marks/ ranking obtained by the candidates in the qualifying exam or entrance exam depending upon the applied mode. 
  • Shortlisted students are called to the institution for further processing.

Fee Structure

The following is the fee structure for 3-year diploma course at Annamalai Polytechnic College:

Sl. No. Description Amount in INR (per semester) 
1 Tuition fees 1,250
2 Special fees 500
3 Development fees 500
Total* 2,250

*Payment of tuition fees is exempted for SC/ ST and PwD candidates.

APC Chettinad Sivaganga Facilities

Annamalai Polytechnic College offers many facilities to its students to ensure their welfare and academic performance. The facilities made available to the students are as follows:

  • Library- The polytechnic library is well-equipped with a good collection of technical and general books covering the needs of both the staff and students. In order to render effective service to all, a qualified librarian has been appointed.
  • Sports- The college has a large ground for hosting cricket and football matches as well as to host various track events. It also has provision for indoor games like table tennis and chess as needed.
  • Hostel- There is hostel facility in the institution made available for boys only. 90 students can be accommodated in the two hostel buildings.

APC Chettinad Sivaganga FAQs

Ques. What are the contact details of APC Chettinad Sivaganga?

Ans. The institution can be reached in the following modes for any queries:

  • Address- Annamalai Polytechnic College

Chettinad – 630 102

Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu

Ques. Is the faculty at APC Chettinad Sivaganga good?

Ans. Yes, the faculty at the college is good. All the professors are highly qualified and have several years of expertise in their academic field to train the students.

Ques. How is the route leading to APC Chettinad Sivaganga?

Ans. The college is well-connected by road and rail. The institution is located in Chettinad on the Chennai-Rameshwaram main line of Southern Railway between the Trichy and Karaikudi junctions. It is 1km from the Chettinad railway station and 1.5km from the Kanadukathan bus stand.

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for admission to APC Chettinad Sivaganga?

Ans. No, there is no entrance exam mandated for admission to the Annamalai Polytechnic College. Students with marks in POLYCET get an add-on advantage when applying to the courses offered here.

Ques. What is EMD Cell at APC Chettinad Sivaganga?

Ans. This cell executes the launched EMD Scheme with a view to encourage students in AICTE approved polytechnics and degree technical institutions to consider self-employment as a career option by offering them with training in Entrepreneurship through modular courses. This increases the relevance of Management in the non-corporate and under-managed sectors.