Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College was established in 1985 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and provides Diploma courses in engineering. The college is accredited by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated with the Directorate of Technical Education Chennai. The institute is privately owned and has a student strength of around 1500. The institute is spread across a beautiful campus of 20 acres and imparts technical knowledge and practical skills to its students.

The institute offers diplomas in the field of Engineering and Technology. The college started with just 3 courses in 1985 but has grown and added 3 new courses with Computer Engineering being the most recent addition in 2005. All diploma courses have a maximum duration of three years. Various Engineering branches are Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering.

The admission in the diploma course is based on the aggregate marks secured in the qualifying examination asked for the admission process. 

Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College Highlights

Following are the highlights of Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College:

Established In 1985
Type Private
Approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)
Affiliated to Directorate of Technical Education Chennai
Entrance Exam Tamil Nadu Diploma Entrance Exam
Courses Offered 6 courses across 1 stream
Application Mode Offline 
Admission Criteria Entrance Test
Campus Area 20 acres
Facilities Hostels, medical centre, Library, laboratories

Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College Courses

The institute offers 6 courses across engineering stream. They started with only 3 courses in 1985, namely Civil, Electrical and Electronics and Mechanical Engineering. The total has now increased to 6 courses after adding Automobile Engineering in 1997, Electronics and Communication Engineering in 2004 and Computer Engineering in 2005. 

Courses Details
Diploma Duration: The duration of the course is 3 years.
Specializations: Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering , Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering
Eligibility: Candidate should be passed out of 10th grade from a recognised board or its equivalent

Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College Admission

Selection criteria:

  • Admissions in the institute are done based on the result of Tamil Nadu Entrance Exam Test
  • The candidate should meet the eligibility of the course before he decides to apply
  • Admissions are done through offline medium only since the college lacks a website 

How to apply?

Before applying the candidate should’ve cleared the Tamil Nadu Entrance Exam. Based on that, he may get this college and choose to apply here. 

  • To take admission in this college, the candidate should get in touch with the college and report to the college campus as and when instructed
  • On the day of counselling, the candidate should come prepared with all the required documents and fee

Documents required:

  • Original 10th Mark sheet and Certificate
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • Scanned Signature
  • DOB Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Equivalent Document)

Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College Placements

Placement cell & Training was established to have Institution- Industry Interaction and to develop student’s skills to achieve success in professional career. The cell works in coordination with the students giving them direction and resources to acquire the necessary skills to secure their dream job. 

  • Training activities are organized throughout the year in an effort towards preparing the prospective students for the campus selection programmes. The cell keeps on invites various industries and reputed firms for campus recruitment. 
  • Some widely acclaimed corporations and companies frequent the campus to offer placements to the students. Companies like Apollo, Larsen and turbo and Ashok Leyland are some of the companies that hire from the college. 

Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College Facilities

To provide an optimal learning environment for the students, a number of facilities are available on campus. From well-furnished hostels to a fully stacked library, great care is taken to ensure that the students are provided with a tranquil ambience when going through their business. Given below are the facilities that are available in the college.

  • Library: The library at the college is as old as the college itself and has been an integral part of it since 1985. With an area of 4300 square feet, it is filled with more than 12500 volumes and nearly 40 journals. The sheer amounts of books take care of any sort of general or research-based needs of the students. Smart and modern practices are followed to ensure proper cataloguing of the books. The library is also the centre of network and photocopying based needs.
  • Hostel: The hostels are segregated between boys and girls. The rooms are spacious and the institute makes sure that all basic amenities are provided to the residents. The mess runs on a sharing system where all the residents of the hostel divide up the total cost of boarding each month. The boys' hostel has a greater capacity of 200 beds while the girls' hostel has an accommodation capacity of only 40 beds. 
  • Cafeteria: The College has 2 hygienic cafeterias on the campus for the students to enjoy snacks and relax. There is ample space and good seating arrangements for the students to enjoy their meal comfortably.
  • Medical Centre: There is a medical centre on the college campus in case of medical emergencies. The staff is always available in the centre to take care of any problems that may arise.
  • Laboratories: The institute has a total of 39 full functioning labs and workshops so that the students can focus on the practical aspects of learning. 
  • Parking facility: To ensure that the students, as well as the visitors, can park their vehicles, there is a spate parking space on the campus. This gives the institute a professional look and makes sure that it does not look cluttered.
  • Auditorium: The College holds its festivals and seminar in the auditorium on the campus. The ready availability of an auditorium makes sure that every event in the college goes on without a snag. 
  • Transport: The College has a fleet of buses to provide the students and the faculty with an easier commute to the institution. In addition to the college transport, public transports also ply on the same route. 
  • Alumni Association: The institute has a good network of the alumni association to guide and help the students with their carrier choices. 

Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College Faculty

Teachers and instructors of Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College are well qualified, experienced and co-operative with all students. Some extra knowledge is also provided to students like soft skill development classes, debates and interview practices. Every teacher has their own experience in their subjects of theory, practical and labs. The college has a total faculty of 93 teachers against the student strength of around 1500. Mr A. Murugesan is the principal of the institute.

Mr A. Murugesan – PRINCIPAL

No. of professor – 90

Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance exam conducted for admission process in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. There is Tamil Nadu entrance exam conducted for the admission process. The student should meet the eligibility criteria for taking admission into the institute. Candidate should be passed out of 10th grade from a recognised board or its equivalent to confirm the admission in the institute.

Ques. What is the total fee of the course in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. The total tuition fee for the three-year course is around 65000 rupees in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College.

Ques. Are part-time courses available in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. No, all the courses in the college are full-time courses in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College.

Ques. What is the capacity of the library in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. The library has a total capacity of around 150 students. With an area of 4300 square feet, it is filled with more than 12500 volumes and nearly 40 journals. The sheer amounts of books take care of any sort of general or research-based needs of the students. Smart and modern practices are followed to ensure proper cataloguing of the books. The library is also the centre of network and photocopying based needs.

Ques. Is the college Co-Ed in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. Yes, the institute is open to students of both genders in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College.

Ques. How far does the transport facility ply in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. The college transport covers around 10 nearby towns neighbouring the Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College.

Ques. How much seats intake for diploma course in Arulmigu Senthilandavar Polytechnic College?

Ans. The following table mentions all the diploma courses along with seats intake:
Courses Number of seats available
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 180
Diploma in Automobile Engineering 120
Diploma in Civil Engineering 120
Diploma in Computer Engineering 60
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering 90
Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering 90