Journey of CKCET
Formerly known as Sri Jayaram Engineering College, CKCET was established in 2002 and has since become one of the premier engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu, adhering to international standards. Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, and affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, the college has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification from TUV NORD and accreditation from NAAC.
CKCET offers nine undergraduate degrees, two postgraduate Programs and one doctoral program in mechanical engineering. Initially managed by Sri Jayaram Educational Trust, the college came under the patronage of CavinKare Group of Companies in 2010, with the goal of providing technical excellence to rural minds.
Under the leadership of the extraordinary philanthropist Mr. C. K. Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director of CavinKare Group of Companies, CKCET has flourished. The college campus, spread over 17 acres with a 245,000 sq. ft. RCC building, is centrally located in Cuddalore town and is easily accessible from Puducherry, Panruti, Villupuram, Chidambaram, and Virudhachalam.
CKCET maintains a staff-student ratio of 1:20 as per AICTE norms, with well-experienced faculty members who actively participate in various research activities. The college provides well-equipped classrooms with LCD projectors and computer systems as part of its e-learning initiatives, along with state-of-the-art laboratories. The library houses a vast collection of books to enrich the knowledge of students and faculty members.
With strong industry tie-ups, CKCET focuses not only on educating students but also on grooming their characters with moral and ethical values through the Win@Life Program. The institution introduces innovative training methodologies such as Industrial Practical Knowledge Training and the Work Along Program, guiding students toward success. Faculty and students are trained in emerging areas like RPA, AWS, Salesforce, and IoT, ensuring they are well-versed in the latest technologies. Additionally, faculty members are equipped to provide consultancy services to various industries.
CKCET believes that the goal of education is to teach students to think intensively and critically. However, intelligence alone is not enough for a successful life. Therefore, CKCET emphasises inculcating life values along with knowledge, helping students build strong character.