Engineering College and Universities in Puducherry

  1. Bharathiyar College of Engineering and Technology
  2. Christ College of Engineering and Technology
  3. Christ Institute of Technology
  4. Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology
  5. National Institute of Technology, Puducherry
  6. Puducherry Technological University
  7. Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology
  8. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College

🏫 Bharathiyar College of Engineering and Technology (BCET), Karaikal

Founded in 1997, BCET was the first self-financing engineering college in Karaikal and is affiliated with Pondicherry University and approved by AICTE.

📚 Academics & Programs:

  • Offers six B.E./B.Tech branches: Mechanical, CSE, ECE, EEE, Civil, and IT
  • PG programs include M.Tech (CAD, CSE, Power Electronics & Drives) and MCA

🏫 Infrastructure Highlights:

  • A 25-acre campus with modern classrooms, seminar halls, labs, auditorium, and sports facilities
  • Library holds over 34,000 books and subscriptions to 370+ journals

💡 Student Experience:

  • Active departmental symposia, national-level events, workshops, and industrial tours facilitate practical exposure

🏫 Christ College of Engineering and Technology (CCET), Moolakulum, Pondicherry

CCET was established in 2007, affiliated with Pondicherry University, and approved by AICTE.

🎓 Programs Offered:

  • B.Tech in CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, and Civil
  • PG courses in M.Tech (CSE, ECE, Wireless Communication, Electrical Drives), MBA, and MCA

📍 Campus & Administration:

  • Set on a 60-acre suburban campus, CCET is administered by Sam Paul Educational Trust
  • Principal: Dr. A. Sivakumar; Founder: Dr. S.J.S. Paul

🎯 Placements & Training:

  • Placement Cell (since 2009) drives campus recruitment and internships
  • Training includes HR, technical, GD, and written test preparation

⚠️ Student Feedback:

  • Some alumni have raised concerns about inflated placement claims and underreporting actual recruiter outcomes

🏫 Christ Institute of Technology (CIT), Pondicherry

CIT, founded in 2009, is a private AICTE-approved engineering college affiliated with Pondicherry University.

🌐 Campus Setting:

  • Located in Ramanathapuram village near Puducherry in a tranquil, rural academic environment

📚 Academic Focus:

  • Known for its rigorous faculty, serious academics, and strict attendance policies
  • Equipped with solid infrastructure for curricular, co-curricular, and sports activities

📌 Student Insights:

  • While academics are strong, student reviews suggest limited fest culture and less robust placement support compared to larger institutions

🏫 Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology (MVIT), Puducherry

MVIT (autonomous) was established around 2008 and is affiliated with Pondicherry University; it’s recognized by NBA and accredited NAAC ‘A’.

📚 Courses & Specializations:

  • B.Tech in EEE, ECE, CSE, IT, Mechanical, Robotics & Automation, Food Technology
  • Offers M.Tech (ECE, CSE), MBA, and more

🏛️ Infrastructure & Accreditation:

  • Central auditorium (750 seats), library with >80,000 volumes and 24,000 titles, digital library, specialized labs, digital classrooms
  • Autonomous status granted from academic year 2024–25

📊 Placements & Outcomes:

  • Highest placement package reported ~₹11–12.5 LPA, with performance depending on branch and year
  • Recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Zoho, EY; overall placement feedback ranges from ~90% to some dip in certain batches

🎓 Student Reviews & Scholarships:

  • Scholarships include merit-based and need-based offerings
  • Student-rated ~3.9/5 for placements, infrastructure, faculty, campus life