Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous), Karaikudi, Sivagangai District 630004

Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology is one of the most prestigious institutions in Tamilnadu situated in Karaikudi, Sivagangai district. Established in 1952 fulfilling the dream of Dr. Alagappa Chettiyar, the institution was handed over to the Government in 1966.

• ACGCET is a legacy of academic excellence and development providing quality education to all. The campus provides a serene environment highly conducive to learning.
• For the year 2006-2007, the institution was awarded the status of the best engineering college in Tamilnadu.
• ACGCET offers 5 UG and 6 PG courses in Engineering and Technology, Computer-Aided Design, Communication, etc.
• It is an AICTE-approved and NAAC-accredited institution with a CGPA of 2.78 out of 4. It is affiliated to Anna University.
• Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology had a sanctioned intake of 768 students for the academic year 2023-24.
• Being a Government college, one does not need to worry about the fees as it charges an easily affordable fee of INR 25,000 to 50,000 for its PG and UG courses respectively.
• The institute offers above-average placement opportunities with some of the top MNCs visiting the campus.
• As a fully Government-funded institution, ACGCET provides decent infrastructure and facilities.