Awards and Achievements

Awards and Achievements

Awards & Recognitions

At Excel Engineering College, our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, technological innovation, and industry engagement has earned us a series of prestigious recognitions at the state, national, and institutional levels. These honours reflect our continued efforts to position the college as a leading centre for quality engineering education, research, and entrepreneurship.

Academic and Institutional Accreditations
  • AICTE Approved – Idea Lab (2025)
    Recognized as a premier center for innovation and experiential learning under the AICTE Idea Lab initiative.
  • UGC Recognition & NAAC Accreditation
    Recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act and accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC, valid up to 2025.
  • NBA Accreditation
    Departments of Aeronautical, Agriculture, Biomedical Engineering, Civil, CSE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
  • Permanent Affiliation from Anna University
    Granted to departments of Aeronautical, Civil, CSE, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering.
  • Anna University-recognized Research Centres
    Departments of CSE, ECE, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics have been recognized as Research Centres for Ph.D. programs, supporting advanced academic research.
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Research
  • Startup TN – Government of Tamil Nadu
    Selected to establish a Government-supported Incubation Centre, fostering student entrepreneurship and early-stage startups.
  • Institution Innovation Council (IIC)
    Awarded a 4-Star Rating by the Ministry of Education’s IIC in 2024 for outstanding performance in promoting innovation and startup culture.
  • Diamond Band Recognition
    Excel Engineering College has been ranked in the Diamond Band by both Indian Academic Ranking 2024 and R World Institutional Rankings, for:

    • Research Excellence
    • Employability Enhancement
    • Startup Ecosystem Development
National Rankings & Prestigious Awards
  • “Commendable Performer” in the Engineering Education Excellence Awards 2023 by the Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI).
  • Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2024:
    Ranked 165th among the best engineering colleges in India.
  • The Week Magazine Ranking 2024:
    Positioned at 125th
  • OPEN Magazine Ranking 2023:
    Secured 37th Rank in Tamil Nadu.
  • Education World Rankings 2024:
    Achieved 8th Rank across India and placed among the Top 100 Engineering Colleges in the country.
Media & Public Ratings
  • India Today 2024:
    Ranked among the Top 217 Engineering Colleges in India.
  • Career360 Ratings 2024:
    • AAA+ for Engineering Institutions
    • AA+ for B-Schools in India
  • Approved AICTE- Idea Lab – 2025.
  • Selected by Startup TN, Government of Tamil Nadu, to set up the Incubation Centre.
  • Recognized under 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC act and accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade up to 2025.
  • Department of Aeronautical, Agri, BME, Civil, CSE, ECE & Mech have been accredited by the NBA.
  • Anna University has conferred Permanent Affiliation to Aeronautical, Civil, CSE, ECE and Mechanical Engineering.
  • Department of CSE, ECE, Mechanical & Physics has been recognized as “Research Centre for Ph.D.” by Anna University, Chennai.
  • Rated 4 Star in MHRD Institution Innovation Council (IIC) in 2024.
  • “Commendable Performer” in Engineering Education Excellence Awards 2023 from Institution of Engineers (IEI).
  • Positioned in Diamond Band for Research Excellence & Employability and startup Ecosystem Excellence by Indian Academic Ranking 2024.
  • India Today – Top 217 Engineering Colleges in India 2024.
  • Rated AAA+ in Career 360 – Engineering Institutions in India 2024.
  • Rated AA+ in Career 360 – B School in India 2024.
  • Positioned in the Diamond Band for Research Excellence, Employability, and Startup Ecosystem in the R World Institutional Ranking of Indian Academic Ranking 2024.
  • 165th Ranking across Nation IIRF Best Engineering Colleges 2024.
  • 125th Ranking across Nation by The Week Magazine Ranking in 2024.
  • 37th Rank in Tamil Nadu by OPEN Magazine in 2023.
  • Secured 8th Rank in Education World in India in 2024.
  • Positioned Top 100 Engineering Colleges – Education World Engineering Colleges Rankings 2024.