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