| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution Name | College of Engineering Chengannur |
| Abbreviation | CEC |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Type | Government Engineering College |
| Field | Engineering and Technology |
| Affiliating University | APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) |
The College of Engineering Chengannur (CEC) is a government-run engineering institution located in Chengannur, a town in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India. The college is administered under the Government of Kerala and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes in engineering and technology. It is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), which governs technical education across Kerala. CEC is one of the established government engineering colleges in the state and draws students primarily from Kerala as well as other parts of India.
The College of Engineering Chengannur was established to extend quality technical education to the southern districts of Kerala, a region that includes Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, and Kollam. The institution was set up as part of the Kerala government's broader effort to increase access to engineering education across the state, particularly in areas that were underserved by existing institutions concentrated in larger urban centres.
Over the years, the college has expanded its academic offerings and physical infrastructure. It functions under the Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, which oversees admissions, staffing, and institutional governance. The college has progressively added postgraduate programmes and research facilities alongside its core undergraduate engineering curriculum.
CEC offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes across several engineering disciplines. Postgraduate programmes leading to the Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree are also available in select specialisations. The college is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, and all examinations, syllabi, and degree certifications are governed by the university.
The Applied Sciences and Humanities department supports foundational coursework in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and communication skills for all engineering students. Research activity at the college is supported through collaborations with KTU and various government-funded research bodies.
The campus of CEC is situated within Chengannur town, which is well connected by road and rail. The town lies on the Thiruvananthapuram–Ernakulam rail corridor, making the college accessible from major cities in Kerala including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kollam.
The campus includes academic blocks housing departmental laboratories, lecture halls, and faculty offices. A central library provides access to technical journals, reference books, and digital resources. Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students. The campus also includes a sports ground, canteen, and administrative block. Computing facilities with internet connectivity are maintained across departments to support both academic work and student projects.
Admissions to B.Tech programmes at CEC are conducted through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) managed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala. Eligibility is based on performance in the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance examination as well as qualifying examination marks. A portion of seats is reserved under various government categories as per Kerala state reservation policy. Admissions to M.Tech programmes follow a separate process governed by KTU and the Department of Technical Education.
Student activities at CEC are organised through the college union and various technical and cultural clubs. The institution hosts an annual technical festival and a cultural fest that attract participation from students of other engineering colleges in Kerala. The National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) units at the college provide students with opportunities for community service and extracurricular development. Industry visits, internships, and project-based learning form part of the academic experience, particularly in the final years of the B.Tech programme.