PSG College of Technology (PSG Tech or PSGCT) is one of the premier engineering & technological institutes in Tamil Nadu. Established in 1951, it’s backed by PSG & Sons’ Charities Trust.

Campus is located in Peelamedu, Coimbatore, about 8 km from the railway station and 5 km from the airport. It occupies around 45 acres.

Approvals, Accreditation, & Affiliation

• PSG Tech is autonomous, though it is affiliated with Anna University.

• It is government‑aided and also has private/self‑support programmes.

• Approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).

• Accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) with ‘A’ grade; many programmes also accredited by NBA (National Board of Accreditation).

• ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Courses Offered

PSG Tech offers a wide variety of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes, plus research (Ph.D/MS) options.

Some major categories:

• Undergraduate Engineering / Technology: BE / BTech programmes in many disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.). Science & Humanities: BSc, integrated programmes etc.

• Postgraduate: MTech / ME, MSc, MBA, MCA etc. Number of programmes is large: over 60 courses (UG + PG).

Fees

Fees depend heavily on factors: whether the course is government‑aided or self‑support, the discipline, whether UG or PG, etc.

Some indicative numbers:

These are approximate and subject to change; always check the current official PSG Tech website.

Admission Process

• For undergraduate engineering (BE/BTech), candidates must qualify in their Class 12 / equivalent exam, typically via the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling process.

• For PG programmes, depending on course: GATE or relevant state‑level / national level entrance exams; TANCET for MBA/MCA etc.

• There is merit‑based selection, reservation as per government rules, also self‑support or management seats (higher fees) for some courses.

• Admission help line; +91 80987-15957.

Syllabus & Laboratories / Facilities

Syllabus

Because PSG Tech is autonomous, the college has the power to frame or update its own curriculum for many programmes. This means syllabi tend to be updated to include recent technology, industry demands etc.

There is also regular conduction of workshops, seminars, conferences to keep both students and faculty exposed to latest trends. Laboratories, Research & Other Facilities

Some of the lab / research / infrastructure features:

• Departmental Laboratories for all major branches; practical / hands‑on labs.

• Advanced Centres:

  • CAD/CAM/CIM Centre

  • Virtual Reality Centre

  • Virtual Instrumentation Centre

  • Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing Centre

  • Educational Technology Centre

  • Project Impact centre and others.

  • Facilities for continuing education, non‑formal education.

• Central library with large collection of books, journals, digital / e‑resources.

• Hostels, staff quarters, sports fields, gardens etc.

Extra‑Curricular Activities, Sports, Cultural Events

• The college encourages cultural festivals, tech‑fest, seminars, student clubs (robotics, coding, music, arts etc). These help students beyond academics. (Specific names of fests etc may vary by year.)

• Sports infrastructure: fields and courts for football, cricket, basketball, badminton etc. Students participate in inter‑collegiate and state‑level competitions.

Tie‑Ups, Industry Collaborations & Research

• PSG has Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with industries and research institutions. This enables curriculum updates, internships, projects, training.

• Centres like Industry‑Institute Partnership Cell, TIFAC‑CORE, etc.

• Funding from agencies such as DST, AICTE, MHRD, UNDP etc for research and projects.

Placement & Top Recruiters

Placement is one of the strong points of PSG Tech. Below are key stats & recruiter info based on recent data:

• For the academic year 2022‑23 / 2023, median salary packages:

  • BTech / BE programmes: ~ ₹6.5 LPA (Lakhs per annum)

  • MBA / PG: around ₹6.0 LPA

• Highest packages reported in some years have gone up to ₹35 LPA.

• Number of students placed: several hundreds every year. E.g. in 2023, 111 students from BTech Information Technology and 232 from BE programmes were placed.

• Top recruiting companies:
  Examples include Google, Microsoft, Accenture, Wipro, Cognizant, PhonePe, Zoho, Dell, SAP Labs, TCS, etc.

• For core branches and laboratories, students also get core‑company placements and internships.

Students with High Salary Packages

While detailed names are rarely published in public sources (for privacy), some general info:

• The highest CTC in recent placement drives was around ₹35 LPA.

• Many students in top branches (CSE, IT, ECE) receive offers in the range ₹20‑30 LPA from major tech companies, especially for internships or pre‑placement offers.

Strengths & Things to Check

Strengths

• Strong legacy (established 1951) and reputation in Tamil Nadu and India. Good infrastructure, well‑qualified faculty, advanced labs, research centres.

• Autonomous status gives flexibility in updating syllabus, evaluation.

• Strong placement network, with many recruiters, and reasonable median and high packages.

Things to Check / Consider

• Fees for self‑support / management or non‑government aided seats are significantly higher; budget accordingly.

• For more niche or newer specialisations, check recent placement stats (because average / median differs across branches).

• Check hostel availability, costs, and other additional expenses (books, projects etc).