anna university

Anna University came into existence on 4th September 1978 as a unitary type of University. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology and allied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society. Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained there from, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities.
The University was formed by bringing together and integrating two well-known technical institutions in the city of Madras - College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Madras Institute of Technology, Chrompet (MIT) and three Technological Departments of the University of Madras. The university is also proud for the fact that the former President of India – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a student of this university and is now a visiting professor.

Located in the southern part of the city of Madras (Chennai), the University's main campus extends over 100 hectares abutting the Adyar River on the north and Raj Bhavan on the south. The Madras Institute of Technology at Chrompet constitutes the second campus of the University which extends over 20 hectares. Both the campuses have a variety of buildings serving the various needs of the University community.

A third campus extending over 80 hectares is located at Taramani near the Instronic campus, Adyar. The Bioprocess Laboratory donated by SPIC is located at present in this campus and a few more centers of advanced studies, like National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Sugar Research Institute, Mechatronics Institute, Entreprenuership Development Park, and Convention Centre will also be housed there in future.

Since December 2001, Anna University has become a large, highly renowned affiliated University, having brought into its umbrella about 225 Self-financing Engineering Colleges, six Government Colleges and three Government-aided Engineering colleges located in various parts of Tamil Nadu State.

The varsity offers undergraduate, post graduate programs in the field of engineering and technology. It also offers very competitive atmosphere for research activities.
Anna University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Partner of UNESCO International Center for Engineering Education (UICEE). It is an affiliating university which enjoys Five Star Status offered by the University Grants Commission. The status has been given for its excellence in the field of Technical Education and research.

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sathyabama university-pioneer in technical education

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Sathyabama University) was established on behalf Jeppiaar Educational trust to promote technical education in the state of Tamil Nadu. At the beginning the institute was known by the name of Sathyabama Engineering College.
Since its inception the institute has been synonymous with academic excellence, and student discipline. This has been made possible by close supervision, excellent coaching and honing of talents among bright students who are expected to notch the university’s top honors, besides taking care of the academically backward students of the university.

Owing to its tack record in teaching and research, Sathyabama Engineering College, was granted Deemed University status by University Grants Commission (UGC) on 16th July 2001. Since then the institute is known by the name of Sathyabama University.
Moreover, Sathyabama Engineering College has been accredited with “B++” grade by the National Board of Accreditation, which is the highest by any Deemed University in the State of Tamil Nadu besides being accredited by the institution of engineers from Section A and B and has ISO 9001:2000 certification.

The University spreads over an area of 350 acres on the IT Highway of Chennai city. The institute has well equipped infrastructure facilitates that include more than 125 class rooms, laboratories, drawing halls, work shops, central and departmental libraries, hostels, audio visual halls, spacious dining halls and sports ground etc.

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SRM university

In the academic scenario of Chennai, the SRM University has opened up a new horizon. Inception seed of this university germinated in 1968, with foundation of Florence Nightingale Primary School by Mr. T.R. Pachamuthu, the founding chairman of the SRM Group. Since 1985, the SRM University started spreading its wings by establishing the SRM Engineering College in Kattankulathur and in the forthcoming years this institution kept on opening various centers but in 2003-04, this organization received the status of SRM Deemed University by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Government of India.

Vision of SRM University:

The SRM University Chennai aspires to emerge as a world class institution and center for knowledge. This University has already created a special niche of its own in national education scenario of India throughout all disciplines of academics and now it wants to spread it scope further so that it can spread the noble message of unity in diversity in the whole world. Apart from academic excellence, this institution wishes to cultivate the sense of integrity and cultural empathy among the students so that they will serve India as well as world, being a universal creature.

Objectives of SRM University:

Creating exciting and continuous ambiance for research
Include more and more international alliances within the ambit of its curriculum
Strengthen both educational and cultural processes
Expand development opportunities available to students and faculty
Create a diverse campus community that inspires freedom and innovation

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fisheries

Fisheries, as the name suggests is an organized effort which is related to the capturing of fish including inland and sea or other aquatic species. This industry involves catching, processing, marketing and conservation of fish. Fisheries Science is an academic discipline of managing and understanding fisheries. This is a multidisciplinary subject that includes the biological study of life, habits and breeding of various species of fish. It also involves farming and husbandry of important fishes and aquatic organisms in fresh water, brackish water and any marine environment.

Fisheries aims at developing and maintaining sea wealth. Fisheries are estimated to provide 16% of the world population's protein and India holds the seventh position in the world as regards to the value of fish exports. Around 8 million people of India are directly or indirectly dependent on the fisheries sector. The rapidly developing fishery industry, provides employment not only to the traditional fishermen, but also to the highly skilled personnel engaged in the scientific breeding and management of fisheries. The scope in the field of fishery science is increasing with the development of brackish water and freshwater aquaculture. Because of the country's expansive natural resources, dynamic entrepreneurial skills, this profession is advantageous to the Indian economy also.

A career in fisheries science can create an aqua culturist, farm managers, exporters, traders, breeders and modern fishermen's, etc. The main objective of fisheries science is to make available the much needed technically competent extension personnel for transfer of technology. It helps a person to assist the research and development; to develop and execute fisheries development plan.

Eligibility :
Fisheries Science can be studied at the graduate and postgraduate level.

Job Prospectus and Career Options :
Fishery Science offers numerous career avenues. Fisheries graduates can find employment in the public sector.

Remuneration :
Remunerations in this field vary widely, depending on the area of specialization chosen.

Institutes :
A comprehensive list of insitutes offering courses in Fisheries Science.

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civil engineering

Considered as one of the oldest engineering disciplines, Civil Engineering involves planning, designing and executing structural works. The profession deals with a wide variety of engineering tasks including designing, supervision and construction activities of public works like roads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, airports, dams, water works, sewage systems, ports etc. and offers a multitude of challenging career opportunities.

A civil engineer is responsible for planning and designing a project, constructing the project to the required scale, and maintenance of the product. A civil engineer requires not only a high standard of engineering knowledge but also supervisory and administrative skills. The planning part of their work involves site investigation, feasibility studies, creating solutions to complications that may occur and the actual designing of structures. They have to work with the guidelines of the local government authority and get plans approved by the relevant authority. They may prepare cost estimates and set construction schedules. Construction work involves dealing with clients, architects, government officials, contactors and the supervision of work according to standards. Their work also involves the maintenance and repair of the project.
The major specialisations within civil engineering are structural, water resources, environmental, construction, transportation, geo-technical engineering etc. On most projects, civil engineers work in teams or in coordination with many other engineers. They can find work as a supervisor of a construction site or a managerial position or in design, research as well as teaching in government services or private concerns. They can also work as independent consultants.
Eligibility and course areas: A bachelor's degree in Engineering is the minimum requirement to become a qualified civil engineer.

Career Options and Job Prospects:
Civil Engineers can find job in Government departments, private and public sector industry. Remuneration : The earnings depend on the industries employing civil engineers such as Central or State government departments or private concerns. In India, a bachelor's degree candidate in civil engineering can receive a starting salary of Rs.4000 up to Rs 7500 approximately with 2-3 years experience.
Institutes :
IIT's or Indian institute of Technology in New Delhi, Mumbai, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur are the most prestigious Engineering institutions in India.

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