Overview

The Department of Information Technology at Prathyusha Engineering College is at the forefront of IT education, riding the crest of the computer wave. Our mission is to accumulate, create, and disseminate knowledge in Information Technology, fostering development, growth, and entrepreneurship.

Infrastructure & Facilities

  • Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs equipped with 200 high-performance systems.
  • Internet Connectivity: Dedicated 300 Mbps (1:1) Internet Leased Line ensuring seamless connectivity.
  • Faculty: A team of well-qualified, experienced, and dedicated teaching faculty and supporting staff.

Faculty Excellence

Our faculty members are renowned for their academic excellence, with numerous research publications in esteemed journals and conferences. They undergo rigorous training through Faculty Development Programs and are certified by Wipro and Infosys for their exceptional teaching skills.

Academic Achievements & Placements

  • Consistent academic results with over 90% placement rate.
  • Students placed in top companies like IBM, TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, and Wipro.
  • University rank holders include:
    • Rank 2: 9.40 CGPA
    • Rank 19: 9.17 CGPA
    • Rank 20: 9.16 CGPA
    • Rank 24: 9.12 CGPA

Student Achievements & Competitions

  • SRISHTI 2023: ‘VOIZE – Mobile Application for Speech Impaired People’.
  • Smart India Hackathon 2022: National Winners, awarded ₹1 lakh.
  • Flipkart Grid 4.0: National Finalists at IIT Madras (Warehouse Drone).
  • Srishti 2022: National Finalists in Kerala (Agriculture Drone).
  • Elon N Vision Drone Challenges: Runner-up in Hyderabad.
  • Flipkart Grid 3.0 Robotics Challenge: First prize winner out of 9549 teams across India.

Skill Development & Training

  • Value-Added Programs: Focused on recent technologies.
  • Cloud-Based Practice Portal: Available for aptitude, verbal, reasoning, puzzles, and coding practice from the first semester.
  • Technical Clubs: Data Science, Cloud Computing, IoT, Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security, Coding, Web Technologies, Mobile App Clubs.
  • Non-Technical Events: Speech and drawing competitions, ‘Kalam of Hope: Shaping Future Leaders’ event.

Industry Exposure & Visits

  • Industrial visits to IGCAR, Kalpakkam; SDSC, Sriharikota; Infosys; VI-Microsystems; TCS iONCenter.
  • NARL Visit: Hands-on experience in atmospheric research.

Learning Methodologies

  • Project-Based Learning: Implemented from the first semester to enhance practical knowledge.
  • Activity-Based Learning: Includes paper presentations, project expos, quizzes, debates, singing, painting, and skits.

Professional Body Memberships

Our students are active members of CSI, IETE, IEEE, IE, participating in technical seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Innovation & Extracurricular Achievements

  • PALS INNOWAH Project: Developed the ‘SOS Smartwatch for Women Safety’.
  • Bodybuilding Achievements:
    • Silver prize in District Level “Mr. Thiruvallur” bodybuilding championship.
    • 3rd place in “Mr. Tamilnadu” bodybuilding competition by South Asia and India Bodybuilder Association.
    • 3rd place in Anna University Bodybuilding Competition.
  • Throwball Championship: 2nd place in the 47th Senior National Throwball Championship (2024).
  • Marathon: Successful participation in the Arakkonam Marathon competition.

Growth & Placement Opportunities

We provide our students with various opportunities for growth, including placement training, value-added programs, and technical clubs, ensuring they become industry-ready professionals.

To nurture center of academic excellence in the field of Information Technology by structuring strong teaching and research atmosphere and to mould young graduates into innovative, self-disciplined, competent and visionary IT professionals by maintaining commitment to the society.

  • To provide a quality undergraduate education in both the theoretical and applied foundations of information Technology.
  • To train the students to effectively apply this education to solve real-time solutions , thus strengthening their potential for enduring prospective careers and gives them a competitive advantage in the ever-changing and challenging global IT environment of the 21st century.
  • To initiate collaborative real-world industrial projects with industries and academic institutions to inculcate facilities in the arena of Research & Development.
  • To prepare them with an understanding of their professional, ethical responsibilities

Placements

Academic Year
Percentage
Higher Studies
Entrepreneur
Details
2023-24
42%
10%
6%
2017-18
88.50%
15%
2016-17
8%
2015-16
80.60%
10%
2%

PO, PEO, PSO

PO
PEO
PSO
Programme Outcomes (POs)
  • To Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex Information Technology problems.
  • To Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex Information Technology problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and Engineering sciences.
  • To Design solutions for complex Information Technology problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
  • To Conduct investigations of complex problems and Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
  • To Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex Information Technology activities with an understanding of the limitations.
  • To Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
  • ToAnalyze the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
  • To Applyethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
  • To Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  • To Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
  • To Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • To Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1: The graduates of Information Technology should be able to apply basic and contemporary science, engineering, experimentation skills to identifying software/hardware problems in the industry, government and academia and be able to develop practical solutions to them.

PEO-2: The graduates of Information Technology Program should be able to use their skills with a strong base to prepare them for flexible career path and to sustain a lifelong career in related areas.

PEO-3: The graduates of Information Technology Program should have an exposure to state of art technologies, adequate software training and opportunities to work as team on multidisciplinary projects with effective communication skills and leadership qualities and adaptive emerging technologies.

PEO- 4: The graduates of Information Technology Program should be able to establish an understanding of professionalism, ethics, public policy and aesthetics that allows them to become good professional Engineers.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO1: To understand, evaluate, design and develop optimized solutions by implementing the core concept of Information Technology.

PSO2: To be able to apply software engineering principles that helps to create quality software that supports all business applications and social solutions.

PSO3: To be able to adapt to new and evolving technologies and integrate them in bringing up innovations to the problems that are prevailing.

Professional Bodies

IT Student Chapter

Academic Year
Members
No. of Activities
Details
2021-2022
19
12

Research

Academic Year
National
International
National
International
Details
2023-2024
0
3
2
2022-2023
5
1
2021-2022
10
3
2020-2021
4
2019-2020
2
5
2018-2019
1
13
2017-2018
1
-
16
2016-2017
-
5
-
24
2015-2016
-
2
-
1

Patent Published

Academic Year
Number of Patents Published
Details
2023-2024
7
2022-2023
6
2020-2021
6

Resources

Results

Academic Year
Percentage
2024-2025
78%
2023-2024
77%
2022-2023
73%
2021-2022
80%
2020-2021
96.81%
2018-2019
88.33%
2017-2018
85.71%
2016-2017
92.77%
2015-2016
91.69%

Achievements

DEPARTMENT

We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LV Prasad College of Media Studies on March 14, 2025, aimed at enhancing students’ learning experiences by promoting innovation and various aspects of Media Studies.

STAFF ACHIVEMENT

Wipro Certified Faculty

  • Ms. K. Shilpa, Assistant Professor, has received the prestigious Wipro Certified Faculty certification for Data Science with Python.

Skill Development Course Mentor

  • Mrs. A. Thava Vinu serves as a mentor and tutor for a Skill Development Course organized by the Central Government, contributing to empowering students with essential skills.

IEEE Conference Reviewer (ICoACT-2025)

  • Ms. B. Sivasankari, Assistant Professor, has been recognized as a Reviewer for the esteemed IEEE Conference ICoACT-2025.

IEEE Conference Reviewer (AAIMB-2025)

  • Ms. R. Vadhani, Assistant Professor, has been recognized as a Reviewer for the prestigious IEEE Conference AAIMB-2025.

STUDENT ACHIVECEMENTS

University Rank Holders – Apr/May 2023 Examination

  1. CS. Adharsh  secured the 2nd rank with a CGPA of 9.40.
  2. Kanamarlapudi Surya Prakash  secured the 19th rank with a CGPA of 9.17.
  3. Pathakamuri Sai Lakshmi secured the 20th rank with a CGPA of 9.16.
  4. Marthi Sai Srilekha  secured the 24th rank with a CGPA of 9.12.

Santhosh R (II year IT)won the Thiruvallur District Amateur Body Building Association competition on September 29, 2024, at C.S. Haripriya Tirumana Mandapam, Nasarathpet, Poondamalli. 

 Santhosh R (II year IT) also won the Thiruvallur Amateur Bodybuilding competition on September 29, 2024, at Nasarathpet. 

D. Vinodhini (III year IT) won the State-level Match on October 10, 2024, at Coimbatore.

Magesh P (III year) won the Bodybuilding Competition on August 18, 2024, at Chennai. 

Magesh P (III year) also won the Bodybuilding Competition on July 2, 2024, at Thiruvavur.

Dr.R.Thiagarajan- Professor, has been appointed as a member of the Doctorate Committee at both Saveetha University and Anna University.
Dr.R.Thiagarajan, Professor, has been appointed as a reviewer for the journals PeerJ Computer Science, Remote sensing journal, Wireless personal communications journal.
Dr.M.D.Boomija, Associate Professor, has received the “Wipro Certified” recognition for Java Full Stack.
Ms.D.Vinodhini secured 2nd place in the 47th Senior National Throw ball Championship in 2024.
Mr.P.Magesh won 3rd place in the Body Building Competition held at Anna University.
Mr.Partheev Paramesh participated in the Marathon competition in Arakkonam.
Students have participated in SRISHTI 2023, 9th National Level Technical Project Exhibition & Competition for the project titled “VOIZE – MOBILE APPLICATION FOR SPEECH IMPAIRED PEOPLE”.
Mr.Karthick and his team emerged as the National Winners of the Smart India Hackathon 2022 in Chandigarh, Punjab, and were awarded 1 lakh.
Mr.Karthick and team was a National Finalist in Flipkart Grid 4.0 (Warehouse Drone) at IIT Madras.
Mr.Karthick was a National Finalist in Srishti 2022 (Agriculture Drone) held in Kerala.
Mr.Karthick, a third-year IT student, was a runner-up in the Elon N Vision Drone Challenges held in Hyderabad.
We have signed MOU with “Knowledge Exchange Community” on 14.2.2022 for the benefit of Students in bringing up innovation and various research ideas.
Students have participated in SRISHTI 2022, 8th National Level Technical Project Exhibition & Competition and have won Runner-up award in Roboticsstream for the project titled “CMS Based No Sensor Warehouse Delivery Bot using Image Processing”.
Adarsh, III yr IT has secured first prize in Flipkart Grid 3.0 Robotics Challenge out of 9549 teams all over India.
Partners in Success 2019 Award to the Institution by Infosys Technologies.
Ms.J.Omana, AP/IThas received “Silver Level-Partners in Success-2019” award from INFOSYS | Campus Connect.
Ms. M.D.Boomija, AP/IT have received “Bronze Level-Partners in Success-2019” award from INFOSYS | Campus Connect.
Vishali has secured Anna University 46th Rank for the year 2018.
31 students have completed online courses offered by International Universities through COURSERA and UDEMY.
5 Students have completed online courses offered by MNCs like IBM through COGNITIVE CLASS.
Placement in IBM, INFOSYS, TCS, COGNIZANT, WIPRO, etc.
Department has received “Academic Excellence Award” in “Higher Education Excellence Awards -2019” by Global Education and Career Forum.
Vasuki Divya, IV yr IT wonfirst prizefor the project “Automatic Pathhole detection” in project contest held at VelTech Engineering College. Received cash prize of Rs.1500/-
Divya Rani G,IV yr IT, wonsecond prizefor project “Dual Sentiment Analysis for two two sides of Review” in “GANDIVIA”, National level project contestconducted by Jeppiar Engineering College Received cash prize of Rs.1500/-
Pravalika D.C, IV yr IT, wonsecond prizefor project “Estimation and Prediction of Diabetes using Association & Summarization Technique” in “GANDIVIA”, National level project contest conducted by Jeppiar Engineering College . Received cash prize of Rs.1500/-
“Best Accredited Student branch award” for the year 2014-2015 among 418 student branches in Region VII
S.Vishali and S. Sabarish were awarded “ELITE CERTIFICATION” by NPTEL for the course Mobile Application Development.
N.Monisha, P.Devi Shankari and R.Sasi Kannan won 2nd Place in National level “Open House Project Contest – 2015” held at Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering on 3.9.15 to 5.9.15 among more than 300 projects.
Received funds from TNSCST for the projects “Real time bus announcement system using RFID” and “Wireless Powered Glucose Sensor to monitor Diabetics”.
Received fund three times from CSIRfor conducting seminars.
10 Software Technical Clubs have been inaugurated till now by eminent industry experts.
Partners in Success 2013 Award by Infosys Technologies Recognized as Advanced Partner Institute in Campus Connect Confederation of Indian Industries All India Innovator 2012 Award – Rs. 50000 Cash
Periodic guest lectures, workshops are organized for the benefit of students to supplement their curriculum. This facilitates our students to enrich their knowledge and to update the current industry trends.

Projects and Achievements

Academic Year
No. of Projects
Details
Achievements
2024-2025
19
2023-2024
18
2022-2023
34
2021-2022
17
2020-2021
5
Nil
2018-2019
12
2017-2018
19
2016-2017
30
2015-2016
35

Faculty Achievements

Academic Year
Details
2024-25
2023-24
2019-20
2018-19
2017-18

Courses

Course Name
Course Duration
Under Graduate Programmes
B.Tech Information Technology
4 Years

Facility

Lab Facility:

Centralised Server Configuration:

IBM BLADE SERVER-UNIPROCESSOR INTEL XEON-2.4GHz QUAD CORE, 8GB ECC RAM, 300 GB HDD, DUAL GIGABIT NETWORK INTERFACE

Internet Facility:

Supported by 200Mbps RF Internet Leased Line & 200 Mbps Fiber Internet Leased Line

Curriculum Lab
Lab Description
Number of Students
Area(sq.ft)
GE3171
PROBLEM SOLVING AND PYTHON PROGRAMMING LABORATORY INTEL CORE2 DUO E7500 2.93GHZ PROCESSOR, 4GB DDR2,250GB SATA, KEYBOARD PS/2, 18.5TFT, OPT USB MOUSE, GIGABIT LAN
66
GE3172
ENGLISH LABORATORY ENGLISH COMMUNICATION LAB HCL BRANDED CORE 2 DUO 2.93 GHZ, 2 GB DDR 2 RAM,250 GB STORAGE, 15?CRT MONITOR, KEYBOARD & MOUSE
1
CS3271
PROGRAMMING IN C LABORATORY MICROSOFT LAB INTEL CORE2 DUO E7500 2.93GHZ PROCESSOR, 4GB DDR2,250GB SATA, KEYBOARD PS/2, 18.5TFT, OPT USB MOUSE, GIGABIT LAN
66
GE3272
COMMUNICATION LABORATORY / FOREIGN LANGUAGE ENGLISH COMMNUNICATION LAB HCL BRANDED CORE 2 DUO 2.93 GHZ, 2 GB DDR 2 RAM,250 GB STORAGE, 15?CRT MONITOR, KEYBOARD & MOUSE
1

Industry Attached Laboratories

Lab Name
Industry Attached
Equipments / Specifications
QUANTITY
CISCO NETWORK ACADEMY
CISCO
INTEL CORE I3-2100 3.10GHZ PROCESSOR,2GB DDR2,320GB SATA,KEYBOARD PS/2,18.5LED,OPT USB MOUSE,GIGABIT LAN
25
IBM CLOUD COMPUTING
IBM
INTEL CORE I3-2100 3.10GHZ PROCESSOR,2GB DDR2,320GB SATA,KEYBOARD PS/2,18.5LED,OPT USB MOUSE,GIGABIT LAN
25
Department Library:

The Library aims  to improve the knowledge of the  users  by effectively  utilizing the timely updated resources  through  the innovations  of  the  Information Technology  and  to  facilitate customer satisfaction through high quality service. The department has a well equipped library with collection of book in various disciplines of computer science and Engineering like Operating system, Computer Architecture, Compiler Design, Artificial Intelligence, Database system and also maintains project works done by the students.

No: of Volumes           : 463

No: of Titles                : 247

No: of Titles                : 296

Academic Year
Co-Curricular Activities
Extra – Curricular Activities
Achievements
Organized
Participated
Details
Total no. of participation
Details
2024 - 25
11
217
2023 - 24
19
224
57
2022 – 23
23
168
116
2021 – 22
15
30
6
2020 - 21
12
43
26
2018 – 19
5
23
17
2017 - 18
17
91
11
2016 – 17
20
202
100
2015 – 16
16
187
85

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