RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE (REC), THANDALAM (NEAR CHENNAI), TAMIL NADU, INDIA
REC is a private autonomous engineering college near Chennai known for its rigorous academics, high-quality research, and strong ties with industry and innovation.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC), established in 1997 by the Rajalakshmi Educational Trust, is located in Thandalam—just outside Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Affiliated with Anna University, the institution holds autonomous status and boasts top-tier accreditations, including NBA and ‘A++’ from NAAC. It is also recognized as a “Centre of Excellence” by major corporations like TCS, Wipro, IBM, and Ashok Leyland for its expertise in automotive and software education.
Spanning a 23-acre campus, REC offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs (including cutting-edge fields such as AI, Data Science, and Biomedical Engineering). Its infrastructure supports modern labs, collaborative research, a 48,000+ volume library, and a fleet of air-conditioned buses for campus transit.
REC is ranked among India’s top engineering colleges (within NIRF's 101–150 bracket in 2024) and emphasizes innovation and entrepreneurship through its dedicated cell, KRIYA