Department of Textile Technology of PSG College of Technology has received the Mentor Award for Best Industry Linked Engineering Institute 2015 in Chemical and Allied Engineering Institute from AICTE CII.

AICTE CII Award for Best Industry Linked Engineering Institute was initiated by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with the objective of showcasing best practices of industry partnerships across AICTE approved engineering institutes in India.

The best performing institutes will be selected based on online survey and a subsequent jury process. Analysis will made by the jury to understand how far the engineering institutes have been successful in providing demand-based, industry-responsive education; how well these institutes are equipped to produce talent to meet market requirements; and the extent to which they are connected with the industry to get inputs on future challenges in the market.

The jury consisted to representatives from Anna University, Chennai, Elico Industries and other big industries. They visited the college and evaluated on November 11, 2015.

The award has been given after looking into the Department’s contribution in domains such as curriculum input, faculty expertise, infrastructure, consultancy services, placements and sponsored research Projects.