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Thiagarajar Polytechnic College Wins Engineering Education Award Again
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College received an important engineering education award for the fifth time.
The award was given at a summit in New Delhi on September 19, 2026.
The summit discussed how engineering students need to prepare for many kinds of careers.
Speakers said students should gain practical experience and learn to solve real-world problems.
They were also encouraged to try new ideas and build prototypes.
The college’s director said the award showed its continuing work on quality and innovation.
The college had recently reported 100 per cent placements for 692 students in 11 programmes.
Sona College of Technology was also recognised at the same event.
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College received the Institution of Engineers (India) Engineering Education Excellence Award for the fifth time.
The award was presented at the 2026 Engineering Education Excellence Summit in New Delhi on September 19.
The summit highlighted multidisciplinary learning, practical exposure, design thinking and real-world problem-solving.
Director Dr V. Karthikeyan said the recognition reflected the college’s continuing commitment to excellence, innovation and institutional development.
The college recently reported 100 per cent placements for 692 graduates across 11 programmes, while Sona College of Technology was also honoured.
- Who
- Thiagarajar Polytechnic College received the award; Sona College of Technology was also honoured.
- What
- The Institution of Engineers (India) presented the Engineering Education Excellence Award to Thiagarajar Polytechnic College for the fifth time.
- Where
- The award summit was held in New Delhi.
- When
- September 19, 2026.
- Why
- The recognition reflected the college’s stated commitment to excellence, innovation and institutional development.
Key facts
- Award
- IE(I) Engineering Education Excellence Award
- Recipient
- Thiagarajar Polytechnic College
- Recognition count
- Fifth time
- Event
- 5th IE(I) Engineering Education Excellence Summit & Awards 2026
- Graduates placed
- 692 students across 11 programmes
- Placement result
- 100 per cent placements
- Also honoured
- Sona College of Technology, Salem
Quotes
Dr V. Karthikeyan
Director of Thiagarajar Polytechnic College
“The honour emphasises a responsibility to evolve with the changing needs of industry for building a Viksit Bharat.”
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Sources
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