About
Solamalai College of Engineering, formerly known as Raja College of Engineering and Technology, was established in 1995. In 2016, the college was acquired by the Solamalai Group, a prominent brand in Madurai with a history dating back to 1962 when it began as a single lorry operator. Over the years, the Solamalai Group has diversified its business operations across Tamil Nadu, engaging in various sectors such as FMCG distribution, C&F services, goods truck transportation, passenger services, infrastructure, and cinema exhibition. With a dedicated team of more than 1400 employees, they have made significant strides in these fields.
Solamalai College of Engineering is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The college offers seven undergraduate programs and four postgraduate programs. It achieved a 3.5-star rating in IIC 4.0 for the year 2021-2022 and was recognized in the "Promising" category under "Colleges/Institutes (Private/Self-financed)(Technical)" in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovations Achievement (ARIIA) 2021.