Expanding Horizons in Information Technology
SSN College of Engineering offers B.Tech in Information Technology Information Technology and also provides lateral entry admission for Diploma holders into the second year of the B.Tech Information Technology program. The modern era is driven by Information Technology, which plays a crucial role across all sectors of society. Information Technology offers a promising future for individuals with innovation and a growth mindset.
India has emerged as a global hub for the Information Technology industry, thanks to its vast pool of skilled professionals. With the rising demand for Information Technology experts, Information Technology has become one of the most sought-after career choices worldwide. Recognising the immense potential of this field, SSN offers a B.Tech program in Information Technology, designed to equip students with cutting-edge technological knowledge and foster their innovative capabilities.
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
The curriculum is developed through an interactive and systematic approach, incorporating inputs from industry stakeholders to ensure alignment with evolving technological trends.
To enhance academic flexibility and holistic development, SSN follows the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), enabling students to customise their learning paths based on their interests and career goals.
Highlights of the Department of Information Technology
Highlights of the Department of Information Technology
B.Tech Information Technology program started in 1999.
B.Tech Information Technology program started in 2013.
Accredited by NBA since 2007-2008 and by NAAC since 2017.
All faculty hold Ph. D.s from IISc, IIT, AIT, and Anna University.
Distinguished alumni include Ravichandran Ashwin, Soumya Ammaiappan, Malaikannan Sankarasubbu, Shyamal Rao Palli, Pradeep Ranganathan, Thomas Valerian Pasca, Dr Geetha Raju, Vaikkunth Mugunthan.
100% of B.Tech Information Technology students placed in 2023-2024 with an average salary of 16.7 LPA.
External research grants totalling 68 lakhs received from DST, DRDO, AICTE, MeitY, BRNS, TNSCST, etc.
Research seed grant of 47 lakhs received by faculty and students.
Curriculum Overview
The B.Tech Information Technology curriculum at SSN is designed to provide a strong foundation in core IT concepts while incorporating the latest industry trends.
With a balance of theoretical learning and hands-on experience, the program equips students with essential skills for the evolving tech landscape.
Board of Studies (BoS)
The curriculum is well-balanced, including Program Core, domain-specific professional and open electives, and projects. The department has its own Board of Studies (BoS), which is made up of external members representing industry, institutions of national importance, and prominent alumni, as well as the HOD and faculty members.
Members of Board of Studies (BoS)
| Sl. No | Name of the Member | Affiliation | Designation |
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| 1. | Dr. Chandrabose Aravindan | Professor and Head, Dept. of Information Technology, SSNCE | Chairperson |
| 2. | Prof. Hema A Murthy | Professor, Department of CSE, Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Chennai | Academic Council Nominee |
| 3. | Dr. N. Sreenath | Professor and Dean, Department of CSE, Pondicherry Engineering College | Academic Council Nominee |
| 4. | Dr. S. Swamynathan | Professor, Department of Information Science and Technology, CEGCampus, Anna University, Chennai 600 025. | Vice Chancellor Nominee |
| 5. | Dr. Anbu Rathinavel | Chief Design Officer at Intellect Design Arena Ltd., Chennai | Industry Representative |
| 6. | Mr. Nithish S | M.S. in Big Data Management and Analytics, University of Berlin. | Meritorious Alumnus |
| 7. | Dr. R. Srinivasan | Professors | Faculty Members of Dept. of Information Technology |
| 8. | Dr. A. Shahina |
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| 9. | Mr. V. Sivamurugan | Associate Professors |
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| 10. | Dr. T. SreeSharmila |
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| 11. | Dr. N. Bhalaji |
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| 12. | Dr. S. Chithra |
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| 13. | Dr. S. Karthika |
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| 14. | Dr. S. Mohanavalli |
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| 15. | Dr. P. Vasuki |
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| 16. | Dr. S. Poornima |
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| 17. | Dr. N. Sripriya |
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| 18. | Dr. K. R. Uthayan |
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| 19. | Dr. I. Joe Louis Paul |
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| 20. | Dr. V. Thanikachalam |
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| 21. | Dr. S. Sasirekha |
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| 22. | Dr. E. M. Malathy |
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| 23. | Dr. T. Shanmugapriya |
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| 24. | Dr. R. Swathik | Assistant Professors |
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| 25. | Dr. R. Vinob Chander |
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| 26. | Dr. N. Radha |
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| 27. | Dr. A. Sandana Karuppan |
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| 28. | Dr. V. Arulkumar |
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| 29. | Dr. K. Kabilan |
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| 30. | Dr. J. Sofia Jennife |
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| 31. | Dr. K. S. Gayathri |
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| 32. | Dr. S. Uma Maheswari |
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| 33. | Dr. S. Vidhusha |
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| 34. | Ms. J. K. Josephine Julina |
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| 35. | Dr. Ashwinth Janarthanan |
Project Areas in the Department of Information Technology at SSN
The Department of Information Technology at SSN encourages students to work on innovative and industry-relevant projects. Some key areas identified for project work include:
Network Security
Semantic Web and Ontology
Wireless Communication
Speech Processing
Wireless Sensor Networks
Data Warehousing and Mining
Software Engineering
Agile Programming
Embedded Systems
Image Processing
Cloud Computing
Mobile Adhoc Networks
