Rathinam Technical Campus
By Dr Madan A Sendhil, Chairman
Arenowned educational institution, Rathinam Group is a name highly regarded for its dedication to providing top-quality education, advanced technology, and modern living facilities, all within a single campus. The institution offers a diverse range of traditional and contemporary courses to ambitious students from around the globe. Situated on a vast 70-acre campus called Rathinam Techzone Campus, it creates a conducive environment for learning and personal growth.
The Rathinam campus takes inspiration from Carnegie Mellon University, a prestigious institution known for its integration of technology and education. Similar to Carnegie Mellon, the Rathinam campus comprises multiple educational institutions, catering to students from Pre-KG to Ph.D., along with IT parks, Government of India funded Business Incubation Centre, and comprehensive living infrastructure.
Rathinam Technical Campus has achieved excellence in providing quality education and has been affiliated with Anna University since its establishment. The campus has received several accreditations, such as NBA (CSE, IT & ECE), and NAAC A+ (3.45 grade) in its first cycle. Recognized in the Excellent band of NIRF-Innovation (previously known to be ARIIA Ranking).
Rathinam Technical Campus offers an acclaimed undergraduate program, 'Artificial Intelligence and Data Science', known for its practical laboratory-based curriculum. The program equips students with practical skills and knowledge in AI and data science, ensuring industry readiness.
Advanced AI tools are integrated into the program, allowing students to analyze data, implement machine learning algorithms, and develop AI models.
Participation in events like kaggle/hackerearth competitions is actively encouraged, providing students with real-world problem-solving opportunities and exposure to the wider AI community. A collaboration with 'Cloud Destinations Infotech' has led to the establishment of a student team called 'CD2L,' focused on training 36 students in Data Engineering. Notably, two students from CD2L have secured placements in the company due to their outstanding performance.
The program aims to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of addressing real-world challenges with effective solutions.
Rathinam Technical Campus offers industry-focused courses with a curriculum designed in collaboration with industry partners, equipping students with the latest skills and knowledge for a competitive edge in the job market. Our unique collaborative learning approach through the Centre of Excellence emphasizes practical learning and state-of-the-art facilities, fostering problem-solving abilities and real-world project readiness.
We prioritize industry internships and placements, providing valuable work experience and industry connections. Soft skills development in communication, teamwork, and leadership is integrated into the curriculum, enhancing students' overall skill set. Rathinam Technical Campus is equipped with five centre of excellences such as Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, sponsored by Augusta Hi tech Soft solution and Orbit shifters.
Centre of Excellence for Networking and Cybersecurity, sponsored by Zacco Cyber Security. Centre of Excellence for Robotics and Automation sponsored by SPI Equipment India. Bio-Innovation Hub: The campus also houses a Bio-Innovation Hub, which serves as a Centre of Excellence for biotechnology-related research and development. Research Hub and Fabrication Laboratory: Recognized as a research center for the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Additionally, the campus is home to the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC RAISE), supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India. This incubation center provides support and resources for student entrepreneurship, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and the development of start-up ventures.
At Rathinam Technical Campus, we implement the Students 360 curriculum, incorporating the Centre of Excellence model and focusing on 12 key parameters: Happy Campus, Personality Grooming, Training & Placement, Research, Practical Learning, Core Learning CoE Model, Innovation & Design Thinking, Peer Learning, Ability Grouping, Non-Academic Credit, Entrepreneurship, and Startup School.
These initiatives enhance the overall student experience. We prioritize industry-academia partnerships, inviting experts for lectures, facilitating internships, and developing industry-driven projects. Industrial visits, field trips, and an industry advisory board further strengthen our industry connections. Continuous faculty development ensures the incorporation of industry trends into teaching. Our efforts ensure students receive relevant education and are well-prepared for successful careers in the industry.
Rathinam Technical Campus maintains the quality of its faculty through a rigorous selection process, emphasizing educational qualifications, industry experience, and continuous professional development. Faculty members receive training and development opportunities to enhance their teaching skills, and their performance is regularly evaluated.
The institution encourages research and publication activities among faculty members, fostering a research culture that benefits students. These measures ensure that the faculty possesses the necessary qualifications, expertise, and teaching abilities to provide high-quality education and guide students towards professional success.
To add to all, Rathinam Technical Campus offers a range of modern infrastructural facilities to create an optimal learning environment for students. These facilities include sponsored laboratories by Microsoft, Cisco, and Godrej, providing hands-on training in software development, networking, and industrial processes. The campus also houses Centers of Excellence for IoT, AI and ML, networking and cybersecurity, robotics and automation, and biotechnology.
Additionally, there is a research hub, fabrication laboratory, and an Atal Incubation Centre to support research, prototype development, and student entrepreneurship. These facilities aim to enhance problem-solving skills, peer learning, and project-making abilities, ensuring students are well-equipped for the industry's demands.
Rathinam Technical Campus has a future roadmap focused on enhancing education quality through continuous improvement and innovation. Key areas of emphasis include integrating emerging technologies, promoting experiential learning, adopting blended learning approaches, strengthening industry collaborations and research, fostering skill development and entrepreneurship, investing in faculty development, and establishing international collaborations.
These initiatives aim to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and global exposure necessary for success in the evolving professional landscape.
The Rathinam campus takes inspiration from Carnegie Mellon University, a prestigious institution known for its integration of technology and education. Similar to Carnegie Mellon, the Rathinam campus comprises multiple educational institutions, catering to students from Pre-KG to Ph.D., along with IT parks, Government of India funded Business Incubation Centre, and comprehensive living infrastructure.
Rathinam Technical Campus has achieved excellence in providing quality education and has been affiliated with Anna University since its establishment. The campus has received several accreditations, such as NBA (CSE, IT & ECE), and NAAC A+ (3.45 grade) in its first cycle. Recognized in the Excellent band of NIRF-Innovation (previously known to be ARIIA Ranking).
Encouraging Tech based Learning
Rathinam Technical Campus offers an acclaimed undergraduate program, 'Artificial Intelligence and Data Science', known for its practical laboratory-based curriculum. The program equips students with practical skills and knowledge in AI and data science, ensuring industry readiness.
Advanced AI tools are integrated into the program, allowing students to analyze data, implement machine learning algorithms, and develop AI models.
Participation in events like kaggle/hackerearth competitions is actively encouraged, providing students with real-world problem-solving opportunities and exposure to the wider AI community. A collaboration with 'Cloud Destinations Infotech' has led to the establishment of a student team called 'CD2L,' focused on training 36 students in Data Engineering. Notably, two students from CD2L have secured placements in the company due to their outstanding performance.
The program aims to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of addressing real-world challenges with effective solutions.
Thriving on Uniqueness
Rathinam Technical Campus offers industry-focused courses with a curriculum designed in collaboration with industry partners, equipping students with the latest skills and knowledge for a competitive edge in the job market. Our unique collaborative learning approach through the Centre of Excellence emphasizes practical learning and state-of-the-art facilities, fostering problem-solving abilities and real-world project readiness.
We prioritize industry internships and placements, providing valuable work experience and industry connections. Soft skills development in communication, teamwork, and leadership is integrated into the curriculum, enhancing students' overall skill set. Rathinam Technical Campus is equipped with five centre of excellences such as Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, sponsored by Augusta Hi tech Soft solution and Orbit shifters.
Centre of Excellence for Networking and Cybersecurity, sponsored by Zacco Cyber Security. Centre of Excellence for Robotics and Automation sponsored by SPI Equipment India. Bio-Innovation Hub: The campus also houses a Bio-Innovation Hub, which serves as a Centre of Excellence for biotechnology-related research and development. Research Hub and Fabrication Laboratory: Recognized as a research center for the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Additionally, the campus is home to the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC RAISE), supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India. This incubation center provides support and resources for student entrepreneurship, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and the development of start-up ventures.
At Rathinam Technical Campus, we implement the Students 360 curriculum, incorporating the Centre of Excellence model and focusing on 12 key parameters: Happy Campus, Personality Grooming, Training & Placement, Research, Practical Learning, Core Learning CoE Model, Innovation & Design Thinking, Peer Learning, Ability Grouping, Non-Academic Credit, Entrepreneurship, and Startup School.
These initiatives enhance the overall student experience. We prioritize industry-academia partnerships, inviting experts for lectures, facilitating internships, and developing industry-driven projects. Industrial visits, field trips, and an industry advisory board further strengthen our industry connections. Continuous faculty development ensures the incorporation of industry trends into teaching. Our efforts ensure students receive relevant education and are well-prepared for successful careers in the industry.
Equipped with the Best
Rathinam Technical Campus maintains the quality of its faculty through a rigorous selection process, emphasizing educational qualifications, industry experience, and continuous professional development. Faculty members receive training and development opportunities to enhance their teaching skills, and their performance is regularly evaluated.
The institution encourages research and publication activities among faculty members, fostering a research culture that benefits students. These measures ensure that the faculty possesses the necessary qualifications, expertise, and teaching abilities to provide high-quality education and guide students towards professional success.
To add to all, Rathinam Technical Campus offers a range of modern infrastructural facilities to create an optimal learning environment for students. These facilities include sponsored laboratories by Microsoft, Cisco, and Godrej, providing hands-on training in software development, networking, and industrial processes. The campus also houses Centers of Excellence for IoT, AI and ML, networking and cybersecurity, robotics and automation, and biotechnology.
Additionally, there is a research hub, fabrication laboratory, and an Atal Incubation Centre to support research, prototype development, and student entrepreneurship. These facilities aim to enhance problem-solving skills, peer learning, and project-making abilities, ensuring students are well-equipped for the industry's demands.
Charting the Path Ahead
Rathinam Technical Campus has a future roadmap focused on enhancing education quality through continuous improvement and innovation. Key areas of emphasis include integrating emerging technologies, promoting experiential learning, adopting blended learning approaches, strengthening industry collaborations and research, fostering skill development and entrepreneurship, investing in faculty development, and establishing international collaborations.
These initiatives aim to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and global exposure necessary for success in the evolving professional landscape.