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1959
The journey of PSG College of Technology began in 1951 with the establishment of the Electrical & Electronics Engineering department, which now guides over 700 students across 4 programmes annually. Simultaneously, the Mechanical Engineering department was established, supporting over 1,000 students across 4 programmes each year. In 1953, the college expanded with the Civil Engineering department, offering 2 programmes for over 350 students, thereby solidifying its foundation of engineering excellence
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1969
The 1960s marked a vibrant era of growth for the institution. In 1965, the Textile Technology department began operations, cultivating the skills of over 300 students in 2 programmes. In 1968, the college further expanded into Metallurgical Engineering, now offering 2 programmes for over 300 students and Electronics and Communication Engineering, which supports over 750 students across 3 programmes.
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1979
The 1970s ushered in a new wave of expansion and innovation. In 1971, the MBA programme was launched, which has since grown to serve over 800 students across two programmes. These additions in the 1970s marked a significant step forward in broadening the academic and technological horizons of the college. PSG College of Technology recognized the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education early on and introduced the B.Sc. Applied Sciences program in 1971 guiding about 110 students every year. This visionary initiative aimed to provide a strong foundation in interdisciplinary scientific principles, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications In 1975, the Production Engineering department was launched, now guiding over 600 students across 3 programmes annually.
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1989
In 1983, the Computer Applications department was established, offering one programme that now shapes the skills of over 200 students annually. PSG College of Technology pioneered the introduction of Sandwich programs in Engineering, launching this unique initiative in 1983 with Mechanical and Electrical branches, supported by PSG Industrial Institute. It was the first of its kind in the country, blending academic learning with hands-on industrial experience to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The program inaugurated by the former Education Minister Dr. Aranganayagam and former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), marked a significant milestone in engineering education. This visionary approach continues to distinguish PSG as a leader in industry-oriented learning. The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department established in 1987, offers two most sought- after undergraduate programmes, attracting top-ranked students from across the state. It also offers one post graduate programme. This coveted department presently shapes the skills of around 900 students.
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1999
The 1990s marked a dynamic phase of expansion into diverse fields. PSG Science & Technology Entrepreneurial Park (PSG STEP) was established in 1998 with support from Department of Science & Technology, Government of India to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and startups. PSG STEP provides a dynamic ecosystem with mentorship, funding support and state-of-the-art infrastructure, enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to transform ideas into successful ventures. In 1999, the Automobile Engineering department was introduced, now guiding over 300 students across 2 specialized programmes. In order to keep abreast with the phenomenal growth of the Information and Communication technology, the Department of Information Technology was established in the same year, which now offer one UG programme and two PG programmes with a student strength of about 550 .
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2015
In the year 2000, the Biotechnology department was established, now nurturing over 300 students across 2 programmes each year. The following years saw further growth with the introduction of Biomedical Engineering and Fashion Technology in 2006, each offering one specialized program now serving over 200 students. In 2007, the Instrumentation and Control Engineering department was established, serving about 300 students at present. This decade also welcomed the Robotics and Automation Engineering department in 2011, guiding over 200 students through this programme, reflecting the college's commitment to pioneering education in the latest technological domains. The Department of Applied Mathematics & Computational Sciences was established in the year 2012 offering one undergraduate, one post graduate and four integrated M.Sc programmes, catering to the needs of about 1500 students. With a strong curriculum and expert faculty, the department equips students with strong analytical and computational skills, catering to the human resource needs of leading software industries across the globe. In 2014, the Department of Apparel and Fashion Design was started offering one 5 years Integrated M.Sc Programme, guiding over 180 students.