SCAD Polytechnic College was established in 1997 by SCAD Group under the leadership of Dr. S. Cletus Babu, Chairman – SCAD Group of Institutions, with the sole aim of imparting quality technical education within the reach of students from the rural areas of Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari. The college strives to impart quality engineering education as well as practical skills. It is the objective of the college to inculcate in every student a sense of responsibility towards the society and respect for human life, besides developing in them the highest standards of professional behaviour and personal integrity.

The rich experience of successfully establishing, developing and managing Engineering Colleges in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi has enabled the management to take SCAD Polytechnic to great heights in a very short span and today the college is the undisputed leader in Polytechnic education in the region. Tens of Thousands of students who are placed in top notch companies in India like HCL, L& T, Brakes India, Sundaram Clayton etc., bear testimony to this amazing growth and achievement.

First Year Admissions

The candidates who have passed the Standard X examination are eligible for admission for Polytechnic Colleges. Before the admission process is started, the required qualifications such as Age, Marks required, and Number of Seats in the various categories etc. are checked so that students can decide their choice of Course etc. well in advance.

Lateral Entry Admissions

HSC (Academic & Vocational)and ITI(2 years NCVT courses) students can directly join in the second year of the three year Diploma programme under the Lateral Entry System in Polytechnics. Their intake is restricted to 20% (10% Academic + 10% Vocational) of the sanctioned intake of the 1 year Diploma courses.

Admission Process

Application forms and prospectus can be downloaded from our website or obtained either in person from the admissions unit at the college office or our group admission offices at select cities on payment of the prescribed fees.

To apply for a course listed in this prospectus, please complete the application form and submit it to the admissions unit, SCAD Polytechnic College along with photocopies of the required documents.

The following are the key stages in the admissions process:

• Applicant's eligibility for the course applied will be verified.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection.
• Prospective students are advised to meet the Principal and the Selection Committee of respective colleges for a personal interview.
• The final selection is done based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination and performance in the personal interview.
• Candidates who are selected for admission would be asked to submit original transcripts, transfer certificate and other relevant documents and pay the required course fees and hostel fees (for students who opt for in-campus residential facilities).
• Post admission students will be informed of the course commencement date.
• Upon fulfilling the admission formalities the students are provided with college identification cards and permitted to attend classes.