It is a pleasure for me to welcome you all to this prestigious Institution
namely, Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Engineering and Technology
(PKIET), Karaikal. (Named after the Kingmaker and BharatRatna Perunthalaivar
K.Kamaraj, who provided school education to millions of the rural poor
children by introducing free education and wide-acclaimed Noon-meal Scheme
mainly to chalk the drop-outs).
PKIET is a green and pollution free campus. Every year students from
the four regions of UT of Puduhcerry and 15% from other States and UTs are
joining us. We provide them all the support and encouragement they
need to achieve success and to shape their future not only as an
enlightened engineer but also a useful citizen in the Society.
PKIET is a Wi-Fi enabled campus.PKIET encourages additional learning by way
of access to website containing e-learning resources. We have Implemented
“National Mission on Education through Information and Communication
Technology (NMEICT)” project promoted by the MHRD to enrich the
teaching-learning process.
The College has exciting plans to develop our sporting and teaching
facilities, and to strengthen the college in terms of infrastructure,
faculty competence and quality of teaching, research and consultancy
activities. An effective Placement Cell is functioning for career
guidance, soft-skill development, and employability of students. Grievance
Redress Cell (GRC) is set up to solve the student problems. The Government
provides funds for conducting special coaching for weaker students after
regular class hours and on weekends
Emphasis is given to obtain On-line Feedback from students and alumni for
strengthening the teaching-learning process.Intensive use of technology and
ICT enabled teaching-learning methods are additional advantages of our
Institute.E-Service to all staff and students,High-speed Internet access and
smart classrooms will also be provided.
Library provides access to IEEE on-line Journals. It also provides print and
e-resources through INFLIBNET, INDEST and INFONET. Implementation of Best
Practices such as Faculty Information System, Paperless Office, Consultancy
and extension in new and emerging areas, Group SMS to parents informing
about their ward performance and above all contributing to a ‘Digital India’
as desired by our Hon’ble Prime Minster of India, etc. are on the anvil.
I welcome all the students to PKIET and I hope they all will enjoy and excel
in life. I wish you all good luck and hope for good association.