The College of Engineering Chengannur, an institution of excellence in the domain of technical education, was established in the year 1993, with a vision to create engineers having the drive, skill, and confidence to become the pioneers of tomorrow.

The college was set up under the auspices of the Institute of Human Resources and Development (IHRD) and is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. It is affiliated to the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) which is known internationally for its academic excellence.

The courses offered are designed to cater to the industry’s urgent demand for skilled professionals in the field of Computers and Electronics. The college offers 4 year B.Tech. degree in –

1. Electronics and Communication Engineering.
2. Computer Science and Engineering.
3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

The first two programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), a statutory body set up by AICTE and enacted by Govt. of India for the purpose of assessment of quality and accreditation of Technical Education programs of India.  AICTE has granted permission to start a new B.Tech programme in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with annual intake of 30 students.

Benefits of the NBA accrediation are AICTE preferential funding, top preference from companies conducting campus interviews, exemption from undergoing eligibility tests for higher studies in foreign countries that have a tieup with NBA.

College of Engineering Chengannur is one among the 6 engineering colleges in Kerala, selected by Govt. of India, to benefit under the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme(TEQIP) scheme launched by The World Bank.

The degree awarded by Cochin University of Science and Technology , is valued highly, as the syllabus is reviewed and updated regularly, taking into account the fast changing fields of computers and electronics.

Being located at the heart of  the city of Chengannur in Alappuzha district, the college has got access to all means of transport including rail services, communication and lodging facilities. The Cochin International Airport is just a three hour drive from Chengannur.

The Alumni of this college are placed in world-class multinational companies such as IBM, Wipro, TCS, Siemens etc. Enriched by students whose individual and professional achievements create an invigorating community, the Alumni Association keeps silken threads of attachment between old students and the institution. The achievements of the students of this insititution stand testimony to the earnestness of the faculty and the quality of education provided.

The college has a Parent - Teacher Association which provides support for the improvement in the infrastructure facilities and other activities towards the welfare of the students.