St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology has been conferred Autonomous Status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. This prestigious status recognizes the institution's commitment to academic excellence and empowers it to design its own curriculum, conduct examinations, and award degrees through Anna University.
Autonomous status provides SMCET with the freedom to innovate in teaching methodologies, introduce new-age courses, and update the curriculum in line with industry trends and technological advancements.
Design and revise curriculum based on industry needs and latest technologies
Conduct exams as per the institutional academic calendar
Adopt modern pedagogies like project-based and experiential learning
Incorporate industry-relevant courses and certifications
Rapidly update syllabus to include emerging technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain
Maintain high academic standards through internal quality checks