Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology (MCET) is a self – financing educational institution situated in Pollachi, Coimbatore District. MCET is the vision of Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, whose determination and dynamism made possible the realization of this institution of excellence. MCET was established in 1998 to commemorate the 75th Birthday of this great visionary.

We develop a globally competitive workforce and entrepreneurs.

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi endeavors to impart high quality, competency based technical education in Engineering and Technology to the younger generation with the required skills and abilities to face the challenging needs of the industry around the globe. This institution is also striving hard to attain a unique status in the international level by means of infrastructure, state-of-the-art computer facilities and techniques.

The Institution is driven by its core values of

• Equity
• Transparency
• Creativity
• Team Work
• Environment Sustainability
• Staff Development
• Women in Development

Smart work is better than hardwork is the best maxim that suits the life of Thiru. P. Nachimuthu Gounder who opted for the best solution for people problem then- transportation. Thiru. P. Nachimuthu Gounder implemented an ultimate idea to use bullock carts to help people. The limitations of bullock cart transportation prompted him to modernize and Anamalais Transport came into existence which is now known as ABT limited exploring every corner of the state. The modernization of the transport fueled a thought on the importance of technical education. A vision was born. The dream was made into reality by Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam – a name that is synonymous with Pollachi. Motivated by his father’s vision Nachimuthu Industrial Association Trust was established in the year 1956.

The dream was cherished with the incorporation of Nachimuthu Polytechnic College in 1957 through which 120 rural students were made competent enough to work with modern technology.

As he had a better understanding of the need of the hour Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam was prompted to pioneer with technical education rather than starting a school.

The society’s solicitation made him the Chairman of NIA to expand education right from primary to technical education. Within a short span of 50 years the NIA has ventured into many avenues and has established its roots in industrialization, education, finance, transportation, synthetic gems, textiles, agriculture and automobiles. Nachimuthu Industrial Association not only offers jobs but also provides opportunities for rural students to gain knowledge and explore the fast-paced world. For his achievement in education and welfare of the society, the industrial genius has been recognized by Government of India and was conferred with Padma Bhusan in 2007.

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The society’s solicitation made him the Chairman of NIA to expand education right from schooling to engineering. Within a short span of 50 years the bud- NIA- has blossomed in lot many avenues and has spread its fragrance in industrialization, education, finance, transportation, synthetic gems, textiles, agriculture and automobiles.

Nachimuthu Industrial Association not only shelters the society by offering jobs in which it flourishes but also been a preamble for rural students to gain knowledge and explore the fast-paced world. Having made the institution a banyan tree in which entire society can shelter. The Chairman after rendering his tireless work, he has become the Emeritus.

About Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology

The Himalayan achievement in education and developing society, the industrial genius has been recognized by Government of India and had conferred Padma Bhusan on him in 2007.

• Nachimuthu Polytechnic College
• Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology
• Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture

Social Development Activities:

• Sakthi PURA

• Palani Gounder Higher Secondary School
• Tmt. Rukmaniammal Higher Secondary School
• Mariammal Higher Secondary School
• Sri Kuppanda Gounder Nursery & Elm.School
• Sri Kuppanda Gounder Elementary School
• Tmt.Mariamal Nursery and Elm. School