Vani Jha
Chennai’s prestigious Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering has announced that it will not accept new admissions for the 2026–27 academic year, marking a major shift in its future direction. The decision comes as part of a planned phased closure and merger with Shiv Nadar University Chennai (SNUC), which is located on the adjacent campus.
No Admission to SSN College from the upcoming year: Chennai
The college has received approval for this progressive closure from both Anna University and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), two key authorities overseeing technical education in the region. Under the approved plan, SSN College of Engineering will gradually transition its academic and administrative operations into the broader university framework of SNUC.
An official announcement posted on the SSN College website made it clear that the institution is no longer accepting applications for any undergraduate or postgraduate engineering programmes from the next academic session. Prospective engineering students are instead being encouraged to apply to comparable programmes offered by the SSN School of Engineering at Shiv Nadar University, Chennai.
For thousands of students already enrolled at SSN College of Engineering — including those in BTech, MTech and research programmes — the change will not disrupt their educational journey. The college has confirmed that existing students will continue their studies and be awarded degrees through Anna University, as per the current regulations, until the final batch graduates. Faculty members will also remain in place to teach students through to programme completion.
As part of the transition, applicants aiming for engineering admission through SNUC will need to adapt to a new selection process managed by the university. Unlike SSN College’s traditional system — where about 65% of seats were filled through online counselling based on Class XII marks — admission to the SSN School of Engineering will involve university-specific entrance tests and interviews.
This development signals a significant change in Chennai’s engineering education landscape. While SSN College’s legacy continues through its current cohorts, the upcoming academic year will mark the beginning of its integration into a larger multidisciplinary university setup, opening a new chapter for engineering aspirants in the region.