The foresight of Karumuthu Thiagarajar Chettiar saw the foundation of the institute in 1958. It started with three diploma programmes. With the wishes of great luminaries and educationist of that time, the polytechnic has steadily grown over the years: obtaining autonomous status in 1987; getting the CIICP project in 1991 and successfully running it in the ensuing years; operating AICTE projects like Entrepreneurship cell and Industry Institute Partnership Cell; and NBA accreditation for all the Government aided programmes, five of them being accredited for five years which is unique feat. It is now offering nine diploma programmes and Post diploma in computer applications.

The polytechnic ranks high among elite institutions in the country and such an achievement is dedicated to the vision of its former Chairman Mr.M.S.Chockalingam. The Polytechnic continues to march in its path of growth and its journey is ever continuing because the present chairman Mr.C.Valliappa never settles down for anything that is mediocre. He sets the benchmarks that are of international level. He has been never hesitating to add to the facilities of the polytechnic to the effect that, if I have to humbly mention here, many distinguished guests who visit the college acclaim it to be a world-class institute.

However, when we reach a horizon, a newer horizon unfolds to us. And we envision many more miles in our journey of serving the cause of technical education. We are doubly sure that, with the guidance of our beloved Secretary Prof.A.Dhirajlal, who is a transformational leader, we will be achieving the vision of attaining the international accreditation well within 2015.