Built on Experience.
Focused on Outcomes.
Temple of Learning
DCE Chennai is an autonomous engineering institution committed to structured academics, ethical learning, and employability-driven education.
Why DCE?
Engineering education is not just about classrooms, exams, or degrees. It requires discipline, structure, practical exposure, and consistent guidance over time.
DCE was built to provide exactly that an environment where students develop strong fundamentals, professional ethics, and the confidence to perform in real-world
engineering roles.
- Structured academic framework
- Industry-aligned learning approach
- Long-term career orientation, not short-term results
Vision and Mission
Vision of DCE
Our Institute is committed to produce highly disciplined, conscientious, and enterprising professionals conforming to global standards through value-based quality education, and research excellence.
Mission of DCE
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To provide competent technical manpower capable of meeting the global industrial requirements through excellence in education
- To establish the Center of Excellence on the cutting-edge technologies that initiate new ideas leading to the emergence of innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs
- To instill the highest level of self-confidence, professionalism, academic excellence, and engineering ethics
What Shapes the DCE Learning Experience
Academic discipline
Structured learning environment that promotes consistency, focus, and strong academic foundations.
Faculty-led mentoring
Experienced faculty guide students through academics, projects, and professional development.
Career readiness
Skill-focused training prepares students for industry expectations and career opportunities.
Student success
Education designed to support growth, adaptability, and sustained professional success.
Leadership Built on
Academic Excellence
Dr. V. P. Ramamurthi
Founder and Chairman
Dr V P Ramamurthi, the founder, is an alumnus ***(now Anna University). He graduated in 1965 with a specialization in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and continued to teach at his alma mater. His quest for higher learning prompted him to obtain post graduation from the same institution and a doctorate in the area of Power Electronics from the IITM. He is an enterprising academician and has more than 20 technical papers published in National and International journals.
Dr V P Ramamurthi is passionate about teaching and is dedicated to training world-class engineers who would shape technological innovations of the future. A dynamic team of eminent academicians, technocrats and engineers led by the founder forms the backbone of the college management.
Email: chairman@dce.edu.in
Dr Pradeep Kumar A R
Principal
Dr. Pradeep Kumar A. R is the Principal of Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering, bringing over three decades of academic leadership, teaching, and research experience to the institution.
He completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (affiliated to the University of Madras), followed by an M.E. in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning from Anna University (CEG Campus). He earned his Ph.D. from Anna University (MIT Campus) in 2014.
Email: principal@dce.edu.in
Industry Collaborations that Extend Learning Beyond Campus
DCE Chennai collaborates with select industry and academic partners to support
Internships
Structured internship opportunities providing real-world exposure and practical industry experience.
Industrial training
Hands-on industrial training programs enhancing technical skills and workplace understanding.
Guest lectures
Expert-led sessions offering industry insights, trends, and practical professional perspectives.
Research & skill development
Collaborative initiatives supporting applied research, innovation, and continuous skill development.
