It is one of the three government colleges (College of engineering Guindy,AC tech Guindy and Madras institute of technology) directly controlled by Anna University.Initially it was three years degree called DMIT ( Diploma in Madras institute of technology— Automobile,Rubber , production, instrumentation and Aeronautical). Eligibility for that DMIT was BSc in any branch.it was changed to B.Tech.
But now the admission is after 12th standard like other colleges.