Anand Institute of Higher Technology

What Anand Institute of Higher Technology does

Anand Institute of Higher Technology (AIHT) is an autonomous private engineering college located on a 25-acre campus in Kazhipattur, Chennai, along the Old Mahablipuram Road IT Corridor. Founded in 2000 by Kalvi Vallal Shri T. Kalasalingam as part of the broader Kalasalingam educational group, the institution is approved by AICTE, affiliated to Anna University (permanent affiliation obtained in 2020-2021), and holds NBA accreditation for its Computer Science and Electronics and Communication Engineering departments. AIHT serves undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students through 9 B.E./B.Tech programs (including emerging disciplines such as AI and Data Science, Cyber Security, BioTechnology, Agricultural Engineering, and Computer Science and Business Systems), 4 M.E./MBA programs, and a Ph.D. program in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with a current enrollment of 3,279+ students and 123+ faculty members.

The institution's core technology infrastructure includes an internal ERP system for academic management, a digital library with 55,520+ volumes and 168+ journal subscriptions managed through MODERNLIB software, campus-wide WiFi, and an MSME-recognized Technology Business Incubator with 10,000 sqft of space supporting student startups. AIHT's revenue model is anchored on tuition fees structured through Tamil Nadu government policy — 50% government quota seats at regulated rates, 50% management quota at full fees, with SC/ST students exempted from fees — supplemented by research grants from DST, AICTE, DRDO, and MSME totaling over Rs. 5 crores across funded projects.

The institution operates a sales-led go-to-market through TNEA counseling (TNEA Code 1303) for government quota admissions and direct management quota applications, with placement services as a secondary revenue stream facilitated through a dedicated Training and Placement Division. AIHT maintains Campus Connect partnerships with Infosys, WIPRO, Capgemini, and Tech Mahindra, and reports a 91% placement rate (344 of 375 students for the 2021-2025 batch) across 87+ recruiting companies. The leadership team includes Dr. K. Sridharan as Chairman, Dr. Shasi Anand Sridharan (Ph.D, USA) as CEO, and Dr. K. Karnavel as Principal.

Name

Anand Institute of Higher Technology

Legal name

Anand Institute of Higher Technology

Website

https://aiht.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Anand Institute of Higher Technology is an autonomous private engineering college in Chennai, India, founded in 2000, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 9 engineering disciplines including AI, biotechnology, and agricultural engineering to 3,279+ students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering and Technology)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Technical higher education
• Campus placement services
• Postgraduate engineering degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs through semester-wise tuition fees, admission fees, and other academic charges collected from enrolled students
2. Placement Services: Campus placement services connecting students with recruiters from MNCs and core industries, facilitating on-campus and off-campus recruitment processes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anand Institute of Higher Technology is an autonomous engineering college that delivers undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech), postgraduate (M.E./MBA), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across engineering, technology, and management disciplines. The institution provides campus-based instruction through 9 undergraduate engineering programs, 4 postgraduate programs, and a Ph.D. program, supported by modern laboratories, a digital library with 55,520+ volumes, and an MSME-recognized Technology Business Incubator. It complements academic instruction with a Training and Placement Division that drives campus recruitment with leading MNCs and IT companies.

Product overview

Anand Institute of Higher Technology operates as an autonomous educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate (B.Tech/B.E), postgraduate (M.E/MBA), and doctoral programs across engineering, technology, and management disciplines. The institution's product portfolio comprises 9 undergraduate engineering programs including emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Cyber Security, and Computer Science and Business Systems, alongside traditional disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Agricultural Engineering. The 5 postgraduate offerings include specialized M.E programs in Computer Science, VLSI Design, and Embedded Systems, plus an MBA program. The programs follow Anna University curriculum with multiple regulation years (2013, 2017, 2021, 2024, 2025) and are supported by modern laboratories, digital library resources, and research facilities including an MSME-recognized business incubator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.E - Computer Science and Engineering Undergraduate Computer Science and Engineering program with 120 students intake and PG M.E. course with 18 students intake, NBA accredited, featuring 25 faculty members and 250+ computers in labs. Designed for students pursuing careers in software development and computer engineering.
• B.Tech - Information Technology Undergraduate IT program offering courses in software development, web technologies, and IT infrastructure with university rank achievements. Established in 2000 for students seeking careers in information technology.
• B.E - Electronics and Communication Engineering Undergraduate program with 120 students intake plus PG VLSI Design program, NBA accredited, featuring modern labs with digital storage oscilloscopes and microwave equipment. For students pursuing electronics and communication careers.
• B.E - Electrical and Electronics Engineering EEE program established 2002-03 with 7 labs including Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, Control and Instrumentation, and power system simulation using MATLAB and PSIM. For students pursuing electrical engineering careers.
• B.E - Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering department established in 2003 with CAM lab featuring FANUC system controlled CNC machines, serving core industries. For students pursuing mechanical engineering careers.
• B.Tech - Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Undergraduate engineering program in AI and Data Science established in 2020 with 60 student intake, covering machine learning, neural networks, and intelligent systems. For students targeting AI and data science careers.
• B.Tech - BioTechnology

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% placement rate achieved with 344 out of 375 students placed for 2021-2025 batch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Soongsil University, Seoul, KoreacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2010Academic cooperation agreement signed between Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea and Anand Institute of Higher Technology on 19.07.2010. Agreement focuses on mutual exchange of faculty and researchers, student visits, conducting collaborative research projects, and promotion and exchange of mutually agreed academic information and cooperation. Signed by Dr. Dae Keun Kim, President of Soongsil University and Thiru K. Sridharan, Secretary of AIHT.
• InfosyscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus Connect Partner conducting regular campus recruitment drives. Head Placement acts as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Infosys Campus Connect programs. Institution has maintained ongoing partnership for multiple years.
• WIPROcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus Connect Partner and regular Day-1&2 campus recruiter. Active partnership through WIPRO Campus Connect initiative with dedicated SPOC arrangement for placement activities.
• CapgeminicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus Connect Partner recognized for ongoing campus recruitment engagement and collaborative hiring programs.
• Tech MahindracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus Connect Partner with SPOC arrangement. Institution recognized for future engagement and ongoing partnership activities.
• ICT AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationCentre of Excellence established in collaboration with ICT Academy for enriching academic alliance and enhanced academic prospects.
• Oracle AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationCentre of Excellence established for technology-centered hands-on career skills development with Oracle technologies.
• SMART Training Resources Pvt LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner for aptitude and soft skills development programs for students.
• RIPE InstituteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner for student skill development and employability enhancement programs.
• Axiom AcademyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOnline test portal provider for aptitude skill development and performance monitoring during off-college hours.
• MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry has recognized AIHT as Business Incubator. Received Rs. 19.54 lakhs grant for supporting 3 incubatee projects under SIMEs through Incubators scheme. Floor space of 10000 sqft allocated for AIHT-TBI.
• INDEST-AICTE ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationMember of Indian National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences and Technology consortium for accessing electronic resources at discounted rates.
• Phycosol Ecotech Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed on 04.09.2025 for potential research collaboration and industry-academia partnership.
• Hypersphere LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed on 17.09.2025 for collaborative initiatives and knowledge sharing.
• Interain Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU and Centre for Excellence signed on 17.09.2025 for specialized training and research collaboration.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology: Chennai-based deemed university offering engineering, technology, and management programs with NBA accreditation and significant industry partnerships. Direct competitor for Chennai-based engineering aspirants.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Chennai-based private engineering college affiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE, offering B.E./B.Tech and M.E. programs across similar engineering disciplines. Direct local competitor for student admissions and faculty recruitment.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Premier private deemed university in Tamil Nadu offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA and PhD programs with strong industry placement pipelines. Closest peer to AIHT in scale, private status, and AICTE/Anna University-style operating model.
• Karpagam College of Engineering: Autonomous private engineering college in Tamil Nadu offering B.E./B.Tech and M.E. programs across CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, and emerging specializations. Comparable in scale, autonomy status, and Anna University affiliation footprint.
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Chennai-based deemed university offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs with established recruiter relationships. Operates in the same Chennai geography with comparable positioning and pricing.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university in Chennai offering UG/PG engineering, MBA, and PhD programs with similar Campus Connect-style industry partnerships and a comparable multi-disciplinary engineering portfolio. Direct head-to-head competitor for Tamil Nadu engineering aspirants.
• Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology: Chennai-based deemed university with engineering, MBA, and doctoral programs and a strong research/incubation footprint. Competes directly with AIHT in Chennai's private engineering segment.

Broad incumbents

• Anna University: State technical university and AIHT's affiliating body, governing curriculum, examinations, and degree-granting authority across hundreds of affiliated engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. Sets the regulatory and academic framework within which AIHT operates.
• PSG College of Technology: Long-established autonomous engineering institution in Coimbatore affiliated to Anna University with strong industry linkages and a deep alumni base. Sets the benchmark for top-tier regional private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu.
• Kalasalingam University: Deemed university under the same Kalasalingam educational group as AIHT, offering a wider portfolio of engineering, arts, science, pharmacy, and management programs. Operates as a sibling institution within the same family-controlled education ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aihtofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/aihtofficial

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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