Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology

What Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology does

Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET) is an autonomous engineering college headquartered on Loyola Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai, India. Established in 2010 as an academic collaboration between Loyola College Society (LCS) and Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers (ICAM), France, and guided by Jesuit pedagogy, LICET delivers undergraduate engineering programs (B.E. in CSE, EEE, ECE, Mechanical; B.Tech. in IT and AI & Data Science) and one postgraduate program (ME Computer Science Engineering), all affiliated to Anna University and accredited by NBA across the five core programs. The college's curriculum is structured around a four-pillar framework: Anna University Science & Technology syllabus, Engineering Education, Holistic Formation, and International Programs, with the Engineering Education track adding 16 credits beyond the standard 180 and culminating in an industry-endorsed professional diploma.

The institution operates a Moodle-based Learning Management System (LICET Virtual Learning Environment) serving 3,630 users across 1,871 courses and 16,148 activities, supplemented by on-campus facilities including a DST-funded International Standard Experimental Learning Lab with 74 gadgets, a Fab Lab, a DAIKIN Center of Excellence for HVAC, and Centers for Peace and Entrepreneurship. International exchange partnerships span 6 cities across 3 continents (France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, UK), with joint research projects spanning Solar Cars, 3D Printers, Wind Turbines, Auxetic materials, EV charging protocols, and Fingerspelling Sign Language tools. Industry collaboration partners include Texas Instruments, Larsen & Toubro, Synopsys, TAFE, IIT Bombay, and IISc Bengaluru.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees, with 50% of seats filled via Anna University single window counselling (government quota, counselling code 1450) and 50% via institutional management quota processed through an online admission portal. Scholarship administration (merit, merit-cum-means, first-generation learner) is managed as a secondary stream, while industry-sponsored Centers of Excellence (notably Daikin) provide in-kind equipment and curriculum support. Distribution combines government-mandated counselling channels, direct institutional digital admissions, and a multi-channel marketing presence across website, social media, Careers360 rankings, NIRF, and ARIIA participation. Specific fee structures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology

Legal name

Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology

Website

https://licet.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

LICET is an autonomous, NBA-accredited engineering college in Chennai, India, jointly operated by Loyola College Society and ICAM France, offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs to approximately 3,630 students through a four-pillar Jesuit pedagogical framework with international exchange partnerships across Europe and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Technical higher education
• Anna University affiliated
• Jesuit engineering college

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate engineering programs (B.E. and B.Tech.) through tuition fees paid by students admitted via Anna University counselling and management quota.
2. Scholarship Administration: Institutional handling of government and private scholarship schemes for eligible students including merit, merit-cum-means, and first-generation learner scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LICET delivers undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education through B.E. and B.Tech. programs affiliated to Anna University. The academic framework combines the standard 180 Anna University credits with an additional 16-credit Engineering Education program, complemented by holistic formation, international exposure, and industry-sponsored laboratories. Services extend to campus placements, student counselling, international exchange, and digital learning through a Moodle-based LMS.

Product overview

Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET) is an autonomous engineering college offering a portfolio of six undergraduate engineering programs (B.E. Computer Science and Engineering, B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering, B.E. Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech. Information Technology, and B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) and one postgraduate program (ME Computer Science Engineering). All five primary undergraduate programs are NBA-accredited. The institution's academic framework is built on four pillars: Science & Technology (Anna University syllabus), Engineering Education, Holistic Formation, and International Programs. The Engineering Education program adds 16 credits beyond the standard 180 Anna University credits and culminates in a professional diploma endorsed by LICET's industrial partners. A Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS) serves as the digital platform for delivering course content and managing academic activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.E. Computer Science and Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% placement rate for eligible students in top companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core, primary and minor.

• Texas Instruments Inc., IndiasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Innovation Challenge Design Contest partner for Smart Automobile Safety System project developed by LICET students, demonstrating industry-academia collaboration.
• Department of Science and Technology (DST), IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2015Funded establishment of International Standard Experimental Learning Lab with innovatively designed gadgets for engineering education. Project cost: Rs69,33,600 (Rs34,41,800 by DST + Rs34,91,800 by LICET). Funded vide DST/TSG/NTS/2013/81.
• Institut Catholique d'arts et métiers (ICAM), FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary international academic collaboration partner providing LICET's unique identity as an ICAM institution. Enables student and faculty exchange programs, international curriculum alignment, and Jesuit-ICAM pedagogical integration. LICET is an academic collaboration between Loyola College Society and ICAM France.
• Loyola College Society (LCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding institutional partner providing Jesuit educational philosophy, campus infrastructure at Loyola Campus Nungambakkam, and institutional governance. LICET operates within the Loyola College campus ecosystem.
• Anna UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliating university for all undergraduate engineering programs (B.E. and B.Tech.). Provides curriculum framework, examination system, and degree certification. Anna University counselling code: 1450.
• ICAM School of Engineering, France (Lille, Toulouse, Nantes campuses)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program partners across multiple ICAM campuses in France enabling international project collaboration, joint research, and cultural exchange. Students work on projects like Solar Cars, 3D Printers, and Wind Turbines.
• University of Leuven, BelgiumsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnership for student research projects including Robust High Resolution TDC development with ECE students.
• Heilbronn University, GermanysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for student projects including Charging Station for ISO/IEC 15118 protocol and CAN bus communication interface for robotics.
• Comillas University, SpainsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean university partner for student exchange and joint research projects including Bluetooth Low Energy device analysis and RFID-based industrial applications.
• The University of Manchester, UKsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for materials engineering including Auxetic Forum project comparing materials with Kevlar for mechanical engineering students.
• DST & Texas Instruments Innovation ChallengesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint innovation contest for student project development in automobile safety systems, providing funding and industry exposure.
• Larsen & Toubro (PALS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Press Load Monitoring on Ethernet project, providing practical industrial exposure to students.
• Synopsys, BangaloreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partnership for Resistor Calibration Block project, providing industry-relevant engineering experience.
• IIT BombaysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Fingerspelling Sign Language Tool project through IIT Bombay's technical collaboration, enabling accessibility technology development.
• IISc BengaluruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for Animal Tracking System project with Indian Institute of Science, India's premier research institution.
• TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnership for Traffic Rule Violation Detection project providing real-world engineering applications experience.
• Daikin IndiasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry sponsor for DAIKIN Center of Excellence (COE) at LICET, providing HVAC technology training, equipment, and industry exposure for students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Chennai-based private deemed university offering engineering and technology programs with established industry partnerships and placement track record. Direct competitor for Tamil Nadu engineering applicants and corporate recruiter attention.
• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology: Deemed-to-be university in Chennai offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs with NBA accreditation. Closely comparable to LICET in scale, location, program portfolio, and reliance on private engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private engineering and technology university headquartered in Chennai with extensive undergraduate engineering programs. Most directly comparable to LICET as a Chennai-based private engineering college competing for the same Tamil Nadu applicant pool and corporate recruiters.
• PSG College of Technology: Renowned autonomous engineering college affiliated to Anna University, located in Coimbatore, with strong placement outcomes and NBA-accredited programs. Comparable to LICET as a high-quality Anna University-affiliated private engineering institution in Tamil Nadu.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Major private deemed university offering B.Tech programs across all major engineering disciplines with strong placement records and growing international intake. Directly comparable to LICET as a private engineering institution with NBA-equivalent accreditation and corporate placement focus.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private engineering institution in India with multi-campus delivery, strong industry placement outcomes, and integrated practice school model. Comparable to LICET as a private engineering college competing for high-quality applicants and corporate recruiters, though at a significantly higher placement tier.
• Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Private engineering college under the Manipal Academy umbrella offering B.Tech programs with established industry partnerships. Comparable to LICET as a private Indian engineering institution with multi-state student intake and corporate placement focus.

Broad incumbents

• Anna University: The affiliating state technical university that governs LICET's curriculum, examinations, and 50% of admissions through single-window counselling. Broad incumbent shaping the regulatory framework within which LICET operates, including affiliated colleges across Tamil Nadu.
• IIT Madras: Premier government-funded engineering institution in Chennai with globally ranked engineering programs and substantially higher placement outcomes. Comparable as the top-tier Chennai engineering institution whose applicants and corporate recruiters define the upper bound of the local market.

Regional players

• Loyola College, Chennai: Parent arts and sciences institution under Loyola College Society whose Nungambakkam campus hosts LICET. Operates in the same Chennai geography and Jesuit network but focuses on liberal arts and sciences rather than engineering — shares governance, brand, and student community but offers a different academic portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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