GKM College of Engineering and Technology, (GKM), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - Approved by AICTE-New Delhi, DGS-Mumbai and Affiliated to Anna University Chennai, NBA Accredited College

Department of Computer Applications

The Department of Computer Applications was established during the academic year 2008 – 2009 with the main objective of preparing MCA graduates for productive careers in software industry/academia by providing an outstanding environment for learning and research in the core and emerging areas of the discipline.

We incorporate creative methods and processes to assure the value of education for all students

engaged in the pursuit of learning and personal development.

We are also conducting “Association Activities” for students to develop their technical, soft skills and aesthetic abilities, so that ideas can be confidently expressed.

As a learner-centered institution, GKM focuses its efforts on the capability of all students to grow academically and personally while achieving success.

Vision
Achieving excellence in developing high caliber software professional with mastery in computer applications and interpersonal skills, who could lead the world in the best way.

Dr. R. Indra Gandhi, Head of Department

Faculty

S.No	Name of the Teaching faculty
1	Dr. R. Indra Gandhi
2	Mr. K. Rajaram
3	Ms. V. Pushpa Latha
4	Ms. E. Jaya
5	Mr. Sanju Rajan
6	Ms. M. Sumathi
7	Mr. E.S.K. Vijay Anand
8	Mr. U. Mohan
9	Ms. A. Anitha
10	Ms. T.R. Divya
11	Mrs. Baladurga

QUALITY POLICY Disseminating knowledge to the students in the core areas and enable them to the industry standards by providing the necessary skill set Prepare the students to take challenges in their work environment positively and win. Enable the students to achieve balance in their professional as well as personal life by giving awareness about the world and the human life. OBJECTIVES Providing the best environment and practices to the students to achieve mastery in core areas of the discipline. Enriching the faculty members in achieving excellence in Teaching-Learning process. Providing Industrial exposure to the students by arranging Industrial visits, Special lectures. Encouraging the students to participate in the competitions and group activities. Motivating the students to achieve University ranks. Motivating the students as well as the faculty members to participate in the research activity and promote innovations.
LABORATRY The Fully furnished laboratory with following features to fulfill the needs of the Students. 60 Nodes with latest configuration and 3 Servers [Windows, Oracle, Linux] with Local Area Network. Complete UPS Backup. Skilled assistant to train the Students.
STUDENTS ASSOCIATION The students association named as “ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS” is functioning with the objective of “Enriching Yourself”. The following “Special Interest Groups” [SIG] were created to explore the knowledge in the core and emerging areas. SIG-DBMS SIG-Distributed Computing SIG-Software Engineering SIG-OS/Networking The following events are being conducted regularly during the Association Hour. Paper Presentation Software Design Contest Group Discussion Mock Interview Aptitude Test Quiz