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Sona College of Technology: A Blend of Legacy, Research Excellence, Placement & Global Vision

The New Indian Express Vellore

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July 16, 2025

While its legacy lays the foundation, it is institutional excellence that builds enduring impact.

At the heart of Tamil Nadu's Smart City, Salem, Sona College of Technology—the flagship of the 68-year-old Sona Institutions—is reshaping engineering education driven by innovation, research, and global opportunity.

Faculty Lead the Nation
Sona has topped in India in faculty performance in the prestigious NPTEL exams, beating over 7000 institutions around the country in a landmark achievement. Cutting-edge edtech and lifelong learning supported by the management empower both faculty and students.

Where Ideas Lift Off
Sona is powering national missions besides preparing engineers. With 36 advanced research centers inaugurated by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam—including the pioneering Sona SPEED—Sona's innovations have contributed to ISRO's Chandrayaan-3, GSLV-F14, RL, and INSAT-3DS missions.

Patents Galore
Recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, Sona College holds 44 patents, 381 new patent applications filed in a single year, and 320 patents published. Sona is a scientific hub of innovation.

Rankings and Future Focus
From Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Data Science and Cybersecurity, Sona's future-ready specializations ensure its graduates stay ahead.

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