top 3 Engineering colleges in Kerala. SCT is one of only three engineering colleges from the state of Kerala to appear on the list. In the 2011 WEEK survey, SCT was ranked 65th in the list of top 100 engineering colleges in India. SCTCE had the privilege of being one of the top seven colleges in the state aided by the World Bank funded Technical Education Quality Improvement Program. It is the first ISO-certified engineering college in the self financing sector. Moreover, SCTCE is the only engineering college selected as a centre for bus body testing and certification by the government of Kerala. Many innovative projects by students have been won awards at various levels, and one project was even listed in the Limca Book of World Records. Faculty In addition to experienced senior faculty, the college has a large number of young faculty members. Usually, the recruitment of new Assistant Professors is aided by a selection test conducted by a Kerala government agency. All staff and faculty belong to the SCT College of Engineering Staff Association (SCTCESA). Industry-institute interaction The college has an industry-institute partnership that conducts training and educational programs for the benefit of both students and the public. It helps the students take up the challenge of solving problems faced by industry by doing their final year projects in collaboration with a company. There is also a consultancy wing. Student life Most of the students commute rather than reside at the college, although students whose homes are not nearby live in college-approved hostels near the campus. There are hostel facilities for both men and women. Clubs in various departments conduct many cultural and technical festivals. The annual techno-cultural festival of the college, 'Cult A Way', is one of the top festivals in South India. It usually has a huge attendance every year and has a wide spectrum of events. There are also special events like Demo Week, where the final year students dress up according to various themes. The college has student associations, with each branch of the college having its own association. These associations organize seminars, contests, and cultural events. The college also has a National Service Scheme (NSS) unit, a film club, aerospace club, a nature club, a technology club, and an arts club. The first college-level road safety club in the state was formed at the college in association with the Kerala Motor Vehicle