Department of S&H
Sciences & Humanities
Foundation department for all 8 engineering branches — Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, Tamil. 36 faculty across 4 disciplines, ₹66.7L total lab investment, 5 student clubs, 8 events Sep 2025 – Mar 2026.
Foundation Dept.
Programs
2010
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Modern Labs
What Makes Us Different
Program Highlights.
Key Strengths
Well-equipped laboratories and dedicated faculty for Sciences & Humanities.
Industry Tie-ups
Collaborations with leading industry partners for training and placement.
Placements
Strong placement record with top recruiters visiting campus.
Certifications
Faculty and students earn certifications via NPTEL and industry programs.
Active Student Clubs · 5
Inside the Department
Gallery.
Program Details
Mr. S. Saravana Kumar
Head of Department
M.Sc., M.Phil, B.Ed. — Operations Research with 12+ Years experience.
Contact Department
Student Life
Our Students.
Student content coming soon.
The People Behind the Programs
Our Faculty.
35+ dedicated faculty members across core and emerging domains.
HoD
Mr. S. SARAVANA KUMAR
HoD / S&H
M.Sc., M.Phil, B.Ed., PGDCA · Operations Research
12 yr 11 mo Experience
Mr. M. PRABHAKARAN
Asst. Prof. — Selection Grade
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDJMC., (Ph.D) · Indian Writing in English
13 yr 10 mo Experience
Mr. L. ARULDOSS
Asst. Prof. — Selection Grade
B.Th., B.A., M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., (Ph.D) · Indian Writing in English
12 yr 2 mo Experience
Mr. A. VINOTH
Asst. Prof.
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., SET · Engineering
2 yr 8 mo Experience
Dr. M. RAJASEKARAN
Asst. Prof. — Selection Grade
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D · Canadian Literature
14 yr 9 mo Experience
Mr. R. JAYAKUMARAN
Asst. Prof. — Selection Grade
M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed. (Ph.D) · African American...
6 yr 5 mo Experience
Dr. M. GOVINDARAJ
Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil, B.Ed., Ph.D · Environmental Chemistry
7 yr 3 mo Experience
Dr. M. DEEPAN KUMAR
Associate Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D. · Computational Chemistry
3 yr 7 mo Experience
Dr. M. VELMURUGAN
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D · Electrochemical Biosensor
1 yr 7 mo Experience
Dr. M. ARULMANI
Asst. Prof. — Selection Grade
M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D · Crystal Growth
3 yr 0 mo Experience
Dr. M. MANIKANDAN
Asst. Prof. — Selection Grade
M.Sc., Ph.D. · Crystal Growth
2 yr 10 mo Experience
Dr. V. C. BHARATH SABARISH
Asst. Prof. — Selection Grade
M.Sc., Ph.D. · Irradiation of High...
2 yr 1 mo Experience
Ms. B. MAHALAKSHMI
Asst. Prof. — Selection Grade
M.Sc., M.Phil, B.Ed., (Ph.D) · Operations Research
12 yr 8 mo Experience
Ms. B. RAJALAKSHMI
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., M.Phil, (Ph.D) · Optimization Techniques
12 yr 11 mo Experience
Dr. M. MARIA AROCKIA RAJ
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D · Fuzzy Algebraic...
17 yr 5 mo Experience
Dr. S. SARANYASRI
Associate Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDCA., Ph.D · Topology
10 yr 8 mo Experience
Mr. T. PITCHAIMANI
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed. · Graph Theory
15 yr 3 mo Experience
Dr. J. SEBASTIAN AROCKIA JENIFER
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D · Stochastic Analysis of...
3 yr 0 mo Experience
Dr. D. SURJITH JIJI
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D · Mathematical Modeling
1 yr 10 mo Experience
Dr. S. MALATHI
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D · Graph Theory
7 yr 1 mo Experience
Dr. J. BENY
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., D.T.Ed., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D · Functional Analysis
0 yr 10 mo Experience
Mr. S. MANIKANDAN
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., M.Phil. · Engineering
19 yr 5 mo Experience
Dr. D. MADANKUMAR
Asst. Prof.
M.Sc., M.Phil., MDCA., MISTE., Ph.D · Nanomaterials
10 yr 5 mo Experience
Infrastructure
Department Facilities
Four laboratories · ₹66.7 lakh invested in industry-grade equipment.
Common Computing Laboratory
Individual workstations for R Programming and Scilab-based mathematical computing — supporting statistical analysis, data visualisation, matrix operations, numerical methods and modelling.
Configuration: Intel Core i5-13400 (13th Gen) · 16 GB DDR4 · 500 GB HDD · Lenovo 21.5-inch displays.
Communication & Soft Skill Laboratory
An interactive audio-visual language lab for listening comprehension, pronunciation practice, group discussions, role-play and video-based lessons — building speaking confidence and fluency.
Equipment: 72 student headphones, 30 W wall speaker, 4 PA amplifiers, cordless & collar microphones, projector & screen, Lenovo V530 i5 systems.
Engineering Chemistry Laboratory
A fully-equipped lab with fume hoods, safety showers & eye-wash stations, chemical-resistant benches and structured chemical storage & waste management for safe, accurate experimentation.
Key equipment: Spectrophotometer, pH meters, Potentiometer, Conductivity meter, analytical balances, Bunsen burners & hot plates, full glassware (burettes, pipettes, flasks).
Engineering Physics Laboratory
12 structured experiments spanning optics, lasers, semiconductors & material properties — from optical-fibre numerical aperture and Planck's constant to Hall effect, Young's modulus and ultrasonic interferometry.
Key equipment: Spectrometer, Ultrasonic Interferometer, Forbidden Energy Gap Kit, Travelling Microscope, B-H Curve, Hall Effect & Planck's Constant setups, Photo Diode, Carey Foster's Bridge, Torsional Pendulum, Lee's Disc, Laser Source.
Smart Classrooms
Multimedia presentations, real-time demos, smart TVs, Wi-Fi, and online resource integration across all classrooms.
Research & Library
Central library with print + digital journals, e-resources, and dedicated research workstations across departments.
On Campus
Events & Activities
4 flagship events from Dec 2025 – Mar 2026.
Workshop — Raising Capital & Finance Management for Startups
16 Mar 2026188 students · I‑Year C, E & F
Held with the Institution's Innovation Council & KR-SIIF. Resource person Mr. G. Arunkumar (CEO, KR-SIIF) walked students through startup funding sources and finance management. Coordinated by Dr. J. Sebastian Arockia Jenifer (AP/Maths).
National Safety Day
04 Mar 202697 students
A one-day awareness programme (with the IIC) featuring a safety quiz, e-poster and placard contests that promoted workplace and everyday safety. Coordinated by Mrs. V. Bagyalakshmi (AP/Maths).
Tech Marathon 2K26
03 Mar 2026411 students · National Science Day
A technical exhibition of 133 group + 22 solo projects across Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English, Tamil & General Engineering — organised with the Homi Bhabha Science Club, English Literary Club, Muthamizh Mandram, Programming Club & Blood Donor Club. Led by Dr. D. Surjith Jiji (AP/Maths) & Mr. A. Vinoth (AP/English).
Peer Learning Series-II — Peer-to-Peer Programming in C
02 Dec 202563 students · Lecture Hall A404
Student knowledge-sharers Mr. P. Melvin (EEE) & Ms. M. Azizya (AI&DS) led first-years through C programming fundamentals in a peer-to-peer format. Coordinated by Dr. S. Infancy Vimal Priya (AP/Maths).
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions.
Common questions about admissions, curriculum, and placements.
The department offers Foundation Dept. program(s) affiliated to Anna University, Chennai with industry-relevant curriculum.
Candidates must have passed HSC (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Admission is through TNEA counselling or management quota.
The department has a strong placement record with leading companies visiting campus. Students receive training in aptitude, technical skills, and soft skills.
Yes, KRCT is autonomous and affiliated to Anna University Chennai. The college designs its own curriculum and conducts its own examinations.
Yes, certifications through NPTEL, Coursera, Wipro TalentNext, AWS, and other industry platforms are facilitated.
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