Institution Development Plan – 2025

Vision 2035

“To be a globally renowned innovation hub, producing industry-ready leaders and pioneering research that transforms society.”

Decadal Roadmap: Key Milestones & Strategies

Phase 1: Foundation Strengthening (2025–2027)

2026: Autonomous Status

• Submit UGC application by Q1 2025.
• Revise curriculum with industry/IES integration; launch 20% skill-based electives.
• Train 100% faculty on outcome-based education (OBE).
• Quick Win: Partner with 3 industries for curriculum co-design.

2027: NBA Accreditation (All Departments) + 2,000-Seat Auditorium

• Hire accreditation consultants; conduct gap analysis by Q2 2025.
• Upgrade labs (₹10–15 Cr investment), implement OBE dashboards.
• Auditorium: Secure ₹25 Cr funding via CSR/state grants; complete by Dec 2027.

Phase 2: Excellence & Growth (2028–2030)

2028: NIRF Top 100 + International Hostels

• Boost research output (target: 200+ Scopus publications/year).
• Launch “Project 100”: Mentor top 100 students for GATE/entrepreneurship.
• Hostels: Build 500-capacity hostels (separate wings) with cultural amenities; target NRI-ready facilities.

2029: ₹100 Cr Research Funding + NRI Admissions

• Create “Centers of Excellence” (AI, Renewable Energy, MedTech) with industry alliances (e.g., TATA, Siemens).
• File 50+ patents; target national/international grants (DRDO, DST, Horizon Europe).
• NRI Outreach: Recruit via EdTech partners (e.g., ApplyBoard); offer 25% fee scholarships.

2030: Best College in Tamil Nadu

• Placements: 100% with ₹10+ LPA average.
• Faculty: 70% PhDs; 30% from top 200 global universities.
• Student ratio: 15% international, 30% women.

Phase 3: Leadership & Legacy (2031–2035)

2031: Best University in South India

• Transition to MASTeR University; add Schools of Data Science, Policy, and Design.
• Forge global partnerships (e.g., with NUS, NTU Singapore) for dual degrees.
• Incubate 50+ student startups (target ₹500 Cr valuation).

2032–2035: Global Recognition

• Target QS Asia Top 200.
• Establish satellite campuses in ASEAN/African regions.
• Generate 40% revenue via research/consulting (reduce fee dependency).

Cross-Cutting Strategies for Top 10 Ranking

Faculty Excellence

• “Teach for India” Fellowships: Attract IIT/IISc alumni.
• Incentivize consulting (e.g., 30% revenue share for projects).

Student Success

• MASTeR Global Scholarships: Full rides for top 1% TN rankers.
• Mandatory internships (6 months) with skill credits.

Digital Transformation

• AI-driven learning platform (“MASTeR Brain”) with AR/VR labs.
• Blockchain-secured credentialing.

Sustainability

• Carbon-neutral campus by 2030 (solar + waste recycling).
• Integrate SDGs into all programs.

Brand Building

• Annual “Tamil Nadu Tech Summit” from 2026.
• Alumni network: Engage 10,000+ graduates for mentorship/funding.