Functioning under the aegis of the SSM Foundation and founded by Sri SSM Subramaniam, SSM College of Engineering is located in
Kumarapalayam. Under graduate courses in Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology and Textile Chemistry are offered. Post graduate courses include Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), M.Sc Information Technology and Management and M.Sc E-Commerce and Web Technology. M.Sc Applied Science and Software Engineering and M.Sc Applied Science and Information Technology are the integrated courses conducted by the institute. It also offers applied science courses such as B.Sc Information Technology, B.Sc Computer Technology and B.Sc Apparel and Fashion Technology. Library, workshops and laboratories are among the facilities provided by the institute.