Trichy Engineering College was founded by Annai Santhiya Educational Health & Charitable Trust, Woraiyur, Trichirappalli with the permission of the Government of Tamil Nadu as per G.O.Ms.No 524(Education)dated 24.9.98. The Trust which is dedicated to the cause of promoting technical education as part of its philanthrophic scheme, purchased 57 acres of land in Konalai Village,22 KM away from Tiruchirappalli on the Chennai Trichirappalli Highway & established the College. The campus is named “Somu Nager”. The College is approved by AICTE-New Delhi, recognized by Government of Tamil Nadu & affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.

The College was started by Mr.S.Subramaniam, Chairman, Mookambigai College of Engineering who is also the secretary of this college with the main aim to provide best Engineering education under disciplined culture to the minority students not only to the children of Tamil Nadu but also to the neighbouring states.

Mrs. Sujatha Subramaniam who is the chairperson of the college also taking keen interest in expanding the college, She has an outstanding talent & efficiency in shaping this institution in a distinguished way