Kumaran Polytechnic College - Ariyur

Kumaran Polytechnic College is located out here in Ariyur, near Pudukkottai. We have been here for some time now, focusing on technical stuff for students from the nearby villages and towns. Mathiyanallur is the post office area we fall under. It is a quiet place which is actually good for studying. We have different departments for engineering and technical diplomas. The campus isn't overly fancy but we have the workshops and labs needed for the courses. Most of the staff comes from nearby, so there is a local feel to the place. We see a lot of students who are the first in their families to go for this kind of training. It gets busy during the morning hours when the buses arrive. We try to keep the equipment in good shape, though sometimes things need fixing just like anywhere else. The weather gets quite hot here, so the trees on campus are a big help for shade. Students hang out near the canteen between their practical sessions. We don't spend a lot of time on big advertisements because people in the district already know where we are. It’s a straightforward place where young people come to get a bit of a start in their careers. We focus on the practical work mostly. It’s a lot of hands-on learning in the labs every day. We hope the students find jobs after they finish here.