Alagappa Institute of Technology (AIT), Purasawalkam was established in 2001. It is an integral part of the Alagappa group of Institutions and the institute is affiliated to Alagappa University, Pondicherry University, TamilNadu Open University, Anna University and University of Madras.

• AIT has been designed to provide an academic ambience, conducive for learning.
• The Institutes in Chennai and Karaikudi have been equipped with state of the art hardware and software, which clearly distinguish it from the rest of such centers in the city.
• The institute has nurtured and developed the organization with a strong determination, character, integrity, work ethics and commitment.