The Instrumentation & Control Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating various sensors, control systems and visualization objects so that the overall productivity of the industries is improved many folds. The recent developments in technologies like IoT (Internet of Things) have increased the responsibility and job opportunities of Instrumentation students, biomedical equipment, Food and pharmaceuticals Industries, Oil and Gas Refineries, Power Plants, Aerospace Industries, Cement Industries and almost every sphere of the globe.

The Department of Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Annamalai Polytechnic College, Chettinad, was started in the year 1996 and offers a Diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering (DICE). The Department consists of sufficient faculty members with vast experience in Engineering and Technology with specialization in areas like Process Control and Instrumentation, Control Systems, Industrial Automation and Control, etc. The Department has laboratory facilities like the Process Control Lab, Control System Lab, Industrial Instrumentation
Lab, Industrial Automation Lab, Sensors and Transducers Lab, etc.

The Department of ICE, APTC is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and training with the help of the latest technologies, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, experienced faculty members and supporting technical staff. The consistent relationship with industries through MoUs, Industrial Relation Cells, and Alumni Associations helps enhance education quality.