Dr. Kalam Computing Centre MIT Campus, Anna University

Facilities

Infrastructure and Technology Services

Reliable and scalable computing, networking, security, and laboratory support for the campus.

Digital Backbone of MIT Campus

Campus-Scale Computing and Connectivity

Dr. Kalam Computing Centre provides computing, internet, telephony, and digital services for academicians and administrative units across MIT Campus. Connectivity is sustained through campus-wide fiber and Wi-Fi infrastructure with 1 Gbps NIC internet service.

Nearly 2500 computer systems across departments, hostels, and library are integrated into the campus network. Dedicated VPN links support academic and processing workflows between Anna University Guindy, MIT Chromepet, and MIT Annex.

Academic and Institutional Support

  • I Semester and II Semester programming classes (Problem Solving and Python) for first-year students of all branches.
  • Online testing in modernized TEQIP-funded laboratories.
  • Hands-on training programs for external organizations and school students.
  • Lab access beyond working hours, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Support for campus-wide internet, VOIP, telephone distribution, and mark processing operations.

2500+

Connected Systems

1 Gbps

NIC Internet Backbone

150+

Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi Access Points

10 GB

Fiber Support (TEQIP)

8AM - 8PM

Extended Lab Availability

Core Service Domains

Networking

Campus-wide high-bandwidth multi-mode fiber backbone connects departments and administrative blocks with resilient last-mile distribution.

  • 10 GB support under TEQIP grants.
  • 1 GB intranet support within departments.
  • VOIP telephone access enabled via fiber backbone.

Internet Service

Campus internet is delivered with high availability and security-first controls for safe and reliable access.

  • 1 Gbps internet service through NIC.
  • Sonic Firewall for malware, intrusion, and unauthorized access protection.
  • Institution-wide monitoring and secure policy enforcement.

Wireless Facility

Wi-Fi infrastructure covers departments, hostels, and research zones to enable access anywhere on campus.

  • Indoor and outdoor access-point deployment at strategic junctions.
  • NKN line support at 1 Gbps for knowledge connectivity.
  • VPN interlink with Anna University systems for records and services.

Video Conferencing

TEQIP-funded conferencing facilities enable academic and administrative interaction with main campus and external entities.

  • Global 5-point conferencing support.
  • Extended engagement with industries and institutions.

Computer Laboratory

Programming Palace,Tech Square,Coding Park and Skills Station

Labs support first-year programming, online evaluation, faculty feedback, and e-learning workflows.

  • Python and problem-solving labs for all branches.

Infrastructure Inventory

Major systems and equipment available at Dr. Kalam Computing Centre.

Categories

Internet and Institutional Links

ISP Capacity

1 Gbps National Informatics Centre (NIC) backbone service for the MIT Campus network.

VPN Link

100 Mbps VPN connectivity between MIT Campus and Anna University for academic and data services.

Annex Link

100 Mbps connectivity between MIT Campus and MIT Annex through dedicated fiber support.