SSM College of Engineering, was founded by Shri. S.S.M. Subramaniam under the aegis of the S.S.M. Foundation trust as a unique centre of learning, offering a broad curriculam which gives equal emphasis to academics, creative activities and sports. Its lush green campus located in Komarapalayam on National High way 47, between Salem and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, India. It provides a fine setting for its staff and students to share the joy of learning.

SSM College of Engineering, creates unique opportunities for its students, provides individualized educational challenges, promotes high order thinking skills and maintains a strong tradition of academic excellence. The College under the pioneering zeal and philanthropic commitment of Shri. SSM. Subramaniam the founder is dedicated towards providing its students a stable platform for the sound development of their social, physical and intellectual abilities.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) issued approval to commence the academic programmes from 1998-99 in their Lr.F.No.732-52-119 (E)/ET/97 dated 05-06-1998. The college is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai