Sri Siva Subramaniya Nadar College of Engineering was established in 1996 by Padma Bhushan Dr. Shiv Nadar, Founder and Chairman of HCL Technologies. The institution was named after the chairman’s father, Sri Siva Subramanya Nadar. The college was initiated as an affiliate of Anna University at Thoraipakkam temporarily. The Sri Siva Subramaniya College of Engineering is approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). In 2018, it developed 230 acres of campus at Kalavakkam on Rajiv Gandhi salai. 

The institution offers 8 UG programs and 10 PG programs. The Sri Siva Subramaniya Nadar College of Engineering is ranked 45 among engineering colleges in India by the national institutional ranking framework (NIRF) in 2021 and 89th  overall. The Institute of SSN offers a stimulating environment for the students for their intellectual development, free thinking, personal growth, and challenges with a dynamic learning environment and opportunities.