E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College is a self–financing educational institution situated in Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam District. EGSPEC is the vision of Chevalier. Dr.G.S.Pillay, whose determination and dynamism made possible the realization of this institution of excellence.

• Established in 1995 with 3 courses affiliated to Bharathidasan University, the first in Nagapattinam district.
• Established by G.S. Pillay & Sons Charitable and Educational Trust, Nagapattinam.
• Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai in 2002.
• UGC Recognized institution under 2(f) and 12(B).
• Recognized Research Centre for Mechanical Engineering, EEE, ECE, CSE, IT, and Civil Departments by Anna University, Chennai.
• Accredited by NAAC with A++ Grade.
• NBA Accredited [Tier-1] Programmes – B.Tech – IT, B.E – CSE and ECE.
• Autonomous status from 2017 onwards approved by UGC and Anna University, Chennai.
• NIRF Ranking top 200 in India in 2018.
• Industry Interaction and Signed MoU with learning industries for industrial core training and placements.
• Currently, offers 9 UG, 7 PG Programmes and houses 6 Research Centres.
• EGSP Community Radio.