Sona College of technology was established in Salem, Tamilnadu in the year 1997. It is one of the top ranking engineering colleges in Tamilnadu. The college provides high-quality education through the reputed Anna University. It offers a wide range of UG, PG programmes of various disciplines. The college has established a comprehensive ISO 9000 quality management system for the quality of technical education.

The school of apparel and fashion technology came into existence in 2001. Its special features are excellent labs with industry-grade machinery for hands-on training in textile and garment skills. Well-qualified, dedicated faculty constantly focuses on student-centered development to bring out industry-specific graduates. The school also provides value-added training for soft skills development