The Institution envisages innovation and technological development through its R & D cell. It has plans to cultivate academic and research collaborations with national and international universities, government agencies and industries to meet the immediate needs of society and the industry. The Institution also remains committed to long-term research as the foundation for future development. To enhance the research awareness among faculty by organizing discussions with eminent researchers and conducting national and international conferences, seminars, symposia, faculty development programmes and workshops on research methodology, IPR and patenting.

The R & D cell comprises of faculty members from various departments in the Institution. This committee oversees the smooth and efficient co-ordination of research and development activities in the Institution, thus fostering overall growth. The members will contribute towards enhancing research and development at ARUNAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE. The R & D Committee will plan, promote & evaluate R&D activity like funded R&D projects and consultancy projects at the Institution level. The members meet once in a month to discuss the status of ongoing projects, sets target for every year and devise plans to achieve the target. The R&D cell measures the attainment of achievements and recommends the performer for appreciation and incentives. A senior faculty heads this cell in the capacity of R & D Coordinator, with the Principal providing advisory support.