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Updated on May 29 2025, 11:19 AM IST by Deshamena Rachana

About KIOT Salem

Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem abbreviated as KIOT Salem was established in the year 2009. Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade, and by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) as well. 

A total of 18 specialisation programmes are offered by the KIOT courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in the BE/ B.Tech, ME, MBA, and Ph.D degrees with a duration of 2 to 6 years. KIOT Salem is also affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. For KIOT UG admissions TNEA score card is accepted by the institute, and for KIOT PG admissions TANCET entrance exam or a valid score card of GATE is required, followed by a counselling round of TNEA for UG and TANCA for PG courses. 

According to KIOT placements  2025 data, over 610 students were placed. Some of the core members of the institute are Quest, Harita, Enhancesys, Valeo, and eNoah, which participate in the KIOT Salem placements drives. KIOT infrastructure is spread over an area of approximately 10 acres, and it is well structured and designed, consisting of the academic buildings, administrative blocks, hostels, library, laboratories, and more available on the KIOT campus.

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KIOT Salem Location

The Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem College, can easily be accessed through various means of transport, and it is located at NH544, Kakapalayam, Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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KIOT Salem Highlights

ParameterDescription
Established2009
Courses4 Degrees and 18 Courses
Institute TypeAffiliated College
ApprovalsAICTE
GenderCo-ed
Faculty Count156
Campus Size10 acres
Gender PercentageMale 68% and Female 32%

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Accreditations
Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

NAAC Accredited
GRADING CYCLECGPAGRADEISSUE DATEVALID DATE
1
3.08/4
A
Feb' 2021
22 Dec'26

KIOT Salem Placements

All the placement-related activities are managed and handled by the placement team of the institute, which organises KIOT Salem placement drives for the placement of the final year students.  The salary offered to the students placed at the KIOT Salem placement drive 2025 is Rs. 4.05 LPA.The KIOT Salem trains students in various fields such as problem-solving skills, Interpersonal Skills, Entrepreneurial Skills, Values & Ethics, Interview Skills, Life Skills, and Programming Skills. Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem trained more than 1300...

Domain

Engineering and Architecture

Level

UG

Year

4 Years

Statistics for Academic Year 2023

ParticularsStatistics
First year total students intake 540
Total students admitted 325
Total Graduated Students 313
Total Placed Students 308
Placement Percentage 100
Total student gone for higher studies 5
Median Salary 3.25 L

Placement yearly trends

Placement Percentage

Key takeaways from KIOT Salem's Placement Statistics

  • The Placement Percentage of KIOT Salem has increased by 5.92 %
  • The Median salary of KIOT Salem has decreased by 12.47 %
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Student Diversification at KIOT Salem

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Data Source: NIRF 2024

Courses offered by KIOT Salem

Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. A few courses offered by the KIOT Salem are BE Computer Science and Engineering, BE Electronics and Communication Engineering, BE Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, B.Tech Information Technology, and MBA.KIOT Salem is provided in full-time mode at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the disciplines of Engineering & Architecture and Management & Business Admissions. And the KIOT Salem courses ...

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KIOT Salem Scholarship

Knowledge Institute of Technology provides many scholarships to meritorious and deserving candidates. Knowledge Institute of Technology scholarships are AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver by KIOT Trust, Merit Scholarship by KIOT Trust, Economically Backward Scholarship (EBW) by KIOT Trust, Scholarship for Outstanding Sports Persons by KIOT Trust, Scholarship for KIOT Alumni by KIOT Trust, Talent Reward Examination (TRE) based scholarship for Lateral Entry B.E. students by KIOT Trust, Fee Concession for Placement Eligible Students by KIOT Management and Transport fee Concession for Placement Eligible final year B.E Students. These scholarships are offered by KIOT Trust. Students at KIOT Salem can also avail scholarships offered by the Government of Tamilnadu/Government of India. Some of them are Tamil Nadu Government First Graduate Scholarship, Tamil Nadu Government BC & MBC Scholarship, Tamil Nadu Government SC & ST - Scholarship and many more. To avail the Knowledge Institute of Technology scholarships, candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria of the scholarships with the scholarship amount are given in detail in the table below. After meeting the KIOT Salem scholarship eligibility criteria, candidates are awarded the scholarship amount.

Knowledge Institute of Technology Scholarships with Eligibility Criteria and Scholarship Amount

Scholarships Provided by KIOT Trust

Scholarship Name

Scholarship Amount

Eligibility Criteria

AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver by KIOT Trust

Rs. 25,000 per year

Students should be admitted only through government quota


Awarded to 5% of approved intake based on the cutoff marks

Merit Scholarship by KIOT Trust (category I)

Tuition fees and other college fees are waived off

195.00 and above cut off marks in class 12 for regular 1st year B.E programme admission


 95% and above for lateral year B.E programme admission

Merit Scholarship by KIOT Trust (category II)

Tuition fees are waived off

190.00 – 192.75 cut off marks in class 12 for regular 1st year B.E programme admission


90.00% - 94.99% for lateral year B.E programme admission

Economically Backward Scholarship (EBW) by KIOT Trust

Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 50,000 per year

Earning parent deceased and/or annual family income is less than Rs. 2,50,000


Candidates should be studying well in academics.

Scholarship for Outstanding Sports Persons by KIOT Trust

Tuition Fees / Tuition Fees and other Fees are waived off

Students should have won first, second and third place in sports events at state / national level.

Scholarship for KIOT Alumni by KIOT Trust

Rs.10,000 per year

Awarded to KIOT alumni who pursue PG degree at KIOT

Talent Reward Examination (TRE) based scholarship for Lateral Entry B.E. students by KIOT Trust

.Rs. 10,000 per year

Students who score ‘A’ grade in TRE

Rs. 5,000 per year

Students who score ‘B’ grade in TRE

Fee Concession for Placement Eligible Students by KIOT Management

Registration Fee for VIT Consortium


Registration Fee for BEC Certification


Rs. 100 concession/day for inhouse training during their hostel stay

Awarded to all final year B.E students who are eligible for appearing placement drive

Transport fee Concession for Placement Eligible final year B.E. Students

30% of variable component of the transport fee during the final year

For placement eligible final year B.E. students who avail the transport facility

Scholarships Provided by Government of Tamilnadu/Government of India

Scholarship Name

Scholarship Amount

Eligibility Criteria

Tamil Nadu Government First Graduate Scholarship

Rs. 25,000/ year for day-scholar


Rs. 25,000 / year for hosteller

Students should be admitted through TNEA Anna University counselling


Should be a first graduate in the family

Tamil Nadu Government BC & MBC Scholarship

Rs. 5000 - 6000 / year

(Credited directly into student bank account ) for day-scholar


Rs. 7000 - 8000 / year

(Credited directly into student bank account) for hosteller

Students should be admitted through TNEA Anna University counselling


Annual family income should be less than Rs. 2 lakhs

Tamil Nadu Government SC & ST - Scholarship

Rs.10,500 / year

(Credited directly into student bank account ) for hosteller


Rs. 50,000 / year tuition fees

(Credited into college account directly) for day-scholar


Rs. 4,500 / year maintenance allowance

(Credited directly into student’ bank account) for day-scholar

Students should be admitted through TNEA Anna University counselling



Annual family income should be less than Rs. 2.5 lakhs for SC



Annual family income should be less than Rs.  2 lakhs for SCC (converted Christian)

Rs.10,000 / year

(Credited directly into student bank account ) for hosteller


Rs. 70,000 / year tuition fees

(Credited into college account directly) for day-scholar


Rs. 4,500 / year maintenance allowance

(Credited directly into student bank account ) for day-scholar

Students should be admitted through Management Quota (MQ)


Annual family income should be less than Rs. 2.5 lakhs for SC



Annual family income should be less than Rs. 2 lakhs for SCC (converted Christian)

Tamil Nadu Government Farmer Scholarship

Rs. 6,500 / year

(Credited directly into father's bank account ) for day-scholar


Rs. 6,500 / year

(Credited directly into father's bank account ) for hosteller

Should be sons/daughters of farmers


Father of the student should have farmer ID Card

National Scholarship

Rs. 25,000 / year

(Rs.20,000 is credited into college account and Rs. 5,000 is credited into student account ) for day-scholar


Rs. 25,000 / year

(Rs.20,000 is credited into college account and Rs. 5,000 is credited into student account) for hosteller

Students should belong to minority communities (Muslims, Christians etc.)


Annual family income should be less than Rs. 2 lakhs

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Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

UG (4 years): 163/2340
PG (2 years): 65/336

Data Source: NIRF 2024

KIOT Salem Admission

KIOT Salem offers admissions to the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level programmes. For KIOT UG admissions to the BE/ B.Tech degree courses, candidates must qualify in TNEA followed by TNEA counselling. For KIOT PG admissions a valid score card of GATE or TANCET is required to participate in the TANCA counselling for admissions to the ME and MBA degree courses. 

For KIOT doctoral admissions to the Ph.D degree programmes, candidates have to appear for an entrance test, conducted by the Anna University. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the entrance test and have to appear for a personal interview. Finally, selected candidates have to get their documents verified and pay the KIOT Salem course fee to complete the Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem admissions process.

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KIOT Salem Registration Process 2025

  • Candidates must visit the official website of the college.

  • Then candidates must fill out the application form with the required information.

  • Scan and submit the required documents that are stated in the application.

  • Finally, pay the application fee. 

  • After paying the application fees, submit the form.

Also see: KIOT Salem Facilities

KIOT Salem Admissions 2025 for UG Course

The KIOT Salem Undergraduate Programmes offers 8 full-time B.E courses with a duration of 4 years. 

KIOT Salem UG Courses, Seats Intake and Eligibility Criteria

CourseSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

B.E

930

Class 10+2 with at least 35% marks from a recognised board.

KIOT Salem BE Admission Process 2025

  • Candidates who meet the requirements must register on the KIOT Salem admissions webpage.

  • To be considered, applicants must pass the TNEA admission exam. 

  • KIOT Salem cutoffs are made public following the release of TNEA results. 

  • Those who have achieved the cutoff scores are eligible to participate in the TNEA counselling session held by Anna University.

  • The selected applicants must designate KIOT Salem as their top choice during the choice-filling process.

  • Candidates' submitted choices and TNEA scores will be taken into consideration for allocating seats. 

  • Candidates may visit the KIOT Salem campus to confirm their seat assignment after validating their identification and paying the B.E course fees.

Also see: KIOT Salem Placements

KIOT Salem Admissions 2025 for PG Course

A total of 6 courses in multiple disciplines are offered by KIOT Salem at the PG level.

KIOT Salem PG Courses, Seats Intake and Eligibility Criteria

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

ME

78

Bachelor's degree with at least 45% marks from a recognised university.

MBA

120

Bachelor's degree with at least 45% marks from a recognised university + A valid score in CET conducted by the Consortium/TANCET.

KIOT Salem ME / MCA / MBA Courses Admissions Process 2025

  • Candidates who meet the criteria may register on the KIOT Salem admissions portal.

  • Candidates need to pass the TANCET entrance exam. 

  • KIOT Salem cutoffs will be made public following the publication of TANCET results.

  • Candidates who achieve the required cutoff ranks are eligible to participate in the TANCA counselling session.

  • Candidates must indicate their preferred college during choice selections as KIOT Salem.

  • Finally, the selected candidates must visit the KIOT Salem for document verification, and pay the course fees for ME and MBA.

Also see: KIOT Salem Cutoff

KIOT Salem Admissions 2025 for Doctoral Course

The table below shows the KIOT Salem Ph.D degree courses offered in 5 research programmes along with their eligibility criteria followed by the KIOT Salem doctoral admissions process.

KIOT Salem Ph.D Courses and Eligibility Criteria

CourseEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

A Master's degree in the relevant field of study from an accredited institution. 

KIOT Salem Ph.D Admissions Process 2025

  • Candidates who meet the requirements must register on the KIOT Salem admissions webpage.

  • KIOT Salem admits students twice a year to its research centre programmes.

  • Candidates will need to pass a written exam administered by Anna University.

  • A personal interview will be conducted for the candidates who have passed the written test.

  • The candidate's performance in the written test and the interview will determine the seats they receive.

  • Candidates may check their documentation and pay the Ph.D course fees in person at the KIOT Salem campus to confirm the seat that has been assigned to them.

Documents Required for KIOT Salem Admissions 

  • Passport size photographs

  • 10+2 mark sheets and certificates

  • Bachelor’s degree certificate (for KIOT PG admissions 2024)

  • Caste certificate 

  • Transfer certificate

  • Migration certificate 

  • Character certificate

  • Identity proof (Aadhar card, PAN card, etc.)

  • Address proof

  • A valid scorecard of entrance examinations

Note: Candidates must adhere to the rules and regulations that are established by the Knowledge Institute of Technology in order to get admission to the college.

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KIOT Salem Facilities

Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem provides a wide range of facilities for students and staff members. A few facilities offered by the KIOT Salem include infrastructure that is modern and well structured, consisting of academic buildings, administrative blocks, hostels, library, laboratories, canteen, and more available on the KIOT campus for the students, faculty members and staff with easy access. Apart from these facilities the KIOT college provides well-furnished classrooms and lecture halls, and free access to internet facilities for ...
Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel
Medical/Hospital
Gym
Library
Sports
I.T Infrastructure
Cafeteria
Auditorium
Transport Facility
Alumni Associations
Wifi
Banks/ATMs
Classrooms
Convenience Store

Student Reviews for KIOT Salem

College Infrastructure: 4.1/5
Academics: 4.1/5
Placements: 4.1/5
Value for Money: 3.8/5
Campus Life: 4.2/5

Hostel facilities are quality

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College Infrastructure

The quality of facilities in our hostel is up to the level. Rooms are separate for 4 members. Toilets are cleaned daily. The quality of foods are eatable. The college canteen is excellent. An ambulance is always in our college for medical purposes

Good and neat classrooms

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College Infrastructure

In our campus, we have high-speed Wi-Fi facilities. We have good and neat classrooms as well. We have almost 60 labs in our college. We also have industry-linked labs. Our library is such a good and pleasant place to go. We have all kinds of wonderful books to read

Strong focus on future careers

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College Infrastructure

In our campus, we have high-speed Wi-Fi facilities. We have good and neat classrooms as well. We have almost 60 labs in our college. We also have industry-linked labs. Our library is such a good and pleasant place to go. We have all kinds of wonderful books to read.

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KIOT Salem Contact Address

Address:
Knowledge Institute of Technology, KIOT-Campus, NH47, Kakapalayam, Salem - 637504, Tamilnadu, India

KIOT Salem Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who are the recruiters of the Knowledge Institute of Technology?

Wipro, Zoho, Accenture, Infosys, Hexaware, L&T Infotech, Hakuna Matata to name a few are some of the recruiters of the Knowledge Institute of Technology.

2: Which entrance exam score is accepted by Knowledge Institute of Technology for admission to the M.Tech programme?

Knowledge Institute of Technology accepts scores of TANCET for the M.Tech programme admission.

3: Does KIOT Salem provide hostel facilities?

Yes, Knowledge Institute of Technology provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls students.

4: Can I avail scholarships at KIOT Salem?

Yes, KIOT Salem offers many scholarships like AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver by KIOT Trust, Merit Scholarship by KIOT Trust, Economically Backward Scholarship (EBW) by KIOT Trust, Scholarship for Outstanding Sports Persons by KIOT Trust, etc.

5: Does Knowledge Institute of Technology have collaborations?

Yes, the institute has collaborations with many organisations like Focus Academy for Career Enhancement (FACE), SMART Training Resources (I) Pvt. Ltd, ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI ERODE CHAPTER, LEED, FACEAT, etc.

6: Is the Knowledge Institute of Technology a private institute?

Yes, Knowledge Institute of Technology is a private institute which  is affiliated to Anna University. Knowledge Institute of Technology courses are approved by AICTE and are accredited by NAAC with grade A.

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