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Kongu Engineering College (KEC) is an autonomous college established by the Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust in 1984. The college is affiliated to Anna University Chennai. KEC Erode is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. The institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). In NIRF Engineering Rankings 2020, the college got 135th position. As per the website of the college, the mission of Kongu Engineering College is to give value based education to the engineering and management students and develop quality professionals. The college campus is spread over an area of 167 acres and there are a total of 516 faculty members at the institute. The institute has secured 164th rank in the Engineering category in NIRF 2021 Ranking with a score of 34.38 out of 100.
KEC Erode offers undergraduate (B.E., B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech., M.B.A., M.C.A.) and doctoral (ph.D) courses. The institute offers admission to B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes on merit basis. Whereas, for B.Tech admissions, candidates are required to participate in TNEA counselling. TANCET marks are accepted for admission in M.Tech., M.E. and M.B.A. courses. However, candidates with a valid GATE score, can also apply for admission in the M.Tech. programme. Various courses of Kongu Engineering College are accredited by the National Body of Accreditation (NBA).
The college offers scholarships to students and has modern facilities and infrastructure at the campus. The institute also has a placement cell for students. To provide global exposure to the students, Kongu Engineering College has collaboration with numerous foreign institutes and universities.
The institute is located at Thoppupalayam, Perundurai, Tamil Nadu. The institute is 72.6 km away from the Coimbatore International Airport. The nearest railway station to the campus is Erode Junction Railway Station. It is located 18 km away from the institute. With a distance of 5 km, Perundurai New Bus Stand is the nearest bus stand to Kongu Engineering College.
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The institute is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Numerous programmes of the college are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
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Every year various cultural events are held at the college campus. The institute has dedicated clubs and societies for activities like dance, music, arts, language etc. They provide opportunities to students to showcase their talents. These clubs and societies are administered and run by students only.
Aero Modelling Club
Android Application Development Club
Citizen Consumer Club
Cultural Club
Legal Literacy Club
Photography Club
Radio Control (RC) Club
Ravi Varma Creative Club
Red Ribbon Club
Robotics Club
Rotaract Club
Self Development Cell
Tamil Mandram
Thoorigai
National Service Scheme (NSS)
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
The institute focuses on both academic and non academic facilities and infrastructure for the students. There is a well-stocked library with more than 1 lakh books and 247 journals. Accommodation facilities are also available. The institute has separate hostels for boys and girls students. Kongu Engineering College facilities also include wifi, gym, canteen, auditorium, IT infrastructure etc. The institute has modern equipment and tools for students. Various departments of the college have dedicated laboratories. The labs have the latest tools and machines that allow students to gain practical knowledge.
KEC Erode also has sports facilities. The college premises has both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Students can use Kongu Engineering College sports facilities during their free time. A a Guest house, ATM, and transportation facilities are some more KEC Erode facilities.
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The institute provides 34 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. The college offers engineering, management, computer applications etc. stream courses. All the Kongu Engineering College courses are offered in full-time mode. The duration of KEC Erode UG courses range from 3 years to 4 years. On the other hand, all the PG courses of the college are of 2 years duration.
Degree Name | Eligibility Criteria |
B.E. | 10+2 examinations or its equivalent from a recognised board |
B.Tech | |
B.Sc. | |
Undergraduate degree from a recognised university | |
M.Sc. | |
M.E. | |
M.Tech. | |
ph.D | Postgraduate degree from a recognised university |
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The first condition to take admission in the courses offered by the college is to meet the minimum eligibility requirements determined by the college. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible for Kongu Engineering College admissions. The institute offers admission to B.E. and B.Tech courses based on the TUEA counselling conducted by Anna University. For admission in M.E., M.Tech., M.C.A. and M.B.A. programmes, candidates marks in TANCET are considered. Candidates marks in the last qualifying examination are accepted for admission in B.Sc. and M.Sc. programmes. Candidates need to visit the admission portal to fill the application form.
Meet the eligibility criteria and fill the application form.
Based on candidates marks in 12th standard and bachelor degree, candidates are shortlisted for admission in B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses respectively.
Shortlisted candidates need to go to the campus.
The final step is the submission of documents and payment of course fees.
Fulfil the eligibility criteria and register for TNEA counselling.
Participate in the counselling and fill college and course choices.
Once Kongu Engineering College is allotted, visit the campus.
Fill the admission form, deposit required documents and course fees.
The eligible candidates need to fill the college application form.
Appear for the TANCET/GATE and register for TANCA counselling.
Participate in counselling and fill the choice of colleges.
Fill Kongu Engineering College as the first preference.
On the basis of the entrance exam score and choices filled, candidates are allotted colleges.
Next, go to the KEC Erode campus.
Finalise admission by submitting the documents and paying course fees.
Fill the college application form and appear for the TANCET.
Next, register for TANCET counselling.
Participate in counselling and fill college choices.
Candidates are allotted college based on choices filled and entrance exam score.
On the allotment of Kongu Engineering College, go to the campus.
Complete the admission process by submitting the documents and paying the course fee.
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Students with excellent records in academics and sports are entitled to various scholarships and awards offered by the college. Kongu Engineering College scholarships are offered to students meeting the eligibility criteria set by the college. The students of Kongu Engineering College can also avail a national level scholarship - Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS). The institute every year provides a 50% fee concession to the top 5% of students from each class. According to the KEC Erode scholarship record, a total of Rs. 2,11,860 was provided to students in 2020.
The institute cutoff for admission in B.E. and B.Tech programmes is released by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu. It must be noted that, It is mandatory for candidates to meet Kongu Engineering College cut off requirements to enrol for programmes offered by the institute. KEC Erode cutoff is released on the official website of Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu.
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In 2019-20 placement drives of the college 220 participated and hired students for various job profiles. To conduct placement drives at the campus, the college has a placement cell. Kongu Engineering College placement cell trains students by organising seminars, workshops and guest lectures. The placement cell also conducts online tests to help students in improving their quantitative aptitude, reasoning, and verbal ability. Along with placements, the placement cell also offers internship opportunities to the students. Internship helps students to gain experience and increases their chances of placements in the final year.
Particulars | Statistics |
Number of companies participated | 220 |
Number of students placed | 1043 |
Tech Mahindra | Wipro | Infosys | Zoho |
Cognizant | Huawei | Britannia | Hyundai |
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Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Established | 1983 |
Exam | TANCET |
Courses | 7 Degrees and 48 Courses |
Institute Type | Autonomous/Affiliated College |
Approvals | AICTE |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 8071 |
Faculty Count | 466 |
Campus Size | 167 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 71% and Female 29% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 2% |
Domain | Year | Score | Rank Band | Rank |
---|---|---|---|---|
Engineering | 2023 | -NA- | 101-150 | -NA- |
Engineering | 2022 | 38.31 | -NA- | 118 |
Engineering | 2021 | 34.38 | -NA- | 164 |
Engineering | 2020 | 34.45 | -NA- | 135 |
Engineering | 2019 | 35.89 | -NA- | 99 |
Engineering | 2019 | 35.89 | -NA- | 99 |
Engineering | 2018 | 40.28 | -NA- | 68 |
Particulars | Statistics |
---|---|
First year total students intake | 1.26 K |
Total students admitted | 1.20 K |
Total Graduated Students | 1.29 K |
Total Placed Students | 980 |
Placement Percentage | 92.02 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 222 |
Median Salary | 4.00 L |
Every year numerous students are provided with scholarships and financial aid by the college. In the year 2020, the scholarship amount of Rs. 2,11,860 was given to the students. Engineering College scholarships are offered to students with exceptional records in academics and sports. The students of the college can also avail a national level scholarship - Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS). The PMSSS is for Jammu & Kashmir students and aims at encouraging and empowering J&K students to pursue higher studies. KEC Erode also provides awards to students with excellent academic performance. As per Kongu Engineering College scholarship policy, the top 5% of students from each class are given 50% tuition fee concession. Furthermore, AICTE tuition fee waiver scheme is also available for students. Every year full fee concession for the entire duration of the programme is provided to 25 students who have completed their education from government schools and are from economically backward sections.
The infrastructure is very good. We have a separate seminar hall. There is a decent library in this college. We also have many computer laboratories. Each block has separate laboratories and seminar halls. Our campus is Wi-Fi enabled.
It was one of the most famous colleges in our city. Our campus was big. Playground was available. Canteen was spacious. Classrooms were well-maintained. Wi-Fi was available in our library. Laboratory was properly maintained. Sports and games were average.
The labs are maintained very well, and you can make use of them at any time. The food provided by the hostel is good. The college environment was good but we had some strict rules like schools. Management was very keen in student discipline. Books are there in the campus library.
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Numerous employment options are made available to college seniors. In order to guarantee that students have access to sufficient employment options, the college set up a placement cell in 1998. The placement cell of Kongu Engineering College keeps in touch with numerous businesses and invites them to hire students. It oversees all of the placement-related operations at KEC Erode. The placement cell offers technical training to students in order to help them develop their soft skills. The placement also arranges online assessments for pupils to enhance verbal, logical, and quantitative aptitude. The placement cell also provides internship possibilities to non-final year students in addition to placements. Internships expose students to corporate work environments and cultures, which ultimately improves their chances of being hired for a position in the fourth year.
Around 220 organisations participated in placements, according to the official Kongu Engineering College placement report 2019–20. The participating businesses submitted a total of 1325 offerings. As many as 1043 students were placed in KEC Erode's placements for 2019–20.
Particulars |
Statistics |
Number of companies participated |
220 |
Number of offers made |
1325 |
Number of students placed |
1043 |
Tech Mahindra |
Wipro |
Infosys |
Zoho |
Cognizant |
Huawei |
Britannia |
Hyundai |
Vedanta |
HP |
Renault Nissan |
Bosch |
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Yes, Kongu Engineering College have a well organised different cell for the people for upper level education and competitive exams. Also you will get an advantage of taking the extra classes if so you are interested.
Yes, Kongu Engineering College is approved by AICTE.
Yes, Kongu Engineering College provide hostel facilities for students. The college has three girls' hostels that are Kaveri Ladies Hostel, Amaravathi Ladies Hostel and Bhavani Ladies Hostel. It has seven boys hostels and they are Dheeran Mens Hostel, Valluvar Mens Hostel, Ilango Mens Hostel, Bharathi Mens Hostel, Kamban Mens Hostel, Poonar Mens Hostel and Sankar Mens Hostel.
Kongu Engineering College offers 32 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Kongu Engineering College courses include B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and MCA.
The fee structure for BTech in Chemical Engineering at the Kongu Engineering College is Rs. 2.40 lakhs.
Yes, students can avail for national as well as state government scholarships. The students of the college can apply for national-level scholarships like Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS). However, the AICTE tuition fee waiver scheme is also available for students at the Kongu Engineering College.
Kongu Engineering College is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai.
No, mobile phone is not allowed inside the Kongu College campus and also on the bus.
The campus of the institute covers an area of 167 acres.
Kongu Engineering College has 240 seats in the B.E. Civil Engineering course.
Yes, the institute provides scholarships to students based on their academic and sports performance.
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