What is Kongu Engineering College known for?
Kongu Engineering College offers B.Tech / B.E., BSc, M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM, MSc, P.hd across 31 active programme records.
Kongu Engineering College, Erode – 2026 Overview
private · Erode, Tamil Nadu
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Kongu Engineering College has recorded total fees from ₹22,610 and placement records with average packages up to ₹10 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
31Active programmes
11Student reviews
4.5Average rating
4Placement years
About Kongu Engineering College
History and Background
Latest Updates at KEC E r ode: Kongu Engineering College admissions 2024-25 is open now. Kongu Engineering College (KEC) is an autonomous technical education institution that was established in the year 1984. The college has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with a grade of A + +. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai . KEC offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Engineering, Computer Application, and Management with several specializations. The campus of KEC provides a range of facilities some of which are Hostel, Transport, Dispensary, WiFi, Food Court, and ATM. Kongu Engineering College also offers training and placement cells where that help students become industry-ready professionals. Some of the major recruiters of the Kongu Engineering College are Microsoft, Tech Mahindra, L&T, and Infoview. Kongu Engineering College (KEC) Highlights Particular Detail College Kongu Engineering College Established in 1984 Affiliated to Anna University, Tamil Nadu Accredited by NAAC & NBA Approved by AICTE Admission mode Online Admission criteria Merit & Entrance based Entrance Accepted MAT , TANCET , GATE , TNEA Courses offered Undergraduate – B. Tech , BE, B. Sc Postgraduate – M. Tech , MCA and MBA Top recruiters Microsoft, Tech Mahindra, L&T, Infoview Facilities Hostel, Transport, Dispensary, WiFi, Food Court, ATM Official website https://kongu.ac.in Kongu Engineering College Courses Kongu Engineering College offers courses in Science, Engineering, Computer Application, and Management at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. B. Tech and M. Tech are offered under several specializations like Mechanical, Civil, Automobile, Electrical and Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Food Technology, etc. Below the courses offered by Kongu Engineering College are mentioned along with eligibility criteria and duration: Courses Eligibility Duration BE Candidate must have passed 10+2 in science A valid score in TNEA 4 years B. Tech B. Sc ME Candidate must have passed bachelor’s in the relevant field A valid score in GATE 2 years M. Tech MBA Candidate must have passed bachelor’s in any discipline A valid score in MAT / TANCET MCA Candidate must have passed bachelor’s in the relevant field A valid score in MAT / TANCET
Campus and Location
Established in 1984. Located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. R.S. Road, Thoppu Palayam, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation and Recognition
Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai .
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech Chemical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized institute. · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- B.Tech Food Technology – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- B.Tech Information Technology – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Automobile Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Mechatronics Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized institute.
BSc Programmes
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Computer Systems and Design – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. should have done XII from a recognized institute. · BSc profile
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Information Systems – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. should have done XII from a recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Software system – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. should have done XII from a recognized institute.
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- M.Tech Chemical Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. should have done B.E./B.Tech. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate. · M.Tech / M.E. profile
- M.Tech Food Processing Technology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. should have done B.E./B.Tech. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- M.Tech Information Technology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. should have done B.E./B.Tech. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Applied Electronics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering CAD – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Communication Systems – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Construction Engineering & Managment – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Control and Instrumentation Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Embedded System – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Engineering Design – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
- Master of Engineering Information Technology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.E. should have done B.E. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate.
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the MBA should have done Graduation in any discipline from a recognized institute. · MBA / PGDM profile
MCA Programmes
- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College for MCA should have studied Graduation in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized institute. · MCA / MCM profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science (Software Systems) Computer Technology – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. provided by the Kongu Engineering College should have done B.Sc. from a recognized institute. · MSc profile
P.hd Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy – 1 years – Must hold a postgraduate degree in the respective discipline. · P.hd profile
Course Fees at Kongu Engineering College
B.Tech / B.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹29,220 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
M.Tech / M.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most M.Tech / M.E.: ₹22,610 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MCA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹37,620 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Tech / B.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. should have done XII with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics from a recognized institute..
- BSc: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. should have done XII from a recognized institute..
- M.Tech / M.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. should have done B.E./B.Tech. from a recognized institute with at least 55% aggregate..
- MBA / PGDM: The candidate seeking admission in the MBA should have done Graduation in any discipline from a recognized institute..
- MCA / MCM: The candidate seeking admission in the Kongu Engineering College for MCA should have studied Graduation in any discipline with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized institute..
- MSc: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Sc. provided by the Kongu Engineering College should have done B.Sc. from a recognized institute..
- P.hd: Must hold a postgraduate degree in the respective discipline..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Kongu Engineering College
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: GATE, TANCET, TNEA.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2018Not listed
2023₹40 LPA
2023₹12 LPA
2023₹8 LPA
M.Tech / M.E. (2023): Highest ₹40 LPA, Average ₹10 LPA.
MBA / PGDM (2023): Highest ₹12 LPA, Average ₹7 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2018): Average ₹3 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Accenture, Anchor Switches, Cognizant, infosys, ITC, SAIPEM, Soliton Automation, Taj Group of Hotels, Tech Mahindra, Wipro and others (10 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 11
- Average overall rating: 4.5/5
- Infrastructure: 4.2/5
- Hostel: 4.0/5
- Clubs/Activities: 3.3/5
- Faculty: 3.9/5
- Admission: 3.0/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr.V.Balusamy – Principal (BE(Hons).,MTech., PhD)
- Dr. S. Krishnamoorthi – HOD - Department of Civil Engineering
- Dr.P.Navaneethakrishnan – HOD - Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Dr. R.Parameshwaran – HOD - Department of Mechatronics Engineering
- Dr. K. Saravanan – HOD - Department of Chemical Engineering
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- times_b 2024: Rank 98 out of 100.
- itoday 2024: Rank 80 out of 285.
- cs 2024: Rank 19 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 98 out of 100.
- itoday 2023: Rank 89 out of 285.
- nirf 2022: Rank 118 out of 200.
- nirf 2021: Rank 164 out of 300.
- nirf 2018: Rank 68 out of 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Kongu Engineering College?
Kongu Engineering College lists B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech Food Technology, B.Tech Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Automobile Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering, and other programmes.
What are the fees at Kongu Engineering College?
Recorded total fees range from ₹22,610 to ₹37,620. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Kongu Engineering College?
The active programme mappings list GATE, TANCET, TNEA.
How are placements at Kongu Engineering College?
Placement records are available for 4 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Kongu Engineering College?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹10 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Kongu Engineering College?
The profile contains 8 active ranking record(s), including times_b rank 98 and itoday rank 80.
What is the student rating of Kongu Engineering College?
Kongu Engineering College has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 11 active review(s).
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.