Kongu Engineering College Erode

Kongu Engineering College Erode, established in 1984, is a top-tier private engineering college in Erode offering innovative programs in engineering, management, computer applications, and sciences. Located on a lush 167-acre campus in Perundurai with advanced labs, a digital library, and hostels, it fosters research-driven learning. Affiliated with Anna University, AICTE-approved, NAAC A++ accredited (CGPA 3.65), and NBA-recognized, it ranks 101-150 in NIRF Engineering 2024. Placements for 2025 achieved 93% rates, with 1,532 UG and 26 PG students placed, median ₹4.3 LPA from Infosys, TCS, and Accenture. Thus, Kongu Engineering College Erode prepares students for global careers through practical training and 100+ industry MoUs.

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Overview

Courses & Fee

Admission

Scholarships

Placements

Campus

About Kongu Engineering College Erode

Founded in 1984 by the Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust, Kongu Engineering College Erode has grown into an autonomous institution renowned for outcome-based education in Tamil Nadu’s Kongu region. Affiliated with Anna University, approved by AICTE, and holding NAAC A++ accreditation, it ranks 101-150 in NIRF Engineering 2024, 80th in India Today 2024, and 464th in Collegedunia 2025, reflecting its academic and placement prowess.

The 167-acre Perundurai campus, 9 km from Erode Junction, features smart classrooms, NBA-accredited labs for AI, IoT, and robotics, a library with 1,00,000+ books and 247 journals, auditoriums, sports facilities, Wi-Fi, transport, and hostels for 2,000+ students—creating a vibrant, eco-friendly hub. Academically, engineering programs in Erode lead in AI & Data Science, cyber security, and food technology, with MoUs for internships at TCS and global exchanges with NTU Singapore. Faculty of 300+ (100+ PhDs) drive 200+ patents, while fests like Kongu Trophy enhance leadership. Serving 4,000+ students, Kongu Engineering College Erode fosters ethical innovators.

Academic Courses-

Undergraduate (UG) Programs

B.E./B.Tech (48 programs, 2,000+ seats): Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Cyber Security, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology
B.Sc: Computer Science, Data Science (3 years)

Postgraduate (PG) Programs

M.E./M.Tech (20+ specializations): Computer Science & Engineering, VLSI Design, Structural Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Applied Electronics
MBA: Business Administration (Finance, Marketing, HR)
MCA: Computer Applications
M.Sc: Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics

Ph.D. Programs

- Ph.D. in Engineering (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil), Management, Sciences (3-5 years)

Placement Highlights:

Kongu Engineering College Erode excels in KEC placements, with 93% rates for 2025 (NIRF 2024: 1,532/1,650 UG, 26/30 PG placed). Over 1,200 offers from 220+ recruiters, including Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, Accenture, Hyundai, Tech Mahindra, and NewGen, spanned IT, consulting, and core sectors. UG median: ₹4.3 LPA; PG ₹4 LPA; highest ₹21 LPA (CSE).

The placement cell offers 200+ hours of training (aptitude, coding, interviews), converting 70%+ internships (average stipend ₹15,000/month) to jobs. Alumni of 20,000+ provide global mentorship.

Fee Structure 2025

Course	Number of Specializations	Tuition Fees (Total, INR Lakhs)	Eligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech	9	2.2	10+2: 45% in PCM (40% reserved) Exams: TNEA (based on 10+2 marks)
M.E./M.Tech	Multiple	0.5	B.E./B.Tech: 50% Exams: GATE, TANCET
MBA/PGDM	1	0.35	Graduation: 50% (45% reserved) Exams: TANCET, CAT, MAT, CMAT

Note: Fees exclude hostel (~INR 0.5-0.8L annually); scholarships up to 50% for merit/SC/ST. Management quota higher; annual B.E./B.Tech ~INR 0.55L via TNEA. Affiliated with Anna University.

Scholarship Statistics 2025

Gender	Male	Female
Total	57	90
OBC	0	0
SC	1	1
ST	45	60
Muslim	2	8
PWD	0	0
Minority Community	9	21

St. Joseph’s College Placement Report 2025

Particulars	Statistics
Placement Percentage	90%
Number of Companies Visited	50
Number of Students Placed	90%
Number of Offers Made	300
Average Package Offered	Rs 4 LPA
Highest Package Offered	Rs 10 LPA

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Kongu Engineering College Placements

Placements at KEC are strong, with 90%+ rate and 73 companies in 2024-25 (1,249/1,310 placed, highest INR 24.5 LPA, median INR 4.5 LPA). 2025 ongoing (441 placed so far, highest INR 24.5 LPA, average INR 5.5 LPA).

Highest Package: INR 24.5 LPA
Average Package: INR 5.5 LPA
Median Package: INR 4.5 LPA
Placement Rate: 90%+
Top Recruiters: Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Accenture, Britannia, HP, L&T, Tech Mahindra, Maersk, Presidio, SurveySparrow
Student Rating for Placements: 4.0/5

Kongu Engineering College Admission Process

Admission at KEC is merit-based for B.E./B.Tech via TNEA and entrance-driven for PG. As of October 7, 2025, TNEA 2025 Round 3 counselling is ongoing (choice filling ends August 9, 2025; provisional allotment August 12, 2025). TANCET 2025 registration closed; results out for PG. Here’s a step-by-step guide for “Kongu Engineering College admissions 2025”:

Application: Register for TNEA at tneaonline.org (fee INR 500) for B.E./B.Tech; TANCET at tanu.ac.in for PG (fee INR 1,000).
Entrance Exam: TNEA ranks based on 10+2 marks (cutoff 53031-127409 for various branches in 2025 last round general-All India); TANCET/GATE for M.E./M.Tech/MBA.
Selection Rounds: Rank list for TNEA counselling (Round 3 ongoing); merit for PG.
Confirmation: Pay fees after allotment; report to Perundurai campus.

In addition, management quota via direct TNEA application. For “how to apply to Kongu Engineering College,” visit kongu.ac.in.

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