Kongu Engineering College was established in 1984 in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu, which is a reputed multi-professional institution. The word ‘Kongu' basically refers to a region of the southern state of India. The college has completed approximately three decades for providing technical education across India and successfully in abroad as well. KEC, Erode has been ranked 68th in the year 2018 under the NIRF ranking.
Kongu Engineering College (Erode) is an autonomous private college affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and approved by AICTE. KEC is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A' grade. On the other hand, the courses offered by the college are NBA accredited. In a survey conducted by ‘The Week', the college has achieved the 21st position among engineering colleges in the south zone of India. In 2017, Kongu Engineering College is awarded as ‘Most Clean Campus' in India by AICTE.
Kongu Engineering College offers multiple Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in various specializations. To promote research activities among students, the college has 16 research centres in various disciplines. In order to secure admission in KEC UG and PG courses, candidates must have a valid score in the entrance exams conducted by the relevant authority along with the merit obtained in class 12th or qualifying degree respectively. By keeping in mind the necessity of co-curricular and extracurricular activities, the college has various associations, clubs, and societies managed by students and are monitored by the faculty members.
KEC, Erode invests heavily in Research & Development and currently operating 16 R&D centres which have published over 100 books and successfully filed over 20 patents. The institute also operates an IIPC (Industry Institute Partnership Cell) which undertakes various Consulting, Testing and Training projects from the industry which bring in over Rs 40 Lakhs of revenue each year to the institute. The Alumni association at Kongu Engineering College was established in 1997 and has been helping the students and alumni to derive mutual synergies.
KEC Placement cell interacts with reputed organizations to arrange campus interviews for the placement of final year students. The cell also arranges internships for students. The college immensely improved its campus placement percentage rate in recent years from 79% to 91%.
Kongu Engineering College infrastructure is considered to be one of the best in India. Each department of KEC has its own student association and conducts a one-day technical symposium every year. Sports activities are also available in the campus with the well-maintained base ground for hockey, basketball, and football. The campus of KEC has computer labs, hostels, gym, dispensary, ambulance, recreational centre, ATM's, seminar hall and well-maintained labs.
Parameters | Details |
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Accreditation Body | National Board of Accreditation |
Affiliated University | Anna University, Chennai |
Year of affiliation | 2001 |
Institute Type | Private Un-Aided |
Autonomous | Yes |
Established Year | 1984 |
Campus Size | 166.997 acres |
Hostel Availability | Yes |
Study Mode | Regular |
Evening Classes | No |
Foreign Exchange Program | No |
Minority | No |
Gender Accepted | coed |
Gender Ratio | 1419:873 |
Total Faculty | 37 |
Student Faculty ratio | 2292:37 |
Gender | Male | Female |
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General | 0 | 0 |
OBC | 1034 | 689 |
SC | 368 | 178 |
ST | 17 | 6 |
Muslim | 20 | 8 |
PWD | 0 | 0 |
NIRF Ranking - KEC bagged Second Rank among all Self-financing Colleges in Tamilnadu, Fifth Rank among all Self-financing Colleges in India and 57th Rank among all Engineering Institutions including IITs, NITs, etc., in India
42nd position at all India level including IITs and NITs in Outlook, July 2016 issue
2nd Position in Self Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamilnadu and 19th Position among 140 Top Engineering Colleges in India (including IITs and NITs) in Competition Success Review(CSR) June 2016 issue
3rd Position all Private Self Financing Colleges in Tamilnadu in The Week June 2016 Issue
NIRF Ranking - KEC bagged First Rank among all Self-financing Colleges in Tamilnadu, Third Rank among all Self-financing Colleges in India and 46th Rank among all Engineering Institutions including IITs, NITs, etc., in India
Ranked 3rd Position in Tamilnadu and 32nd Position in private engineering colleges in India by "The Week" Magazine
Ranked 2nd Position in Tamilnadu and 26th Position in India among Engineering Institutes in India (including IITs and NITs) by Competition Success Review(CSR) Magazine
Ranked 1st Position in Tamilnadu and 39th position at all India level by "Outlook" magazine (including IIT's and NIT's)
Ranked 3rd Position in Tamilnadu and 32nd Position in private engineering colleges in India by "The Week" Magazine
Ranked 2nd position in Tamilnadu and 24th position in private engineering colleges in India by Times of India - Times Engineering Ranking-2015 (16th June 2015)
Ranked 57th position at all India level by Times of India - Times Engineering Ranking -2015 (16th June 2015)
Engineering College of the Year 2014 (Higher Education Review - December 2014)
12th Position among Top Emerging Engineering Colleges of Super Excellence (CSR-GHRDC Survey 2014)
32nd Position among Top 75 Private Engineering Colleges and 82nd position at All-India level (The Week magazine -June 2014 )
Composite Ranking : 2011, 2012 & 2013 in Outlook
43rd Position among Top 75 Engineering Colleges at ALL-India level and 2 nd Position among self financing College in Tamilnadu (Outlook July 2014)
Overall: this is good placeto study ,, its environment are very cool,,,faculty of this university are very great they have best teachin idea to teach students
Overall: Campus neat and clean. i like this college. I am proud to be a part of this college. Very well teaching and good training faculties. Our college circular will be very neat and clean.
Overall: Everything in the college seems to be average and you cannot expect much here it includes both curricular and extra curricular. Decent placement opportunities.
Placement: One of the main thing is the placement cell present in this college they work hard to get companies from various tiers in to the campus and also placement is one of the key features of this college because anyhow they'll anyhow get the perfect opportunity for students in the industry
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is quite ok compared to the other things. Best for day scholars as well as hostellers.It has a maximum of 120 Buses to provide transportation to students.
Faculty: As there are various departments faculty differs from department to department as well as their knowledge. I don't have much to say about their performance but the were doing their job perfectly
Hostel: The hostel is good but there are no AC rooms available and only they provide vegetarian foods And you cannot go out after 07.00PM and for girls you are not even allowed to go out from hostel
Overall: The placement scenario at this college is commendable, with many students securing positions in various companies. I like this placement. The placement are quite good at this college.
Overall: The college is located 5km away from Perundurai town and has only limited buses to reach the town. Auto facility is available. The educational infrastructure and staffs are very good. Placements are going on very well Hostel facility is available. There are many rules imposed in this college. Overall it is good for study
Infrastructure: The department buildings are well equipped and are nice. Hostel is somewhat good. All lab facilities and wifi facilities are available. Canteens are also available around the campus
Faculty: Faculties are very nice and are supporting those who need help can get help from them anytime if needed. Some faculties just handle the course just to complete the portion and even some faculties show hatred towards students
Hostel: Hostel will be somewhat good. Male students can go home every week but female students can go only when they have two days holiday on the weekend. Food is not appreciable in the hostels not worth for money. It is very hard to reach bus stand from hostel
Hostel Type | Number of Hostels | Intake Capacity | Student Residing |
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Boys | 5 | 2627 | 2411 |
Girls | 4 | 1828 | 1589 |
Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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