K P R INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE

BASIC DETAILS:

  • Short Name: KPRIET
  • Counselling Code: 2764
  • Year of Establishment: 2009
  • Status: Private Autonomous College
  • Location: Kollupalayam Village, Arasur Panchayat, Coimbatore.
  • Phone: +91-422-2980011, 2980066
  • Emailinfo@kpriet.ac.in
  • Websitewww.kpriet.ac.in

How to Reach?

From Madurai:

  • Take NH85 (Madurai to Dindigul Highway) and drive 55 km.
  • Dindigul to Ottanchathiram – Take NH83 (Dindigul-Palani Road) and drive 40 km.
  • Ottanchathiram to Dharapuram – Continue on NH83 for 45 km.Dharapuram to Palladam – Take SH83 and drive 45 km.
  • Palladam to Arasur – Take NH81 towards Coimbatore for 20 km.

Palladam to Arasur (20 km):

  • Take NH81 towards Coimbatore.
  • Pass through Sulur and Kangeyampalayam.
  • Reach Arasur Junction (NH544).

Arasur to KPR Institute (4 km):

  • Turn left onto Avinashi Road (NH544).
  • Drive 1 km, then turn right towards Kollupalayam Village (watch for KPR signboards).
  • Drive 3 km to reach KPR Institute.

Proximity from Major Cities;

  • Coimbatore: Distance: 15 km (from Coimbatore city center) / Travel Time: 30 minutes by car.
  • Chennai: Distance: 500 km / Travel Time: 8-9 hours by car.
  • Madurai: Distance: 230 km / Travel Time: 4-5 hours by car.
  • Trichy: Distance: 200 km / Travel Time: 4 hours by car.
  • Thoothukudi: Distance: 400 km / Travel Time: 8 hours by car.

Courses Offered (UG Engg):

  • B. Tech. Artificial intelligence and Data Science
  • B.E. Biomedical Engineering
  • B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
  • B.E. Civil Engineering
  • B.Tech. Computer Science and Business Systems
  • B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
  • B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (AIML)
  • B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • B.Tech. Information Technology
  • B.E. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.E. Mechatronics Engineering

Accreditation:

  • NAAC: The college is accredited with an A grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 
  • NIRF: In 2024, the college was ranked in the 151-200 band for Engineering.
  •  NBA: The college is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for CSE, EEE, Mech, Civil & EEE Programs.  

What the Students say about this college?

LIKES:

  • Clean, green, and serene campus with a lush environment.
  • Numerous trees are planted, making it eco-friendly.
  • Modern and well-maintained infrastructure.
  • State-of-the-art labs with advanced technical equipment.
  • Smart classrooms with modern teaching aids.
  • Well-structured and effective teaching curriculum.
  • Regular events and hackathons organized both on and off-campus.
  • Ample opportunities for students to participate in technical and non-technical activities.
  • Girls-to-boys ratio is approximately 30:70.
  • Well-maintained hostels, sports, and recreational facilities.
  • Promotes a healthy and vibrant learning environment.
  • Combines modern facilities with a green campus for an enhanced learning experience.

DISLIKES:

  • The quality of hostel food is inconsistent; some days it’s good, while other days it’s bad.
  • The taste of the food needs improvement.
  • The college is located in a village, which can be a disadvantage for some students.
  • The college bus stop is 3 km away, requiring a long walking distance.
  • Some professors lack experience, though they are not necessarily bad.
  • The college should focus more on academics and examination-related improvements.
  • The curriculum needs improvement, especially in enhancing skills for every student.
  • The college timings are not preferred by some students.
  • Hostel facilities, especially the food, need significant improvement.

Key Strengths:

  • Campus: 66 acres, lush green environment, suburban area.
  • Laboratories: 65 state-of-the-art labs.
  • Research: KPR institute excels in research and development to benefit industry and society (RESEARCH FIELDS: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
  • Grants: Students at this college have received government and private grants for 113 projects.
  • Publications: Students at this college have published numerous papers in national and international journals across 17 fields.

Intellectual Property Rights owned by the KPR scholars:

  • 192+ Indian patents have been filed.
  • 3 Indian patents have been granted.
  • 15 Australian utility patents have been granted.
  • 20 copyrights have been registered.

Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC):

  • This college has established partnerships with over 66 leading companies, including Reciprocal Ventures, Silicon Systems, Aravind Eye Hospital, Sakthi Sugars, Builders Association of India, NHAI, ICAR, and L&T.
  • These collaborations provide excellent internship opportunities for both students and faculty.
  • During the 2023-2024 academic year, students completed a total of 2,791 internships.
  • Faculty members also actively engaged in internships, with 187 placements during the same period.

CIIED (Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development): The Centre supports new businesses with resources and guidance, understanding that innovation and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand.

KPRIET prepares students for the global job market through international partnerships, research, and exchange programs.

  • China (Taiwan) – 4 institutions
  • France – 2 institutions
  • Germany – 3 institutions
  • Hong Kong – institution
  • Malaysia – 10 institutions
  • Philippines – 3 institutions
  • Sweden – 1 institution
  • Thailand – 1 institution
  • Turkey – 1 institution
  • UK (Scotland) – 1 institution
  • Egypt – 1 institution
  • Centers of Excellence: The college maintains EIGHT CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE, focusing on:  Advanced Materials Characterization, Biosignal Processing, Drones and UAV, and Energy Sciences and Engineering; and  IoT and AI, Machining and Material Testing, Nanoscience and Technology, and Robotics and Automation.
  • CENTRAL LIBRARY: Established in 2009, this  Library provides comprehensive learning resources, including over 40,000 books, 124 print subscriptions, and extensive digital access to e-journals and e-books, supporting the academic community’s information needs.

College Fee Structure:

  • Total College Fees: INR 1,10,000 /Annum
  • Total Hostel Fees: INR 1,05,000/Annum

Placement Stats:

  • The highest salary package offered is ₹54 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum).
  • The average salary package offered is ₹5.2 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum).
  • The highest stipend offered is ₹1 LPM (Lakhs Per Month).
  • There were over 165 Recruiters.
  • There were over 850 Placement Offers.
  • The placement rate is 93%.
  • Top Recruiters: 165 companies including TCS, WIPRO, TECH MAHINDRA, ZOHO, VIRTUSA, INFOSYS, HP ENTERPRISES, HCL, TITAN

SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):

  • OC – 190
  • BC – 187
  • BCM – 182
  • MBC – 183
  • SC – 164
  • ST – 149