BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: KARPAGAM
- Counselling Code: 2710
- Year of Establishment: 2000
- Status: Private Autonomous College
- Address: Myleripalayam Village, Othakkal Mandapam Post, Coimbatore – 641032, Tamilnadu, India
- Phone: +91 82203 33750, +91 82203 33620, +91 422 2619005, +91 422 2619006
- Email Id: info@kce.ac.in
- Website: https://kce.ac.in/
How to Reach?
- From Palladam Bus Stand, take NH81 towards Coimbatore.
- Pass through Karanampettai and reach Sulur.
- You’ll see Sulur Air Force Station on your right.
- Continue straight on NH81 towards Coimbatore.
- Cross Kunnathur and Ondipudur.
- Reach L&T Bypass (Neelambur Junction).
- At L&T Bypass Junction, take a left onto the bypass.
- Follow signs for Pollachi (NH83).
- Continue on the bypass road for about 8 km.
- Look for Karpagam College Road on the left.
- Turn left and drive – 2 km to reach Karpagam College of Engineering.
- Chennai: Distance: 500 km / Travel Time: 8–9 hours by car.
- Madurai: Distance: 230–250 km / Travel Time: 4.5–5.5 hours by car.
- Trichy: Distance: 200 km / Travel Time: 4–4.5 hours by car.
- Salem: Distance: 160 km / Travel Time: 3–3.5 hours by car.
- Tirunelveli: Distance: 400 km / Travel Time: 8–9 hours by car.
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- B.E. Civil Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science and Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
- B.E. Computer Science and Technology
- B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering+
- B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering+
- B.E. Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering+
- B. E. Computer Science and Design
- B-Tech. Information Technology+
- B. Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Accreditation:
- National Board of Accreditation (NBA): Four UG programs (ECE, EEE, MECH, IT) are accredited by the NBA.
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC): The college has been accredited with an ‘A+’ grade by NAAC
- National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): In the NIRF 2024 rankings,they were ranked in the 201-300 BAND for Engineering.
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- The college provides opportunities for extracurricular activities, including dance and cultural events, fostering task management skills.
- Students appreciate hackathons for their engaging and entertaining experience.
- The college offers robust placement training and additional coaching to prepare students for job opportunities.
- Placement training includes numerous practice tests to enhance student performance.
- The labs are well-equipped with the necessary equipment to facilitate practical learning.
- Cultural events are popular and well-regarded within the college community.
- Placement training focuses on preparing students for IT jobs.
- The teaching quality, curriculum, and overall educational experience are highly rated.
DISLIKES:
- Recruitment primarily focuses on IT companies.
- The fee structure can be challenging, with separate charges for exams, college fees, and hostel fees.
- Students feel there are limited opportunities for exposure, requiring them to seek events and opportunities independently.
- The number of festivals celebrated on campus is limited.
- Placement training sessions are sometimes conducted during holidays and late evenings.
- Some faculty members are perceived as unfriendly.
- Final-year students face certain regulations.
- The college’s rural location makes it necessary to purchase most products from outside, except for stationery.
- Hostel food quality is a concern.
- The college’s daily schedule runs from 9:00 am to 4:10 pm, which some students find inconvenient.
Key Strengths:
- Conducts national-level workshops on ML for EEG, Data Analytics (Python), Industrial Robotics, Embedded Systems (Arduino), and Renewable Energy Systems
- Organizes career awareness & technical seminars (Electronics in Aviation, Beyond 5G, IoT, Embedded Systems)
- Hosts ICIC2 2023 and IEEE / IETE sponsored programs
- Centers of Excellence: Industry-supported CoEs: EMC, Infosys, Oracle, Microsoft, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, NI LabVIEW, B&R, MEMS, Data Science & Analytics
Research Excellence:
- 110 Ph.D. scholars, 70 faculty pursuing Ph.D.
- 206 research publications
- 11,162 citations
- H-index: 54 | i10-index: 219
Student Development:
- 12+ active clubs for extracurricular activities
- Karpagam Skill Development Centre (KSDC) under AICTE–PMKVY for industry skills
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Karpagam Incubation Centre (KIC) supports startups & entrepreneurship
- Multiple student-founded startups successfully incubated
Library Facilities:
- Open 12 hours daily with internet
- 80,000+ books, 9,000+ e-journals, 10,000+ e-books
- Reprography & holiday access available
College Fee Structure:
- Total College Fees: INR 1,10,000 /Annum
- Total Hostel Fees: INR 85,000/Annum
Placement Stats:
- Placement Percentage: 92%
- Maximum Salary : 28 LPA
- Average Salary : 5.5 LPA
- Number of Companies Visited: 200+
- Top Recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, IBM, Accenture, Wipro, Zoho
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):
- OC – 190
- BC – 187
- BCM – 178
- MBC – 187
- SC – 161
- ST – 159