KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, COIMBATORE

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