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
- Email: info@kpriet.ac.in
- Website: www.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