BASIC DETAILS:
- Short Name: KEC
- Counselling Code: 2711
- Year of Establishment: 1983
- Status: Private Autonomous College
- Address: Perundurai, Erode-638 060.
- Website: www.kongu.edu
- Phone: +91-4294-226555, 226666
- Email: info@kongu.edu
How to Reach?
From Madurai:
- Start from Madurai – Take NH44 (towards Dindigul).
- Reach Dindigul (65 km, 1 hour) – Continue on NH44 towards Karur.
- Reach Karur (125 km, 2 hours) – Take the exit for NH544 towards Coimbatore.
- Drive towards Perundurai (215 km, 3.5 hours) – Continue on NH544.
- Exit at Perundurai and take SH96 – Follow signs for Kongu Engineering College (KEC), Thoppupalayam, Perundurai (15 km).
- Arrive at KEC – The college is located near Perundurai, Erode district.
Proximity from Main Cities in Tamil Nadu:
- Madurai to KEC – 230 km (4 hours)
- Trichy to KEC – 120 km (2.5 hours)
- Coimbatore to KEC – 90 km (1.5 hours)
- Salem to KEC – 70 km (1.5 hours)
- Chennai to KEC – 410 km (6.5 hours)
Courses Offered (UG Engg):
- B.E. Civil Engineering
- B.E. Mechanical Engineering
- B.E. Computer Science Engineering
- B.E. Automobile Engineering
- B.E. Mechatronics Engineering
- B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
- B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- B.E. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
- B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
- B.Tech. Information Technology
- B.Tech. Food Technology
- B.E. Computer Science & Design
- B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Accreditation:
- NIRF: KEC is ranked 164 among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework.
- National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC): KEC has been accredited with an ‘A++’ grade by NAAC, valid until March 28, 2027.
- National Board of Accreditation (NBA): 11 UG Engineering Courses at KEC have received NBA accreditation.
What the Students say about this college?
LIKES:
- Beautiful Campus & Infrastructure – A lush green environment with excellent facilities.
- Peaceful Dining Experience – Spacious food court with good food quality.
- Well-Maintained Surroundings – Clean and modern campus facilities.
- Supportive Learning Atmosphere – Dedicated teachers and a strong academic environment.
- Student-Centric Approach – A highly beneficial institution for students’ growth.
- Caring Faculty – Teachers who genuinely support and guide students.
- Well-Equipped Laboratories – Hands-on practical sessions for better learning.
- Advanced Facilities – Sophisticated amenities for students’ convenience.
- Active Extracurricular – NCC, clubs, and various student activities.
- Top-Notch Labs & Infrastructure – Modern labs and high-quality academic facilities.
DISLIKES:
- School-Like Treatment – Sometimes students feel treated like school students, College follows rules and policies very strictly..
- Extra Classes for Failing Students – Discomfort with additional classes for students struggling academically.
- Complicated Timings – The college schedule can be difficult to follow.
- Lack of Cultural Activities – Absence of major celebrations like Onam or Holi.
- Strict Dress Code – A dress code that must be followed on campus.
- Limited Leave Options – Only study leave is provided, with no semester leave.
- Cultural Program Participation – Cultural events are mainly for club members.
- Heavy Workload – Numerous assignments and online quizzes assigned regularly.
- Internal Marks Impacted – Monthly exams can reduce internal marks.
Key Strengths:
- 42 years of Legacy
- 167-acre campus with beautiful greenery.
- The college library was established in 1984 and its equipped with RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) facility.
- KEC Technology Institution’s Innovation Council won the National Award for Technology Business Incubators from the DST’s NSTEDB.
- Entrepreneurship and Management Development Centre (EMDC): Est. 1993 to promote entrepreneurship – Supports campus start-ups – Team: Coordinators (faculty & student) + members.
- More than 33+ students got gold medals for Anna University
- 6553 publications are published in reputed journals
- 57 patents are owned by the scholars form KEC
College Fee Structure:
- Total College Fees: INR 90,000 – 1,10,000 /Annum
- Total Hostel Fees: INR 80,000 – 95,000/Annum
Placement Stats:
- Total number of students graduated – 1444
- Total students gone for higher studies – 54
- Total number of students placed – 1197
- Placement Percentage: 87%
- Highest Salary: 12.25 LPA
- Median salary offered – Rs. 4,50,000
- No of Recruiters: 335+
SAFE CUT OFF MARKS (FOR CSE):
- OC – 186
- BC – 182
- BCM – 175
- MBC – 178
- SC – 136
- ST – 112