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About Kumaraguru College of Technology - [KCT]

Kumaraguru College of Technology, established in 1984, is located on the outskirts of Coimbatore. Spread over a 156-acre campus, the college started with the Ramanandha Adigalar Foundation as its sponsor. KCT is an autonomous institution affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, and is approved by AICTE. The courses offered by KCT have been accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC and by NBA.

Kumaraguru College of Technology, also known as KCT offers 14 UG programs (BE and BTech) and 15 PG programs (MCA, MBA, MTech, ME) in departments like AI and Data Science, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, etc. The college also offers 9 recognized research programs. Admissions are done based on the scores of the entrance exam conducted by the college and the merit of the 10+2/ equivalent qualifying exams.

Table of Content

Kumaraguru College of Technology Highlights
Kumaraguru College of Technology Courses
Kumaraguru College of Technology Cutoff
Kumaraguru College of Technology Admission
Kumaraguru College of Technology Placement
Kumaraguru College of Technology Ranking
Kumaraguru College of Technology Scholarship
Kumaraguru College of Technology Campus Life
Kumaraguru College of Technology FAQs

Kumaraguru College of Technology Highlights

Established \| Institute Type	1984 \| Autonomous - Private
Affiliated to	Anna University
Accredited to	NBA, NAAC UGC
Approved by	AICTE
Courses Offered	BE, BTech, MTech, ME, MBA, MCA, and PhD
Application Mode	Online \| Offline
Admission Criteria	Merit and Entrance
Accepted Entrance	JEE Mains, GATE, TNEA, TANCET, and CEETA PG
Official Website	https://www.kct.ac.in/

Kumaraguru College of Technology Courses

KCT offers a variety of courses in diverse disciplines such as Technological Studies, Engineering, Computer Applications, and Management. The College offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. The table given below shows a detailed insight of the courses available at Kumaraguru College of Technology:

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
BE	Duration: 4 years Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with the subjects Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry
BTech	Duration: 4 years Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with the subjects Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
ME	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have passed a Bachelor’s degree with 50% (general) or 45% (BC) and 40% (SC/ ST/ MBC/ DNC) in any related field from an institute recognized by the AICTE.
MTech	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have passed a Bachelor’s degree with 50% (general) or 45% (BC) and 40% (SC/ ST/ MBC/ DNC) in any related field from an institute recognized by the AICTE.
MCA	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Must have passed a Bachelor’s degree in any related field from an institute recognized by the AICTE.
MBA	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board. Should have a score of a minimum aggregate of 50% (general category) and 45% (SC/ ST/ MBC/ DNC).
PhD	Duration: Maximum 5 years Eligibility: A minimum of 50% marks in the Master’s degree and of the desired stream is required for the students to be eligible.

Kumaraguru College of Technology Cutoff

Kumaraguru College of Technology BTech admission 2023 is based on TNEA ranks. The BE in Mechanical Engineering became the most competitive specialization with the first and last round closing ranks as 22414 and 25279, respectively. In the previous three-year cutoff trends for the Kumaraguru College of Technology is given in the table below:

Courses	2023 Cutoff By Rank	2022 Cutoff By Rank	2021 Cutoff By Rank
BE Computer Science and Engineering	9275	2386	14252
BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	11329	3594	13435
BTech Information Technology	11548	2812	14111
BE Aeronautical Engineering	14413	14040	2225
BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering	16498	8292	13074

Kumaraguru College of Technology Admission

Kumaraguru College of Technology admission for all courses are done based on merit and the marks scored on the respective entrance exam. The BE/ BTech programs are based on JEE Mains or TNEA score, the ME, MTech, MBA, and MCA is based on TANCET or GATE scores, and the PhD programs are based on the national level entrance exam followed by Personal Interview. For TNEA, the candidates who have passed class 8-12 are eligible to apply and should be between 17-25 years of age. For TANCET MBA, the candidates must have completed their graduation. For TANCET MCA, students must have mathematics as a subject in graduation level or in 10+2 with 50% in the Bachelor’s degree. Given belwo is a detailed procedure of how to apply at KCT for admissions:

How to Apply?

It is mandatory for students to attempt the TNEA exam and the TANCET (depends on course). To apply, download and fill the form available on the official website of TNEA and TANCET.
After the results of the entrance exams are announced, all candidates are required to download and fill the application form of the college, available on the official website.
Upon applying, students will have to pay a registration fee of INR 500 (for general category) and INR 250 (for SC/ ST/ MBC/ DNA categories).
Selections are done based on TNEA counselling for undergraduate courses and TANCET counselling for postgraduate courses conducted by Anna University.
Admissions for PhD courses are done twice every year by Anna University, Chennai. To pursue research studies, students should contact the respective in charge of the department.
Students are mandated to have the required documents mentioned below at all times during admission.

Kumaraguru College of Technology Placement

KCT has an efficient placement cell that enforces placement sessions right from the first year of college. Kumaraguru College of Technology secured a placement percentage of 94%. Out of the 1042 students, who registered for the program, 979 students were placed. The table given below gives a detailed insight of the placement statistics in KCT:

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2023
Placement percentage	94%
Total students registered	1,042
Total students placed	968
Total recruiters	565

The top recruiters list in KCT is given below:

Mahindra Satyam	Future Generali Insurance	Microsoft
Amazon	TVS Sundaram Fasteners Ltd	Robert Bosch
Decathlon Ltd	L&T Construction	Wipro
Bosch	Jockey	Morgan Stanley

Kumaraguru College of Technology Ranking

Kumaraguru College of Technology has been ranked by various organizations and bodies. Kumaraguru has the accolade of being ranked in the top three in the NIRF rank in the past consecutive years. The institute was ranked 101-151 out of 200 colleges in India in the NIRF Ranking 2023. Given below are a detailed table of the various ranks of KCT:

Agency	Category	Rank
NIRF Rank 2023	Engineering	101-151 out of 200 in India
NIRF Rank 2022	Engineering	108 out of 300 in India
IIRF Rank 2023	Engineering	60 out of 166 in India
IIRF Rank 2022	Engineering	43 out of 173 in India
NIRF innovation 2023	Overall	101 out of 312 in India

Kumaraguru College of Technology Scholarship

Kumaraguru College of Technology offers various fee waiver programs for its students. Given below is a list of scholarships offered to the students of KCT:

Mahatma Gandhi Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to over 1000 KCT students who have excelled in merit, perseverance and achievement.
Achiever’s Award: This award is awarded to students who excel in academics, co-curricular, extra-curricular, leadership and research focus. The award is presented under various categories like Icon of the year, Technical Wit of the year for expertise and excellence in Design, Innovation and Engineering, Best Sportsperson (Men & Women) for excellence in sports, the Best Library Patron for using the library resources extensively and the Best Volunteer.
Pragati (Scholarship for Girl Students): This scholarship can be availed by all female students. Started as an initiative to promote higher education in girl children, this scholarship is implemented by all colleges accredited to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
SAKSHAM (Scholarship to differently-abled students): All students with a mental or physical disability are eligible to claim this scholarship. This scheme was initiated by the Ministry of HRD to encourage handicapped students to pursue higher education.

Kumaraguru College of Technology Campus Life

Kumaraguru College of Technology has a huge auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,800 with centralized air conditioning. The college also includes Mahatma Gandhi Central Library, spread over an area of 16945 sq. feet. The library has a huge compilation of books owning 67,598 titles and 1,07,534 volumes and has a subscription to 186 print journals, 8,829 online international journals and 59 magazines. The college has four air-conditioned seminar halls each with a seating capacity of 250, named Dr Vikram Sarabhai, Dr C.V. Raman, Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Swami Vivekananda. KCT also includes a huge number of personal computers. The 1st year Computer Lab has 120 PCs that are used for acquiring basic computing skills. The language lab employs 45 computers and the Centralized Computer-Aided Design Lab (CAD) has about 120 personal computers.

Aruljothi Medical Centre on the campus is an eight bedded hospital with two doctors and nursing assistants. The campus also offers cafeteria and three smaller cafes and refreshment outlets inside the campus. The College has a 13 buses, 4 minibuses and 1 van to transport students and staff from different places in and around Coimbatore to college and back. These buses operate along different routes starting from different locations. For sports facilities, KCT offers a 23 acre playfield that accommodate outdoor games like Football, Hockey, Cricket, Basketball, Volleyball, Ball Badminton, Kabaddi, Tennis, Handball, Kho-Kho, Throwball and outdoor Gymnastics. KCT provides on-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls. The boy's hostel has a total of 6 blocks with 510 rooms that can accommodate 2088 students. The girl's hostel has 3 blocks and 264 rooms which can accommodate 1216 students. Other amenities include gym, Wi-Fi facilities all over campus, Bank facilities and Book Stores.

Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore FAQs

Ques. Does KCT offer international education opportunities?

Ans. Kumaraguru has international tie-ups with various renowned institutions and encourages students to study abroad through exchange programs and also the inward flow of international students. KCT has established partnerships with the following institutions,

Manchester Metropolitan University – United Kingdom
University of Leeds – United Kingdom
California State University – USA
Texas Tech University – USA
RWTH University – Germany
Ara University of Canterbury – New Zealand
Tel Aviv University – Israel
Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) – Singapore
Technical University of Liberec – Czech Republic

Ques. Are the faculty of KCT qualified and good?

Ans. Kumaraguru has over 400 teaching staff and 395 non-teaching staff. Around 80% of the faculty members hold a doctorate degree and are pursuing intense research in various technical arenas.

Ques. Who are the notable alumni of KCT?

Ans. KCT has a very strong alumni network of over 27000+ students who have achieved in various fields.

Mr. Shanmugasundaram.K., Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Mr Deepak Kapoor, Director, Microsoft India Private Limited
Mr Sharath Babu.L., Co-Founder of Ninjacart
Mr Ratnakar.L., Global Chief Digital Info Officer, Nike
Karthik Naren, Actor, Director

Ques. What is the scope of Textile Technology offered by Kumaraguru College of Technology?

Ans. B. Tech Textile Technology students in Kumaraguru have a high potential for placements in core industries like Textile Mills, Garment Industries, Textile Machinery Manufacturing Industries, Processing Industries and also IT Companies.

The department has consistently placed 98% of all its students in well-known companies like Intertek Testing Services, New Delhi; RSJ Inspection Services, Bangalore and Himatsingka, Bangalore.

Ques. Does KCT have a statutory committee?

Ans. Kumaraguru’s Statutory committee comprises of,

Anti-Ragging Committee
Internal Complaints and Women Empowerment Council
Grievance Redressal Committee

Kumaraguru College of Technology - [KCT] Placement Details

Kumaraguru College of Technology - [KCT] in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Kumaraguru College of Technology - [KCT] Facilities

Kumaraguru College of Technology - [KCT] in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Faculty

Dr. J.Senthil

Principal

Dr.B.K.Krishnaraj Vanavarayar

Chairman

Qualification: M.Tech., Ph.D.

Dr.D.Saravanan

Principal

Qualification: B.Com., B.L

Mr. C. Vasantharaj

Professor & Head, Department of Automobile Engineering

Qualification: M.Tech., M.B.A.

Dr. S. John Alexis

Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering

Qualification: Ph.D.

Dr. J. Premalatha

Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering

Qualification: Ph.D.

Dr. P. Eswaramoorthi

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

Qualification: Ph.D.

Kumaraguru College of Technology - [KCT]

About Kumaraguru College of Technology - [KCT]

Kumaraguru College of Technology Highlights

Kumaraguru College of Technology Courses

Kumaraguru College of Technology Cutoff

Kumaraguru College of Technology Admission

How to Apply?

Kumaraguru College of Technology Placement

Kumaraguru College of Technology Ranking

Kumaraguru College of Technology Scholarship

Kumaraguru College of Technology Campus Life

Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore FAQs

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Faculty

Dr.B.K.Krishnaraj Vanavarayar

Dr.D.Saravanan

Mr. C. Vasantharaj

Dr. S. John Alexis

Dr. J. Premalatha

Dr. P. Eswaramoorthi

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