Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology Tiruchirappalli
Quick College Overview
- Established in 2007; autonomous, AICTE-approved, affiliated to Anna University
- UG Programs: 9 branches (CSE, IT, AI & DS, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Biomedical, Agricultural) with a total intake of 720
- PG Programs: M.E in Applied Electronics and CSE (6 seats each) and Ph.D centre in ECE
- NAAC B++ accreditation; NBA accredited for CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical
- Specialized centers: PCB, IoT & Embedded, Siemens Automation, Data Science, Cisco Networking
- Placements include top recruiters like IBM, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Amazon, BYJU’s, Accenture, Zoho
- Facilities: Modern labs, library, indoor stadium, hostels, transport, cafeteria, incubation centre
About KCE College
KNCET is an autonomous engineering institution founded in 2007, approved by AICTE, and accredited by NAAC (B++) and NBA. The college fosters skill enhancement through Centers of Excellence, including Data Science, Automation, IoT, and Embedded Systems. It has a Campus-to-Corporate cell for training in soft skills, aptitude, and placements.
KCE College Courses & Programs Offered
Level |
Programs & Intake |
UG Engineering |
B.E / B.Tech – CSE (120), IT (60), AI & DS (60), ECE (120), EEE (60), Mechanical (120), Civil (60), Biomedical (60), Agricultural (60) |
PG Engineering |
M.E – Applied Electronics (6), M.E – CSE (6) |
Research |
Ph.D – Electronics & Communication Engineering |
KCE College Admissions
Program Level |
Entrance Exam |
Eligibility Criteria |
UG (B.E/B.Tech) |
TNEA |
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Math; general 45%, reserved 40% |
PG (M.E) |
GATE or TANCET |
Bachelor’s in engineering with ≥50% marks |
Ph.D (ECE) |
As per Anna University |
Master’s degree in relevant field |
- Admission split: 65% TNEA-based quota; 35% management quota
- Lateral entry for diploma/B.Sc students into the second year: 50% (open), 45–40% (reserved categories)
KCE College Fee Structure
Program |
Duration |
Total Tuition Fee |
UG Engineering |
4 years |
₹1.4 L – ₹2 L |
M.E |
2 years |
₹50,000 |
Ph.D |
Varies |
As per Anna University norms |
- Additional costs: Library, labs, student activities (~₹3,000–5,000/year)
- Scholarships: Merit-based and need-based
- Education loan facilities available
KCE College Placement Report 2024
- Recruiters: Infosys, IBM, Wipro, Cognizant, Capgemini, BYJU’s, Tata, Tech Mahindra, Zoho
- Highest Package: ₹12 LPA
- UG Placement Rate: Approx. consistent among top sectors
- 240+ recruiters attending annual drives
- Career support via Campus-to-Corporate cell and incubation centre
KCE College Rankings & Accreditations
- NAAC: B++ grade
- NBA: Accredited for CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical
- NIRF Innovation Ranking: Band 150–300 (2023)
- Recognitions: AICTE Clean & Smart Campus Award 2019; multiple innovation, IIC, and IPR awards; remote centre for IIT Bombay
KCE College Campus Life & Student Facilities
- Well-equipped classrooms, labs, library, indoor stadium
- Separate hostels, cafeteria, and on-campus transport
- Green campus with sports facilities and seminar halls
- Active clubs, societies, hackathons, and workshops
- Industry-aligned training, incubation centre, and international cell
KCE College Alumni & Success Indicators
- Alumni employed at TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Accenture, etc.
- Notable achievements in innovation contests (IISF, SIH), industry recognition, and project exhibitions
- Mentorship and networking through alumni outreach