Kongu Engineering College - [KEC]

Erode, Tamil Nadu Private Estd 1984 Updated Aug 2026

NIRF #118 AICTE, NBA approved Architecture Arts Computer Applications Engineering

4.1 out of 10 · 234 reviews

Website

Annual fees ₹2.2 L

Average package ₹5.5 L

Highest package ₹24.5 L

Student rating 4.1 / 10

Courses offered 16

At a glance

Established 1984

Ownership Private

Approved by AICTE, NBA

Campus Erode, Tamil Nadu

Courses 16 on record

Student reviews 234

About Kongu Engineering College - [KEC]

Overview

Kongu Engineering College (KEC Erode) is an autonomous college established in 1984. It is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai.

The college is approved by the AICTE and accredited by the NBA and NAAC with an A++ grade.

Rankings

KEC Erode has been ranked by two major national frameworks.

CollegeHunt 2025 ranks the college at #464 under the 'Engineering' category.
NIRF 2024 ranks the college at #101-150 under the 'Engineering' category.

Programs Offered

The college offers BE, B.Tech, B.Sc, ME, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc and PhD programs. BE is the flagship program at KEC Erode.

BE Fees

The fee for the BE program for 2025 is INR 2.2 lakhs.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with the PCM stream to be eligible for admission. A minimum of 45% marks from a recognized board is required.

Selection Process

Selection is based on the previous qualifying examination scores. This is followed by TNEA counselling.

Check here: TNEA Cutoff

Placement Details

According to the KEC Erode Placement 2025 data, the highest package offered is INR 24.5 LPA.

Courses & fees

Course	Duration	Total fees
Bachelor of Engineering [BE] 10+2	4 Years	₹ 2.2 L
Bachelor of Engineering [BE] (Electronics & Communication Engineering)	—	₹ 2.2 Lakhs
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] 10+2	4 Years	₹ 2.2 L
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Food Technology)	—	₹ 2.2 Lakhs
Master of Business Administration [MBA] Graduation	2 Years	₹ 2 L
Master of Computer Applications [MCA] Graduation	2 Years	₹ 1 L

Placements

Highest package ₹24.5 L

Average package ₹5.5 L

NIRF ranking

Ranked within each category, not overall.

Engineering · 2022 #118

Engineering · 2021 #164

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Kongu Engineering College - [KEC]?

Fees at Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] start from ₹2.2 L per year, depending on the course. The Courses & Fees tab lists the programme-wise figures.

What is the admission process for Kongu Engineering College - [KEC]?

Kongu Engineering College Admission 2026 to BE and BTech programmes is conducted entirely through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) process managed by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai. KEC Erode offers 1,710 total seats across 18 engineering branches. There is no separate entrance exam.…

What is the placement record at Kongu Engineering College - [KEC]?

At Kongu Engineering College - [KEC], the highest package recorded is ₹ 2,450,000 and the average package is ₹ 550,000. See the Placement tab for the full figures.

Where is Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] located?

Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] is located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Address: Perundurai Railway Station Road, Thoppupalayam, Perundurai India.

Is Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] a government or private college?

Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] is listed as a private institution in Erode. It was established in 1984.

What approvals does Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] have?

Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] lists these approvals and accreditations: AICTE, NBA. Confirm the current status with the regulator before applying.

What is the NIRF ranking of Kongu Engineering College - [KEC]?

Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] appears in the NIRF listing at rank #118. NIRF ranks are published within a category, not as one overall order.

What courses does Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] offer?

Kongu Engineering College - [KEC] lists 10 programmes. The Courses & Fees tab shows each one with its fee.