Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology: Admission 2025

Virudhunagar, India


Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology - [KCET] ,Virudhunagar ,Tamil Nadu

Overview

Latest Updates

  • The GATE 2025 results will be announced on March 19, 2025.
  • The TNEA application form 2025 for admission to the BE/BTech courses will be released in May 2025.
  • Further, the TANCET 2025 exam is scheduled for March 22, 2025.


Overview

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology is an engineering college, established in 1998 and is located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It is also known as KCET. KCET is a private college affiliated with Anna University. KCET is approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA and NAAC. 

KCET offers UG and PG courses in engineering in various branches, B.Tech. in 9 specialization and M.Tech in 2 specialization. The annual tuition fees range between ₹73,000 - ₹1,27,000. The flagship course of KCET is B.Tech.

The KCET placement percentage is 80%, KCET offers an average placement package of ₹3,30,000 and the highest package of ₹6,50,000 per annum. Top recruiting companies who have tied up for placement opportunities include Centizen, Clustrex, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys, and many more.


Quick Highlights

Mentioned below are the important details of the engineering college in the quick highlights section so that students can gain a clear understanding of the KCET.

Particulars 

Details

Established In

1998

Type of Institution 

Private Institution

Location 

Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

Courses Offered

B.Tech and M.Tech

Affiliated to

Anna University

Ranking

84 in B.Tech by Anna University in 2024

Approved by 

AICTE

Accredited to

NBA, NAAC

Annual Tuition Fee 

₹73,000 - ₹1,27,000

Placement Percentage

80%

Average Package

₹3,30,000 per annum

Highest Package

₹6,50,000 per annum

Top Recruiters

Centizen, Clustrex, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys and many more


Ranking

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology has been ranked by many ranking bodies through the years, it is ranked by NIRF, IIRF, and Anna University by which the college is affiliated for 2024 in the category of B.Tech.

Ranking Body

Ranking

IIRF

24 

NIRF

251 (2020)

Anna University

84

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology - [KCET] ,Virudhunagar ,Tamil Nadu

Programs

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology offers engineering courses in both UG and PG levels with various branches. B.Tech/ B.E in 9 different specializations which includes Bio-Technology, Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. Students may check the fee details mentioned.

Courses

Fees

B.Tech/ B.E (9 specializations)

₹90,000 - ₹1,27,000 including all

M.Tech/ M.E (2 specializations)

₹73,000

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

9 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

9 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology - [KCET] ,Virudhunagar ,Tamil Nadu

Admissions

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology admission 2025 is based on the entrance tests majorly and on merit as well, students who want admission in B.Tech and M.Tech courses must qualify for the entrance as per the cut-off list. Here are the eligibility details. 

Courses

Eligibility

B.Tech/ B.E (9 specializations)

12th with 45% minimum marks, accepts TNEA

M.Tech/ M.E (2 specializations)

Any UG degree with 45% minimum marks, accepts CEETA, GATE


Admission Important Dates

Here are the upcoming important dates and events to get admission to Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology.

Events

Dates

GATE 2025 results

March 19, 2025

TANCET 2025 exam

March 22, 2025

TNEA 2025 application window

May '25-June '25

TNEA 2025 Assigning Random Number

June '25

TNEA 2025 Certificates Verification at TFC’s (Online)

June '25


Cutoff

Here are the cutoffs of the course B.E Computer Science Engineering for the past few sessions.

Quota

Highest Score

Lowest Score

General (2023 - 2024)

193.5

87

General (2022 - 2023)

188

81.5

General (2021 - 2022)

185

95

General (2020 - 2021)

170

86

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

9

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

9

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

The eligibility criteria for BTech in KCET is 12th with 45% minimum marks, and a valid TNEA score.


The eligibility criteria for MTech is any UG degree with 45% minimum marks, and the college accepts CEETA and GATE.

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology - [KCET] ,Virudhunagar ,Tamil Nadu

Placements

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology offers good placement opportunities. KCET provides 300 + placements and companies visiting the College are more than 60. Placement Percentage is more than 80% for the session 2023 - 2024. Candidates may look up statistics.

Key Metrics

Placement Statistics

Placement percentage

80%

Placement offered to

300+ offerings

No. of companies visited

60+

Average Package

₹3,30,000

Highest Package

₹6,50,000

Top recruiters

Centizen, Clustrex, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys and many more

FAQS

The placement percentage is 80%.

The highest package offered to the KCET students was ₹6,50,000.

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology - [KCET] ,Virudhunagar ,Tamil Nadu

Scholarships

KCET provides grants to its students ranging from Rs.5,500 to Rs.2,50,000. KCET scholarship details relating to the grants provided by KCET are highlighted below.

  • Received a grant of Rs.83,188/- from Kamaraj SEED Money Grant Student Project Scheme on “Sewage Gas Monitoring System using IoT”, “Vision Mate”, “Smart Aquarium”, “MIME Translator”, “Solid Waste Segregation Management System using Deep Learning”,  “Automatic Solar Tracker”, “Smart Garbage Bin using IoT”, “A Website Leveraging AI & Tools for Enhanced Learning”, “Study Buddy Matcher”, “ONDC Services”, “LIBRO BOT-an AI Library Assistant”, “APTMENTOR”, and “KCET Hostel Mess Management”.  
  • Received grant of Rs.39,450/- from Kamaraj SEED Money Grant Staff Project Scheme on KCET Route Map and Tyre Doctor: Preventing Road Accidents using Deep Learning - An Automatic Tyre Damage Detection and Alert System for Vehicles.  
  • Received a grant of Rs.2,50,000/- from AICTE for 6 days ATAL FDP on Quantum Computing Revolution: Shaping the Future of Technology.
  • Received a rant of Rs.7,500/- from TNSCST on Meals on Wheels. 
  • Received grant Rs.5,500/- from Foundation for Advancement of Education and Research Integra Scholar Programme on Zero Crashes Initiative.  
  • Received a grant of Rs.25,000/- from Kamaraj SEED Money on Automatic Temperature Control in a Water Dispenser and Closed E-Wallet: A payment system for educational Institutions in India.  
  • Received grant of Rs.30,000/- from Anna University for 6 days FDTP on Blockchain.  
  • Received grant of Rs.4,000/- from TNSCST on Student Attendance marking via session OTP using android device. 

Yes, KCET provides grants to deserving students.

Grants offered by KCET which include Received grant of Rs.4,000/- from TNSCST on Student Attendance marking via session OTP using android device.

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology - [KCET] ,Virudhunagar ,Tamil Nadu

Infrastructure

Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology offers a hostel for girls and boys, the infrastructure is top-notch, and KCET provides all the necessities to the students any new equipment for the purpose of practicals. Here is all the information with hostel details and fees.

Particulars

Details

Hostel Fee

For both girls and boys 

Laboratory

Physics, Maths, chemistry labs, and many more

Games and Sports

Outdoor and indoor games

Auditorium

Big Auditoriums for meetings

Classroom

Classroom for study

Cafeteria

Provides cafeteria for students

Library

More than 1000 of books

Computer centre

Provides computer facilities

GYM

Availability of gym

Yoga hall

For yoga practice


Hostel

Accommodation such as KCET hostel is available at ₹ 15,000. Below table summarizes the hostel fee amount for different fee categories.

Particulars

Amount

Room Rent

₹15,000

Establishment Charges

₹10,000

Mess Fees

₹40,000

Total

₹65,000

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

The KCET hostel fee is ₹65,000 including mess fee, room rent, and establishment charges.

The KCET mess fee is ₹40,000.