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KEC - Kongu Engineering College Ranking 2025

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Kongu Engineering College Rankings
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KEC - Kongu Engineering College is one of the leading higher education institutions that consistently ranks high in several national evaluations by different ranking bodies. It was ranked #101-150 in the NIRF 2025 'Engineering' category, depicting the continuous success in providing quality education.

Kongu Engineering College Ranking

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KEC - Kongu Engineering College Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
India Today Ranking 2023
Business Today Ranking 2024
Kongu Engineering College The Week Ranking 2025
Times Ranking 2025
Kongu Engineering College Course Ranking
Kongu Engineering College Student Reviews

Kongu Engineering College
KEC - Kongu Engineering College Ranking Highlights 2025

KEC - Kongu Engineering College has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national ranking agencies. The institute is ranked #101-150 in the Engineering category by the NIRF 2025. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The article below covers all the information around KEC - Kongu Engineering College rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#101-150

20th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2025->

MBA/PGDM

Business Today, 2024

#123

6th Best among Business Today ranked colleges in Tamil Nadu in 2024->

Commonly asked questions
On Ranking Highlight

Q: Which college provides a better median salary for MBA/PGDM: Rajalakshmi Engineering College or KEC - Kongu Engineering College?

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from Rajalakshmi Engineering College is INR 420,000. While, the Median package offered by KEC - Kongu Engineering College after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 318,000. Basis these stats, Rajalakshmi Engineering College is better option compared to KEC - Kongu Engineering College on the Median salary parameter.

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Q: Which college provides more seats for MBA/PGDM among SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chengalpattu and KEC - Kongu Engineering College?

The total seats offered for MBA/PGDM at SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chengalpattu and KEC - Kongu Engineering College are 180 and 120, respectively. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chengalpattu due to higher seats.

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Q: Which college provides more seats for MBA/PGDM among VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce and KEC - Kongu Engineering College?

The total seats offered for MBA/PGDM at VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce and KEC - Kongu Engineering College are 240 and 120, respectively. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce due to higher seats.

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Q: Which college provides more seats for MBA/PGDM among Rajalakshmi Engineering College and KEC - Kongu Engineering College?

The total seats offered for MBA/PGDM at Rajalakshmi Engineering College and KEC - Kongu Engineering College are 240 and 120, respectively. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Rajalakshmi Engineering College due to higher seats.

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Kongu Engineering College
NIRF Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from NIRF, KEC - Kongu Engineering College outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the NIRF ranking system. In the 'Engineering' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2025, KEC - Kongu Engineering College's rank is #101, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF r

Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	101-150	101-150	101-150

Kongu Engineering College Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, KEC - Kongu Engineering College received #101-150 rank in the 'Engineering' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Amity University Gurugram, and Anurag University for NIRF rankings under the 'Engineering' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

KEC - Kongu Engineering College vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Engineering 2025
KEC - Kongu Engineering College	101-150
NIT Puducherry	99
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology	100
Amity University Gurugram	101-150
Anurag University	101-150

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by NIRF

B.E. / B.Tech

College	Ranking
JNTUK Compare	117
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology Compare	118
Karunya University Compare	119
Kongu Engineering College	120
KPR College Compare	121
MMU Mullana Compare	122
Mahindra University Hyderabad Compare	123

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India Today Ranking 2023

KEC - Kongu Engineering College has been ranked well by the India Today under the 'Engineering (Private)' category. Through the years, the India Today rankings for KEC - Kongu Engineering College indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the India Today. KEC - Kongu Engineering College's rankings in 'Engineering (Private)' category have shown a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, KEC - Kongu Engineering College climbed 6 ranks to #52 rank in the 'Engineering (Private)' category by the India Today ranking.

It is to be noted that the institute has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, KEC - Kongu Engineering College climbed 9 ranks to #80 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the India Today ranking.

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2023
B.E. / B.Tech	89

Kongu Engineering College Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

KEC - Kongu Engineering College secured #52 rank in the 'Engineering (Private)' category of India Today 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Institute of Engineering and Management and Faculty of Engineering and Technology. Check out how KEC - Kongu Engineering College compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

KEC - Kongu Engineering College vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024
College Name	Engineering (Private) 2024
KEC - Kongu Engineering College	52
IcfaiTech School	50
SVCE Tirupati	51
Institute of Engineering and Management	53
Faculty of Engineering and Technology	54

Kongu Engineering College
Business Today Ranking 2024

According to the overall score, KEC - Kongu Engineering College has been placed at a good position by the Business Today under the 'MBA' category. Following the provided parameters such as Faculty Quality Weightage and Employability Weightage, the college is ranked well when compared with other universities It has been seen that in the 'MBA' category, the institute's ranking has scaled up when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, KEC - Kongu Engineering College climbed 11 ranks to #130 rank in the 'MBA' category by the Business Today ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the KEC - Kongu Engineering College ranks by Business Today 2023:

Category	2024
MBA/PGDM	123

Kongu Engineering College Ranking
Business Today Ranking Comparison

Compared to all the universities, KEC - Kongu Engineering College has secured a good rank compared to other institutes in the 'MBA' category by the Business Today Rankings 2023. Check the following table to know about the Business Today rankings:

KEC - Kongu Engineering College vs Other Institutes: Business Today Ranking 2023
College Name	MBA 2023
KEC - Kongu Engineering College	130
Balaji Institute of Technology and Management (BITM), Sri Balaji University	128
IMS Unison University	129
Dayananda Sagar University	131
Faculty of Management Studies and Research, Aligarh Muslim University	132

Similar ranked MBA/PGDM colleges by Business Today

MBA/PGDM

College	Ranking
Dayananda Sagar Business School	116
Amity University Gwalior Compare	118
Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Mumbai	120
Kongu Engineering College	123
Aurora Business School	124
Amity University Raipur Compare	126
IBS Dehradun Compare	128

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The Week Ranking 2025

Category	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	55

Kongu Engineering College Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by The Week

B.E. / B.Tech

College	Ranking
HITS Compare	52
BIT Bangalore Compare	53
LNMIIT Compare	54
Kongu Engineering College	55
MIT-WPU, Pune Compare	56
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Compare	57
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College Compare	58

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Times Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from Times, KEC - Kongu Engineering College outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the Times ranking system.

Tabulated below are the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies:

Category	2023	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	25	34

Kongu Engineering College Ranking
Times Ranking Comparison

KEC - Kongu Engineering College secured #34 rank in the 'Engineering' category of Times 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as VGU Jaipur and Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology. Check out how KEC - Kongu Engineering College compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

KEC - Kongu Engineering College vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2025
College Name	Engineering 2025
KEC - Kongu Engineering College	34
VIT Pune	32
Amity Gwalior	33
VGU Jaipur	35
Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology	36

Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by Times

B.E. / B.Tech

College	Ranking
PSIT Kanpur Compare	32
VIT Pune Compare	32
Amity University Gwalior Compare	33
Kongu Engineering College	34
Vivekananda Global University Compare	35
Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology	36
Presidency University Bangalore Compare	37

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Kongu Engineering College
Course Ranking

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
India Today	89	-	-
The Week	-	-	55
Times	25	-	34
NIRF	101-150	101-150	101-150

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MBA/PGDM

Ranked by	2024
Business Today	123

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Top recruiting companies are Zoho, Soliton, Wipro, Accenture, Infosys, Maxlinear, Vuram, De Shaw, and many more companies.

Based on 79 Reviews

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Actually, very less percentage attended the internships like those who got placed in off-campus went through.

Based on 13 Reviews

Yukesh K

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2029

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The way to the success of your life.

Placements: 85 to 90 percent top students are placed in top companies. The highest package in my course is 15LPA and the lowest package in my course is 6LPA and the average package offered in my course is 8 to 9LPA. Bahwan CyberTek and Cognizant are the companies recruiting for my course. The college is good for placement.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are very neat. Library has all the books and faculty members are very friendly. Wi-Fi is also available and hostel is good. The quality of food available in the mess is okay. Good sports games are available in college disciplines and are neat.

Faculty: There are three internal test and these internal marks are added in semester colleges. A little bit strict you must follow the regulations.. College is autonomous college and after the internal test semester will be conducted.

Other: Cultural events are there.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025Read More

Kaniskar

B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2029

2.2

3Placements2Infrastructure2Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

Kongu Engineering College is good, but this college is located on the outskirts of Erode.

Placements: I don't know the exact placement percentage. I think it is around 75% in my department. In my department, the average salary is approximately 3–4 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Tata, TCS, ZOHO, Infosys, and Soliton. Service-based roles are a major in my department.

Infrastructure: The campus is green and eco-friendly and a Wi-Fi-enabled campus. In classrooms, teachers teach on a smartboard. The library is neat and clean, and students maintain silence. There are nearly 7,000 books available, which give knowledge to students.

Faculty: Faculty members are very helpful. They clear every doubt with an explanation. The curriculum is good. They provide more training for placements, but students feel more stressed. They also make students go for industry visits even in the first year. I am a first-year student, and I have not faced any semester exams yet.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025Read More

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B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.4

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Kongu Engineering College is best for infrastructure and good for placement and academics.

Placements: 80 percent of students are being placed with an average package of 23 LPA, and the lowest package is 5.5 LPA. L&T and Bosch are coming for placement. Around 78 percent of people are getting internships, and all is fine. Team leader and other posts, like manager, are being offered as top positions.

Infrastructure: Faculty members with Ph.D. degrees and M.Tech are being selected to teach. Multi-facility labs are available in the college with many equipment. Wi-Fi is all around the campus, and a big library is provided. Good hostel facilities are available with a sports ground, and food is available.

Faculty: Teachers are very good at helping with academic and other activities. Teachers are well-qualified and educated in all things. The curriculum is relevant to the subject. It makes the student industry-ready. Semester exams happen every 6 months.

Other: Cultural events are happening every 6 months, and sports events, teach fusion, and hackathons occur as well.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025Read More

KEERTHIDASAN M Verified Icon

B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Batch of 2029

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Good atmosphere and infrastructure.

Placements: In my batch (2024-25) of the AIML course, around 92 percent of students got placed. The highest package is 45 LPA, the lowest is 5 LPA, and the average is 12 LPA. Top recruiters include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and TCS. About 85 percent got internships at firms like Infosys, Deloitte, and Accenture. Major roles offered were Software Engineer, Data Analyst, and AI Developer.

Infrastructure: The department has smart classrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, modern computer labs, and a well-equipped library. Hostels are clean and comfortable, with good food in the mess. Medical, sports, and gym facilities are excellent, and the hostel food is hygienic.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified, supportive, and use practical methods to teach. The curriculum is industry-oriented with updated technologies. Exams are moderately difficult but manageable. The overall pass percentage is around 95 percent, and the faculty members are good.

Other: I chose this course because AI is growing fast.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Batch of 2029

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

An excellent college with good faculty members, infrastructure, and placement.

Placements: In 2024, college placement trends showed an impressive outcome with many top institutions achieving placement rates above 90 percent for their graduation batches. The highest salary packages touched 13 LPA, and average offers range from 6 LPA to 6.5 LPA for in-demand courses. Major recruiters include Accenture, Amazon, Infosys, and TCS, reflecting strong industry participation. Internship opportunities also grew with up to 80 percent of students interning at leading firms such as Google and Microsoft. Top roles offered are software development, consulting, product management, and analytics.

Infrastructure: Modern colleges in 2025 offer comprehensive facilities for students, including campus-wide Wi-Fi, advanced computer labs, fully equipped classrooms with audio-visual aids, and libraries stocked with contemporary books and digital resources. Hostels are designed to be comfortable, featuring clean rooms, recreational space, night canteens, and amenities such as laundry services and a gymnasium. The quality of food in the mess and canteen is generally regarded as hygienic and varied, with regular menu updates, and students also benefit from on-site medical clinics, insured health coverage, and plentiful opportunities for sports and outdoor games throughout the year.

Faculty: Our college has 400 plus faculty members of which 300 plus faculty members are Ph.D. holders. Their quality of teaching is good. They clear the doubts when we need. The internal exam was pretty easy, and the pass percentage is about 70 and above. We expect the semester exam to be easy.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - Batch of 2029

4.0

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Strong placements and an industry-ready AIML curriculum with excellent infrastructure.

Placements: 70-85 percent of students got placed. The highest package is 30 LPA-42 LPA, the lowest is 3.5 LPA-4.5 LPA, and the average is 6 LPA-8 LPA. Top recruiters are TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Accenture. 60-70 percent of students got internships at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and startups. Roles offered are ML Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Analyst, and NLP Engineer.

Infrastructure: AIML facilities include smart classrooms with projectors, Wi-Fi, specialized AI/ML labs with GPUs, software like TensorFlow/PyTorch, a library, and seminar halls. The hostel has good quality with Wi-Fi, adequate mess food (hygiene maintained), a medical center, sports complex, gym, and indoor/outdoor games facilities.

Faculty: Faculty are qualified PhDs, helpful, and knowledgeable in AI/ML. Teaching quality is good with a practical focus. Curriculum is industry-relevant, covers ML, DL, NLP, CV, Python, and TensorFlow, which makes students job-ready. Exams are moderately difficult, with a pass percentage of 60-75 percent typically.

Other: I chose this course because of high demand, good salary, and innovation potential. It has industry-relevant skills, ML/AI projects, and career opportunities. More practical training, an updated curriculum, and better labs should be improved. There are tech/cultural fests, clubs, scholarships, sports, good connectivity, and a vibrant crowd.

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025Read More

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Which branch gets the highest package at Kongu Engineering College?

Answered 4 weeks ago

The overall the highest package given during KEC BTech placements 2025 was INR 24.5 LPA. Check the branch wise the highest package given during the 2025 placement drive:

Course	the highest Package (2025)
BE/BTech Civil Engineering	INR 7.5 LPA
BE/BTech Mechanical Engineering	INR 8 LPA
BE/BTech Mechatronics Engineering	INR 8 LPA
BE/BTech Automobile Engineering	INR 7.5 LPA
BE/BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering	INR 8 LPA
BE/BTech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	INR 8 LPA
BE/BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering	INR 24.5 LPA
BE/BTech Computer Science Engineering	INR 24.5 LPA
BTech Information Technology	INR 21 LPA
BTech Chemical Engineering	INR 8 LPA
BTech Food Technology	INR 7 LPA
BE/BTech Computer Science and Design	INR 10 LPA
BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	INR 8 LPA
BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	INR 12.3 LPA

diksha soni

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Does everyone at Kongu Engineering College get decent placements?

Answered 4 weeks ago

The placement rate for the Kongu Engineering College stood at 95% in 2026. The placements at the Kongu Engineering College are very good. Have a look at the table below to know more:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Students Placed	1,274
the highest Package	INR 61.21 LPA
Placement Rate	95%
Companies Visited	300

diksha soni

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Who are the top recruiters at the Kongu Engineering College?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Some of the eminent recruiters that were a part of the placement drive are given below:

Kongu Engineering College Placements: Top Recruiters
Cognizant	Accenture
Wipro	Britannia
TCS	ITC
Tech Mahindra	Hyundai
Infosys	L&T

diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

What is the average package offered to students at the Kongu Engineering College?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Kongu Engineering College average package for 2026 has not been released. Check the table below to see the course wise average package offered during Kongu Engineering College placements 2025:

Course	Average Package (2025)
BE/BTech Civil Engineering	INR 3.7 LPA
BE/BTech Mechanical Engineering	INR 4.4 LPA
BE/BTech Mechatronics Engineering	INR 4.4 LPA
BE/BTech Automobile Engineering	INR 3.6 LPA
BE/BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering	INR 5.3 LPA
BE/BTech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	INR 5.2 LPA
BE/BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering	INR 5.1 LPA
BE/BTech Computer Science Engineering	INR 5.2 LPA
BTech Information Technology	INR 5.6 LPA
BTech Chemical Engineering	INR 4.4 LPA
BTech Food Technology	INR 3.6 LPA
BE/BTech Computer Science and Design	INR 5.4 LPA
BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning	INR 5.3 LPA
BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	INR 5.70 LPA
MCA	INR 4.2 LPA
MBA	INR 4.3 LPA