Kingston Engineering College Vellore Answered Questions

Yes, you can get direct admission to Kingston Engineering College, but it depends on the specific programme and whether you meet the eligibility criteria. Kingston Engineering College offers both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses, with some admissions based on merit and others on entrance exam scores. Some courses may require 50% or 55% in your qualifying exam.  

The TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) cutoff for Kingston Engineering College varies by course and category. The cutoff for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is expected to be between 101-167, while for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), it's between 127-163.5,   for Mechanical Engineering, it's between 83-103. The overall cutoff rank for the OC (Open/General) category ranged from 16414 to 191127. 

The highest salary package offered at Kingston Engineering College is 12 LPA. The average salary package offered is between 5 LPA and 6 LPA. The placement rate is approximately 45% of students get placed. A limited number of students secure internships. The college provides placement training to its student. Top recruiters are TCS, Zoho, and Tech Mahindra.

The TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions) application process for B.E./B.Tech courses at Kingston Engineering College begins in May, ends in June. The registration process for TNEA has already started on May 7, 2025. The last date to complete the registration, fee payment is June 6, 2025 and document upload is June 9, 2025.

Kingston Engineering College in Vellore has a range of good and experienced faculty across departments. Notable faculty members include:Dr. U V Arivazhagu who is the Principal and Professor in CSE with a PhD, Dr. Priya S Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with a PhD, Dr. Kannammal N Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with a PhD, Dr. Deepa S Professor in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a PhD, andDr. S R Surem Samuel Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering with a PhD.The faculty is generally rated as good and knowledgeable and supportive by the students.

Kingston Engineering College offers a range of campus facilities, including well-equipped labs, a library, spacious classrooms with projectors, a canteen, hostel facilities, and medical support, and many more. The college also provides transport, a 2000-seat auditorium, and an English language lab. Additionally, there are facilities for sports and guest rooms for visitors.

No, you cannot get direct admission to Kingston Engineering College's B.E./B.Tech course without TNEA (Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions). Admission to the B.E./B.Tech programme at Kingston Engineering College is primarily based on TNEA counselling and a valid score in the 10+2 examination. You meet the eligibility criteria for TNEA counseling.

Kingston Engineering College offers a range of courses with fees varies based on the programme level. B.Tech/B.E. programs generally have total fees of INR 3.48 Lakhs, while MBA programs are around INR 41,000. M.E./M.Tech programs typically have total fees of INR 50,000.These fees may be for the entire duration of the course or may be annual fees.

The teaching faculty at Kingston Engineering College is generally considered strong and supportive. Many of the professors hold PhDs and bring a good amount of industry experience. Students say most of the teachers are knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful in clearing doubts. A few may vary in teaching style, but overall the college has a quality and caring teaching staff.

Kingston Engineering College is a private college. It was established in 2008 and is located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. The college is affiliated with Anna University and approved by AICTE. Kingston Engineering College offers 12 courses across 2 streams namely Engineering, Management. Popular degrees offered at Kingston Engineering College include B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA.