About Kumaraguru College of Technology
Kumaraguru College of Technology is a private autonomous engineering college in Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, founded in 1984 and affiliated to Anna University, with a NAAC A++ grade.
Kumaraguru College of Technology was started in 1984 by the Ramanandha Adigalar Foundation, a charitable trust of the Sakthi Group. It is a private, autonomous college affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and approved by AICTE. The 156-acre campus is in the IT corridor of Coimbatore at Saravanampatti. KCT runs 14 undergraduate B.E. and B.Tech programmes, including aeronautical, automobile, biotechnology, fashion technology, mechatronics and textile technology, and 19 postgraduate programmes covering M.E., M.Tech., MCA and MBA. All departments guide Ph.D. scholars through Anna University. It received a NAAC A++ grade in July 2022.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Computer Applications | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit, Lateral
Applicants register online on the KCT admissions portal, which has separate forms for UG, UG lateral entry and PG. Selection rules for each programme are given in the admission notices on the portal. Ph.D. research is registered through Anna University.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Rankings and accreditation
Accreditation
- NAAC A++
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kumaraguru College of Technology autonomous?
Yes. It is a private autonomous college affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.
What is the NAAC grade of KCT?
KCT received a NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.62 in July 2022.
How big is the KCT campus?
The campus covers 156 acres at Saravanampatti in Coimbatore.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Kumaraguru College of Technology home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- About - Kumaraguru College of Technology · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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