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Karpagam College of Engineering offers admission through the government counseling process based on HSC cut-off marks, with a notable cut-off of 185.75 for certain courses like Automobile Engineering. Diploma holders can join through B.E. Lateral Entry counseling. The college, located in a rural area near the city, is praised for its strong infrastructure and skilled faculty, with a significant number holding or pursuing PhDs. While placements are strong for CSE, IT, and ECE departments, other fields see less emphasis on placements and sports.
The college maintains an affordable fee structure, with merit-based students paying around 70,000 INR annually, while others pay an average of 1.5 lakh INR. Hostel fees start at 74,000 INR for the first year. The college offers various scholarships and facilitates loans, with staff assisting in applications. Students benefit from free library and lab access. Regarding placements, around 75% of students, including those from non-CS/IT streams, secure positions, predominantly in their third year.
Prominent recruiters include Infosys, Ashok Leyland, and Google, with the highest offer in 2019 being 14 lakh INR per annum. The college also provides concessions for students admitted via counseling and those with a first graduation certificate, enhancing affordability.
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