Kongu Engineering College (KEC), Erode offers the Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] programme across 5 full-time specializations over 4 years, affiliated to Anna University and accredited NAAC Grade A++. Total programme fees range from INR 2,20,000 (government quota) to INR 5,00,000 (management quota). Admission is through TNEA 2026, a merit-based process using normalized Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics marks with no separate entrance examination.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. TNEA general counselling is in progress and concludes on 30 August 2026.
Key Points
- KEC B.Tech specializations are exclusively technology-intensive, with two AI-focused programmes not available under the B.E. stream at this campus.
- B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are aligned with AICTE model curricula for AI education.
- B.Tech in Food Technology equips graduates for quality assurance and R&D roles in Tamil Nadu’s agro-processing and food manufacturing industry.
KEC B.Tech Fees 2026
All 5 B.Tech specializations carry a uniform general quota fee of INR 2,20,000 for the full 4-year programme. The management quota fee is INR 5,00,000 across all B.Tech branches.
| Course | Total Fees (General Quota) | Total Fees (Management Quota) |
|---|
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | INR 2,20,000 | INR 5,00,000 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 2,20,000 | INR 5,00,000 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | INR 2,20,000 | INR 5,00,000 |
| B.Tech Chemical Engineering | INR 2,20,000 | INR 5,00,000 |
| B.Tech Food Technology | INR 2,20,000 | INR 5,00,000 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
KEC B.Tech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| TNEA 2026 registration | 3 May to 5 June 2026 |
| Certificate verification at TFCs | 8 June to 29 June 2026 |
| Rank list release | 1 July 2026 |
| Special category counselling | 13 July to 18 July 2026 |
| General counselling start | 20 July 2026 |
| Round 2 seat allotment | 7 August 2026 |
| General counselling end | 30 August 2026 |
- TNEA schedule is governed by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM for general category candidates.
- Tamil Nadu State Board, CBSE, or equivalent examination is accepted.
Admission Process
- Admission is through TNEA 2026, conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai, with no separate entrance exam.
- Merit is based on normalized Class 12 PCM marks scaled to a combined maximum of 200.
- About 65% of seats go through TNEA government counselling and 35% are management quota seats filled directly by KEC.
- Candidates register at tneaonline.org, verify certificates, receive a rank, and complete online choice filling and seat allotment.
KEC B.Tech vs Other Colleges
Here is how KEC Erode B.Tech compares with similar private engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu on fees, exams, cutoff, and placements.
| College | KEC Erode | PSG Tech Coimbatore | KCT Coimbatore | SREC Coimbatore |
|---|
| Fees | 2.2L to 5L | 2.2L | 4.5L to 4.65L | Not Disclosed |
| Exams | TNEA | TNEA | TNEA | TNEA |
| Cutoff | Rank 25,578 to 38,879 (OC, 2025) | Rank 334 to 33,129 (OC, 2025) | Rank 4,268 to 44,095 (OC, 2025) | Not Disclosed |
| Salary | INR 5.5 LPA (Avg, 2025) | INR 11 LPA (Avg, 2025) | INR 3.5 LPA (Avg, 2025) | Not Disclosed |
| CD Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 | Not Rated | Not Rated |
✓ Opt for this if
- You want AI, Data Science, or IT at government-regulated fees from an Anna University affiliate.
- Your TNEA score is in the 140 to 170 range and you prefer a campus near Erode.
- Food Technology or Chemical Engineering aligns with your career in manufacturing or R&D.
✗ Skip if
- You need Civil, Mechanical, or Automobile Engineering (those are under B.E. at KEC).
- You are targeting campus placements above INR 10 LPA consistently at UG level.
- You want a national-tier institution with stronger AI research output or metro placement access.
KEC B.Tech Placement 2026
KEC’s 2025 placement cycle recorded 1,618 offers from 316+ companies with a placement rate of 94.3%. Top recruiters included Cognizant, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys, and Hyundai.
| Metric | 2025 Data |
|---|
| Average Package | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 24.5 LPA |
| Total Offers | 1,618 |
| Companies Visited | 316+ |
| Placement Rate | 94.3% |
KEC B.Tech Scholarships 2026
KEC offers merit-based and government-backed financial support for B.Tech students.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
|---|
| KEC Merit Scholarship | 50% tuition fee waiver | Top 5% in each department by CGPA | Annual |
| First Graduate Concession | INR 25,000 fee reduction | First-generation graduates | On admission |
| 7.5% Government School Waiver | Full tuition, hostel, and transport waiver | TN government school quota students | On admission |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Up to INR 55,000 per year | SC/ST students in recognized institutions | Per government notification |
| AICTE Fee Waiver Scheme | 100% tuition waiver | Economically weaker section students | Per AICTE notification |
- Scholarship amounts vary per government and college policy.
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