Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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17 Aug, 2026 Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem TNEA Cutoff 2026 has been released. Check round-wise Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem TNEA Cutoff 2026.

  • Round 2 TNEA Cutoff 2026 for BE/BTech is 55093-129939 for the Open Category.

14 Aug, 2026 Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem TANCET Cutoff 2026 has been released. View Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem TANCET Cutoff 2026.

  • MBA Round 1 TANCET Cutoff for the Open Category is 6.797-45.249.
  • TANCET Round 1 Open Category Cutoff for MCA is 10.809.

KIOT Salem Admission 2026 covers BE, B.Tech, MBA, and ME/M.Tech programmes at Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu. BE and B.Tech admissions for government quota seats follow the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling conducted by Anna University. MBA admissions are through TANCET counselling.

KIOT has a total UG intake of 618 seats across multiple engineering branches. The college is AICTE-approved and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.

Admission Update:
  • BE and B.Tech: TNEA 2026 Round 2 provisional allotment released August 9, 2026. Supplementary counselling ongoing for vacant seats. Check tneaonline.org for current status.
  • MBA: TANCET 2026 provisional allotment released August 5, 2026. Supplementary counselling for TANCET MBA conducted August 11 and 12, 2026.
  • ME and M.Tech: TANCET 2026 counselling (CEAP) in progress. Check annauniv.edu for round-wise schedule.
  • Government quota covers 65% of BE/B.Tech seats. Management quota covers 35%.
  • SC and ST students receive up to INR 40,000 per year tuition fee scholarship from the Tamil Nadu government.
  • BC and MBC students can claim scholarships of INR 5,000 to INR 8,000 per year under state government schemes.
  • AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) seats are available for economically weaker section students.
  • Tamil Nadu First Graduate Scholarship provides INR 20,000 to eligible first-generation graduates.
  • No NRI or foreign national quota information is publicly available for KIOT Salem.

KIOT Admission Portal 2026: kiot.ac.in | TNEA Portal: tneaonline.org

Management Quota at KIOT: KIOT fills 35% of BE/B.Tech seats through management quota outside TNEA counselling. Minimum eligibility is 45% in 10+2 PCM (40% for reserved categories). Contact KIOT admissions office directly at kiot.ac.in for management quota applications and seat availability.

KIOT BE and B.Tech Admission 2026

KIOT Salem offers BE in six branches and B.Tech in three branches. Total UG intake is 618 seats. Government quota seats (65%) are filled through TNEA counselling by Anna University at tneaonline.org.

TNEA 2026 Round 2 provisional allotment was released on August 9, 2026. Candidates with allotment must report to KIOT Salem within the joining window.

KIOT BE and B.Tech Important Dates 2026

Event Date Mode
TNEA 2026 Registration May 3 to June 5, 2026 Online (tneaonline.org)
TNEA 2026 Rank List July 1, 2026 Online
TNEA Round 2 Choice Filling August 3 to 8, 2026 tneaonline.org
TNEA Round 2 Tentative Allotment August 8, 2026 tneaonline.org
TNEA Round 2 Provisional Allotment August 9, 2026 tneaonline.org
Supplementary Counselling August to September 2026 (Tentative) tneaonline.org

KIOT BE and B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BE - Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, Electronics and Computer, Mechanical 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Minimum 45% aggregate (General). Minimum 40% aggregate (SC/ST/PwD). TNEA 2026 rank (based on 10+2 PCM marks). Government quota via TNEA counselling at tneaonline.org.
B.Tech - AI and Data Science, CSBS, Information Technology
  • BE and B.Tech government quota total fee: INR 50,000 per year (INR 2,00,000 for four years).
  • Hostel fee: INR 60,000 to INR 75,000 per year for both boys and girls.
  • TNEA rank is calculated purely on Class 12 PCM marks. No entrance exam is required for TNEA.

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit kiot.ac.in for exact fee details.

KIOT BE and B.Tech Selection Criteria

Anna University prepares the TNEA rank list based on 12th standard PCM marks. No entrance exam is needed for TNEA. Seats are allotted round-wise through tneaonline.org.

  • Government quota (65% of seats): Allotted through TNEA rounds at tneaonline.org. Priority is given based on TNEA rank.
  • Management quota (35% of seats): Filled directly by KIOT outside TNEA. Candidates apply to the college directly.
  • AICTE TFW seats: Available for candidates with family income below the annual threshold. Applied through TNEA counselling.
  • TNEA Round 2 covers general rank range from 37,977 to 1,31,093 for 2026 admissions.

As per Collegedunia Reviews, students appreciate the affordable fee structure at KIOT Salem and the availability of multiple government scholarship schemes. Reviewers note positive campus infrastructure and active student placement activities.

How to Apply for BE or B.Tech at KIOT Salem?

  • Register on tneaonline.org during the TNEA 2026 registration window. Upload 10+2 marksheets and community certificate.
  • TNEA rank is auto-generated based on 12th PCM marks. No entrance exam is required.
  • Fill college and branch preferences on tneaonline.org. Select KIOT Salem under Salem district colleges.
  • After allotment, report to KIOT Salem within the joining window. Submit original documents and pay the first year fee.
  • For management quota admission, contact KIOT directly through kiot.ac.in.

Key insight: TNEA rank for non-vocational stream candidates uses a PCM average of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics marks from Class 12. Students from vocational streams use a different formula. Check the TNEA 2026 rank calculator on tneaonline.org to estimate your rank before choice filling.


KIOT MBA Admission 2026

KIOT Salem MBA admission 2026 is through TANCET counselling conducted by Anna University. KIOT offers MBA with multiple specialisations including Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management. Total MBA fee is INR 35,000 per year (INR 70,000 for two years).

KIOT MBA Important Dates 2026

Event Date Mode
TANCET 2026 Registration March 16 to April 15, 2026 Online (annauniv.edu)
TANCET 2026 Admit Card April 27, 2026 Online
TANCET 2026 Exam May 9, 2026 Offline CBT
TANCET 2026 Result May 22, 2026 Online
TANCET MBA Counselling Registration June 4 to June 30, 2026 annauniv.edu
TANCET MBA Rank List July 15, 2026 Online
TANCET MBA Provisional Allotment August 5, 2026 annauniv.edu
Supplementary Counselling August 11 to 12, 2026 Offline (Anna University)

KIOT MBA Eligibility Criteria

Category Eligibility Selection
General / OBC Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognised university. Minimum 50% aggregate. TANCET 2026 score. Anna University MBA counselling via annauniv.edu.
SC / ST / PwD Bachelor’s degree with minimum 45% aggregate. TANCET 2026 score. Anna University MBA counselling.
  • MBA total fee (government quota): INR 70,000 for two years (INR 35,000 per year).
  • Final year graduation students may apply provisionally. Admission confirmed after submitting final degree certificate.

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit kiot.ac.in for exact fee details.

KIOT MBA Selection Criteria

  • Anna University prepares the TANCET rank list. Seat allotment is through centralised counselling at annauniv.edu.
  • Government quota MBA seats are allotted through TANCET counselling rounds.
  • Management quota seats are filled directly by KIOT. Contact the college admissions office for management quota availability.

How to Apply for MBA at KIOT Salem?

  • Register and appear for TANCET 2026 on the Anna University portal at annauniv.edu.
  • After the result, register for MBA counselling on annauniv.edu during the June to July window.
  • Fill college preference for KIOT Salem during online choice filling. Confirm allotment after provisional allotment.
  • Report to KIOT Salem with original graduation certificate, TANCET scorecard, and category certificate.

KIOT ME and M.Tech Admission 2026

KIOT Salem ME admission covers Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, and Industrial Safety Engineering. M.Tech is available in Automotive Electronic Engineering. Admission is through TANCET and Anna University CEAP counselling. Total ME/M.Tech fee is INR 50,000 per year (INR 1,00,000 for two years).

KIOT ME and M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Selection
ME - CSE, Software Engg, Power Electronics, Industrial Safety BE/B.Tech in relevant branch with minimum 50% aggregate. SC/ST: 45%. TANCET 2026 score. Anna University CEAP counselling. Total fee: INR 1,00,000 for two years.
M.Tech - Automotive Electronic Engg

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit kiot.ac.in for exact fee details.

How to Apply for ME or M.Tech at KIOT Salem?

  • Register and appear for TANCET 2026 at annauniv.edu. The ME paper is different from the MBA paper. Choose the correct discipline.
  • Register for Anna University CEAP ME counselling after the TANCET result.
  • Fill KIOT Salem as a preference for the relevant ME or M.Tech specialisation.
  • Report to KIOT after allotment with original qualifying degree documents and TANCET scorecard.

KIOT Salem Scholarships 2026

KIOT Salem students can access multiple Tamil Nadu government and institutional scholarships. SC and ST students receive up to INR 40,000 per year in tuition fee support.

  • Tamil Nadu SC and ST Scholarship: Up to INR 40,000 per year in tuition fee for SC and ST students. Applied through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal.
  • BC and MBC Scholarship: INR 5,000 to INR 8,000 per year for Backward Class and Most Backward Class students through Tamil Nadu government.
  • Tamil Nadu First Graduate Scholarship: INR 20,000 for students who are the first graduate in their family. Available for day scholars and hostellers.
  • National Minority Scholarship: Available for students from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, and Jain communities. Applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
  • AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW): Full tuition fee waiver for economically weaker section candidates. Allotted through TNEA counselling. Family income limit applies.
  • KIOT Merit Scholarship: Awarded to meritorious students based on academic performance. Contact the college directly for eligibility.
  • Economically Backward Scholarship (EBW): Offered by KIOT Trust for financially weaker students.
  • Sports Scholarship: For students with outstanding sports achievements. Contact KIOT admissions for criteria.

As per Collegedunia Reviews, students from SC, ST, BC, and MBC communities frequently receive government scholarships at KIOT Salem. Multiple reviewers note that the low government quota fee combined with scholarship support makes KIOT one of the more affordable engineering options in the Salem district.


KIOT Salem Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the total seat intake at KIOT Salem?

Ans. KIOT Salem has a total UG intake of 618 seats across BE and B.Tech programmes in multiple engineering branches.

Ques. Is an entrance exam required for BE admission at KIOT Salem?

Ans. No entrance exam is required for TNEA government quota seats. TNEA rank is generated purely based on Class 12 PCM marks by Anna University. Candidates only need to register on tneaonline.org and fill preferences.

Ques. What is the minimum percentage needed for BE admission at KIOT?

Ans. General category candidates need a minimum of 45% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need a minimum of 40% as per Anna University norms.

Ques. What is the total BE fee at KIOT Salem?

Ans. The government quota BE fee at KIOT is INR 50,000 per year, amounting to INR 2,00,000 for four years. SC and ST students can further reduce this through the Tamil Nadu government scholarship of up to INR 40,000 per year. Hostel fee is INR 60,000 to INR 75,000 per year.

Ques. Does KIOT Salem offer direct admission without TNEA?

Ans. Yes. KIOT fills 35% of BE/B.Tech seats through management quota outside TNEA counselling. Minimum eligibility is 45% in 10+2 PCM (40% for reserved categories). Contact KIOT directly through kiot.ac.in for management quota admission.

Ques. Which exam is needed for KIOT MBA admission?

Ans. TANCET 2026 is the required exam for MBA government quota seats at KIOT Salem. Admission is through Anna University’s MBA counselling on annauniv.edu. MBA total fee is INR 70,000 for two years.

Ques. What scholarships are available for SC and ST students at KIOT?

Ans. SC and ST students receive up to INR 40,000 per year in tuition fee support from the Tamil Nadu government. This effectively covers most of the annual government quota fee of INR 50,000. Apply through the Tamil Nadu e-Scholarship portal after admission.

Ques. What is the current status of TNEA 2026 counselling for KIOT?

Ans. TNEA Round 2 provisional allotment was released on August 9, 2026. Candidates allotted to KIOT Salem must report to the college within the joining window. Supplementary counselling for vacant seats is ongoing. Check tneaonline.org for the latest schedule.

Ques. Can a final year student apply for MBA at KIOT Salem?

Ans. Yes. Final year bachelor’s degree students may apply for KIOT MBA provisionally. Admission is confirmed only after submitting the final degree certificate with the required minimum percentage to the college.

Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem Important Events

BE/B.Tech/B.Arch (TNEA)1

Knowledge Institute of Technology Salem Upcoming Important Dates 2026


Expired Events

EventsDates
SCA to SC Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 25, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026
Supplementary Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
General Counseling - TNEA 2026 [B.Tech]
Jul 14, 2026 - Aug 19, 2026

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