KEC Erode - Kongu Engineering College
Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode-638060, Tamilnadu, IndiaKongu Engineering College, one of the foremost multi professional research-led Institutions is internationally a recognized leader in professional and career-oriented education. It provides an integral, inter-disciplinary education - a unique intersection between theory and practice, passion and reason. The College offers courses of study that are on the frontiers of knowledge and it connects the spiritual and practical dimensions of intellectual life, in a stimulating environment that fosters rigorous scholarship and supportive community. This Institute is a great possession of the committed Trust called 'The Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust' in Erode District, Tamilnadu. The noble Trust has taken the institute to greater heights since its inception in 1983 and has established the college as a forum for imparting value based education for men and women.
The word 'Kongu' refers to a region of the southern state of India and the term 'Kongu Vellalar' specially means the agricultural community, predominated in the west of Tamilnadu, which was deprived of educational facility in those days. To achieve technical excellence in their rural areas, 41 philanthropists from different walks of life who realized the need for technical education for their region's economic strides, formed collectively a Trust called 'The Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust' and they tried to promote and develop equality of opportunity for the rich and the poor.
- Affiliated to Anna University of Technology
- Training and Placements
- State-of- the- art infrastructural facilities
The institute is located at Thoppupalayam, Perundurai, Tamil Nadu. The institute is 72.6 km away from the Coimbatore International Airport. The nearest railway station to the campus is Erode Junction Railway Station. It is located 18 km away from the institute. With a distance of 5 km, Perundurai New Bus Stand is the nearest bus stand to Kongu Engineering College.
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The Department of Computer Science and Engineering conducted a national level online workshop on the topic “Network Simulator”.
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A workshop on the topic “ Problem Solving Through Optimization Techniques - A Perspective Research '' was organised by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
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Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
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Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia
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C-DAC for Collaborative Research and training in high-performance computing
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National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD)
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Group Sharp Tools, Coimbatore
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SAI Sharan Electronics, Pollachi
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Perundurai Common Effluent Treatment Plant
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Pantech Solutions Pvt Ltd, Chennai
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Calidad Motor Works, Chennai
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Sri Gopalakrishna Sago Industries
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Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd
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Ingenious Technologies, Erode
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National Testing Agency (NTA), Noida
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Datalore Labs Pvt Ltd-Mangalore
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DMW, Perundurai
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Padmasoorya Naturopathy and Yoga Foundation
- 12th standard or its equivalent from a recognised board
Facilities
- Boys Hostel
Dheeran Mens Hostel, Valluvar Mens Hostel, Ilango Mens Hostel, Bharathi Mens Hostel, Kamban Mens Hostel, Poonar Mens Hostel and Sankar Mens Hostel are the seven boys hostels located at the campus. The hostels have basic facilities for the students. - Girls Hostel
The college has three girls hostels - Kaveri Ladies Hostel, Amaravathi Ladies Hostel and Bhavani Ladies Hostel. KEC Erode hostel facilities offer a comfortable stay to the students. - Gym
The campus has a well-established gym for the students. The gym has the latest equipment and students can workout as per convenience. - Library
The library was established in1984 and named C.D. Memorial Library. The library has over 1 lakh books, 247 journals and 70 newspapers. Furthermore, the library has e-resources as well. - Sports
Kongu Engineering College sports facilities include a basketball court, volleyball court playground and an indoor stadium with badminton courts. The Physical Education Department of the college conducts tournaments of various sports. It also organises summer camps for sports like badminton, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis, volleyball, football, hockey, kabaddi and athletics every year. - Cafeteria
The college has a canteen facility for staff and students. - Auditorium
All the academic activities like seminars, workshops etc. are held at the auditorium of the college. - Medical/Hospital
Kongu Engineering college has a dispensary where medical aid is provided to students and faculty and staff members. The dispensary has two qualified doctors. - Wifi
The entire campus of Kongu Engineering College has wifi connectivity. Students and faculty can access the internet on their mobile phones or tablets. - IT Infrastructure
The campus of the college has robust IT infrastructure for the students. The institute has modern and updated facilities. - Transport
The institute offers transport facilities to the nearest railway station, airport and bus stop to the students. Both pickup and drop off facilities are offered. The buses run on a scheduled time. - Laboratories
Numerous departments of the college have a dedicated laboratory. KEC Erode lab facilities help students in performing experiments, practicals and help in better learning and understanding. - Guest Room
KEC Erode has two guest houses in the college premises. The guest houses are spacious and offer a comfortable stay to the guests. The institute has a separate guest house for alumni. - Banks Facilities
A branch and ATM of Karur Vysya Bank is available at the campus for students and staff members.
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