Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE) is one of the prominent deemed universities of India. Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE) was established in the year 1984 by Kalasalingam Anandam Charities as Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering. The campus spreads over 163 acres and is surrounded by the attractive Western Ghats, which creates a beautiful scenic surrounding around the campus. The KARE became deemed university in 2006. The institute catered to its students’ requirements for thirty-four long years and still provides its best to the students and staff. At KARE students can go through all UG courses, PG courses, and doctoral courses. KARE is the very first university to offer a special B.tech course in engineering for differently-abled students. KARE provides a plethora of facilities to its students in every manner, it has high-end tools for research purposes in all scientific fields. KARE has separate boys’ and girls’ hostel with AC and Non-AC options to choose from. Hostels are big enough to accommodate thousands of students. It has an indoor auditorium, swimming pool, sports grounds and cafeteria with different cuisines. The institute has been ranked 56th in the NIRF 2021 rankings in the engineering category. In NIRF 2021 ranking, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education has been ranked 74th in the overall category. In the university category, it has been ranked 50 in the NIRF ranking 2021 whereas in the NIRF ranking 2020 it was ranked 72 in the same category.
An international standard research facility, INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER (IRC) is also provided to KARE’s students. Established in 2014, this center is well equipped for advanced research in the various fields of material science, computing, and energy. This center consists of 6 research laboratories. KARE was rewarded with DST funding for establishing the National Center for Advanced Research in Discrete Mathematics.
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE) is located at Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil in Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu. It is located near National Highway 744 at a distance of 65 KM from Madurai. The nearest railway station from KARE is Srivilliputhur at 11 KM distance and directly connected to Chennai. Madurai airport is the nearest airport at a distance of about 65 KM, Madurai Airport is directly connected to all major Indian metros.
Alumni Talk Series organised by Department of Information Technology - As a part of Alumni Talk Series Mr. C. Johnny Alex, IT Consultant, Ericsson India, Talks about Infrastructure Management on 3rd August 2020.
Webinar of Electric Vehicle Technology – KARE Internal Combustion Engine Research Group, School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering organised Webinar on Electric Vehicle Technology on 25th July 2020 where Dr. K. Vartharajan talked about the technical aspects of it.
Boys Hostel KARE offers different hostels for boys and girls which includes state of the art facilities across all 7 of them. Kare provides both AC and Non-AC rooms to its students, so they can choose any based on their needs. Rooms facilities include internet, TV, cable connection, and more.
Girls Hostel KARE offers different hostels for boys and girls which includes state of the art facilities across all 7 of them. Kare provides both AC and Non-AC rooms to its students, so they can choose any based on their needs. Rooms facilities include internet, TV, cable connection, and more.
Library This library has spread with a huge area of 10000 square feet and, having a varied collection of books with a volume of 100000 books. The library is facilitated with 4000 volumes of periodicals and 5500 project reports. IEEE, ASCE, ScienceDirect E-journals are also offered in the library.
Sports Various kind of sports activities including Gym, Volleyball court, Basketball court, Hockey ground, Cricket ground, Football ground, Indoor stadium, Kabaddi court, Tennis court, Kho Kho Court, Ball badminton court, Parallel bar, Horizontal bar, and even Olympic-standard swimming pool is provided.
Cafeteria KARE offers a well-furnished, roomy and hygienic cafeteria to make students relax and make the bond with each other over lunch/dinner. The cafeteria has various kinds of dishes to satiate the student’s taste buds.
Medical/Hospital Health care centre and ambulance are also available within the campus. So, in case of any minor health issue students and staff members can reach there in no time, and essential primary medical treatment can be given to them.
Wifi The college has a Wi-Fi facility for the students and staff.
IT Infrastructure The college has excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Transport The Institution has a fleet of 40 buses and two vans to transport students and staff members. The bus terminus include Krishnankoil, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sivakasi, Madurai, Watrap, and Institution campus. Besides the regular scheduled trips, the facility is extended for occasions like after the college hour Special Coaching Classes, Visit to Local Industries, hospitals, NSS Camps, etc
Laboratories The virtual lab is a series of hands-on experiments and demonstrations using a simulated chemistry laboratory. Students can also build their own simulations using electronic spreadsheets.
Swimming Pool The Swimming Pool is constructed with the technical advice from Mr. V. VALVEEMARAJA, Formerly Manager, Stadium Officer, Aquatic Complex Velacherry, Chennai. Total area of the Mark Andrew Spitz Swimming Pool-5667 sq.m.
Convenience Store To fulfill students' reprography requirements, KARE provides stationery stores within its campus. The store offers a varied range of common stationery items, toiletries, and cosmetics.
Banks Facilities Student and staff members can cater to their banking needs as the campus is provided with a bank and ATM within it.