Knowledge Institute Of Technology
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About Knowledge Institute Of Technology
Knowledge Institute Of Technology is a private college in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 4 programs, including Mba (3), Integrated or Dual degree. Together these have 240 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A (CGPA 3.08), valid until Feb 2026.
Admission is through official counselling for TANCET. In TANCET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 3,681 to 4,514.
Knowledge Institute Of Technology (KIOT) is a private self-financing engineering and management college at Kakapalayam (Po), Salem, Tamil Nadu, affiliated to Anna University. It holds AICTE approval and a NAAC grade of A, valid till 22 February 20261. MBA admission cutoffs are based on TANCET ranks.
On the courses side, KIOT offers postgraduate management programmes. The Master of Business Administration has 120 seats, the MBA in Innovation Entrepreneurship and Venture Development has 60 seats, and the Integrated MBA has 60 seats. The regular MBA and the innovation-focused MBA run for 24 months, while the Integrated MBA runs for 60 months.
For admission, MBA cutoffs come from TANCET through the TN MBA counselling. In round 1 of 2025, the general category closing rank for MBA under the SL quota was 36812. The cutoff for the MBA (Innovation, Entreprenuership and Venture Development) programme in the same round was 45143.
KIOT is recognised by AICTE, and its NAAC accreditation carries a CGPA of 3.08, valid from 23 February 2021 to 22 February 2026. The campus address is KIOT Campus, Kakapalayam (Po), Salem, Tamil Nadu, 637504.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated or Dual degree Master of Business Administration (Integrated) | 5 years | 60 | — |
| MBA | 2 years | 120 | — |
| MBA (Innovation Entrepreneurship and Venture Development Iev) | 2 years | 60 | — |
| MBA (Innovation Entreprenuership and Venture Development) | 2 years | — | — |
Courses and fees
KIOT runs postgraduate programmes in management, and all of them are 24 months long except the integrated course. The Master of Business Administration is a full-time programme with 120 seats. The MBA (Innovation Entrepreneurship and Venture Development Iev) is also full-time and has 60 seats.
There is also a Master of Business Administration (Integrated) that runs for 60 months in full-time mode, with 60 seats. A further listing for the MBA (Innovation Entreprenuership and Venture Development) carries a duration of 24 months under the Management discipline.
The college belongs to the Engineering and Management streams and is affiliated to Anna University. AICTE classifies it as a Private-Self Financing institution. Since fee amounts can change every year, check the current fee structure directly with the college office or its official admission notice before you apply.
Admission
Admission to the MBA programmes at KIOT is linked to the TANCET entrance exam, and cutoffs for this college are published under the TN MBA counselling1. This means you need a valid TANCET score and must take part in the counselling process to be considered for a seat.
The counselling data for 2025 shows round 1 closing ranks under the SL quota, and these vary by category23. For example, the MBA general category closed at rank 3681, while the BC category closed at 482645.
It helps to compare your TANCET rank with these closing ranks for your own category before filling in your choices. For eligibility conditions, important dates and document requirements, refer to the official TANCET and TN MBA counselling notices.
Latest cutoffs
In TANCET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for MBA at Knowledge Institute Of Technology was 3,681 (General category, SL quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In TANCET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for MBA (Innovation Entreprenuership and Venture Development) was 4,514 (General category, SL quota, gender-neutral seats).2
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TANCET 2025 | 1 | MBA | General · SL · gender-neutral | — | 3,681 | Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu – TN MBA/MCA Admissions (GCT Coimbatore) Verified |
| TANCET 2025 | 1 | MBA (Innovation Entreprenuership and Venture Development) | General · SL · gender-neutral | — | 4,514 | Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu – TN MBA/MCA Admissions (GCT Coimbatore) Verified |
Cutoff trends
The cutoffs below are from TN MBA counselling based on TANCET, round 1 of 2025, under the SL quota. The general category closing rank for MBA was 3681, and for the MBA (Innovation, Entreprenuership and Venture Development) programme it was 451412.
Among reserved categories for the MBA programme, closing ranks were 4624 for SCA, 4711 for BCM, 4826 for BC, 5237 for SC and 5302 for MBC34567. So the closing ranks across these categories range from 3681 to 530289.
A lower rank number means a better TANCET performance. Only one year and one round are shown here, so treat these figures as a reference point and not as a prediction for future years.
Placements
Knowledge Institute Of Technology has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
Knowledge Institute Of Technology holds NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid from 23 February 2021 to 22 February 2026.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A (3.08) | Feb 2021 – Feb 2026 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
KIOT is approved by AICTE, and the approval status is valid. The AICTE record is for the academic year 2025 and lists the institution as Private-Self Financing. You can verify this on the AICTE approved institutes page by selecting the year and state.
The college holds a NAAC grade of A with a CGPA of 3.08, valid from 23 February 2021 to 22 February 20261. You can confirm this in the list of institutions with valid accreditation published by NAAC.
KIOT does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can also check this on the UGC website. Since the college is affiliated to Anna University, you may also confirm the affiliation with the university's affiliated colleges list.
Contact and location
- Address
- KIOT CAMPUS, KAKAPALAYAM (PO),SALEM,Tamil Nadu,637504
- PIN code
- 637504
- District
- Salem
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Private
- Affiliated to
- Anna University
- AICTE ID
- 1-44642822394
- AISHE code
- C-37058
How to reach
KIOT is located on KIOT Campus at Kakapalayam (Po) in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, with the pincode 637504. The full postal address is KIOT Campus, Kakapalayam (Po), Salem, Tamil Nadu, 637504. Use this address and pincode in a maps application or share it with a local driver or cab service. For visiting hours and campus entry rules, contact the college office before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
What is Knowledge Institute Of Technology?
Knowledge Institute Of Technology is a private institution at Kakapalayam (Po) in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, and it is affiliated to Anna University. It offers courses in the Engineering and Management streams.
Where is the college located?
The campus address is KIOT Campus, Kakapalayam (Po), Salem, Tamil Nadu, with the pincode 637504.
Is the college approved by AICTE?
AICTE approval status for the college is valid, and AICTE is listed as its approving body. The AICTE record for the academic year 2025 classifies it as a Private-Self Financing institution. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutions dashboard.
Does the college have NAAC accreditation?
Yes, NAAC has awarded the college grade A with a CGPA of 3.081. The accreditation is valid from 23 February 2021 to 22 February 2026. You can verify it on the NAAC website under institutions with valid accreditation.
Is the college on the UGC fake universities list?
The college does not appear on the list of fake institutions. You can also check the UGC website yourself for the current fake university list before taking admission.
Which management courses does the college offer?
The college offers a full-time two-year Master of Business Administration with 120 seats. It also lists an MBA in Innovation Entrepreneurship and Venture Development with 60 seats, and an Integrated MBA of 60 months with 60 seats.
Which entrance exam is used for MBA admission?
The cutoffs available for the college are based on TANCET, with counselling through TN-MBA. The 2025 round 1 closing ranks given below are from this exam and counselling1.
What was the MBA closing rank for the general category in 2025?
What were the closing ranks for reserved categories in MBA?
What is the AICTE ID and AISHE code of the college?
The college's AICTE ID is 1-44642822394 and its AISHE code is C-37058. You can use these numbers to look up the college on the official AICTE and AISHE portals.