Kongu Engineering College
Data last verified:
NIRF 2022 #118
| NIRF rank | #118 (2022) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 1 |
About Kongu Engineering College
Kongu Engineering College is a private college in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 1 program, including Mba. Together these have 120 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A++ (CGPA 3.52), valid until Mar 2027. In NIRF 2022 it ranked #118 in the Engineering category.
Admission is through official counselling for TANCET. In TANCET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 1,805.
Kongu Engineering College is a private engineering college in Erode, Tamil Nadu, affiliated to Anna University. It is approved by AICTE and holds a NAAC A++ grade valid till 28 March 20271.
On the course side, the college offers a full-time Master of Business Administration with 120 seats and a duration of 24 months. MBA admission is linked to TANCET, and cutoff ranks are available from the Tamil Nadu MBA counselling.
In the 2025 round 1 of TN MBA counselling, the closing rank for the General category in the SL quota was 18052. For the BC category it was 2614 and for the MBC category it was 463834.
The college holds a NAAC CGPA of 3.52 with validity from 29 March 2022 to 28 March 2027. It was ranked 118 in the engineering category of NIRF in 20225.
The campus address is Perundurai RS Road, Thoppupalayam, Perundurai, Erode, Tamil Nadu, 638060.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2 years | 120 | — |
Courses and fees
Kongu Engineering College is listed under the engineering stream and is affiliated to Anna University. Among its programmes, the Master of Business Administration is a postgraduate course in the Management discipline. It runs full time over 24 months and has 120 seats.
You should check the current fee structure directly with the college or on its official admission notice before applying, since fees can change from year to year. The college's AICTE approval for 2025 is recorded under the Private-Self Financing category.
Admission
Admission to the MBA programme at Kongu Engineering College is linked to the TANCET exam, and cutoff ranks are published through the Tamil Nadu MBA counselling. In 2025, the first round of this counselling recorded closing ranks for the college's MBA seats under the SL quota1.
The closing ranks differed by category in round 1 of 2025. The General category closed at rank 1805, the BC category at 2614 and the MBC category at 4638234.
The MBA programme has 120 seats. You should check the official TANCET and TN MBA counselling notifications for dates, eligibility and document requirements before you apply.
Latest cutoffs
In TANCET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for MBA at Kongu Engineering College was 1,805 (General category, SL quota, gender-neutral seats).1
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TANCET 2025 | 1 | MBA | General · SL · gender-neutral | — | 1,805 | Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu – TN MBA/MCA Admissions (GCT Coimbatore) Verified |
Cutoff trends
The cutoff information available for Kongu Engineering College comes from the TANCET-based Tamil Nadu MBA counselling for 2025, round 11. These figures are closing ranks for the MBA programme under the SL quota, and a lower rank number means a more competitive seat.
For the General category the closing rank was 18052. For the BC category it was 26143, and for the MBC category it was 46384. Across these three categories, closing ranks ranged from 1805 to 463856.
Since only one round of one year is available here, you should not treat these as a trend. Check later rounds and the official counselling results before deciding on your choices.
Placements
Kongu Engineering College 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.
Rankings
Kongu Engineering College is ranked #118 in the NIRF 2022 engineering ranking.1
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2022 | Engineering | #118 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Kongu Engineering College holds NAAC accreditation with grade A++, valid from 29 March 2022 to 28 March 2027.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A++ (3.52) | Mar 2022 – Mar 2027 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
Kongu Engineering College is approved by AICTE, and the approval status is valid. Its AICTE record for the academic year 2025 lists it as a Private-Self Financing institution. The college is affiliated to Anna University.
It holds NAAC accreditation with an A++ grade and a CGPA of 3.52, valid from 29 March 2022 to 28 March 20271. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
To verify these details yourself, search for the college on the AICTE approved institutions list for the current year, and on the NAAC list of accredited institutions. You can also check the UGC list of fake universities and confirm the affiliation with Anna University.
Contact and location
- Address
- Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai RS Road, Thoppupalayam, Perundurai.,Erode,Erode,Tamil Nadu,638060
- PIN code
- 638060
- District
- Erode
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Official website
- kongu.ac.in
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Private
- Affiliated to
- Anna University
- AICTE ID
- 1-44643325568
- AISHE code
- C-37065
How to reach
Kongu Engineering College is located at Perundurai RS Road, Thoppupalayam, Perundurai, in Erode district of Tamil Nadu, with the pincode 638060. When planning your visit, use this full address and pincode in your maps or taxi booking. You can also contact the college office before travelling to confirm visiting hours and directions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kongu Engineering College?
Kongu Engineering College is a private engineering college in Perundurai, Erode district, Tamil Nadu, affiliated to Anna University. Its address is Perundurai RS Road, Thoppupalayam, Erode, pincode 638060.
Is Kongu Engineering College approved by AICTE?
Yes. The college is approved by AICTE, and the approval status is valid. AICTE lists it as a Private-Self Financing institution for the 2025 academic year. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutes dashboard using the AICTE ID 1-44643325568.
What is the NAAC grade of the college?
The college holds NAAC grade A++ with a CGPA of 3.52. The accreditation is valid from 2022-03-29 to 2027-03-281. You can verify it in the list of accredited institutions on the NAAC website.
Does Kongu Engineering College have an NIRF rank?
In the NIRF 2022 engineering category, the college was ranked 1181. Rankings change every year, so check the latest NIRF publication before you decide.
Is the college on the UGC fake university list?
No. The college does not appear on the fake list. You can double-check on the UGC website, which publishes the list of fake universities, and on the AICTE website for approved institutions.
Which university is the college affiliated to?
The college is affiliated to Anna University. Degrees are therefore awarded in line with that affiliation, and you can confirm the affiliation with the university when you apply.
What programme and how many seats are there in the MBA course?
The Master of Business Administration is a full-time postgraduate programme in Management with 120 seats and a duration of 24 months.
Which exam is used for MBA admission here?
The college has cutoff data for TANCET through the TN-MBA counselling. The 2025 round 1 closing ranks quoted below come from this route1.
What was the MBA closing rank in TANCET 2025 round 1?
What are the college's AISHE and AICTE identifiers?
The college's AISHE code is C-37065 and its AICTE ID is 1-44643325568. These identifiers help you look up the college on the official AISHE and AICTE portals.