KCE BE: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Karpagam College of Engineering (KCE) in Coimbatore offers a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Cyber Security, with two admission paths: management and government quotas. The management quota involves a one-time application and admission fee of INR 6,500 and potential capitation fees. The government quota requires at least 75% marks and a TNEA entrance exam cutoff score of 170 or above. Application forms, submitted online with a INR 500 fee, require original certificate submissions.

Tuition fees are approximately INR 80,000 for the government quota and INR 16,000 for the management quota, with annual increases of 5-10%. Overall education costs around INR 10 lakhs, with annual hostel fees of INR 90,000. Scholarships include merit-based awards up to INR 25,000, government aids, alumni funds, and up to INR 90,000 for SC/ST students. Students with high secondary exam scores may receive full tuition and hostel fee waivers.

The faculty is experienced, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 1:15 to 1:20, supporting personalized attention and mentorship. Practical classes are notably well-taught, with three internal exams and one semester exam held twice a year. However, there are concerns about uniformity in teaching methods. KCE is affiliated with Anna University and has a strong placement department, achieving an 85% placement rate with over 700 job offers. Top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Zoho, Amazon, Nvidia, Netflix, and Accenture, with salary packages ranging from INR 3–12 LPA and a highest package of INR 40 LPA.

Internships from companies like TCS, Walmart, Infosys, and Bosch offer stipends between INR 5,000-10,000. The college provides ample placement support and training, ensuring students gain valuable industry experience and networking opportunities.