** Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT) offers a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a robust educational framework. Admission is primarily through the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counseling, requiring a cutoff score of 180+, or through a management quota involving an online assessment. The 168-acre campus provides extensive facilities, including specialized departmental blocks, laboratories, and libraries. Tuition fees vary, with general students paying between Rs. 55,000 to 65,000 annually, while management quota fees can reach Rs. 165,000. The first-year fee is Rs. 68,000, while first-generation graduates receive a reduced fee of Rs. 27,500. Hostel fees are approximately Rs. 100,000 per year, covering food and cleaning, with a 10% reduction applied yearly. Scholarships, including the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship, are available for students with academic excellence or a family income under Rs. 6 lakh per annum. The faculty is highly qualified, promoting both theoretical and practical learning, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 30:1.
Courses are industry-aligned, incorporating lectures, lab work, projects, and seminars, though updates in AI/ML could further enhance the curriculum. The exam system includes two internal exams and a final exam, with a pass rate of over 85% on the first attempt. In terms of placements, the college boasts a 90% placement rate for students with no academic arrears. In the 2021-2022 academic year, about 2000 students were placed, with over 100 companies, including Bosch, Cognizant, and Oracle, participating.
The average salary package is around Rs. 6 lakh per annum, with offers ranging from Rs. 4 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh per annum. Students can apply for placements from the 3rd year, and internships, with stipends between Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 30,000, are available. KCT's partnerships with over 500 companies offer various internship opportunities, both domestic and international.
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