Kongu Engineering College was established in 1984 and is located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It is a top ranked premium engineering institute in the region. The college has been ranked 80th by India Today 2024 under the Engineering category, and 52nd by India Today 2024 for Private Engineering colleges. Kongu Engineering College also secured a 51-100 band in NIRF Innovation 2023 and was ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. The institute holds an ARIIA Overall 2021 Band-Excellent rating. For management programs, Kongu was ranked 123rd by Business Today 2024 for MBA/PGDM, and 98th by Times Engineering Survey 2024 for MBA/PGDM. In Engineering, it was ranked 25th by Times Engineering Survey 2023. Kongu Engineering College has 2 tie-ups with renowned international universities, including the University of Putra Malaysia and the Asian Institute of Technology. KEC (an autonomous institution affiliated with Anna University) offers UG, PG, and Doctoral (PhD) courses to students. These courses are provided across 17 departments, covering over 20 distinct programs. Kongu Engineering College has been recognized by Anna University (Autonomous), which ensures academic standards. The institute provides B.E./B.Tech and M.E./M.Tech programs to students, with eligibility for freshers typically requiring a 10+2 with PCM for UG, and a relevant Bachelor's degree for PG. Further, Kongu provides MBA and MCA programs as flagship courses, focusing on management, computer applications, & various engineering disciplines, with admissions based on TANCET scores. The institute is located in a sprawling 170-acre campus in Perundurai, Erode, and is equipped with the latest innovations and facilities for its 11,551 total enrolled students. Kongu Engineering College maintains a healthy 1:19 faculty-student ratio with 609 dedicated faculty members. KEC has launched various research and development initiatives through its multidisciplinary PhD programs, showcasing their commitment to academic excellence and holistic development, across areas like Civil Engineering, Computer Science, and Biotechnology. Kongu Engineering College is driven and promoted by the Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology Trust. Located in Erode, this reputed engineering college accepts TNEA, TANCET, and GATE scores for admissions to its various programs. The institute offers opportunities through a multitude of student clubs and technical societies and international collaboration programs, enriching the student experience. Kongu Engineering College faculty are professionals with years of academic and industry experience, contributing to a vibrant learning environment.