Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is a deemed-to-be university with a reputation for excellence in engineering, management, and applied sciences. Founded in 1986, the institute is NAAC A++ accredited and recognized by AICTE, UGC, and NBA. It focuses on research, innovation, and industry-focused learning, providing students with practical exposure in addition to theoretical knowledge.
KITS has undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in engineering, management, agriculture, biosciences, and computer applications. The curriculum is made live project oriented, internship oriented, industrial visit oriented, and case study oriented to facilitate real-life learning. The university has state-of-the-art facilities such as smart classes, research laboratories, a central library, sports complex, and hostels.
With a strong placement focus, Karunya has partnerships with leading companies, and students are able to get placed in premier MNCs such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, HDFC Bank, and Cognizant. Entrepreneurship and innovation are also promoted by the university, providing incubation support for start-ups
Rankings
KITS is one of the best universities in India. It is placed in the 1301-1350 range in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2025. The focus of the institution on industry-specific skills, research, and corporate collaborations adds to its reputation.
Ranking Authority |
Year |
Rank / Recognition |
NIRF (Engineering) |
2023 |
Ranked 100-150 |
NIRF (University) |
2023 |
Ranked 101-150 |
QS Asia University |
2023 |
Featured in Top Universities |
India Today (B.Tech) |
2023 |
Among Top 150 Engineering Colleges |
Feature |
Details |
Established |
1986 |
Type |
Deemed to be University |
Location |
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
Approved By |
UGC, AICTE, NBA, NAAC (A++) |
Courses Offered |
UG, PG, PhD (Engineering, Management, Science, Arts) |
Entrance Exams |
KEE, JEE Main, GATE, CAT, MAT, UGC-NET |
Campus Area |
720+ Acres |
Event |
Date |
KEE 2025 Phase 1 Exam |
January 11–12, 2025 |
KEE 2025 Phase 2 Exam |
April 5–6, 2025 |
KEE 2025 Phase 2 Application Deadline |
April 2, 2025 |
Academic Year 2025-2026 Commencement |
July 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Admissions in KITS are done through entrance tests and merit, as per the course.
Admission Process:
1. Application Procedure: Applicants must fill the online application form on the KITS website.
2. Entrance Exam: B.Tech applicants must pass JEE Main or the university entrance exam; MBA applicants must have valid CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT scores.
3. Personal Interview & Group Discussion: Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews and group discussions.
4. Final Selection: Entrance scores, academic performance, and interview performance.
5. Fee Payment & Admission Confirmation: Chosen applicants are required to pay the necessary fees to secure their seats.
There are various scholarships provided by KITS to deserving and economically weaker students.
Scholarship Name |
Eligibility Criteria |
Benefit / Concession |
Merit Scholarship |
90%+ in 12th Boards |
Up to 50% Fee Waiver |
KEE Entrance Merit |
High Rank in KEE Exam |
25%-50% Tuition Fee Waiver |
SC/ST Scholarship |
SC/ST Category Students |
As per Govt. Norms |
Sports Scholarship |
National / State-Level Sports |
25%-100% Fee Waiver |
Karunya Alumni Scholarship |
Children of Alumni |
10%-20% Tuition Fee Waiver |
KITS has a Placement & Career Development Cell that works with students to get them internships and full-time jobs. The university has strong industry relationships, which add to the career opportunities for its graduates.
Along with placements, students also develop industry exposure through internships, which improve their employability.
Year |
Highest Package |
Average Package |
Top Recruiters |
2023 |
₹20 LPA |
₹4-6 LPA |
TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture |
2022 |
₹19 LPA |
₹4-5 LPA |
HCL, IBM, Capgemini, Zoho, Amazon |
2021 |
₹18 LPA |
₹3.8-4.5 LPA |
Microsoft, Bosch, Deloitte, Virtusa |
Ranked 151 out of 200 in India 2024 (NIRF Ranking) and 20th in Tamil Nadu
Ranked 1201 out of 1501 in International 2024 (THE Ranking)
(QS I-GAUGE Rating) Rated Diamond in 2023
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.Tech | ₹2.19 Lakhs - 2.79 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50% |
MBA | ₹2.25 Lakhs - 3.09 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
Ph.D | ₹40k (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation with 60% |
The faculty at KITS consists of highly experienced academicians, researchers, and industry experts.
Teaching methodology follows case studies, problem-solving exercises based on live scenarios, and project work.