Kumaraguru College of Technology is an autonomous, self-financing engineering college, affiliated to Anna University. It was started in 1984, with the mission of providing aspiring students of technical education, a challenging learning environment. Over the last three decades, several new programmes have been introduced and the institution has emerged as a trusted destination for quality technical education and as a hub for research and innovation.
Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore is an Engineering College started in 1984 under the auspices ofRamanandha Adigalar Foundation, a charitable educational trust of Sakthi Group. It is situated in a sprawling campus of 150 acres in the IT corridor of Coimbatore which in many ways was a front runner in the eco system.
The able guidance and patronage of Arutselvar Dr. N.Mahalingam, Chairman, Sakthi Group along with the efficient administration of Dr.B.K.Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Co – Chairman, the resourcefulness of Sri. M.Balasubramaniam,Correspondent and the foresightedness of Sri. Shankar Vanavarayar, Joint Correspondent have equipped the college with excellent facilities such as spacious classrooms, seminar halls, well-equipped laboratories, excellent sporting amenities, dedicated high-speed internet connectivity (broadband) and well-qualified faculty. Five Academic Blocks house the different departments. The administrative building, “Dr.Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan” is an architectural beauty and a land mark in Coimbatore.
Currently the college, as an autonomous institution affiliated to the Anna University,offers 13 under-graduate (B.E., B.Tech.) and 14 post-graduate (M.E., M.Tech., MCA, MBA) programs of study. All the above courses have the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and all the eligible UG programs have also been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). In addition, KCT has also been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission (UGC). ISO 9001:2008 certification further confirms the institution’s commitment to educational quality. 9 of the 15 academic departments have been recognized as research centers permitting research leading to Ph.D. degree by Anna University.
The value of the education and training imparted by the college is highlighted by the interest shown by leading companies for on-campus recruitments.Our alumni have done us proud by proving their worth in their chosen field of work.
