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About Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT)

Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore is an Engineering College started in 1984 under the auspices of Ramanandha 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, Founder, Sakthi Group along with the efficient administration of Dr. B. K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, the resourcefulness of Shri. M. Balasubramaniam, Correspondent and the foresightedness of Shri. Shankar Vanavarayar, Joint Correspondent have elevated the institution to excel both at state and national level in addition to a number of international partnership with elite academic institutions abroad. The institution is well equipped 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 marvel and 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) programmes 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). 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 recruitment's. Our alumni have made us proud by proving their worth in their chosen field of work.

About the Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is a blooming community of academicians, researchers, academic supports and students. The historic and contemporary focus on teaching is also reflected in the department’s commitment to produce dynamic new researchers. Advanced education is fundamentally a guided climb for beginners. Accordingly, the close student-faculty mentorship seen in the department shows the educational experience. The department offers Ph.D. programmes in various fields of Chemistry and continues to broaden its representation and reputation in other areas. The Department of Chemistry is an Approved Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai.

About the Department of Physics

The Department of Physics actively supports the engineering departments in teaching and research. Courses of interests - Engineering Physics and Materials science are being offered by the department for various B.E / B.Tech programmes. The laboratory is equipped with required instruments to conduct thermal, light and acoustic experiments and to carryout R&D.

About the Department of Mechanical Engineering

The department of Mechanical Engineering was established in the year 1984. Our mission is to craft a research hub engaged in modern research in association with industries and other reputed institutions, instruct outcome based education (OBE) to students with up-to-date curriculum and content in harmony with industry requirements and foster a spirit of entrepreneurship among students to enable their own ventures. We are equipped with state-of-the-art workshops, laboratories and computing facilities. Several of our graduates are occupy responsible positions in various Industries like L & T, Mahindra, Pricol, TVS, and Bosch and are holding responsible positions in premier educational institutes inside and outside India. The department has highly qualified and experienced faculty members; many of them are with Ph.D. degree. The department has research projects funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Naval Research Board (NRB) to the tune of more than 1 Crore for conducting research in Biomaterials, Composite Materials, Welding and Metal cutting.