Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE) is a Deemed to be University started in 1984 as Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering and Kalasalingam University. The University is near Madurai, near an ancient temple in sriviliputhur, Tamil Nadu.
The University offers courses in the stream of Engineering, Arts, Management, Architecture, etc., at Bachelor’s, Masters, and Doctoral level.
The courses offered are B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, B.Sc., BA, BBA, B.Com, B.Voc, BCA, M.Arch, M.Sc., MA, MSW, MCA, MBA, and PhD with specializations.
Admission to most of the courses offered by the University is based on merit in qualifying exams and for:
KARE Admission Schedule:
Event |
Application Forms Online Registration |
Starts |
1st Week of Jan |
Ends |
Last Week of May |
KARE B.Tech Admissions:
Admission to B.Tech program is based on the marks obtained in KUEEE, JEE Main, or TNEA counselling. The basic eligibility required to apply for the B.Tech course offered in KARE is 10+2 or equivalent from a well-recognized board with PCM/B with at least 50% marks (or) MPC (or) BPC (for Biotechnology or Food Technology) (or) High School Diploma.
The University is also accepting admission to Lateral entry B.Tech for students with Diploma in applicable discipline with at least 60% marks from a well-recognized board, and the students will be selected for admission to Lateral Entry B.Tech based on their performance in the entrance test conducted by the University and qualifying exam.
Specializations |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
Agriculture Engineering Bio-Medical Engineering Chemical Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Food Technology Mechanical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Automobile Engineering Biotechnology Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Information Technology |
10+2 or equivalent from a well-recognized board with PCM/B with at least 50% marks |
KARE B.Sc. Admissions:
The student's basic eligibility to apply for the B.Sc. program is 12th or equivalent in the Science stream with relevant subjects from any recognized board. The University for B.Sc. program's selection process is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exam.
Specializations |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
Information Technology Physics Catering Science & Hotel Management Agriculture Computer Science Mathematics Chemistry Visual Communication Horticulture |
12th or equivalent in Science stream with applicable subjects |
KARE B.Com Admissions:
The University offers a B.Com course with three specializations for three years duration for students having basic eligibility of 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks from a well-known board. Furthermore, the University permits admission to B.Com for students based on merit in the qualifying exam.
Specializations |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
Professional Accounting Computer Applications Regular |
10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks |
KARE B.Voc Admissions:
The University also offers a Vocation Degree at the bachelor’s level with two specializations for three years. The students with good performance in 10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks from a well-recognized body.
Specializations |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
Medical Lab Technology Farm Equipment and Engineering |
10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks Merit in the qualifying exam |
KARE Other UG Admission:
The University offers other undergraduate courses such as B.Arch, BA, BBA, and BCA for students with basic eligibility of 10+2 or equivalent with relevant subjects from a recognized board. The students will be selected for the B.Arch program based on their performance in the NATA exam. Another course admission will be based on merit in the qualifying exam.
Course |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
B.Arch |
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks in PCM/B subjects |
BA BBA |
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks |
BCA |
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% marks in Mathematics subject Merit in the qualifying exam |
KARE M.Tech Admissions:
The University offers engineering courses with various specializations at the postgraduate level. Therefore, the basic eligibility required for M.Tech admission is Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technology in relevant specializations with at least 60% marks from any university recognized by the authorized body. In addition, the students will be provided with admission to the M.Tech course based on the GATE exam's performance or the KUEEE exam.
Specializations |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
Computer Science and Engineering Control and Instrumentation Engineering Engineering Design Industrial Safety Engineering Information Technology Mobile communication and computing Network Engineering Power Electronics and Drives Renewable Energy Technologies Microbial Technology VLSI Design Biotechnology Construction Engineering and Management Digital Communication and Network Engineering Environmental Engineering Information Assurance and Security Manufacturing Engineering Nanotechnology Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Power Systems Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering and Management Automotive System |
B.Tech or BE in applicable discipline with at least 60% marks |
KARE M.Sc. Admissions:
The M.Sc. program offers four specializations for students with minimum eligibility for a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% marks from any known university. In addition, the University selects students with good performance in the qualifying exam for M.Sc. course admissions.
Specializations |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
Computer Technology Physics Chemistry Mathematics |
Bachelor's degree in the related stream with 60% marks |
KARE MBA Admissions:
KARE offers a Business Administration course at the postgraduate level with two specializations. First, the students will be eligible for admission to the MBA program based on the marks obtained in Bachelor’s degree in the applicable discipline. The basic eligibility required to apply is Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in the relevant stream from a recognized university.
Specializations |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
Actuarial Science Business Administration |
Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in applicable discipline Merit in the qualifying exam |
KARE Other PG Admissions:
KARE also offers other PG degrees such as M.Arch in Habitat Design, MA in English, MSW, and MCA to satisfy the basic eligibility criteria per the University’s norms. The selection for all programs offered in the University will be based on performance in the qualifying exam and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Course |
Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
M.Arch in Habitat Design |
Bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline with at least 60% marks |
MA in English |
Bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks in applicable discipline |
MSW |
Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% marks Merit in the qualifying exam |
MCA |
Bachelor's degree in mathematics subject with at least 60% marks |
KARE Application Process:
The students must apply through the KARE official Website for the University's desired course. Firstly, the students must register on the website through a mobile number and email ID. Then, the Application form has to be filled with pertinent details and an attached scanned copy of the Photograph and Signature. Finally, the application Fee must be paid through Net Banking, Debit or Credit card or DD.
KARE Application Fee: