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Karunya University

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Ratings: 2.7/5 (12 votes) - Add Review
Established : 1989 | Accredited/Approved : UGC

Karunya Institute of Technology and Science came into existence in 1986 as Engineering College. In 1994, it was declared a Minority Institution. Later in 2004, UGC granted Deemed To be University status. NBA Accredited KU with an "A" Grade. Karunya University Coimbatore offers the best infrastructural facilities and rich academic experience to educate and empower the students. KU has made noteworthy progress in innovation, research, and teaching & learning in three decades of higher education service. Besides, it has achieved global recognition. The QS I GAUGE has rewarded a diamond rating to Karunya University. It was achieved for multiple parameters such as Employability, Facility, Research, and Teaching. KU also accomplished a gold rating for overall performance.

KU offers UG, PG, and Doctoral Courses in multiple disciplines. They are Engineering, Management, Science, Arts, Agriculture, Commerce, Computer Applications, Law, Mass Communications, Education, and Medical. KU offers B Tech, BSc, B Com, and BA at the UG level. It offers MBA, M Tech, MSc, and MA at the PG level. UGC recognizes all the Karunya University Courses. Most of the Karunya University B Tech Courses have been accredited by NBA. The ACCA UK has accredited Karunya MBA Courses. (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants-United Kingdom)

Karunya University Admission is based on the entrance test and academic merit. KU will conduct its entrance test for offering admission to the B Tech, MBA, and BSc Agriculture. Candidates who wish to apply for BSc Agriculture or B Tech Admission in Karunya University have to appear for Karunya Entrance Exam. At the same time, admission to the other UG Courses will be based on academic merit in the last qualifying exam. Karunya MBA Admission is based on the Karunya Management aptitude Test scores. Applicants qualified in CAT or MAT can fill out the Karunya University application form.

University Type

Deemed To be University (Private)

Location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Establishment

1986

Gender accepted

Co-Education

Accreditation

NBA and NAAC

Recognized

UGC

Approved

AICTE

Application Mode

Online

Admission Process

Entrance Test and Merit

Entrance Exam

B Tech and BSc (Agriculture): Karunya Entrance Exam (KEE)

MBA: Karunya Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) or CAT/MAT/XAT

KEE/KMAT Examination Mode

Online

Scholarships

Merit Scholarships for B Tech, M Tech, and MBA

Karunya University Top Recruiters

 

 

Amazon

TATA

Wipro

Sony

Karunya University Highest Package

INR 18 LPA

Karunya University Average Package

INR 3 LPA

Karunya University Rankings and Awards

  • Karunya University was categorized as a "Band B" Institution under Deemed To Be University (Private) Categories by ARIIA in 2020; it has also secured a rank between 26-40
  • Karunya University NIRF Ranking in 2021 was 101st for the Overall category.
  • For three consecutive years, KU secured 101st NIRF Rank. (Overall Category-2021, 2020, 2019)
  • KU was featured among the NIRF Top 100 Universities for three consistent years. In 2019, the NIRF rank was 92nd under University Category.
  • In 2016, Karunya was featured on NIRF Top 50 Universities by securing the 48th Rank.
  • Karunya University NIRF Ranking for B Tech is 105 for the year 2021. In the year 2020, it has secured the 80th Rank. In 2019, it was positioned in 72nd place.
  • KU has won the "Best University Serving Social Cause" award by ASSOCHAM. (Educational National Excellence Award)
  • In addition, it has secured an award for "Best University in Sports" by ASSOCHAM.
  • Karunya has received the certification of QS-I-GAUGE E-LEAD. (E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation)
  • Under Management Category, Karunya won 66th Rank in Outlook Survey 2020
  • As per Knowledge Review Magazine, KU has secured 20th Rank among Top Engineering Colleges.
  • QS Intelligence Unit rated KU as a 3-star institution. It has also been rated four-star by Teaching & Learning Parmenter. And accomplished a 5-star rating for Facilities/Inclusiveness.

Karunya University Fees Structure

Course

Fees Structure per annum

B Tech

INR 2.14 Lakhs

BSc

INR 84,000

BSc (Hons)

INR 2.14 Lakhs

B Com

INR 73,000

BA

INR 95,000

M Tech

INR 1.22 Lakhs

MBA

INR 2.44 Lakhs

MSc

INR 75,000

MA

INR 95,000

Why Join Karunya University?

  • Karunya University's Course curriculum is industry-oriented. When candidates graduate, they will meet industry standards with their knowledge and employability skills.
  • 4 Faculty members of Karunya Coimbatore were featured in the Top 2% of scientists, which Stanford University USA listed. The four faculty members belong to Karunya University Engineering Departments (Mechanical, ECE, Civil, EEE)
  • KU has industry tie-ups with Novel, IBM, Salzer, Trident, Siemens, CISCO, Jasmine Info Tech, etc. Students get an opportunity to work in associated industries as an internship.
  • Through this, students will get hands-on work experience, and they will be able to work on real-time projects.
  • Karunya also offers Foreign Internships with high stipends.
  • KU has a center for Incubation, Student Innovations, and Business Start-Ups.

Karunya University UG Courses

Course

Specializations

Eligibility

B Tech

Robotics and Automation
Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated)
Mechanical Engineering (Digital Manufacturing)
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Food Processing Technology
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics & Computer Engineering
ECE (Internet of Things)
CSE (Data Analytics)
CSE (Artificial Intelligence)
Computer Sciences and Engineering
Computer Science and Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering (Smart Infrastructure)
Civil Engineering
Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

Candidates must pass 10+2 with a min of 60% marks. (PCM Subjects)

 

 

Selection is based on KEE scores.  

BSc

Data Science and Analytics
Forensic Science
Optometry
Information Security and Digital Forensic

Must pass in 10+2 with a min of 60% in PCMB.  

 

Selection is based on merit.

BSc (Hons)

Agriculture

Shall have passed in  10+2 with a min of 60% marks.

(Science Streams)

 

 

Selection is based on KEE scores.   

B Com

Banking and Capital Market
Financial Technologies
Commerce

Must pass in 10+2 with 60%. (Concerned stream) 

 

BA

Criminology
Media and Communication

 

Karunya University PG Courses

Course

Specializations

Eligibility

M Tech

VLSI Design
Structural Engineering
Robotics and Automation
Food Process and Engineering
Environment and Water Resources Engineering
Cyber Security
Computer Science Engineering
Communication System
Biotechnology
Biomedical Instrumentation
Aerospace Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing Technology

 

 

 

Candidates must have done a bachelor's degree in BE/B Tech with 60% marks.

 

Selection is based on GATE or Merit scores 

MBA

Finance
International Business
Logistics & Supply Chain

Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship
Human Resources
Marketing
Operations

Bachelor's degree with 60% in any stream

 

Selection is based on KMAT, CAT, MAT, or XAT. 

MSc

Physics
Nanoscience and Technology
Information Security and Digital Forensics
Chemistry
Nanomedical Sciences

Must have completed Bachelor's degree in a concerned stream with a min of 60%

 

Selection is based on merit.  

 

MA

Media and Communication

 

Karunya University Admission

Admission to Karunya University is based on the student's performance in the entrance test. For fewer courses, admission will be granted based on the academic marks obtained in the last qualifying exam. Furthermore, students must satisfy the eligibility criteria. Karunya University's application process is online. Eligible & Interested applicants need to visit the official website of KU to fill up the forms.

B Tech admission in Karunya University

  • To be eligible for Karunya B Tech admission, candidates must have cleared 10+2 with a least 60% in the Science stream. Shall have studied PCM as the main subject.
  • The selection of the candidates will be based on the Karunya University Entrance Exam (KEE)
  • Thus, applicants must appear for the entrance test conducted by KU. As a first step, applicants must register for Karunya Entrance Exam via online mode.
  • The admission authority will shortlist the applicants based on their KEE scores.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be allowed to participate in KEE Counselling rounds.
  • During the counseling phase, applicants must choose their choice of course/branch.
  • At last, the final seat allotment process takes place. It will be based on students' KEE Rank, Seat availability, and preferences.
  • Karunya University Lateral Entry Admission for B Tech is based on merit in the qualifying exam. To be eligible, students must have completed their three-year diploma in the concerned discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.

Know about KEE (Karunya University Entrance Exam)

Candidates seeking admission to the B Tech or BSc Agriculture courses at KU apply for the Karunya Entrance Exam.

  • The examination will be held in online mode. There will be 120 objective types of questions that need to be answered within 2.30 hours time limit.
  • There will be four sections in KEE Question Paper: Mathematics/Biology (Optional), Physics, Chemistry, and General Aptitude.
  • As per KEE Marking Scheme, 1 mark will be rewarded for each correct answer. For incorrect answers, 0.25 marks will be deducted (Negative Marking)
  • Karunya entrance test will be conducted in April every year. The authority will announce KEE Exam dates officially on its website.
  • Applicants need to fill out the Karunya Entrance Exam application form by logging into the official website.
  • KEE Application fees or Karunya Exam fees will be approx INR 1000 for Indian National. NRI and Foreign Nationals have to pay USD 250.

MBA Admission to Karunya Univesity

  • MBA in Karunya University is available in seven disciplines. Students who have completed their UG degree with 50% are eligible to apply for Karunya MBA Admission.
  • MBA Admission seekers have to undertake the entrance test known as KMAT. (Karunya Management Aptitude Test)
  • MBA Selection Criteria in Karunya depend on the student's performance in KMAT.
  • Suppose students have cleared CAT, MAT, or XAT with a valid score, they will be excused from KMAT. Such students must satisfy the Karunya University MBA Cut off.
  • For example, candidates applying for the CAT exam must hold a minimum 50 percentile. If it is below the 50 percentile, they must sit for KMAT.
  • Similarly, it applies to MAT and XAT. The cut-off score varies for each entrance test.
  • Thus, applicants must ensure the cut-off scores before filling out the Karunya University MBA Application form.

How to Apply online for Karunya University?

The mode of the Karunya University application form filling process is online. However, for a few courses like B Tech, BSc Agriculture, and MBA, candidates must register online for the respective entrance tests (KMAT/KEE) as a primary step. For the remaining courses, candidates can fill out the common application form available on the official website of KU.

Step 1: Visit the authorized website of Karunya University Coimbatore.

Step 2: On the home page, you will view the "Apply Online" Option Click on it. The page will redirect to the EOI Form. (Admissions Expression of Interest)

Step 3: You need to enter all the details asked in EOI Form. Need to choose the course as per your interest. After entering all the details, cross-check once and click on "Submit."

Step 4: After the submission of the EOI form. You will receive a confirmation email or SMS that indicates the application number and passcode. By using this, you can apply online for Provisional admissions.

Karunya University  Placement

KU offers the best assistance to the students in terms of placement. Karunya University Placement Percentage is 80%. The placement cell of KU administers the on-campus drive by inviting top recruiters. To date, Karunya University Highest Package stood at INR 18 LPA. The average package of Karunya is 3.5 LPA.

Karunya University Placement 2022

Over 583 companies made 1332 job offers. More than 900 students got successfully placed with good packages. Over 387 students bagged multiple job offers. Some of the Top Recruiters who participated in the 2022 Drive are Amazon, TATA, Wipro, Sony, etc.

No of Companies  

583 

 Job Offers

 1332

 No of the Students got placed

900 

No of the Students received multiple offers  

 387

Top Recruiters  

Amazon, TATA, Wipro, Sony  

 

Karunya University Course wise placement

In the 2021 drive, Karunya University CSE Placement rate was good among all the courses. The CSE department bagged more than 306 job offers. Karunya CSE Highest Package is 18 LPA. The no of recruiters was 48.

Karunya MBA Highest Package stood at INR 12 LPA. More than 45 recruiters provided 104 job offers during the 2021 drive.  

Course/Branch

Highest Package

No of Recruiters

Offer Made

IT

INR 5 LPA

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89

CSE

INR 18 LPA

48

306

EEE

INR 10 LPA

31

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MBA

INR 12 LPA

45

104

Agriculture

INR 6 LPA

12

124

 

Karunya University Scholarships

KU offers various types of scholarships to assist deserving students. Karunya University Scholarship facility is available for both UG and PG students (B Tech, B Tech Lateral, M Tech, B Com, BA, BSc, MBA)

Karunya B Tech Scholarships

Candidates who have obtained 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 (PCM/PCB) are eligible for B Tech Merit scholarships. There is a provision for Foreign Nationals and SAARC.

Eligibility

Indian Nationals

NRI/Foreign Nationals

SAARC Countries

95% and above

INR 1.2 Lakhs

USD 2,500

USD 1,250

90% to 94%

INR 60,000

USD 2,000

USD 1000

80% to 89%

INR 40,000

USD 1750

USD 825

60% to 79%

INR 40,000

USD 1500

USD 750

 

Karunya M Tech Scholarships

Eligibility

Indian Nationals

NRI/Foreign Nationals

90% and above

INR 90,000

USD 1500

80% to 89%

INR 80,000

USD 1250

70% to 79%

INR 70,000

USD 1000

60% to 69%

INR 40,000

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Karunya MBA Scholarships

Eligibility

Indian Nationals

NRI/Foreign Nationals

90% and above

INR 50,000

USD 1,500

80% to 89%

INR 20,000

USD 1,250

70% to 79%

INR 10,000

USD 10000

Karunya University Hostel Facility

Karunya offers a well-furnished hostel facility for both Male and Female students. In total, there are six hostel blocks. Two blocks are for boys, and the remaining four are for girls. All the hostel blocks are well equipped with modern amenities.

  • Mess offers hygiene food. A separate Dining hall is available.
  • Both AC and Non AC Accommodations are available.
  • Single, Double, Three, Four, and Six Sharing occupancies are available. Besides, it also offers Dormitory.

Karunya University Hostel Fees

AC/Non AC/Dormitory Rooms

Type of Accommodation

Total fees Per Sem

Non AC

Six Sharing

INR 21,500

Four Sharing

INR 24,500

Double Sharing

INR 27,500

Single Seater

INR 30,750

AC

Three Sharing

INR 52,000

Double Sharing

INR 60,000

Dormitory

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INR 16,000

 

KU Course fee structure

CourseFeesDuration
BE/BTech - Aeronautical Engineering 790000 4 years
BE/BTech - Electrical Engineering 790000 4 years
BE/BTech - Electronics 790000 4 years
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KU Campus Facilities/Infrastructure

auditorium
medical
library
sports
gym
hostel

KU Placements and Companies visited

CAPGEMINI
Infosys Technologies
IBM
Accenture

News & Articles

Karunya University Admission 2024 Open

Karunya University Admission 2024 Open

Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences (Karunya Deemed University) has begun accepting applications for UG & PG degrees. Scholars who meet

Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

0422 - 2363636,1800-4254300

Email ID:

admissions@karunya.edu

Address:

Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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