Kumaraguru College of Technology
Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore is a private Engineering College started in 1984 under the auspices of Ramanandha Adigalar Foundation, a charitable educational trust of Sakthi Group.[1][2] 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.
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| Motto | "Character is Life" |
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| Type | Private Autonomous Institution |
| Established | 1984 |
| Location | , India |
| Affiliations | Anna University, Chennai |
| Website | www |
Currently, the college affiliated to the Anna University, offers 15 under-graduate (B.E., B.Tech.) and 18 post-graduate (M.E., MTech., MCA, MBA) programs of study. KCT, Coimbatore has been ranked 82 for Engineering by NIRF 2020. The courses handled, 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). There are 11 Anna University approved Research Centres and Industry-affiliated Research Centres of Excellence at KCT, in addition to 100+ innovations incubated at the DST funded technology incubator called CIBI (Coimbatore Innovation and Business Incubator) branded as FORGE at the KCT Tech Park.
Founder
Arutchelvar Dr. N Mahalingam was the Founder Chairman of Sakthi Group, 6,000 crore industrial conglomerate operating in sugar, automobiles, finance, distilleries, power and logistics. Dr. N. Mahalingam was a philanthropist, educationalist and a politician. He is the founder of many educational institutions, from schools to colleges. Some of his educational institutions are Kumaraguru College of Technology, Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Mahalingam College of Engineering, NGM College, Kumaraguru Institution of Agriculture and in his vision started Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science in 2018.
He held several important positions and played major roles fostering the development of agricultural, industrial, human resource and institutional development at the State and National levels. He served as a Member of Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu from 1952 to 1967 and was on the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission for two terms.
He received the Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India in 2007 for his contributions to the nation in the field of Trade and Industry. His other honours include Honorary Consul from the Government of Mauritius during 1989 to 1992 and a number of other recognition and awards.
Administration
At the helm of Affairs
Dr. N. MAHALINGAM, B.Sc., F.I.E. Founder
Dr. B. K. KRISHNARAJ VANAVARAYAR, B.Com., B.L. Chairman
Dr. M. MANICKAM, M.Sc., M.B.A. (USA) Vice-Chairman
Prof. Dr. K. ARUMUGAM, B.E. (Hons), M.S., M.I.E., Vice- Chairman
Mr. M. BALASUBRAMANIAM, M.Com., M.B.A. Correspondent
Mr. SHANKAR VANAVARAYAR, M.B.A., PGD. Joint Correspondent
Mr. M. SRINIVAASAN, B.E., M.B.A. Treasurer
Dr. D. SARAVANAN, Principal
Faculty
KCT has 400 teaching and 395 non-teaching staff.
The Campus
Four academic blocks and an administrative block constitute more than one-fourth of the campus area. Playgrounds for various sports enfold 23 acres.
Mahatma Gandhi Central Library
Mahatma Gandhi Central Library is housed in the first floor of Dr. Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan and covers an area of 16945 square feet. The compilation in the library is extensive owning 67598 titles and 107534 volumes and has a subscription to 186 print journals, 8829 online international journals and 59 magazines for scholarly communication. Central library also provides access to printing and e-resources. Open access system is being followed to access the books and journals.
Seminar halls
There are four seminar halls named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Sir C.V Raman, Sir Visvesvaraya and Swami Vivekananda. Each hall accommodates 220 people. Added to these are four smaller seminar halls that cater to a strength of 150 people. These halls are lively with lectures and seminars almost on all days.
Food Outs
The KORE cafeteria in the campus that can serve 1000 at a time. This cafeteria is located opposite B block. To the East side of the campus, is the East Kore cafeteria named Namma Cafe. It is located right behind Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan. This cafe can feed 450 individuals at once. Further behind is the Kore Campus Dining that can serve 240 people at every meal.
KMart
KMart is a retail establishment in KCT offering a wide range of consumer goods such as clothing, home appliances, cosmetics, sporting goods, books, electronics, stationery etc.
Bank
Karur Vysya Bank has an extension counter on campus with an ATM. Besides this, Axis Bank ATM also functions inside the campus.
Medical Assistance
KCT ensures immediate medical assistance on campus. Aruljothi Medical Centre on campus is an eight bedded hospital with two doctors and nursing assistants. Students requiring special help and treatment are accompanied to the nearest multi-specialty hospitals.
Laundry
This facility is available on campus for all. Services such as washing, drying, steam Ironing and dry cleaning are given using hi-tech steamers.
Transport Facilities
The college has a fleet of buses and mini buses to transport students and staff from different places, in and around Coimbatore. These buses operate along different routes starting at 6:30am from different locations. Currently, there are 8 buses and 6 mini buses at service.
Campus life
Office of Student Affairs
There is a dedicated group of faculty and students forming the office of Student Affairs(OSA).
Training and Placement Cell
KCT has a training and placement cell.
Sports
23 acres of play fields for the following major outdoor games & sports is provided: Football, Hockey, Cricket, Basketball, Volley Ball, Ball badminton, Kabaddi, Tennis, Handball, Kho-Kho, Throw ball and out-door Gymnastic. There is an indoor sports centre called, Dr. Arumugam Sports Centre, which hosts indoor sports like: Badminton, Volleyball, Carom, Through Ball, etc. Notable KCTians have won the International and national level fame in the sports. Each and every year there will be at least a few persons from KCT will participate in international games like, Common Wealth, etc.
Yugam
Yugam is one of the South India's largest Inter College Techno Cultural sports Fest of Kumaraguru College of Technology. Inter College competitions, sessions, exhibitions, pro – shows and much more will be part of the Yugam. Yugam normally happens in the month of February every year. The objective of Yugam is to showcase the dynamism of young Indians today and to inspire them to aspire for a greater India.[3]
International Affairs
KCT has tie-ups and have signed MoUs regarding the Student and Faculty Exchange program, technical education, panel discussions, etc. with some of the leading universities around the world such as: Engineering of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic, Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, Germany, University of Loughborough, UK, Tel Aviv University International, University of LEEDS, UK, etc. These programs have benefitted students and Faculty in large manner that several of the students used this opportunity to present their papers and returned with international fame.
References
- "1,700 students receive degrees". Times of India.
- "Kumaraguru College of Technology". Careers 360.
- "Kumaraguru College's Yugam fest to feature more than 130 events". Times of India.
