Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE)

  Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), was established in 1984 by the Kalasalingam and Anandam Ammal Charities. "Kalvi vallal" Thiru T. Kalasalingam, who was a freedom fighter and a philanthropist was the Founder Chairman.[citation needed] It was granted deemed to be university status in 2006. In November 2017, following a directive by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to drop the "University" from the name, it was renamed as Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education.
  Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), formerly Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering and Kalasalingam University, is a private deemed to be university located in Krishnankoil near Rajapalayam, 65 km (40 mi) south of Madurai and 10 km (6.2 mi) north of Srivilliputhur, in Madurai-Shenkottah National Highway (NH208). in Tamil Nadu, India. The campus is close to the ancient temple town of Srivilliputhur.  Kalasalingam is Located at the pristine foothills of scenic Western Ghats of southern Tamilnadu in a rural setting of Virudhunagar District.

  The Institution having been serving the society for 39 long years, caters to the needs of the students from all walks of the society. Kalasalingam offers UG programmes, PG programmes and Ph.D programmes in various disciplines of Engineering, Science, Technology and Humanities. It is the first Institution in India to introduce a special B.Tech programme in engineering for the differently abled (speech and hearing impaired) students.

 The Institution has been re-accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade with a CGPA of 3.11. Six UG programmes have been accredited by NBA under Tier-1. The Institution continues to do indefatigable work in getting projects and research centers. It has received DST funding to establish the National Center for Advance Research in Discrete Mathematics.

  KARE has got the state of the art IRC with splendid high end instruments for advanced research in material sciences and life sciences. Multistoried separate hostels with plenty of facilities provide accommodation to thousands of students. The institution has spent exorbitant sum to create a world class swimming pool and indoor auditorium for sports. Furthermore KARE gives utmost importance to Intra-mural and Extra mural activities for the holistic development of the students.

 Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education was ranked 39 among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022.

  About 220 faculty members are with PhD qualifications and International research centre established (some major equipment -Scanning Electron Microscope EVO18 (CARL ZEISS), Energy Dispersive X-ray-Spectrometer Quantax 200 with X Flash® 6130, X-ray diffractometer D8 Advance ECO, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer IR Tracer 100, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer AA 7000) by the institute plays a vital role in promoting the research culture among the faculty members and students in the campus which resulted more than 40 sponsored research projects worth of 14.5 Crore are ongoing from the Funding agencies such as DST, ICMR, DRDO, MSME, ATAL and four international research projects in collaboration with Poland, Norway, Malaysia and Thailand and more than 2500 research findings of our faculty members and students are published in the Scopus indexed journals.

   This impacted the strong track record of KARE in terms of research collaborations, funding, publications and patents and the constant existence of Kalasalingam in the top lists of SIR (SCIMAGO Institutions Ranking). It has been in the history of Kalasalingam to be recognised and awarded with a unique centre of excellence since the year 2000 – TIFAC CORE sponsored Network engineering, Centre for Advanced Research in Discrete Mathematics (n-CARDMATH) Funded by DST, International Collaborative Project with the Cracow University of Technology for Sustainable Materials, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand for 3D printed flexible optical fibres using biodegradable PHBV/ Graphene Nanocomposites for Biophotonics applications, Resilient and optimal micro energy-grid (ROME), Universiti Teknologi Petronas Biological Treatment of Hazardous Sludge from Petroleum Refinery Industry shows the involvement of Kalasalingam in developing Science & Technology and Nation Building.

VISION
  To be a University of Excellence of International Repute in Education and Research.

MISSION
  1. To provide a scholarly teaching-learning ambience which results in creating graduates equipped with skills and acumen to solve real-life problems.
  2. To promote research and create knowledge for human welfare, rural and societal development.
  3. To nurture entrepreneurial ambition, industrial and societal connect by creating an environment through which innovators and leaders emerge.

  KARE is one of the world’s best research and development centres, established for accomplishing and exploring innovation in Science and Technology at the university environment.

VISION
To be a University of Excellence of International Repute in Education and Research.

MISSION
1. To provide a scholarly teaching-learning ambience which results in creating graduates equipped with skills and acumen to solve real-life problems.
 2. To promote research and create knowledge for human welfare, rural and societal development.
 3. To nurture entrepreneurial ambition, industrial and societal connect by creating an environment through which innovators and leaders emerge.

  KARE is one of the world’s best research and development centres, established for accomplishing and exploring innovation in Science and Technology at the university environment.

Kalasalingam University B.Tech Admission Process:

  Aspirants should check the eligibility of their respective courses by visiting the Kalasalingam University website.

  Applicants should fill out the online application form and complete the application form by paying the fee.

  Aspirants applying for B.Tech should appear for the Kalasalingam University Engineering entrance examination (KUEE) along with a valid score of JEE Main.

  After the counselling process list of shortlisted candidates is displayed on the University website.

  Candidates should get the documents verified, and pay the required course fee to get admission confirmed.

Kalasalingam University B.Arch Admission Process:

  National Aptitude Test for Architecture (NATA) should be attended by the candidates who are applying for B.Arch Programme.

  Qualified candidates should appear for counselling wherein seats are allotted. 

  Students should report on the designated date to complete the admission formalities including fee payment and verification of documents.

Kalasalingam University PG Admissions:

  Postgraduation courses are offered in various streams like sciences, humanities, business administration, arts, and many others. And the courses are offered in Journalism, mass communication, media, hospitality, tourism, and allied science.

Kalasalingam University PG Courses Admission Process:

  Students applying for the courses should check their eligibility before applying for the courses.

  Students should apply online and pay the application fee.

  Shortlisted students should appear for the Kalasalingam University Postgraduate Entrance exam (KUPGEE).

  The admission committee selects the candidates based on the admission criteria of the college.

  Selected candidates should report along with documents and fees at the institute at the said time.

Kalasalingam University MBA Admissions:

   Master of Business Administration at Kalasalingam University is provided with specialisations such as Actuarial science, banking, finance, human resources, and others. Eligible students can apply for the course.

Kalasalingam University M.Tech/M.Arch Course Admission Process:

 GATE-qualified students should check eligibility for their respective courses and apply online along with the application fee.

  Non-GATE students appear for KUPGEE.

  Entrance exam-cleared students should appear for counselling, where seats are allotted.

  Selected candidates are offered admission based on the admission criteria in the order of merit.

  Students must visit the campus to complete the admission formalities by paying the admission fee and by document verification.

Kalasalingam University M.Phil/Ph.D Admissions:

   M.Phil programmes with streams in English literature, chemistry, and physics. Doctoral level course with various streams are biotechnology, automobile engineering, computer science, and engineering are offered at Kalasalingam University.

Kalasalingam University M.Phil Course Admission Process:

  Applications applied online by the aspirants are shortlisted by the Department of Research Committee.

  Shortlisted students are advised to appear for the entrance exam and the interview.

  M.Phil admissions are offered based on entrance examination and interview performance.

  Aspirants should visit the college to complete the admission formalities.

Documents Required at Kalasalingam University:

·          All entrance exam marks scorecards.

·         All Educational Certificates.

·         Transfer Certificates.

·         Migration Certificate.

·         Passport-size photographs.

·         ID Proof

   The Office of Corporate Relations(OCR) plays a significant role in creating job opportunities for Under Graduates and Postgraduates passing out from our University, providing regular training in career guidance and technical skills and the interface between industries and institute.

  Vision – To Equip the students with relevant and conceptualized professional skills and guiding them towards a bright future and career all around the world with the values of – Sincerity, Hard Work and Justice.

  Mission – To achieve 100% placement for students through dedication, attitude and complete involvement by arranging and coordinating various programmes that aim at moulding the students to meet the industry expectations in career building and in turn bring laurels to the parent institution.

Objective

  1.Developing the students to meet the Industry’s recruitment process.

  2.To motivate students to develop technical knowledge and soft skills in terms of career planning, goal setting.

  3.Aiming to Place the maximum number of students through On-campus & off-campus interviews conducted by the top companies.

  By establishing contact with reputed firms and industries regularly, the number of students placed through the campus interview is also persistently high. Because of sustenance in quality of passing out students and academics, the number of industries visiting us, increasing every year.

  Our revolutionary alumni have set new standards in the corporate world through their meritorious contributions, and it is our firm conviction that we continue the legacy in the years to come.

Dream Offers

  Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education collaborated with numerous corporate giants from different field of industry. The primary goal of the university is to enhance and groom the students. In order to make sure that the students are able to grab the opportunity to work in their dream companies, the members of the Office of Corporate Relations are working really hard.The Office of Corporate Relations grooms and prepares the students by doing mock interviews, test, etc.

  The University has Collaborated with corporate giants like Larson & Toubro, IBM, HCL, L&P, and so on.

  The following scholarship schemes are offered by our management to the candidates admitted in 2022-2023 year for various programmes as given below.

JEE  MAINS RANKS  :  CAT – 01:

TS/AP EAMCET RANKS :  CAT – 02:

BASED ON PCM / PCB : CAT – 03 (TUITION FEES : 1,25,000/-):

BASED ON PCB : CAT – 04 (TUITION FEES : 1,20,000/-):

BASED ON PCM : CAT – 05 (TUITION FEES : 1,20,000/-):

BASED ON PCM / PCB : CAT – 06 (TUITION FEES : 1,00,000/-):

All Engineering Programmes:

  For 10+2 Marks, the aggregate percentage of any 3 of the following subjects will be taken (whichever is higher) – Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Information Technology / Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational Subject / Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship. Note: In case of states releasing marks in grades, the CGPA across the 3 subjects would be considered. Scholarship eligible for 60% marks scored in Vocational theory subject.

 LATERAL ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP (POLYTECHNIC : CAT – 07):

* Aggregate marks or CGPA (Diploma) in Semesters 1-5 would be considered

ARTS & SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP – 08:

CATEGORY – 09:

  Based on the performance and test conducted by Physical Education Department

CATEGORY – 10:

GATE Scholarships

  For all M.Tech. programs, GATE qualified students would receive a stipend of Rs. 12,500/- per month

CATEGORY – 11:

M.Tech. – Earning While Learning

   For M.Tech. students opting for this scheme, a stipend of Rs. 7,500/- per month would be given to the student provided he / she agrees to assisting a minimum of 20 hours per week in the university administration.

PG – CGPA (or) % – SCHOLARSHIP – 12:

CATEGORY – 13:

  Note: For HM Scholarship, the recommendation should be from the principal / headmaster of the school and on the school letter head, properly signed and attested. The student should have more than 60% in any 3 subjects mentioned above. Each HM cannot recommend more than two students.

 Kalasalingam University has separate hostels for females and males on campus. Kalasalingam University campus provides comfortable accommodation and a cozy atmosphere. The beds are offered based on the students' requirements. Additionally, the hostel is an incredibly well-equipped building with all modern conveniences. Additionally, the hostel offers amenities like 24 hour water supply, kitchens and study lamps and water supply, internet facilities, etc.

Labs

Kalasalingam University is home to high-tech laboratories located on the campus of the university. The laboratories are outfitted with the latest technology that aids students learn through an experiment method of learning.

Sports

 Additionally, Kalasalingam University gives equal importance to physical actions. Grounds for games, such as Basketball Ground, Football ground cricket ground and so on. are readily available. Additionally indoor games like Tennis Court, Snooker, Carrom, Chess are also accessible. In addition, the campus offers specific facilities for nets balls, balls and other items. The school is also interested in fostering the sportsmanship of students.

Library

  Kalasalingam University has a central library on campus. The library offers a broad collection of books. In addition, the university offers online access for students. The library has a selection of audiovisual and books including student papers, reports, newspapers as well as magazines. Online and offline books and journals are accessible on campus. A variety of e-journals that have been subscribed are accessible.

Computer Labs

 The computer laboratory is located located on the campus. The labs are fully equipped with high-end computers. In addition, the lab is equipped with access to an internet connection that is high-speed connection. The lab's systems are regularly updated to ensure that they are in good working order.

Wifi Campus

 The campus is equipped with access to free WiFi to its students. Students can use the facilities.

Smart Classroom

 Kalasalingam University has small classrooms within each class. It assists students to learn the latest methods of learning. It assists students with interactive learning.

  The Institution has a fleet of 40 buses and two vans to transport students and staff members. The bus terminus include Krishnankoil, Srivilliputtur, Rajapalayam, Sivakasi, Madurai, Watrap, and Institution campus. Besides the regular scheduled trips, the facility is extended for occasions like after the college hour Special Coaching Classes, Visit to Local Industries, hospitals, NSS Camps, etc.