Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE)

About

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.

Some Highlights of Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur

Why To Choose Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur ?

• Good Accreditation & Recognition

  • KARE is deemed-to-be university and accredited by NAAC with an A++ / A grade.

  • Some UG programmes have NBA Tier-1 accreditation. 

• Strong Placement Record

  • In 2024, over 1,650 placement offers were made for various UG/PG courses. 

  • Highest package has reached around ₹50 LPA. 

  • Average package is about ₹4.5 LPA as per recent placement data. 

  • Many recruiters (~150+) visit. 

• Good Infrastructure & Facilities

  • Large green campus (~163 acres), with modern academic buildings, well-equipped labs, central library, smart classrooms, etc.  

  • Residential hostels (multi-storey) with good amenities, separate for men and women, with safety features like CCTV etc.

  • Sports, leisure, gymnasium, swimming pool; overall campus life appears fairly well supported. 

• Diversity of Courses & Inclusive Policies

  • Offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes across Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities etc. 

  • First in India to introduce a special B.Tech programme for speech and hearing impaired students (differently-abled). 

• Research Focus

  • Has several research centres, good labs, funding from DST etc. 

  • High proportion of faculty with PhDs. 

• Holistic / Campus Life

  • Good residential life, mess, transport services, health centre; hostel amenities etc. 

  • Efforts for green campus, student innovation, extracurriculars etc.

Vision & Mission of Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur

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.

Admission Procedure

Kalasalingam University Courses are offered at UG, PG, Doctorate level. There are 113 courses offered at Kalasalingam University. The courses are offered disciplines like Engineering, Computer Applications, Paramedical, Management. Kalasalingam University courses includes B.Tech, B.Sc, MBA, MCA, Ph.D, B.Sc (Nursing), B.Arch, M.Sc, B.Tech {Lateral}, M.Tech. Popular courses at Kalasalingam University are B.Tech, B.Sc, MBA.

Admission Criteria

B.Tech Admission 2025

• Admissions to the B.Tech program is based on the results of the Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Entrance Examination (KUEE), generally conducted in the month of May / June of that year by the University.
  
• For lateral entry in B.Tech, eligible candidates need to go through an entrance examination conducted by the University, and the selection is done on the basis of merit.
  
• For B.Arch admission, the candidates must score merit marks in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) examination conducted by CoA. The admission is done on the basis of NATA exam scores along with higher secondary marks.
  

UG Admission 2025

The university offers UG courses in the fields of Technical, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, Business Administration, and Computer Applications. Additionally, the students can opt for a Bachelor of Vocational degree, which has three specializations - Maintenance of Electronics and Communication Equipment, Medical Lab Technology, and Software Development.The duration for all courses is 3 years, except B.Tech, which is 4 years, and B.Arch, which is 5 years.

PG Admission 2025

• The university offers PG courses similar to UG fields, namely Technical, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, Business Administration, and Computer Applications.
• Additionally, students can also pursue for Master of Social Work (MSW) course.
  
• The duration for all courses is 2 years, except M.C.A., which is 3 years. The university also offers lateral entry to the M.C.A. course, which is of 2 years duration.
  
• The students looking forward to taking admission to M.Tech need to clear the Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Entrance Examination (KUEE) or GATE
  

Ph.D Admission 2025

The university offers full-time as well as part-time Ph.D courses to eligible candidates in 19 different specializations. The duration for a Ph.D. is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years for a full-time course, whereas for part part-time course, it is a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 7 years. Additionally, the students can also go for a 1-year M.Phil course, which has five different specializations - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biotechnology. The following table is the specialization list of the Ph.D program

Scholarship

The college offers a variety of scholarships and financial assistance programs. Scholarships based on academic performance include fee waivers from 50% to 100%. Students scoring above 90% in intermediate exams can get a 50% scholarship, while those with a CGPA above 8.5 can receive up to a 100% fee waiver. Sports scholarships are available for state-level athletes, providing full tuition and accommodation waivers. Government scholarships are accessible for Christian, SC, and ST community students.

Educational loans are offered through the Vidyalakshmi portal and available from banks on campus. The tuition fee structure is generally fixed for the course duration, with additional charges like admission and miscellaneous fees. Hostel fees vary based on facilities, ranging from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 120,000 per year. The college provides merit-based scholarships based on entrance exams like JEE, EAMCET, and intermediate scores, with concessions up to 75% for high-ranking students.

Financial assistance is also extended via government scholarships and loans, making it feasible for students from various financial backgrounds.Kalasalingam University offers a varied number of scholarships to students. The scholarship is provided as remuneration in the tuition fees or on the rank scored by the candidates in the entrance or last qualifying examination. Some of them are:

• KEEE Merit Scholarship
  
• Arts & Science Scholarship
  
• Kalasalingam University Scholarships
  
• Lateral Entry Scholarship (Polytechnic)
  
• GATE Scholarship
  

Placement

KARE has continued to be the desired hiring choice for National and International organizations ranging from Multi-Disciplinary Employers, Consulting companies, Engineering and Manufacturing companies, Startups, Think Tanks and Financial institutions. Our Learning and Development programs empower the students to gain critical soft skills.

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.

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.

Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputhur

Students can opt for rooms that offer Air Conditioned single, double and triple occupancy rooms with attached bath rooms as per student’s own need. The rooms are bright, spacious, comfortable, clean and airy with necessary accessories. All hostels are with WiFi internet access. Hostel has a facility like RO water, water cooler, a common room with TV, 24 hrs power backup, which creates a homely atmosphere. All the hostels are also having extra-curricular and Co-curricular facilities like libraries, Peer-to-Peer Learning classrooms, and Indoor and Outdoor sports. The hostel also has a general store, gymnasium, and beauty parlor for the girls and boys. We are facilitating the students by offering exclusive Laundry & dry-cleans Services in line with international standards. To offer greater comfort in a hostel, Food is cooked and delivered adhering to the highest hygiene standards, and an executive dining facility is provided to students by a Global leading foodservice company, Sodexo. The University also offers the facilities such as Central Library, ATM, Post office, Canteen, Health Centre, Mineral water plant, etc.

The Central Library was started along with the institution in the year 1984. It is a two storied building built on a built-up area of more than one lakh square feet and fully air-conditioned with the seating capacity to accommodate more than 1000 users at a time. It has more than 98,000 volumes of books in various domains such as engineering, management, advanced sciences, life sciences and agriculture and general. The library subscribes to 412 periodicals in print at national and international level. Besides, the library has 3383 bound volumes of periodicals, 5708 Project Reports.

Hostel

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE) offers a vibrant and enriching residential experience within its lush, expansive campus. The university has invested in beautifully furnished and artistically designed hostels, with separate buildings for boys and girls, ensuring not only comfort and security but also a nurturing environment where students can thrive.

Each hostel is a reflection of KARE’s unwavering commitment to providing the best living conditions for its students. They feature spacious rooms, modern amenities, and thoughtfully crafted spaces that strike a perfect balance between academic focus and relaxation. Whether it’s a quiet study session or a friendly gathering, the hostel spaces are designed to cater to all aspects of student life.

Situated conveniently within the main campus, the hostels allow students easy access to academic buildings, sports facilities, and recreational areas, ensuring a seamless blend of work and play. This proximity fosters a close-knit community where friendships flourish, and lifelong memories are made. At KARE, the hostels are not just a place to stay—they are a vibrant, integral part of the overall student experience.

Transport

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.