The Kalasalingam University is located in a wondrous campus surrounded by amazing and exotic scenery of mountains, at Krishnankoil. It’s an ideal campus for studying as there are no distractions or disturbances like in Universities in the cities. As a matter of fact the serene and calm atmosphere surrounding the University will take away all the stress in the students and shift their minds to a relaxed state ideal for learning new things.

The Kalasalingam University offers courses in Engineering, M.Sc, MBA etc to name a few. There is an excellent and proficient array of faculty in the university of which a few are trained to teach hearing and speech impaired students. The Kalasalingam University allegiance with foreign universities can help the students with a great number of job opportunities abroad the country and in it on the last year of their course when they are due to be graduates. The university conducts the entrance test for the engineering desires called KLU B.Tech entrance test.

Structure of KLU B. Tech Test

The candidates have to go through an object oriented entrance test each of which comprises of four options for the right answer, the questions being based on

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

Syllabus for KLU B. Tech Test

Physics

• Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
• Current Electricity
• Description of Motion in One Dimension
• Description of Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Electrons and Photons
• Electrostatics
• Gravitation
• Heat and Thermodynamics
• Measurement
• Laws of Motion
• Currents
• Magnetism
• Oscillations
• Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
• Rotational Motion
• Solids and Semiconductor Devices
• Thermal and Chemical Effects of Currents
• Waves
• Work, Energy and Power

Mathematics

• Analytical Geometry
• Complex Numbers & Trigonometry
• Differential Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Discrete Mathematics
• Integral Calculus
• Matrices and Determinants
• Probability Distributions
• Theory of Equations
• Sequence and Series
• Vector Algebra

Chemistry

• Amino acids and peptides
• Atomic structure and chemical bonding
• Carbohydrates
• Chemical equilibrium
• Chemical kinetics
• Electrochemistry
• Extractive metallurgy
• Gaseous and liquid states
• General topics
• Nuclear chemistry
• Phenols
• Organic chemistry
• Preparation and properties of compounds
• Preparation, properties and reactions of alkenes and alkynes
• Principles of qualitative analysis
• Properties and uses of some important polymers
• Reactions of benzene
• Solid state
• Solutions
• Surface chemistry
• Transition elements
• Eligibility Criteria

Admissions are considered relative to the performance of the candidates in the All India level annual entrance exam of The Kalasalingam University held in major cities nationwide and also with the candidates’ marks in the higher secondary board examinations. The Kalasalingam University also offers admissions for lateral entry to the university.

The admission seekers should be passed in the pre-degree Higher Secondary Board Examination with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks for the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The age limit for the aspirants is 21 years.

How to Apply?

Application forms along with information brochures(containing instructions and guidelines for filling the form) will be available at the University at a price of Rs 600/-(not refundable) or by post after sending a D.D for Rs 650/- in favor of Kalasalingam University payable to the Director of Admissions with a letter of request. Another easy way is to download the form from the official website of The Kalasalingam University which is ‘www.kalasalingam.ac.in’. This should be submitted along with a D.D for Rs.600/-.All posts should be via Speed Post service. Applications can also be bought from Head post offices.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates are required to fill the application forms with great precision and accuracy so that there would not be any errors. Errors in entries in the applications may cause catastrophic consequences to the candidate. His admission to the university will be in jeopardy. So the details should be precise and the entries should be devoid of errors. Guidelines and instructions to fill the forms accurately and safely are given in the information brochure that the candidates receive along with the application forms. So the candidates are recommended to go through the brochure and understand every guideline before filling the application form. The candidates are also required to submit their most recent passport sized photos and provide signatures wherever the form requires them. The filled up applications are to be submitted on or before the last date. Late submission will not be considered for admission.

Important Dates (Tentative)

The important dates concerned with The Kalasalingam University entrance test are given below:

Issue of application form begins: on the last week of January, 2012

Last date for submission of filled-in Application form: on the first week of June, 2012

Date of Entrance Examination: on the first week of June (regular entries), 2012

Date of Entrance Examination: On last week of June (lateral entries), 2012

Publication of Entrance Examination results: on the Last Week of June and the beginning of July, 2012

Counseling for Admission will start: on June after publication of results

List of KLU B. Tech Test centers

The test centers both in and out of the state where The Kalasalingam University entrance exam will take place are given below,

• Andhra Pradesh
• Bihar
• Chennai
• Coimbatore
• Delhi
• Dindigul
• Erode
• Karaikudi
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Krishnankoil
• Madurai
• Maharashtra
• Nagercoil
• Namakkal
• Ramanathapuram
• Theni
• Thirunelveli
• Trichy
• Tuticorin
• Uttar Pradesh

Contact Address for the KLU B. Tech Test

• Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil - 626 190, Srivilliputhur (via) Virudhunagar (Dt.), Tamil Nadu
• Phone: 04563 289042 - 44
• Fax: 04563 289322
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Website: www.kalasalingam.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the KLU B. Tech Test score

Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu

Reference Books for KLU B. Tech Test

• The bibliography helpful for the entrance exam for the candidates include,
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker
• Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
• Co-ordinate Geometry by Dr. Gorakh Prasad
• Elements of Dynamics Part I & II and Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L.Loney
• General Chemistry by Ebbing
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child
• Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight
• IIT Chemistry by O.P. Agarwal
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur
• Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins Maths XI & XII by R.S. Agarwal
• Plane Trigonometry Part I and Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L.Loney
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky

Coaching Centers for KLU B. Tech Test

• Aakash Institute
• Brilliance Study centre
• Brilliant tutorials
• Career Forum Warangal
• Classic Academy
• Excellent Institute
• FIITJEE
• Khurmi classes
• My Institute
• Pinnacle Career institute
• Resonance
• Shar Study circle
• Sree Raghavendra Educational Academy
• T.I.M.E
• Vidya Kendra

Study Plan

Planning the preparation and a systematic study plan before the exams will help the candidates a lot. Combine this with hard work and practice; the aspirants will have no trouble passing the exam in high colors. Guides and study materials are available in bookstalls and in the Internet and the aspirants can use of such materials for their preparation.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The results for the Kalasalingam University entrance exam will be published in the website ‘http://www.kalasalingam.ac.in/’

Score Validity

The scores the candidate obtained for the entrance test will be applicable only for a year.