Kalasalingam University conducts an entrance exam for admission in to its B. Tech Program every year. Kalasalingam University was founded in 1984 by Kalasalingam and Anandam Ammal Charities as Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering (AKCE). It got recognition by UGC as a University in 2006 and subsequently got renamed as Kalasalingam University. It is located in Southern Tamil Nadu amongst natural surroundings and serene atmosphere.

Kalasalingam University offers B. Tech in nine branches for which an entrance test is conducted. Admission to B. Tech in Kalasalingam University is based on the entrance test as well as marks scored in +2. For admission 200/300 marks are based on +2 marks and 100/300 marks are based on score in the entrance test. Therefore a candidate needs to perform well both in the entrance test as well as in +2.

This is the one of the leading Universities in India to provide B. Tech programs for speech and hearing impaired students. It is among the top rank Engineering Universities in India. This is one of the oldest institutes in India. Over these years the university is recognized as a centre of providing quality education having excellent skills by updating itself according to the fast growing globalised industry and its demand. It has provided excellent education facility to its students.

The faculty members of the University are highly qualified and well experienced and provide their best to them. This is the first University having Academic Collaborations with the Carnegie Mellon University, Ball State University, Aachen University of Technology Germany and East Tennesseee State University. It has well stocked library with lots of books. The library of the institute is having digital facility. The laboratory of the institute is well equipped with the modern technology base equipments.

The institute provides world class facility to its students with the budget of more than sixteen Crore Rupees with the helping hand of DST government Of India. It has also provided excellent campus selection to its students in the top companies including Wipro, Infosys, iGate etc.

A candidate should have passed 10+2/Diploma or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and 60% aggregate marks in PCM. Candidates applying for B.Tech Biotechnology should have Physics, Chemistry & Biology with atleast 60% aggregate marks in PCB. Those who are appearing for class 12th exams in 2010 can also apply. Also a candidate should not be more than 21 years. There is no age limit for SC/ST.

Availability of Application forms:

The forms for Kalasalingam University will be available from the University and also from the selected Indian Bank branches and Post Offices. The form can also be obtained by post from Kalasaligam University by sending a Demand Draft along with the request for form. Candidates can also download the form through the website kalasalingam.ac.in.

Important Dates(Tentative):

Date of Entrance Examination: June 2nd week, 2010
Availability of Application Forms: February 1st week, 2010
Last Date for receipt of completed application forms: June 1st week, 2010

Please note that the dates are only tentative and are not final. The post will be updated as soon as the dates are officially released.

Courses offered:

B.Tech
1. Biotechnology
2. Chemical Engineering.
3. Civil Engineering.
4. Computer Science & Engineering.
5. Electronics and Communication Engineering.
6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
7. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
8. Information Technology
9. Mechanical Engineering.

Contact details:
Anand Nagar,
Krishnankoil - 626 190
Srivilliputhur (via) Virudhunagar (Dt.),
Tamil Nadu
Phone: 04563 289042 - 44
Fax: 04563 289322
E-mail: admissions@kalasalingam.ac.in
Website: www.kalasalingam.ac.in