Kongunadu Arts and Science College was established in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in 1973. It runs as a private college and is approved by the University Grants Commission. The college is accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A’. It is ranked at the 70th position by NIRF. Kongunadu Arts and Science College is affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, which is ranked 21st overall by NIRF 2020.

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Kongunadu Arts and Science College offers various government-aided and unaided undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., Ph.D., and Diploma courses in the Arts, Science, and Commerce stream. The admission to various courses offered at Kongunadu Arts and Science College is solely based on the merit of the applicants in their previous qualifying examination. While the college conducts an entrance test for admission to M.Phil and Ph.D. courses followed by an interview process.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College Admission 2021-22 is ongoing for which the candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of the college.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College Key Points

  • Kongunadu Arts and Science college offer 17 UG courses and 10 PG courses, Ph.D., M.Phil., and diploma courses.
  • The college is affiliated to BU, Coimbatore, and is approved by UGC.
  • The college conducts regular coaching classes for ICWA, ACS & CA, Civil Service Examinations, and Bank Exams for the benefit of its students.
  • The college runs various clubs to explore the creative side of the students.
  • In the year 2020, the highest salary package offered was INR 4.15 Lakhs.
  • Kongunadu Arts and Science College is re-accredited with an A+ grade in the 4th cycle by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

Kongunadu Arts and Science College Rankings

  • Ranked 70 all over India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
  • The college falls in the Band A (06-25) category of Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) for the year 2020.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College Courses and Fees

Kongunadu Arts and Science College offers numerous government aided and unaided courses in the college. The various courses that are offered are given in the table below.

COURSE COURSE DETAILS SELECTION CRITERIA
BA
  • Specialization: English Literature
  • Fees: INR 35,000 (First Year Fees)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: Must have passed class 12 or must be a diploma holder
 Merit-Based
B.Sc.
  • Specialization: CDF, CT, IT, Psychology, Biotechnology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Computer Science
  • Fees: INR 40,000 (First Year Fees)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: Must have passed class 12th with relevant subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, Computer Science, Botany, or Zoology
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BCA
  • Specialization: General
  • Fees: INR 40,000 (First Year Fees)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: Must have passed class 12 with Science and Mathematics as one of the Subjects
 Merit-Based
BBA
  • Specialization: General, Computer Application
  • Fees: INR 37,000 (First Year Fees)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: Must have passed class 12 from a recognized board
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B. Com
  • Specialization: Professional Accounting, CA, Com Banking and Insurance
  • Fees: INR 52,000 (First Year Fees)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Eligibility: Must have passed class 12 from a recognized board with Commerce and Accountancy.
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MA
  • Specialization: Tamil, English
  • Fees: INR 35,000 (First Year Fees)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: BA English Literature/BA English Literature (CA)/Part II English at UG Level OR
  • BA Tamil or B.Litt. Tamil or Part I language Tamil in UG Level
 Merit-Based
M.Sc.
  • Specialization: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, CT, Computer Science, Maths, Botany, Zoology
  • Fees: INR 38,000 (First Year Fees)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Must have passed B.Sc. from a recognized university in the relevant subject
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M.Com
  • Specialization: International Business, General
  • Fees: INR 35,000 (First Year Fees)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Must have passed BCom / BCom with any specialization
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M.Phil/ Ph.D.
  • Specialization: English, Computer Science, Tamil, Library & Information Science, Commerce, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Zoology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, Botany, Physical Education
  • Duration: 1 Year for M.Phil, 3 Years for Ph.D.
  • Eligibility: A Master’s Degree in the relevant field
 Written Test + Interview

Kongunadu Arts and Science College Placements

Kongunadu Arts and Science College has a placement cell that conducts training activities to ensure that its students are offered the best internships and placed according to their eligibility. The placement statistics for the year 2020 is given below in the table:

Number of companies visited 55
Total Offers Made 1079
Students Placed 1079
Highest Salary Package INR 4.15 LPA
Average Salary Package INR 1.8 LPA
Top Recruiters Infosys, TCS, IBM, Amazon, Hexaware, Muthoot Finance

Kongunadu Arts and Science College Scholarships

Kongunadu Arts and Science College do not award its students with any kind of scholarship. However, the college aids the students and help them receive scholarship form the Central and the State government. The meritorious and backward class candidates can avail the of scholarships. The list of the scholarships that the candidates can avail is as follows.

  • National Merit Scholarship-Government of India Scheme
  • State Scholarship to Children of School Teachers
  • State Government Merit Scholarship Scheme
  • Freedom Fighters’ Scholarship
  • Scholarship for Children of Defence Service Personnel
  • Scholarship for Children of Repatriates from Sri Lanka
  • National Loan Scholarship
  • State Collegiate Scholarships
  • Backward Class Scholarship
  • Tribal Welfare Higher Education & Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Special Scholarship
  • SC/ST Scholarship – Govt of India -Income limit Rs. 1,00,000/-per year
  • Harijan Welfare Loan Scholarship
  • Gandhi Memorial Award
  • State Post – Matric Special Scholarship
  • Hindi Scholarship
  • Scholarship for the Physically Handicapped
  • Indira Gandhi Single Female Child Scholarship

How to Avail Scholarships?

Candidates seeking scholarships from Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, and fulfill the eligibility criteria are required to visit the official Tamil Nadu Scholarship portal and fill in the online application form.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College FAQs

Ques. Is there a Lateral Entry course available at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore?

Ans. No, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore doesn’t offer any lateral entry courses for direct admission to the second-year UG courses.

Ques. What are the features of the placement cell of Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore?

Ans. The placement cell of Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore ensures that the students attain the knowledge and skills for an effective job search. It prepares them to sit in front of the recruiting team. The placement cell is coordinated by five members of different departments of the college.

Ques. What are the different facilities provided by Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore?

Ans. Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore has a Hostel, Library, Cafeteria, Ragging Curb Committee, etc. to ease the campus life of the students studying at the college.

Ques. Does Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore follow any reservation criteria?

Ans. Kongunadu Arts and Science College works according to the rules and regulations set by the Government Rules of Reservation for backward. 5% of the total seats are reserved for Physically Challenged candidates.

Ques. What is the mode of the Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore Application Process?

Ans. A candidate seeking admission to the courses offered at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore can apply either online or through offline mode.