Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore records a recent placement rate of 91%. For B.E and B.Tech students, the average package stands at INR 3.50 LPA, while the highest package has reached INR 50 LPA.

NIRF data shows a UG median salary of INR 4.5 LPA. CSE, AI and DS, and IT bring the strongest placement results, while Mechanical and Civil record lower placement rates in comparison. The placement drive has participation from 150+ recruiters, including Amazon, Infosys, TCS, Zoho, and Accenture, with roles in software development, core engineering, analytics, and consulting.

KCT Coimbatore Placement Statistics 2026

KCT Coimbatore placement data points to strong outcomes in engineering streams, led by CSE, AI and DS, and IT. Students are hired for software development, core engineering, analytics, and consulting profiles.

Particulars Placement Details
Recent Placement Rate 91%
B.E/B.Tech Average Package INR 3.50 LPA
Highest Package INR 50 LPA
UG Median Salary as per NIRF INR 4.5 LPA
Recruiters 150+
Leading Branches Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, IT
Major Role Areas Software development, core engineering, analytics, consulting

KCT Coimbatore Branch-Wise Placement Data 2026

The 2026 placement data shows different hiring patterns across core, product, IT services, and management roles. Total placements reached their highest point in 2023-24 and then moved down in 2025-26.

  • Core roles stood at 283 in 2025-26 after reaching 326 in 2023-24, marking a 13% fall and showing a small decline in core hiring.
  • Product roles fell to 155 in 2025-26 after touching 235 in 2022-23, showing a total drop of 34%.
  • IT Services declined sharply from 73 in 2024-25 to 34 in 2025-26, a fall of 53%.
  • Management roles stayed mostly steady, with figures moving between 33 and 56 and no clear major rise or fall.
  • Total placements came down to 522 in 2025-26 after a peak of 616 in 2023-24, showing a 15% drop.
Placement Area Newest Available Figure Earlier Reference Figure Change
Core Roles 283 in 2025-26 326 in 2023-24 13% decrease
Product Roles 155 in 2025-26 235 in 2022-23 34% overall drop
IT Services 34 in 2025-26 73 in 2024-25 53% decrease
Management Roles Range of 33 to 56 No major trend Relatively stable
Total Placements 522 in 2025-26 616 in 2023-24 15% drop

KCT Coimbatore NIRF Report 2026

NIRF 2026 placement data for UG students shows a small fall in placed students across the latest years. The UG median salary stayed at INR 5 LPA up to 2023-24 and then moved down in 2024-25.

  • Placed students: The count fell by 2.2% from 2022-23 to 2023-24 and then by 2.3% in 2024-25.
  • Median salary: The salary stayed at INR 5 LPA till 2023-24 and then dropped by 10% in 2024-25.
  • Higher studies: The number rose by 6% in 2023-24 and then came down by 11.5% in 2024-25.
  • Admitted students: Admissions declined by 2% in 2023-24 and increased by 3% in 2024-25.

The UG placement statistics from NIRF 2026 are listed below:

Academic Year Admitted Placed Median Salary (INR) Higher Studies
2024-2025 1105 927 INR 4,50,000 184
2023-2024 1070 949 INR 5,00,000 208
2022-2023 1093 970 INR 5,00,000 196

KCT Coimbatore PG (2-Year) Placement

PG placements improved from 138 to 141 even though admissions saw a small decline. The median salary remained unchanged at INR 4 LPA.

Academic Year Admitted Placed Median Salary (INR)
2024-2025 151 141 INR 4,00,000
2023-2024 155 136 INR 4,00,000
2022-2023 169 138 INR 4,00,000

KCT Coimbatore Top Recruiters

KCT Coimbatore placements include hiring by Amazon, Infosys, TCS, Zoho, and Accenture. More than 150 recruiters take part in the placement drive.

Recruiters
Amazon
Infosys
TCS
Zoho
Accenture

KCT Coimbatore Placement FAQs

Ques. What has been the recent placement trend at KCT Coimbatore?

Ans. KCT Coimbatore recorded high placement levels of 96-99% during 2022-24. In 2025, the rate moved down slightly to 90-95%, and the number of offers also reduced a little after the earlier strong placement period.

Ques. Which KCT Coimbatore branch performs best in placements?

Ans. Computer Science and Engineering usually gets the strongest placement results at KCT Coimbatore. AI and DS and IT follow it, while Mechanical and Civil record comparatively lower placement rates.

Ques. What options are available apart from full-time placements at KCT Coimbatore?

Ans. Students can get internships in IT, product, and core companies. Many students receive internships in top firms, and some of these internships lead to pre-placement offers.

Ques. How are M.Tech and M.E placements different from B.Tech placements at KCT Coimbatore?

Ans. B.E and B.Tech placements are usually stronger in both placement percentage and packages. M.E and M.Tech placements are more focused on specialised roles, with a median salary of INR 4 LPA.