Karunya Deemed University Celebrates Its 29th Convocation Ceremony
July 9, 2024: On July 6, 2024, Karunya Deemed University achieved the milestone of conducting its 29th Convocation Ceremony. The event was hosted at the university’s vast campus in the presence of esteemed guests, faculty, students, and their respective families.The ceremony began with the Academic Processional March to the tune of "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”. Further, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, Chancellor of Karunya University proceeded the ceremony with a heartfelt message signifying the university’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Furthermore, the ceremony witnessed the felicitation of graduates by Dr. Paul Dhinakaran with med
Karunya Deemed University Celebrates Its 29th Convocation Ceremony
July 9, 2024: On July 6, 2024, Karunya Deemed University achieved the milestone of conducting its 29th Convocation Ceremony. The event was hosted at the university’s vast campus in the presence of esteemed guests, faculty, students, and their respective families.The ceremony began with the Academic Processional March to the tune of "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”. Further, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, Chancellor of Karunya University proceeded the ceremony with a heartfelt message signifying the university’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Furthermore, the ceremony witnessed the felicitation of graduates by Dr. Paul Dhinakaran with medals and degree certificates.
Some special accolades were felicitated to the Chancellor awardees: Richie Suresh Koshy (B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science), Gurram Aakash (B.Tech in Robotics and Automation), Samuel D A (B.Sc in Information Security & Digital Sciences), Kaviya B (M.Tech in Biomedical Instrumentation), and Harshini R (B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture), for their key achievements in academics.
The convocation ceremony wrapped up with lots of heartfelt applause and encouraging students for their future endeavors.
Karunya University recent World University Ranking 2024
June 21, 2024: Accreditation Karunya University has risen to prominence as a globally recognized institution, distinguished by its Category 1 status from the UGC and the highest accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an "A++" grade.[12]. In the prestigious Times Higher Education(THE) World University Rankings 2024, Karunya was placed in the 1201-1500 Rank, while among the Asian universities, Karunya secured the top 501-600 Rank and in THE Young University Rankings 2024, Karunya is placed in the 401-500 Rank. Additionally, it also holds the QS Sustainability Ranking securing the 246th Rank in Environmental Sustainability, QS University Rankings Asia in 701-750 Rank, UI GreenMetric World University Rankings as 640th World’s most Sustainable University in 2023, and QS I-GAUGE Diamond Ratings. Besides, all the Eligible Engineering Programs and MBA have been accredited by the NBA and the B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture Program by ICAR for 5 years* Official website. The School of Management Studies has the unique distinction of being the first to offer an MBA program with accreditation from the ACCA-UK in the state of Tamilnadu.
Karunya Deemed University Professors Secures a Spot in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists List for the Third Consecutive Year"
October 17, 2023: The notable inclusion of five valued academic members in Stanford University's acknowledged top 2% scientific list for 2023 signifies a collaborative victory for Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS). Dr. Sneha Gautam, from the department of civil engineering, expresses her sincere gratitude and recognises Karunya's caring environment for his academic successes. According to him, "This recognition underscores our global influence and profound impact on the advancement of scientific understanding."
Dr Jude Hemanth, who represents Electronics and Communications Engineering, clarifies the severity of the ranking system by saying, "Sustaining in this list demands excessive determination, deep interest, and grit towards research."
Dr Godson Asirvatham Lazarus, a professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering, offers some perspective: "Being featured in the top 2% globally signifies a high level of achievement and expertise in our respective disciplines, opening doors to various opportunities such as collaborations, funding, and career advancements."
Together, these professors from several engineering fields have regularly ranked highly on Stanford's coveted list, demonstrating Karunya's unwavering dedication to knowledge advancement. The Chancellor, Dr Paul Dhinakaran, and the Karunya administration send their sincere congratulations to everyone, enhancing the university's reputation as a center of scientific achievement.
This honour not only recognises individual accomplishments but also the teamwork and commitment that characterise the academic community at Karunya. It says a lot about the institution's contribution to establishing new standards for scientific inquiry and innovation around the world.
Karunya Deemed University Students Win Prestigious Intel Unnati Grand Challenge
January 30, 2023: The renowned Intel Unnati Grand Winter Challenge 2022 was won by a team of students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Karunya Deemed University, accredited by NAAC A++. The winners on a cash award of INR 1 lakh. The students had to use cutting-edge technology to design a decision support system for traffic control for the competition, which took place at the Indian Institute of Sciences in Bengaluru.
The Intel Unnati Grand Challenge is an annual event that challenges students from colleges all over India to use cutting-edge technology to solve problems. Four problem statements centred on the hybrid control of utility systems were presented in this year's challenge.
Karunya Awarded with NAAC A++ Grade
September 22, 2022: With a heavenly vision and a deep desire to advance humanity through education and humanitarian work, Late Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran and Dr. Paul Dhinakaran founded the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS) in Coimbatore in 1986. On June 23, 2004, the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India, granted KITS the status of Deemed University.
From August 10 to August 12, 2022, a peer team from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) paid a visit to the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences. The seven-person peer team visited several departments, buildings, infrastructure, and research centres before submitting its findings.
The highest Grade A++ has been awarded to Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences by NAAC in recognition of its considerable contributions to education, research, innovation & incubation, extension, and outreach initiatives. Industry 4.0 compliant curriculum, digital teaching and learning practises, state-of-the-art infrastructure, transparent governance, funded projects totaling Rs. 25 crore, more than 100 patents, 14 of which have been granted, 6300 papers in journals with Scopus and WoS indexes, a Section 8 company that supports incubation and entrepreneurship, adoption of villages for technology transfer, and a notable contribution to water science and technology and the best practice manifested by 25 technology missions in cutting edge areas.
All of Karunya's programmes have UGC and AICTE approval in addition to the engineering and MBA programmes. NBA has accredited 10 undergraduate and graduate engineering and management programmes. KITS is ranked among the self-financing institutions in the "Band Excellent" of the ARIIA Ranking 2022. KITS was awarded the Advanced QS E-LEAD Certification by QS I-GUAGE in recognition of its online teaching and learning methods.
Modern laboratories, including 8 core and 10 industry-assisted laboratories, support the academic and research operations. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries-sponsored laboratory, the Nano-Mission-supported laboratory, the supersonic and subsonic wind tunnels of the Aerospace Engineering laboratory, the Media Centre, the animal house and NMR laboratory for experimental studies, and the Water Institute laboratory equipped with an AAS, an ion chromatograph, and resources for water treatment using electro-coagulation, electro-dialysis, and CDI techniques were all praised by the NAAC Expert Team. The industry experts praised KITS for creating industry-ready students through its industry-partnered laboratories with SIEMENS, IBM, CISCO, NVIDIA, SUEZ, AMZ Automotive, and TESSOLVE.SIEMENS, IBM, CISCO, NVIDIA, SUEZ, AMZ Automotive and TESSOLVE for making students industry ready.
According to the experts, Karunya's 25 Technology Missions, which focus on emerging technologies, tools for industry 4.0, and sustainable development, are helping to generate papers, patents, and commercial goods that will help to solve challenges for humanity.
Karunya Deemed to be University Inaugurates Water Museum
September 19, 2022: On September 17, the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences hosted a Water Summit at the Welcomhotel in Coimbatore, inviting many notable academicians and scientists from throughout the nation who are tackling various water-related issues. At the event's end, the experts proposed a Coimbatore declaration, which is anticipated to be sent to the Indian government.
The occasion was presided over by Dr Paul Dhinakaran, Chancellor of Karunya Deemed University, who said that it is a privilege to serve humanity in whatever way possible. In order to examine and ponder on issues relating to water, one of the most significant and limited resources in the world, he thanked the outside experts, participants, and well-wishers who had come to the summit. He discussed his goals for Karunya and how the university began to concentrate on the four thrust areas of water, food, sustainable energy, and healthcare. He added that Karunya has built a Water Institute and inked MoUs with Israeli universities including Ben-Gurion University, Technion, Tel Aviv, etc. Dr Paul Dhinakaran inaugurated a Water Museum at Karunya Campus in the presence of the delegates and authorities of the University.
Student of Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Becomes the Captain of Tamilnadu Cricket Team
July 19, 2022: The Tamilnadu Cricket Association has chosen Praveen Thiyagarajan, a third-year BCom student at Karunya Deemed University, to lead the Tamilnadu cricket team (under 19 years category). Praveen, an Ooty inhabitant, lost both of his parents when he was a little child. He had to endure bigger setbacks and disappointments throughout his life, yet he remained steadfastly committed to his purpose. In order to succeed in his endeavour to become the captain, he had to work arduously and pick up new skills.
The Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Chancellor thanked Captain Praveen and gave him his best wishes for continued success. He encouraged him to work hard to establish himself as a crucial member of the Indian team. As a token of appreciation, the student received a complete scholarship for his studies in Karunya. The management's action will motivate the pupils to compete in local and national sports.
Karunya Celebrates 26th Convocation Ceremony
July 19, 2022: The Twenty sixth convocation function was held at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences on 9th July 2022 at the Bro. DGS Dhinakaran Centre in the Institute Campus. Dr Paul Dhinakaran, Chancellor, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences presided over the convocation and distributed the certificates to the graduates. The Chief Guest Shri. S. Somanath, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) & Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Space delivered the convocation address. 1698 students (UG –1295, PG – 349, PhD – 54) who have successfully completed BTech, MBA, BCom, BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc(Hons) Horticulture, MA, MSc, MTech, & PhD received the degrees. The Chancellor's awards were given to K Sylvester Joanne, BTech (ECE), J. Prince Allen Jebakumar, MTech (VLSI Design), Jerrin K Dawny MSc (Information Security and Digital Forensics) and E. Jeslina Sharon, B.Sc. Hons (Agriculture).
Along with SEESHA, the graduating Karunya students have offered to provide wheelchairs and motorised tricycles to the disabled. This admirable act is in keeping with the Chancellor, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, who has a mission to serve humanity with social concern by identifying answers to issues connected to energy, water, food, and health care through scientific, social, and technical research.
Four Karunya Deemed University Professors Listed In World's Top 2% Scientists: By Stanford University, 2021
November 09, 2021: This year, four academic members from the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences in Coimbatore were named to Stanford University's top 2% of scientists list. The index, which represents the top 2% of the most-cited scientists in several areas, was just announced by Stanford University. The report was written by a group of specialists led by Stanford University's Eminent Professor, Prof. John Ioannidis. The database (https://doi.org/10.17632/btchxktzyw.3) is based on a Scopus snapshot taken on August 1, 2021, and updated to the citation year 2020.
This database includes citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, citations to articles in various authorship positions, and a composite indicator. All researchers are divided into 22 scientific fields and 176 sub-fields according to the technique. For all scientists who have published at least five publications, field- and subfield-specific percentiles are also supplied. A percentile rank of 2% or above is required for selection.
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), one of India's most prestigious institutes, also holds a prominent position in this list. Four (04) KITS academic members representing various engineering programmes have been accepted into this highly valued database.
Dr Godson Asirvatham of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Dr Jude Hemanth of the Electronics and Communications Engineering Department, Dr Sneha Gautam of the Civil Engineering Department, and Dr A Immanuel Selvakmar of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department are among the four faculty members.
Dr Paul Dhinakaran, Vice-Chancellor Dr P Mannar Jawahar, and Registrar Dr Elijah Blessing all complimented the faculty members on their outstanding achievements.
KITS Receives Patent For Electroadhesive Clutch
September 15, 2021: A group of faculty members from the Departments of Applied Physics and Chemistry at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, as well as Dr Nitin Patel, BCCI's Head Physiotherapist, have developed an Indian Patent for a lightweight fabric electroadhesive clutch for AI and IoT enabled virtual reality haptic gloves. This clutch facilitates finger movement control in order to realise virtual things. It has a wide range of applications in medical haptic devices and exosuits, where mechanical components can be substituted with electronic fabric clutches, reducing the weight of existing systems.
The environmentally friendly fabric clutches are flexible, wearable, hydrophobic, and operate at minimal power, which is a breakthrough in the electronic sector. The clutches developed are low-cost and simple to construct, making them ideal for use in healthcare assistive devices that help differently-abled people complete their daily tasks with ease.
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Organises Brainstorming Session on Water, Food, Health and Energy
February 18, 2020: Considering the social importance of water, food, health and energy, these areas have been defined as the focus areas for education, research and development by Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences. Institute organised a brainstorming session to identify the problems, appropriate modern technologies, policies, extension programmes and funding sources. Over 27 experts from various institutions, government organisations, NGOs, entrepreneurs and consultants were invited. There were four rounds of discussions dealing with the following aspects:
1) Problems of the concerned focal area
2) Advanced technologies and research gaps in each of the focal areas
3) Suggestions on appropriate policies and regulatory mechanisms in the four identified areas and also need for extension activities, transfer of technology, interventions, awareness creation, pilot studies and action research
4) Funding sources and agencies in each of the four sectors
The session concluded with discussion on current advancements and research gaps on these focus areas.
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Placements: I was a part of the B.Tech biotech batch of 2020-2024 where 85% of my batch was placed and there are many top recruiters like Google and Accenture. The roles offered in my course include QA and QC roles, the highest is 10LPA and the lowest was around 4.5 LPA.
Placements: My college placement is very good. M.Sc. Biotechnology course, approximately 75%-85% placed of students in the last academic year. The highest offer was around INR 9.5 LPA, the lowest was around INR 4 LPA, and the average offer was around INR 5.5 LPA. Major employers include Biocon, Cipla, and Syngene. About 77% of students have taken up internships at notable institutions such as Biocon and Serum Institute. The primary roles were analyst, quality control analyst, and biologist.
Placements: Placements were good for IT and other technical courses whereas, for Biotech and Food Tech, it was not great as companies visiting was lower. Recruiting companies for core fields plays quite a role, and the options given to the students are also fewer.
Placements: Placement opportunities for Arts, and Media are excellent in our college. There are a variety of opportunities to go on. Top companies, such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and L&T, recruit students from our college for placements.
Placements: I studied at the Karunya Institute of Technology and Science, during the year 2011-2015. Students in my batch were around 30, and we had 2 sections. Recruiting companies were Sutherland, Infosys, CPGM, Biocon, TCS, Wipro, etc. The salary packages vary based on the position and roles offered. Most of the companies provided on-board training upon hiring.
Placements: The placements are great with various core companies coming in like biocon, biozyme, biozeen and Dr. Reddy's. They also offer very good packages and even other companies are willing to take in biotechnology students due to the wide spread curriculum that the department offers.
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| B.E. / B.Tech (17 Courses) | INR 1.5 L - 2 L |
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It is a tier 2 college, but its reputation, infrastructure, faculty and placments are quite good.
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KSM KIT, Coimbatore generally has better placement records than Bharathiar University. This is often attributed to stronger industry connections, dedicated placement cells, and specialised training programs at KSM KIT, also student performance plays a crucial role in securing placements.
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Backward Classes (BC) | 35.25 |
SC | 25.5 |
ST | 22.5 |
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KSM KIT, Coimbatore generally boasts decent placements, with a focus on IT sectors. The college has a dedicated placement cell and strong industry connections. However, individual student performance significantly impacts placement outcomes.
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