Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (also known as Karpagam University) [KAHE], Coimbatore established in 2008 is a Deemed to be University, currently having 151-200 position in NIRF Ranking 2024. KAHE Coimbatore is approved by AICTE, UGC, COA, PCI and DSIR, and is accredited by NAAC-A+. Admission in Karpagam Academy of Higher Education is offered in Engineering, Management and Science at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
| Institute Name | Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore |
| Also Known As | Karpagam University, Coimbatore |
| Estd. Year | 2008 |
| Approved/Recognised by | AICTE, UGC, COA, PCI, DSIR |
| Type | Deemed to be University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A+ |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Chancellor | Dr. K. Ramasamy |
| Address | Pollachi Main Road, L & T Bye-Pass Road, Eachanari Post, Coimbatore - 641021, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Contact Number | 0422-2980011, 2980012 |
| Official Website | https://kahedu.edu.in/ |
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education was established in the year 2008 under the UGC Act and it was declared a ‘Deemed to be University’ by MHRD and the Government of India. This university was established to offer high-quality education to the students and make them employable and future-ready. KAHE is approved by AICTE and recognised by the Council of Architecture and PCI. This university is also accredited by NAAC with a grade of “A+”.
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The vision of the university is to impart an academic pedagogy to the students that is value-based, thoroughly researched, socially relevant, and creative. KAHE wants to produce individuals with rich qualities and excellent learning abilities so that they can serve the society and the nation. |
The mission of the university is to educate students in their respective domains and to deliver excellent knowledge to empower women, society, and the nation. The university focuses on molding the students into responsible citizens so that they can fulfill the needs of the society. |
KAHE offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs to students in various fields. These programs are run under various disciplines, such as:
Students interested in pursuing their higher academic education can join KAHE. The admission process in KAHE is easy, however, the candidates need to fulfill the admission eligibility criteria. Students interested in Engineering programs need to appear in respective entrance examination. Architectural students interested in the B. Arch program need to submit their National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) score. Students with other programs need to submit important testimonies for admissions.
For admissions, the candidates can either fill out the online form present on the official website of the university or download the softcopy of the form. They can mail the filled form with a DD drawn in favor of Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, payable at Coimbatore.
* In case of any confusion or doubt, the candidate can contact the officials of the university.
KAHE believes that education is every individual's need and should not be hampered because of financial issues, therefore, the university offers scholarships to the students belonging to SC and ST communities and applying for UG and PG courses. Students get Post Matric and Higher Education Special Scholarships offered by the Government of Tamil Nadu and India.
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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151-200 out of 200 | 2024 (Universities) |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Universities) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2021 (Universities) | |
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31 out of 40 | 2024 (Deemed To Be Universities) |
| 32 out of 40 | 2022 (Deemed To Be Universities) | |
| 36 out of 45 | 2021 (Deemed To Be Universities) | |
| 44 out of 50 | 2020 (Deemed To Be Universities) | |
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Band-Excellent | 2021 (Private Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
The university understands the importance of placement and jobs in the life of students and to facilitate the students with the same, the university has established an active and enterprising Training and Placement Cell. This cell helps the students in grabbing new on-field opportunities by conducting in-campus placement drives. The cell focuses on developing the professional, technical, communicational, and soft skills of the students. The cell organises various Career Development Programs for the students to provide training and growth. These programs help the students understand their roles in the corporate world and assist them in becoming an employee who meets the needs of an organisation. Training is provided in career development programs including development of presentation skills, logical reasoning, GD, situational reasoning, problem-solving skills, verbal reasoning, etc.
The Training and Placement Cell also works as a mediator and provides a platform that bridges the gap between the graduates and the companies. The cell organises an industrial institutional interface programs and arranges various seminars, workshops, industrial visits, live-talk sessions, etc. Counselling is also provided to the students so that they can be assisted with their career plans and can work to achieve their dreams without any doubt or confusion. The university also provides various internship opportunities to the students in their respective fields.
The cell prepares the students as per their academic years, like in the first year the cell works to develop the personality of the students. In mid-years, the cell develops technical and verbal skills in the students along with various major skills and training. In the final year, the cell organises mock interviews, HR rounds, aptitude tests, and GD. This training technique builds confidence in students and helps them clear the interview rounds easily.
The organisations and companies that recruit the students of KAHE are Capgemini, Cognizant, IBM, IDFC First Bank, IDBI Federal Life Insurance, Infosys, Infoview Technologies Private Limited, Mr. Cooper, MRF, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Accenture, etc.
Located at Pollachi Main Road, Salem-Kochi Highway, the campus of the university is highly vibrant and the ambiance is positive and excellent for the students. The infrastructure of the university is modern which promotes quality education and growth. KAHE has e-classrooms with excellent seating arrangements, spacious areas, and modern teaching tools. The campus of the university is fully Wi-Fi enabled and owns state-of-the-art laboratories for the students so that they can do experiments and learn new things throughout. There are various other facilities and amenities provided by the university and these are:
