Kongu Engineering College in Erode has established a strong placement track record, attracting over 300 companies annually for campus recruitment. The institution maintains consistent placement rates of 70-80%, with undergraduate engineering students securing median salaries of ₹4.5 LPA. The ongoing 2025 placement season shows promising early results with 73 companies already participating and 441 students placed. The college demonstrates robust recruitment outcomes across disciplines:
KEC-Placement Overview
| Academic Program | Placement Rate | Median Salary |
| B.Tech/B.E Programs | 80-90% | ₹4.5 LPA |
| MCA Program | Near 100% | ₹4.0 LPA |
| MBA Program | 85-90% | ₹4.0 LPA |
| M.E./M.Tech | 75-80% | ₹4.0 LPA |
Computer Science Engineering consistently leads placements with 174 students placed in 2024, followed by Mechanical Engineering (100 placements) and Electronics programs. The highest package recorded recently reached ₹80 LPA, while current placements show packages up to ₹21 LPA for top performers.
KEC-Recruitment Infrastructure
The placement cell operates year-round with structured processes:
- Pre-placement training: Technical skill development and aptitude coaching
- Internship pipeline: Corporate internships for non-final year students
- Recruiter engagement: 300+ companies including Fortune 500 firms
- Multi-disciplinary approach: Cross-departmental placement drives
Top employers include TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Hyundai, Bosch, and Vedanta, with emerging partnerships in core engineering sectors like automotive and manufacturing. The college maintains strong industry connections through alumni networks and industry-academia collaborations.
KEC-Career Development Framework
Kongu Engineering College implements a comprehensive career development strategy:
- Technical skill enhancement through specialized workshops and coding bootcamps
- Soft skill development including communication and interview training
- Corporate mentorship programs connecting students with industry leaders
Entrepreneurship incubation for students pursuing startup ventures The placement cell facilitates diverse career pathways, with approximately 3-5% of graduates pursuing higher studies at premier institutions. Industry feedback indicates strong demand for graduates in full-stack development, automation engineering, and data analytics roles.
KEC-Future Placement Outlook
Current placement trends indicate growing opportunities in:
- Core engineering sectors including automotive and industrial manufacturing
- Emerging technology domains like AI, machine learning, and IoT
- Global capability centers expanding hiring in Tier-2 cities
- Sustainable technology roles in renewable energy and green manufacturing
The college continues to strengthen industry partnerships through dedicated recruiter relationship programs and specialized industry conclaves. With its consistent placement performance and industry-aligned curriculum, Kongu Engineering College remains a preferred recruitment destination for both established corporations and emerging technology firms in southern India.
