GENESIS OF KCE

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Main_blockKings College of Engineering (KCE) was established in the year 2001 by Raj Educational Trust (RET), Chennai, with the singular aim of providing quality education to the poor and under-privileged students of this region. Situated on the Thanjavur – Pudukkottai Highway, spans over 50 acres in a beautiful, serene atmosphere ideally suited for technical education. KCE is approved by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and is a NAAC Accredited institution. The institute offers five UG and four PG programmes. ECE, EEE and Mechanical Engineering departments are recognized as Research Centres by Anna University, Chennai, for pursuing Ph.D. programmes. Departments of Civil, CSE, ECE and Mechanical Engineering are permanently affiliated to Anna University, Chennai.

Our steps are measured and taken with our goal in mind, which is to become a renowned institution where knowledge is a way of life. We, at KINGS, value the Gift of Knowledge but do not put a price tag on it. We remain strong in our policy of No Donations and No Capitation and have focuses on admitting students of merit. Due consideration is given to the economical state of the family while admitting students from the under-privileged sections of the community.
The infrastructure and facilities available on campus are amongst the very best which has made it as one of the most sought after college in this region. Well equipped laboratories, computing facilities with more than 600 systems, 100 Mbps internet connectivity and Wi-Fi hooked-up campusassures for enriched learning experiences. Well stocked Central Library with copious subscription to e-journals of IEEE, Springer, ACM provides good learning environment for the students. KCE library is solidly linked with British council and DELNET for resource sharing.

Well qualified faculty members with a structured Teaching-Learning practices equip students to become a professional to meet industrial standards and requirements. The Training and Placement Cell remains a pivot for the employability skills of the students by regular training on soft and aptitude skills that pave our students to pursue higher studies at premier Universities and Institutions of India and abroad.
A Vibrant Research & Development section of the institute bridges faculty and students to be eminent at R&D activities. The section has received grants from DRDO, MHRD, AICTE, Motorola, TNSCST etc., and accomplished many of the research projects and few are still underway.
Professional society activities and Skill enhancement programmes are organized in a structured manner augmenting the overall growth of the students. Various National / State/ Regional Level technical events in association with professional societies and organizations are witnessed periodically.
To arouse the societal consciousness among the students, they are encouraged to participate in events organized by NSS, NCC, YRC , RRC and CCC.   Physical grooming is made through various sporting facility and activities. Students of KCE bring laurels to the institution through zonal / inter-zonal/ University level / State level and National level sports events. Few records on international participation are also accounted to the credit.
KCE shoulders meritorious, economically backward students with various management scholarships.

KCE awards like Proficiency award, Best Library user award, Foreign Industrial Visit, and King of KINGS award are in the arsenals to spearhead our students’ endeavors reaching the heights of learning. Students securing Anna University ranks are honored with cash prizes during Graduation Day.