

J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal
Also known as JKKN College of Engineering, JKKNCET, JKKN Engineering College, JKK Nattraja College of Engineering
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- Established
- 2008
About J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal
J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET) is a private self-financing engineering college at Natarajapuram, NH-544 (Salem to Coimbatore highway), Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu 638183. It is run by the J.K.K. Rangammal Charitable Trust, set up in 1969, which also runs dental, pharmacy, nursing, education and arts and science colleges on the Komarapalayam campus. The AICTE approval letter gives 2008 as the year of establishment, and the college is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. Its AICTE Extension of Approval for 2026-27 is dated 16 March 2026. The college site says autonomous status was conferred by the UGC and Anna University, and the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2026 seat list names it as an autonomous college.
Programmes
AICTE approves five undergraduate programmes with 60 seats each for 2026-27: B.E. in computer science and engineering, electronics and communication engineering, electrical and electronics engineering and mechanical engineering, and B.Tech. in information technology. The postgraduate programmes are the M.E. in computer science and engineering (12 seats) and the MBA (60 seats). The fee page also lists lateral entry into the second year for the five undergraduate programmes.
Rankings and placements
The college submitted data for NIRF 2026 under the engineering category; no NIRF rank was found for it. That data shows 601 undergraduate and 6 postgraduate students and, for the 2024-25 batch, 53 undergraduates graduating in the minimum time, 23 placed with a median salary of Rs 2,40,000, and 2 selected for higher studies.
Admission
B.E. and B.Tech. seats are filled through TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks and, for the management quota, directly by the college. The college names no entrance test for undergraduate admission. The MBA asks for a TANCET, CAT, MAT or XAT score, and the M.E. prefers a TANCET score.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2008
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
- Affiliation
- Anna University, Chennai
- Approvals
- AICTE
- Programmes
- 7Engineering, Management
- Also known as
- JKKN College of Engineering, JKKNCET, JKKN Engineering College, JKK Nattraja College of Engineering
- Website
- engg.jkkn.ac.in
Courses
7 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering | Undergraduate | 4 |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 1 |
| Master of Engineering | Postgraduate | 1 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Admission to B.E. and B.Tech. programmes at JKKN College of Engineering and Technology is through TNEA counselling run by Anna University on Class 12 marks, plus direct admission under the management quota; no entrance test is named. The MBA asks for a valid TANCET, CAT, MAT or XAT score followed by a group discussion and personal interview, and the M.E. prefers a TANCET score.
By programme group
- B.E. and B.Tech.: a pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and at least 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories), with a valid TNEA rank for government-quota seats or direct admission under the management quota. The college's TNEA counselling code is 2647. Lateral entry into the second year is also listed.
- MBA: a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC and ST candidates on the programme page) and a valid TANCET, CAT, MAT or XAT score; shortlisted candidates take a group discussion and personal interview.
- M.E. Computer Science and Engineering: a B.E. or B.Tech. in a relevant discipline with at least 50% marks; a TANCET score is preferred and direct merit-based admission is also available.
- Application: online through the JKKN admissions portal or at the campus counter; the college states that no application fee is charged.
Dates
The college publishes no 2027 admission dates (checked 20 October 2026). For 2026 it listed the portal opening on 1 April 2026, 31 May 2026 as the last date to apply, TNEA counselling in June and July 2026 (set by Anna University), a management-quota window from 1 May to 31 July 2026, a fee payment deadline of 15 August 2026 and classes from August 2026.
J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal TNEA Cutoff 2026
TNEA code 2647 · closing marks out of 200, general academic seats
| Branch | OC | BC | BCM | MBC | SC | SCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 136 | 89 | 134.5 | 124 | – | – |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 127.5 | 104 | 93 | 116 | 124.5 | 104 |
| Information Technology | 118 | 85.5 | 116.5 | 90 | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 115.5 | 98 | – | 90 | – | 110 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 92 | – | – | – | – | – |
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(10)J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee at JKKN College of Engineering and Technology?
The 2026-27 fee page gives government-quota tuition only as "As per Government Norms", with no amount. It lists management-quota tuition a year of Rs 80,000 for B.E. CSE and B.Tech IT, Rs 70,000 for B.E. ECE, Rs 45,000 for B.E. EEE and Mechanical, Rs 65,000 for the MBA and Rs 30,000 for the M.E. CSE, and Rs 60,000 a year for lateral entry into each of the five undergraduate programmes. Hostel and other charges are not on that page.
Is there an entrance test for JKKN College of Engineering and what are the 2027 dates?
No entrance test is named for B.E. or B.Tech. admission: government-quota seats are filled through TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks (college code 2647) and management-quota seats directly by the college. The MBA asks for a TANCET, CAT, MAT or XAT score and the M.E. prefers TANCET. The college has published no 2027 dates (checked 20 October 2026).
How are placements at JKKN College of Engineering and Technology?
In the college's NIRF 2026 data, 53 undergraduates graduated in the 2024-25 batch, 23 were placed with a median salary of Rs 2,40,000 and 2 went to higher studies. The college's placement site quotes higher figures with no batch year and they differ between pages, so they are not used here.
Which courses and how many seats does JKKN College of Engineering have?
The AICTE approval for 2026-27 covers five undergraduate programmes with 60 seats each (B.E. in computer science and engineering, electronics and communication, electrical and electronics and mechanical engineering, and B.Tech. in information technology), the M.E. in computer science and engineering with 12 seats and the MBA with 60 seats.
Is JKKN College of Engineering autonomous and which university is it affiliated to?
It is a private self-financing college affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and run by the J.K.K. Rangammal Charitable Trust. The college site says autonomous status was conferred by the UGC and Anna University, and the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2026 seat list names it as an autonomous college. Its AICTE approval for 2026-27 is dated 16 March 2026.
What scholarships does JKKN College of Engineering list for 2026-27?
The scholarship page lists the government PMSS scholarship (about Rs 50,000 a year for B.E. and B.Tech. and M.E., Rs 35,000 for MBA) for SC, SCA, ST and BC-CC students, the First Graduate scholarship of about Rs 25,000 a year for B.E. and B.Tech., the JKKN Trust Merit Scholarship from Rs 5,000 up to a full tuition waiver, and Naan Mudhalvan at Rs 1,000 a month. The page says amounts are approximate and follow government norms.
Does JKKN College of Engineering have a hostel?
Yes. The college site describes separate boys and girls hostels on the campus, with a non-vegetarian Premium and a vegetarian Classic meal plan. It publishes no hostel fee, so none is quoted here.
Is JKKN College of Engineering the same as the other JKKN colleges in Komarapalayam?
No. It is one of nine institutions of the J.K.K. Rangammal Charitable Trust on the Komarapalayam campus, which also include JKKN Dental College and Hospital, JKKN College of Pharmacy, JKKN College of Arts and Science and JKKN College of Education. This page covers the engineering college only.
What is the admission process at J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal?
Admission to B.E. and B.Tech. programmes at JKKN College of Engineering and Technology is through TNEA counselling run by Anna University on Class 12 marks, plus direct admission under the management quota; no entrance test is named. The MBA asks for a valid TANCET, CAT, MAT or XAT score followed by a group discussion and personal interview, and the M.E. prefers a TANCET score.
Which bodies approve or accredit J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal?
J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal lists approval or accreditation from AICTE.
What other names is J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal known by?
J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal is also known as JKKN College of Engineering, JKKNCET, JKKN Engineering College and JKK Nattraja College of Engineering.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for J.K.K. Nattraja College of Engineering and Technology (JKKNCET), Namakkal on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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