Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore
Also known as Karpagam University, KAHE
- Fees / year
- ₹30,000 - ₹3.5L
- Courses
- 62+
- NIRF University
- 101–150
- Established
- 2008
About Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE) is a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. Its campus is on Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari, Coimbatore (641 021), and the university's website says it was conferred deemed status in 2008. It teaches through five faculties: Arts, Science, Commerce and Management; Engineering; Pharmacy; Architecture, Design and Planning; and Performing Arts.
Accreditation and rankings
- NAAC: grade A+ in the second cycle with a CGPA of 3.33 on a four-point scale, certificate dated 6 December 2021 and valid up to 5 December 2026. No later certificate was on the university's site on 16 October 2026.
- NIRF 2025: University category, rank band 101-150 (a band, not a single rank), as the university's home page states.
- Other bodies: UGC-AICTE approval, Council of Architecture approval and Pharmacy Council of India approval, as the About page lists them.
Programmes
The 2026-27 programme lists name 19 undergraduate programmes in arts, science, commerce and management (B.Com. in eight forms, BBA, BCA and nine B.Sc. programmes) and 12 B.E. and B.Tech. programmes: computer science and engineering (also with cyber security), AI and data science, computer science and business systems, biomedical, civil, electrical and electronics, electronics and communication (also VLSI design), mechanical, biotechnology and food technology. The other faculties offer B.Pharm., Pharm.D., B.Arch., B.Des. in interior and fashion design, and B.A. in music, violin and Bharatanatyam. Postgraduate programmes are MBA, MCA, M.Com., seven M.Sc. programmes, five M.E. programmes, three M.Pharm. programmes, M.Arch., M.Plan. and three M.A. programmes in performing arts.
Students, fees and placements
The university's NIRF 2026 data sheet lists 10,762 students in UG and PG programmes in 2024-25, plus 277 full-time and 745 part-time Ph.D. students. For the 2024-25 graduating batch it shows 1,375 of 2,719 graduates placed, with median salaries from Rs 2,90,000 (three-year UG) to Rs 4,50,000 (six-year PG). Tuition for 2026-27 is listed per semester for arts, science, commerce and management (B.Sc. Computer Science Rs 50,000, B.Com. Rs 42,000, MBA Rs 90,000) and per year for engineering, pharmacy and architecture (B.E. CSE Rs 2,25,000 to Rs 2,75,000 by percentage band, B.Pharm. Rs 1,60,000, B.Arch. Rs 1,60,000).
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2008
- Institution type
- Deemed
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, NAAC, COA, PCI
- NIRF 2025
- 101–150 University
- Programmes
- 62Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce
- UG fees
- ₹30,000 – ₹3.5L a year
- PG fees
- ₹40,000 – ₹1.8L a year
- Also known as
- Karpagam University, KAHE
- Website
- kahedu.edu.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Karpagam Academy of Higher Education.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and Fees
62 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 9 | ₹72,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Undergraduate | 8 | ₹80,000 – ₹1,10,000 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | Undergraduate | 8 | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,75,000 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 7 | ₹50,000 – ₹72,000 |
| Master of Engineering | Postgraduate | 5 | — |
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,75,000 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Undergraduate | 3 | ₹30,000 |
| Master of Arts | Postgraduate | 3 | ₹40,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Admission at KAHE is by application with Class 12 or degree testimonials; engineering applicants also sit an entrance examination and are admitted on that and their Class 12 marks, and B.Arch. applicants need a NATA score. KAHE has not published 2027 dates or an application fee on its admission pages (checked 16 October 2026).
By programme group
- B.E. and B.Tech.: Class 12 with any three of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Biology and related subjects (Faculty of Engineering regulations). The admission page says applicants appear for an entrance examination and admission follows that and the +2 marks; it names no test and gives no date.
- B.Arch.: a NATA score and Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; the regulation also accepts an NTA test (JEE). B.Des., M.Arch. and M.Plan. applicants submit an application with testimonials.
- Undergraduate arts, science, commerce, management, pharmacy and performing arts programmes: Class 12 pass (academic or vocational); applications go with testimonials and eligible candidates are called for admission.
- Postgraduate programmes: MBA, MCA, M.Sc. and M.Com. need an appropriate degree under the PG regulations; the other postgraduate programmes take applications with testimonials, and M.A. Music also needs an entrance test and proficiency in music.
Dates
No 2026 or 2027 application or test dates are published on the Admission Procedure page. Applications can also be sent by post with a demand draft; the admissions office numbers are on the Admissions page.
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(7)Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B.E. and B.Tech fee at KAHE?
For 2026-27 the Faculty of Engineering lists annual tuition by percentage band (60-69%, 70-79%, 80% and above; the table does not say which marks): B.E. CSE and B.Tech. AI and Data Science Rs 2,75,000, Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 2,25,000; B.E. ECE Rs 2,50,000, Rs 2,25,000 and Rs 2,00,000; B.E. Mechanical Rs 1,10,000, Rs 1,00,000 and Rs 90,000; B.E. Civil Rs 1,00,000, Rs 90,000 and Rs 80,000. A one-time admission fee of Rs 10,000 and a health card of Rs 500 are extra (KAHE fee structure 2026-27).
What is the fee for B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, MBA and MCA at KAHE?
For 2026-27 KAHE lists tuition per semester: B.Sc. Computer Science Rs 50,000, B.Sc. Biotechnology Rs 36,000, B.Com. Rs 42,000, B.Com. International Accounting and Finance Rs 55,000, BBA Rs 40,000, BCA Rs 46,000, MBA Rs 90,000 and MCA Rs 70,000, which is twice as much for a year. A one-time admission fee of Rs 5,000 and a health card of Rs 500 are extra.
What are the B.Pharm., Pharm.D., B.Arch. and B.Des. fees at KAHE?
For 2026-27 annual tuition is Rs 1,60,000 for B.Pharm. and B.Arch., Rs 1,00,000 for B.Des. and M.Plan., Rs 1,25,000 for M.Arch. and Rs 60,000 for M.Pharm. Pharm.D. is Rs 3,50,000 a year in the 1st and 2nd year and Rs 2,50,000 a year in the 3rd to 6th year. B.A. Music is Rs 15,000 a semester and M.A. Music Rs 20,000 a semester. A one-time admission fee of Rs 10,000 (Rs 5,000 for performing arts) and a health card of Rs 500 are extra.
Which entrance test does KAHE use for B.E. and B.Tech. admission?
The Admission Procedure page says engineering applicants have to appear for an entrance examination and are admitted on that and their +2 marks, but it names no test and gives no date (checked 16 October 2026). B.Arch. applicants need a NATA score. No 2027 dates are published.
How are placements at KAHE?
NIRF 2026 data for the 2024-25 graduating batch shows 1,375 of 2,719 graduates placed (about 50.6%). Median salaries of placed graduates were Rs 2,90,000 for three-year UG (687 of 1,541 placed), Rs 4,25,000 for four-year UG (379 of 648), Rs 3,35,000 for five-year UG (31 of 57), Rs 3,27,000 for two-year PG (264 of 447) and Rs 4,50,000 for six-year PG (14 of 26). KAHE publishes no highest or average package.
What are the NAAC grade and NIRF rank of KAHE?
KAHE holds NAAC grade A+ (second cycle, CGPA 3.33 on a four-point scale), with a certificate dated 6 December 2021 and valid up to 5 December 2026; no renewal was published by 16 October 2026. Its home page gives its NIRF 2025 position as the University category rank band 101-150.
Is KAHE a private or deemed university?
KAHE is a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, and its website says it was conferred that status in 2008. It is on Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari, Coimbatore.
Does KAHE offer scholarships or fee concessions?
KAHE helps SC/ST students in UG and PG programmes obtain the Post Matric and Higher Education Special scholarships of the Government of India and Tamil Nadu, and its Office of International Affairs runs a Bon Voyage Scholarship for study abroad (no amounts are published). Engineering tuition also falls with the percentage band: B.E. CSE is Rs 2,75,000 a year in the 60-69% band and Rs 2,25,000 at 80% and above (2026-27).
What is the admission process at Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore?
Admission at KAHE is by application with Class 12 or degree testimonials; engineering applicants also sit an entrance examination and are admitted on that and their Class 12 marks, and B.Arch. applicants need a NATA score. KAHE has not published 2027 dates or an application fee on its admission pages (checked 16 October 2026).
Which courses does Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore offer?
Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore offers 62 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Design, Pharmacy, Computer Applications and Architecture, including Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology, Master of Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science.
Which bodies approve or accredit Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore?
Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE, NAAC, COA and PCI.
What other names is Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore known by?
Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore is also known as Karpagam University and KAHE.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and fees: as listed for Karpagam University (KAHE), Coimbatore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 16 October 2026.
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