KIO
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Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem

Also known as KIOT, KIOT Salem

Salem, Tamil NaduEstd. 2009AICTE, NAAC, NBAAnna University
Fees / year
₹35,000 - ₹55,000
Courses
16+
Established
2009

About Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem

Knowledge Institute of Technology (KIOT) is a private self-financing engineering college run by the Knowledge Institute of Technology Trust at KIOT Campus, Kakapalayam (Post), Salem, Tamil Nadu 637504. AICTE first approved it for 2009-10, and its 2026-27 letter gives 2009 as the year of establishment. It is an autonomous institution affiliated to Anna University, Chennai (TNEA counselling code 2653).

NAAC accredited the college at grade A with a CGPA of 3.08 on the four-point scale; its certificate is dated 20 March 2024 and valid up to 31 December 2028. The mandatory disclosure for 2025-26 also lists NBA accreditation of the B.E. programmes in Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, and Computer Science and Engineering for 2025-26 to 2027-28. The college publishes NIRF 2026 data sheets; no NIRF rank was found.

Programmes (AICTE approval for 2026-27)

  • B.E. (4 years): Mechanical (intake 120), Electronics and Communication (180), Electrical and Electronics (120), Computer Science and Engineering (240), Civil (60) and Electronics and Computer Engineering (60).
  • B.Tech. (4 years): Information Technology (120), Computer Science and Business Systems (60) and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (120).
  • M.E. (2 years): Industrial Safety and Engineering (24), Automotive Electronics (18), Power Electronics and Drives (18) and Software Engineering (18).
  • MBA (120), MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (60) and MCA (60), 2 years.

The mandatory disclosure for 2025-26 lists government-quota tuition of Rs 55,000 a year for B.E. Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication and Computer Science and Engineering, Rs 50,000 for the other B.E./B.Tech. programmes and M.E., and Rs 35,000 for MBA and MCA, and an estimated hostel cost of Rs 65,000 to Rs 90,000 a year. For undergraduates graduating in 2024-25, the NIRF 2026 data sheet shows 614 of 647 placed with a median salary of Rs 3,50,000.

Highlights

The essentials students check first.

Established
2009
Institution type
Private
Location
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
Anna University
Approvals
AICTE, NAAC, NBA
Programmes
16Engineering, Management, Computer Applications
UG fees
₹50,000 – ₹55,000 a year
PG fees
₹35,000 – ₹50,000 a year
Also known as
KIOT, KIOT Salem
Website
kiot.ac.in

Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

Courses and Fees

16 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of EngineeringUndergraduate6₹50,000 – ₹55,000
Master of EngineeringPostgraduate4₹50,000
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate3₹50,000
Master of Business AdministrationPostgraduate2₹35,000
Master of Computer ApplicationsPostgraduate1₹35,000

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

B.E. and B.Tech. admission at Knowledge Institute of Technology is through TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks for 65% of seats (counselling code 2653); the other 35% follow the consortium of self-financing colleges. M.E. goes through TANCA with a GATE or TANCET score and MBA through TANCET MBA. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).

2026 cycle, as last year's dates

  • B.E./B.Tech.: a pass in the Higher Secondary examination (academic or vocational) with the minimum average percentage set by the Tamil Nadu government and Anna University. The TNEA 2026 tentative schedule (marked as proposed dates, subject to approval from AICTE) gave online registration from 3 May 2026, the rank list on 1 July 2026 and general academic counselling from 20 July to 30 August 2026.
  • M.E.: a B.E./B.Tech. degree; 35% of seats through TANCA on a valid GATE or TANCET score and 65% through the consortium's common entrance test.
  • MBA: a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years; 50% of seats through TANCET MBA and 50% through the consortium's common entrance test. The disclosure does not describe the MCA route.

Lateral-entry B.E./B.Tech. admission goes through the TNLEA process and is not listed as a programme here.

Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem: Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an entrance exam for B.E. admission at Knowledge Institute of Technology?

No separate test is listed. Government-quota seats (65%) are filled through TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks and the rest through the consortium of self-financing colleges. The counselling code is 2653. For M.E., a valid GATE or TANCET score is used and for MBA a TANCET MBA score. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).

What is the tuition fee at Knowledge Institute of Technology?

The mandatory disclosure for 2025-26 lists government-quota tuition per year of Rs 55,000 for B.E. Mechanical, EEE, ECE and CSE, Rs 50,000 for B.E. Civil and Electronics and Computer Engineering, B.Tech. IT, CSBS and AI and DS, and for the M.E. programmes, and Rs 35,000 for MBA and MCA. A development fee of Rs 5,000 is listed separately for UG, MBA and MCA. Management-quota tuition is Rs 85,000 for UG.

What is the hostel fee at Knowledge Institute of Technology?

The mandatory disclosure for 2025-26 gives the estimated cost of boarding and lodging as Rs 65,000 to Rs 90,000 per year depending on the type of room, including boarding and lodging. There is a gents hostel for 300 students and a ladies hostel for 100.

What are the NAAC grade and NBA status of Knowledge Institute of Technology?

The NAAC certificate dated 20 March 2024 gives grade A with a CGPA of 3.08, valid up to 31 December 2028. The 2025-26 mandatory disclosure lists NBA accreditation for B.E. Mechanical, ECE, EEE and CSE for 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28.

Which courses does Knowledge Institute of Technology offer?

For 2026-27, AICTE approves 9 undergraduate programmes (B.E. Mechanical, ECE, EEE, CSE, Civil and Electronics and Computer Engineering; B.Tech. IT, CSBS and AI and DS) and postgraduate M.E. in Industrial Safety and Engineering, Automotive Electronics, Power Electronics and Drives and Software Engineering, MBA, MBA (IEV) and MCA.

What is the placement record of Knowledge Institute of Technology?

The NIRF 2026 data sheet shows 614 of 647 undergraduates placed in the batch that graduated in 2024-25 with a median salary of Rs 3,50,000, and 92 of 161 postgraduates with a median of Rs 3,60,000. The mandatory disclosure lists a maximum salary of 12.75 LPA for the CSE, IT, CSBS and AI and DS rows in 2024-25.

Does Knowledge Institute of Technology offer scholarships?

The 2025-26 mandatory disclosure lists scholarships by KIOT Trust: an AICTE tuition fee waiver (Rs 25,000 over the study period for students admitted from 2017-18), an economic backward ward scholarship of Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000 a year, merit scholarships on a Class 12 cut-off of 195 and above (tuition and other college fees) or 190.00 to 192.75 (tuition fees), and scholarships for KIOT alumni, sports achievers and lateral-entry students.

What is the admission process at Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem?

B.E. and B.Tech. admission at Knowledge Institute of Technology is through TNEA counselling on Class 12 marks for 65% of seats (counselling code 2653); the other 35% follow the consortium of self-financing colleges. M.E. goes through TANCA with a GATE or TANCET score and MBA through TANCET MBA. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).

Is Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem a government or private institution?

Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem is a private institution in Salem, Tamil Nadu, established in 2009. It is affiliated to Anna University.

Which bodies approve or accredit Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem?

Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem lists approval or accreditation from AICTE, NAAC and NBA.

What other names is Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem known by?

Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem is also known as KIOT and KIOT Salem.

Sources

Courses and fees: as listed for Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 20 October 2026.

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