Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
Also known as Kongunadu College, KASC Coimbatore
- Fees
- Contact us
- Courses
- 39+
- NIRF College
- 101–150
- Established
- 1973
About Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore
Kongunadu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), known as KASC, is a government-aided arts and science college on Mettupalayam Road, G.N. Mills Post, Coimbatore 641029, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1973 and is affiliated to Bharathiar University. The college is an aided institution under the Government of Tamil Nadu with a self-finance (unaided) wing alongside it. The UGC conferred autonomous status in 2004-05, recognised the college under sections 2(f) (30 January 1982) and 12B (19 February 1982), and awarded it College of Excellence status in 2016-17. The college states that it is approved by the UGC and AICTE.
Accreditation and rankings
- NAAC: A+ grade in the fourth cycle; the college's IIQA document dates the cycle 4 outcome 8 January 2020. The college publishes no CGPA, validity date or later cycle for it.
- NIRF: the NIRF 2025 college list places KASC in the 101-150 band; the college's 2025 brochure states a rank of 52 among colleges in NIRF 2024.
Programmes
The aided wing lists eight undergraduate programmes (B.A. English Literature and B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry and Computer Science) and four postgraduate programmes (M.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Botany and Zoology). The unaided wing adds 17 undergraduate programmes, including B.Sc. in Computer Science with Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and Cyber Security, BCA, BBA (CA), Psychology, Costume Design and Fashion, and seven B.Com. variants, and ten self-finance postgraduate programmes: M.A. Tamil Literature, M.A. English, M.Com., M.Com. (CA) and M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Wildlife Biology and Clinical Nutrition. Ph.D. programmes are offered in 14 subjects.
Students and placements
The college's history page gives about 5,000 students, more than 60% of them girls. Its placement report for 2025-26 lists 76 campus drives and 1,097 students placed, with a highest listed package of Rs 10,16,000 a year. Admission is on Class 12 marks; no entrance test is named.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1973
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Affiliation
- Bharathiar University
- Approvals
- UGC, AICTE, NAAC
- NIRF 2025
- 101–150 College
- Programmes
- 39Management, Science, Commerce, Arts & Humanities
- Also known as
- Kongunadu College, KASC Coimbatore
- Website
- kongunaducollege.ac.in
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Kongunadu Arts & Science College.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses
39 programmes offered
| Course | Level | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 15 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 10 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Undergraduate | 7 |
| Master of Arts | Postgraduate | 2 |
| Master of Commerce | Postgraduate | 2 |
| Bachelor of Arts | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Undergraduate | 1 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Undergraduate | 1 |
Admission 2027
Admission to Kongunadu Arts and Science College is on Class 12 (HSC) marks for undergraduate programmes and on marks in the qualifying degree for postgraduate programmes; no entrance test is named. Aided undergraduate seats are filled from applications on the college form, with a rank list, merit list and waiting list for each programme, under Bharathiar University and Tamil Nadu government guidelines. For 2026-27 aided UG applications ran from 8 May 2026 to 19 May 2026 (5.00 pm); the 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).
By programme group
- Aided UG (8 programmes): HSC pass with the subjects each programme asks for, for example English for B.A. English Literature, Physics and Mathematics for B.Sc. Physics, and Computer Science or Mathematics for B.Sc. Computer Science. The 2026 application fee was Rs 50 (SC/SCA/ST Rs 2).
- Unaided UG and self-finance PG: enquiry through the college's UnAided Course Enquiry form; HSC pass for most programmes (Commerce and Accountancy for several B.Com. variants, Computer Science and Mathematics for BCA), and a relevant bachelor's degree for PG, such as B.Com. for M.Com.
- Aided PG (M.Sc. Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology): applications open after Bharathiar University publishes the UG results of its affiliated colleges; in 2023 the window ran from 18 to 31 July.
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(10)Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the fees at Kongunadu Arts and Science College?
The college publishes no fee table dated 2025-26 or later: its aided fee structure is dated 2023-24 and its unaided one 2021-22, so no fee is quoted here. The application fee for aided undergraduate programmes in 2026 was Rs 50 (SC/SCA/ST Rs 2).
Is there an entrance test for KASC and what are the 2027 admission dates?
KASC names no entrance test. Undergraduate admission is on Class 12 marks through the college's rank, merit and waiting lists. For 2026-27 aided UG applications were accepted from 8 May 2026 to 19 May 2026 (5.00 pm). No 2027 schedule is published (checked 20 October 2026).
Which UG and PG courses does Kongunadu Arts and Science College offer?
The aided wing has B.A. English Literature, B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry and Computer Science, and M.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Botany and Zoology. The unaided wing adds 17 undergraduate programmes (BCA, BBA CA, seven B.Com. variants and ten B.Sc. programmes) and ten postgraduate programmes (M.A. Tamil Literature, M.A. English, M.Com., M.Com. CA and six M.Sc. programmes).
What is the difference between aided and unaided courses at KASC?
Aided programmes (eight UG and four PG) run with Government of Tamil Nadu aid and are filled through the college's aided application form and published rank lists. Unaided or self-finance programmes (17 further UG and ten PG) are listed separately and use a separate enquiry form.
What are the NAAC grade and NIRF rank of Kongunadu Arts and Science College?
KASC states NAAC re-accreditation with an A+ grade in the fourth cycle; its IIQA document dates that outcome 8 January 2020 and the college publishes no CGPA, validity date or later cycle. The NIRF 2025 college list places it in the 101-150 band, and the college's 2025 brochure states a rank of 52 among colleges in NIRF 2024.
How are placements at Kongunadu Arts and Science College?
The college's placement report for 2025-26 lists 76 campus drives with 1,097 students placed and a highest listed package of Rs 10,16,000 a year (Jaro Education, one student). The largest numbers placed were at Sureti IMF (99), Pronia Insurance (88), KGISL (54) and Startek (52). Its 2025 prospectus reports more than 1,072 offer letters in 2024-25.
Is KASC autonomous and which university is it affiliated to?
KASC is affiliated to Bharathiar University and has been autonomous since 2004-05, when the UGC conferred the status. It is an aided institution under the Government of Tamil Nadu, was established in 1973 and received UGC College of Excellence status in 2016-17. The campus is on Mettupalayam Road, G.N. Mills Post, Coimbatore 641029.
Does Kongunadu Arts and Science College have a hostel?
The college's 2025 prospectus says separate, furnished hostels for men and women are available within the campus, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian mess facilities. No hostel fee is published on the college site.
What is the admission process at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore?
Admission to Kongunadu Arts and Science College is on Class 12 (HSC) marks for undergraduate programmes and on marks in the qualifying degree for postgraduate programmes; no entrance test is named. Aided undergraduate seats are filled from applications on the college form, with a rank list, merit list and waiting list for each programme, under Bharathiar University and Tamil Nadu government guidelines.
Which bodies approve or accredit Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore?
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore lists approval or accreditation from UGC, AICTE and NAAC.
What other names is Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore known by?
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore is also known as Kongunadu College and KASC Coimbatore.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and fees: as listed for Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
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