K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology

What K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology does

K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology (KSRCT) is a private autonomous engineering college established in 1994 near Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India, operating as part of the K.S.R. Educational Institutions group. The college delivers 14 undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech.), 11 postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech./MBA), and 20 PhD programmes across engineering, technology, and management disciplines from a 300-acre campus, with the TNEA counselling code 2607 and direct online admissions through admission.ksrctdigipro.in. It holds NAAC A++ accreditation (CGPA 3.56), nine NBA Tier-I course accreditations, AICTE approval, NIRF 201-300 band ranking (2024), DST-FIST sponsorship, and DSIR SIRO recognition, supporting both undergraduate teaching and funded research activity.

KSRCT's revenue model combines tuition and academic fees (the dominant recurring stream) with project-based government funding including Rs. 1.46 Crore DST-FIST funding, Rs. 8.48 Crore NTTM funding, and a DBT-sponsored M.Tech Biotechnology programme. Its go-to-market relies on Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) counselling plus a direct admissions funnel supported by an AI chatbot (Kalki), a website, and education fair participation. Customer-facing services include the EmpowerU placement cell (placing students at TCS, Accenture, Hexaware, Tiger Analytics, and others), a 22,877 sq.ft. library housing 100,000+ books, and Centres of Excellence with industry partners.

Beyond core academics, KSRCT operates an innovation and incubation stack comprising the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC 6.0), ACIC, MSME Business Incubator, and AICTE Idea Lab, alongside outreach initiatives such as SHINE (with Aspire Systems) and the Bhumi Digital Skilling Centre (with CGI, Microsoft, and DXC Technology). Governance sits under Founder Chairman Lion Dr. K.S.R. Rangasamy MJF and Principal Dr. G. Gopalakrishnan, with a council and dean structure typical of autonomous colleges. KSRCT is not publicly listed, has no external private equity or venture capital backers disclosed, and is wholly owned within the K.S.R. Educational Institutions conglomerate.

Name

K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology

Legal name

K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology

Website

https://ksrct.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology is a private autonomous engineering college near Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, offering 14 undergraduate, 11 postgraduate, and 20 PhD programmes to engineering aspirants, funded primarily through tuition fees and government research grants.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Engineering education services
• Higher education programs
• Technical undergraduate degrees
• Postgraduate engineering programs
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiruchengode

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech.), postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech./MBA), and doctoral (PhD) programme fees
2. Government Funding and Grants: DST-FIST sponsored institution with DSIR recognition, receiving research grants and project funding; DBT sponsored M.Tech Biotechnology programme
3. NTTM Funding: NTTM (Network Technology Transfer Management) funding worth Rs. 8.48 Crores for technology transfer and incubation activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology (KSRCT) is an autonomous engineering college that delivers higher education through 14 undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech.), 11 postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech./MBA), and 20 doctoral (PhD) programmes across engineering, technology, and management disciplines. Operating from a 300-acre campus near Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, the institution supports its academic offerings with placement services, a library, incubation facilities, and industry-academia Centres of Excellence.

Product overview

K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology (KSRCT) is an autonomous educational institution established in 1994, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 14 Undergraduate (B.E./B.Tech.), 11 Postgraduate (M.E./M.Tech./MBA), and 20 PhD programmes across engineering, technology, and management disciplines. The institution operates from a 300-acre campus and provides various support services including the Dr.S.R.Ranganathan Knowledge Centre (library), EmpowerU Placement Cell, Innovation & Startup Ecosystem (IIC/ACIC/MSME Incubator), and Centre of Excellence for industry collaborations. The programmes are supported by accreditation from NAAC (A++), NBA (9 courses), and AICTE approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHINE Programme: 3-month full-time skill enhancement and employability training program jointly organized with Aspire Systems, Chennai, under Pearltri Foundation CSR wing for students from smaller cities, towns and rural regions to establish careers in IT sector.
• DSC (Bhumi)
• Go-Green (Virtusa)
• IIC (Institution's Innovation Council)
• MSME Business Incubator

Products and services

• Undergraduate Engineering Programmes
• Postgraduate Programmes
• PhD Programmes
• SHINE Programme (Skill Enhancement & Employability)
• Digital Skilling Centre (DSC)

Quantifiable outcome

• High placement percentages with packages up to 12 LPA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aspire Systems (Pearltri Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHINE (Skill Enhancement & Employability) programme - 3-month full-time training program for B.Sc. (CS/Maths) & BCA graduates from smaller cities and rural regions to establish successful career in IT sector. Aspire Systems provides lab facilities, curriculum, and internship opportunities.
• Bhumi NGOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBhumi Digital Skilling Centre - collaboration for empowering marginalized youth aged 18-27 from local community with digital skills. Bhumi provides operational expertise and volunteer support.
• CGIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFunding partner for Digital Skilling Centre initiative. CGI's financial support enables the program's reach and impact.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides visionary curriculum design aligned with industry needs for the Digital Skilling Centre programme.
• ACIC (Atal Community Innovation Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACIC provides incubation facilities, mentorship, and funding opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs from KSRCT.
• MSME Business IncubatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSME-sponsored business incubator offering one-stop shop for aspiring entrepreneurs with expert guidance, co-working spaces, and access to potential funding.
• AICTEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICTE provides the Mentor-Mentee Programme grant of Rs. 2,25,000 for fostering innovation and collaboration. KSRCT mentors other institutions including PKR Arts for Women, Muthayammal Polytechnic College, and others.
• SALISminorOthersSALIS (Society for Advancement of Library and Information Science) - library collaboration for resource sharing and professional development.
• Let's Write PublicationminorOthersPublisher partnership for Anthology book collection - showcasing literary works from KSRCT community.
• LLA NamakkalminorOthersLibrary collaboration with Library Leaders Association, Namakkal district.
• LLA ErodeminorOthersLibrary collaboration with Library Leaders Association, Erode district.
• Erode Saalaram FoundationminorOthersFoundation partnership for promoting reading and writing skills among KSRCT community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Multi-campus deemed university offering a substantially broader engineering programme portfolio, larger research footprint, and stronger national NIRF ranking. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for the same talent and recruiter pool at a larger scale.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large deemed university with multi-campus engineering programmes and strong national NIRF ranking. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for Tamil Nadu and pan-India engineering applicants and corporate recruiters.

Direct peers

• Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Autonomous engineering college in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with comparable programme breadth and Anna University affiliation. Functions as a direct peer in admissions competition and placement markets.
• Bannari Amman Institute of Technology: Autonomous engineering college in Erode district, Tamil Nadu, affiliated to Anna University and offering UG/PG programmes across engineering disciplines. Directly comparable as a private AICTE-approved Tamil Nadu engineering college serving a similar student demographic.
• Karpagam College of Engineering: Autonomous engineering institution in Coimbatore offering UG/PG engineering and management programmes. Comparable as a peer-tier private Tamil Nadu engineering college competing for similar student segments.
• PSG College of Technology: Autonomous, Anna University-affiliated engineering college in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with comparable UG/PG/PhD programme breadth and longstanding NAAC/NBA accreditation profile. Directly comparable as a peer-tier self-financing Tamil Nadu engineering institution.
• Sona College of Technology: Autonomous engineering institution in Salem, Tamil Nadu, with similar programme mix and placement-driven positioning. Comparable as a private, self-financing, autonomous Tamil Nadu engineering college of similar scale and accreditation profile.
• Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Autonomous Anna University-affiliated engineering institution in Coimbatore with a long-established placement record and broader programme mix. Comparable as a more established peer within the same segment.
• Velalar College of Engineering and Technology: Anna University-affiliated private engineering college in Erode, Tamil Nadu, offering UG and PG engineering programmes. Comparable as a regional peer competing for the same applicant pool in western Tamil Nadu.
• Kongu Engineering College: Autonomous engineering college in Erode, Tamil Nadu, offering UG, PG, and PhD programmes across engineering and management. Geographic and segment overlap with KSRCT — both serve the western Tamil Nadu belt as AICTE-approved self-financing colleges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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