Department of Management, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Namakkal

Overview

The Department of Management, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, is located in the town of Tiruchengode in Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu. The flagship program of the Department is the MBA, and thirty batches have passed through the College since its inception in 1994. The 11 Faculty Members are the backbone of the Department, with the average experience exceeding 15 years, and over 50% being PhD holders.

The Department offers four different MBA specializations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations Management. To support the theoretical portion of the courses, it ensures that there are regular seminars, industry interaction summits, talks by alumni and distinguished business leaders, and trade shows - mostly organized by the Student Clubs on campus.

The MBA program at KSRCT has had a consistent placement record, with the average package exceeding INR 2 LPA even during the pandemic years. Prominent recruiters on campus include Reliance Retail, Kimberly Clark, Byju’s, MagicBricks, and Karur Vysya Bank. The strong alumni network ensures that diverse internship and placement opportunities are available to students, and the Entrepreneurship Development Cell helps encourage and fund students who have their own startup ideas. Alumni also support current students through mock interviews and training programs, to ensure a high placement rate.

The Department is a notable center of excellence in research, with 22 Management PhD scholars having completed their graduation, and Anna University, Chennai, having recognized the College as a Research Center starting in 2008. Its Management Development Programs are organized by students and research scholars, working in collaboration.

Highlights

Fees

The MBA fees for students of KSRCT, Namakkal, are much lower than the tuition costs in other private Institutions in Tamil Nadu, as they are fixed by the State Government. Students need to pay INR 20,500 per semester as all-inclusive academic fees. Through this payment, they can take care of:

• Tuition fees.
• Admission costs.
• Special fees.
• Technical Infrastructure payments (including computer and internet labs).
• Library and Sports Fee.
• Training and Placement Fee.
• Maintenance and Amenities Payments.

In addition, the college may collect up to INR 5,000 as Development Fee, to improve the infrastructure facilities. Students should also account for hostel, academic infrastructure, and mess fees.

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for application to the Department of Management, KSRCT, are as follows:

• The applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree from any recognized University in India or abroad, with a minimum duration of 3 years (this rule is followed by all the best MBA colleges in India).
• The percentage aggregate over all semesters during UG studies must be at least 50%. This criterion is relaxed to 45% for all reserved category applicants, including OBC and EBC.
• Half the seats will be filled through the Government quota, and half the seats through Management quota, with differing levels of academic merit (and fees payable) required for entry through each quota.

Overall, the criteria for admission to the Department of Management, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Namakkal are determined by Anna University, Tamil Nadu. After the application procedure, candidates must submit a TANCET or equivalent score, and participate in the counseling process. If their rank is high enough to be allotted the MBA program at KSRCT, they must pay the registration fee and report to the Institute on the given date to complete the rest of the admission formalities. From time to time, there may be additional rounds prescribed as part of the process: for example, Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) rounds.

Placements

Over the three most recent years for which the average placement package data is available (2018-19 to 2020-21), the median salary was, respectively, INR 2.4 Lakh, INR 2.64 Lakh, and INR 2 Lakh per year. Prominent employers during the placement season include Equitas Small Finance Bank, Reliance Retail, Byju’s, Kimberly Clark, NoBroker, Extramarks, and MagicBricks, with representation across industrial sectors, from finance to edtech, and e-commerce to traditional retail.

The foundation for the consistent placement achievements of the MBA students of KSRCT is the robust internship program. Multiple students were accepted into several blue chip industrial employers in the local market - for example, the Sports Development Federation of India, Ruchi Food Products, Quantum Leap, International Model United Nations, and The India Cements Ltd.

The internship program is supplemented by a strong training work ethic, with approximately 20 events organized per year. They range in scope from functional preparation to soft skills, with communication skills workshops and aptitude training drills organized side by side with Company Specific Training.

Cut-Offs

There are two levels of cut-offs for admission to the MBA program at KSRCT. First, students who wish to apply must have an overall undergraduate aggregate above 50% (across all the years of study), or 45% (for reserved category candidates). The second level of cut-off is based on the entrance examination (TANCET).

TANCET 2024 cut-offs for MBA aspirants are not decided in advance; they are decided after each round of counseling, based on the number of candidates interested in each branch and the marks scored by the last candidate who is offered a seat in that course. If some students drop out of the process, more applicants are allowed in, and the cutoff drops further.

Faculty & Alumni

There are 11 full time Faculty members in the Department of Management, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Namakkal. 7 Professors hold PhD degrees, and the remainder have completed their MBA. There are three full Professors, 1 Associate Professor, and 7 Assistant Professors. The Faculty members have a long record of academic and research experience, with the three Professors having work experience of more than 20 years.

The Department has a 30 year history of alumni successfully employed in some of the largest companies in Tamil Nadu and India, primarily in the industrial and finance sectors. The College also aims to stay in touch with its alumni through regular surveys, so that current students can access the knowledge base and internship opportunities via their seniors.

Scholarships

A total of 18 students in the MBA program receive full tuition fee waivers from various sources: 6 receive scholarships under various Central and State Government schemes, 4 receive tuition fee waivers from Institute Funds, and 8 are beneficiaries of scholarships awarded by Private Bodies (Trusts and Companies).

The Department of Management, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Namakkal offers scholarships to students based on both need and academic merit through the KSR Help Fund, through which up to INR 60,000 are offered to eligible students to help them with their tuition fees and living costs. In addition, the Department also assists students in obtaining education loans, and has instituted the Group Insurance Scheme to help staff members and students cope with unforeseen medical bills in emergency situations.

Preparation & FAQs

Applicants to the MBA program at KSRCT, Namakkal, must prepare carefully for the TANCET MBA entrance test. Before giving the final exam, candidates who are interested in appearing for TANCET 2024 should practice their timing and accuracy skills by attempting mock tests. In our experience, candidates who are well versed with the TANCET mock test have a better average performance in the actual exam. Each question should be attempted in one minute (on average) to get an accurate assessment of the speed required during the TANCET 2024 examination.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Namakkal?

The Department of Management, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Namakkal is ranked #103 in the country in the IIRF list of top MBA colleges in India; it is a contender for the top MBA college in Tamil Nadu.

Q. What is the syllabus and exam pattern for the entrance test to the MBA program at KSRCT, Namakkal?

The TANCET MBA entrance paper has the following sections, with 25 multiple choice questions in each segment:

• Verbal Aptitude
• General Knowledge
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Logical Reasoning

The syllabus is similar to those of other MBA aptitude tests (e.g. CAT, GMAT, XAT).

Q. Which subjects must have been taken at Undergraduate Level to be eligible for the MBA program at KSRCT, Namakkal?

Students with any Bachelor’s degree can apply for the TANCET 2024 MBA entrance test, as long as they have completed at least three years of college education.

Q. What documents need to be carried during the counseling and admission process for candidates who wish to study MBA at KSRCT, Namakkal?

Candidates must carry and present the following original documents for verification:

• Standard X Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate.
• Standard XII Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate.
• Degree College Certificate.
• Detailed Academic Transcripts from an Undergraduate Program.
• Photographic ID proof.
• Address (permanent domicile) proof.
• Caste certificate (if needed for special category confirmation).
• TANCET Result Sheet printout.
• Two Passport Size Photographs.

Q. What is the application fee payable during the admission process to the MBA program at KSRCT, Namakkal?

General and OBC category applicants to the MBA program at KSRCT must pay INR 1,000 as the TANCET application fee. SC/ST candidates pay INR 500 as application fee.

Q. What is the practical training and industry exposure content for candidates who study MBA at KSRCT, Namakkal?

During the MBA program at KSRCT, students are exposed to theory courses, optional electives, presentation seminars on current topics, practical components, industry internships, live projects and IDPs, in addition to a main project to be completed during the final year of study.