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M Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur

Thalavapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India - 639113

Overview

M Kumarasamy College of Engineering (MKCE), Karur, has a highly reputed Management Department, which offers two year MBA degree programs awarded by Anna University. Established in 2007, the Department seeks to create corporate leaders with a strong ability to solve complex business problems. As a center of innovation and research, it has multiple MoUs in place with leading corporate entities, and is a successful hub of consultancy projects. Students may choose from among specialization electives in four major curriculum areas: Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Entrepreneurship, reflecting the career opportunities in these fields. Each semester has a project with viva, in addition to comprehensive summer internship training, ensuring a strong practical component to the MBA course curriculum.

The MBA program at MKCE Karur has a consistent record of placement excellence, with graduating students placed in leading financial and marketing institutions, including HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Retail, and IDBI Federal. The Faculty members work with students and alumni to ensure that they are well prepared for the placement season, with 100% industry orientation in the MBA curriculum and live projects.

Among the academic activities at the Department of Management, MKCE, are several Executive Education programs, including seminars on Career Opportunities in the Banking Industry, Business Opportunities in the Agricultural Sector, Corporate Expectations from MBA Graduates, Pragmatic Unveiling of Marketing, and Career Opportunities in the Central Government Sector.

Highlights

Establishment Year2007
Ownership TypePrivate
Total Students120 (Intake = 60)
IIRF Ranking 2024National Rank - 87 (Best Private B-Schools in India - Overall)
Campus SizeN/A
Total Number of Campuses1
University Websitehttps://www.mkce.ac.in/mba 
Number of Courses1 (MBA)
Total Faculty Size7
Highest Placement PackageN/A
Top RecruitersICICI Bank, Reliance Retail, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1
Total number of Hostels3 (2 Boys’ Hostels, 1 Girls’ Hostel)
College EventsJananam, Ipsum (Management Meets)

Fees

The academic, one time, and tuition fees payable by MBA students of MKCE Karur are fixed by Anna University through the TANCET process, and are in line with the recommendations made by the University. Some highlights include:

  • Tuition fee: INR 12,500  per semester (INR 50,000 for the full MBA course). Students from the SC and ST categories need not pay tuition fees. This is automatically computed after submission of the caste certificate during the counseling process.
  • Other academic fees (including development, library, computer, and internet fees): Up to INR 9,030 per semester.
  • There are also one time fees collected at the time of admission to MKCE Karur e.g. registration fee.
  • Finally, students will also be charged a security deposit both by the College and the Hostel, which will be refunded at the time of graduation subject to the good behavior of the student.

MBA students who stay in the MKCE hostel must also budget for monthly rent and mess fees. There are also various one time academic costs (e.g. purchase of textbooks and laptops).

Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA program at M Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, are as defined by the TANCET exam authorities within the umbrella of the Anna University admissions:

  • The applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree from any recognized University in India or abroad, with a minimum duration of 3 years.
  • 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.
  • A portion of the seats will be filled through the Government quota, and the remaining seats through Management quota, with differing levels of academic merit (and fees payable) required for entry through each quota.

Overall, the process for admission to the MBA program at MKCE Karur is overseen 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 MKCE, 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

As with the other top MBA colleges in India, the Training and Placement Cell of MKCE Karur has an important role to play in career success. It assists first year students with 100% summer internship placement. This has the status of a full course in the third semester, and the report is graded along with other academic courses. Second year MBA students of MKCE Karur participate in training sessions organized by the Placement Cell, including communication skills, problem solving, aptitude tests, soft skills, group discussion workshops, and interactive sessions with alumni. Finally, the Placement Cell facilitates the entire process of final company interviews, and ensures the highest possible placement percentage of the outgoing batch.

Most of the blue chip recruiters at the MKCE Karur campus are from the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector; however, prominent banks hire students from other specializations as well, including Marketing and Human Resources. Some prominent recruiters from the MBA program at MKCE include City Union Bank, Future Generali, IDBI Federal, ICICI Bank, ILM, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Auxsira Export, Axis Bank, and MNO Exports.

Cut-Offs

TANCET 2024 cut-offs for different Institutes are not decided in advance; they are decided after each round of counseling, based on the number of candidates interested in MBA in each college and the marks scored by the last candidate who is offered an MBA in MKCE Karur. If some students drop out of the process, more applicants are allowed in, and the cut-off drops further. The final cut-off is published at the end of the process. The only pre-decided cut-off is based on the UG aggregate marks: general category candidates must have an average performance above 50%, and reserved category candidates’ UG aggregate must exceed 45%.

Faculty & Alumni

M Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, is home to 7 full time Faculty members in the MBA Department. Two of them, including the Head of Department, are Associate Professors, and the other five are Assistant Professors. Together, the Faculty members mentor the students of both years as they seek to gain practical knowledge, and give them a thorough grounding in the four main specializations offered by the Department of Management: Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. All 7 Professors hold MBA degrees, with more than 50% having PhD degrees in addition. Distinguished alumni and business leaders also act as visiting Faculty, to improve the industry exposure of the MBA student body.

The Alumni Portal of M Kumarasamy is the online hub for all activities related to the MBA Alumni Cell. It organizes the annual Alumni Meet on campus, where graduates from all years visit Karur to mentor current students and network with fellow alumni. It also organizes frequent seminars and workshops under the banner of the Alumni Interaction Program. The online portal also allows alumni to update their professional profiles, network with fellow MKCE graduates for business purposes, and find alumni living in the same city. It also hosts career opportunities posted by alumni for the use of other ex-students of MKCE Karur and current MBA students.

Scholarships

As in other top MBA colleges in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of MKCE Karur. Most scholarships are based on those offered by the Government of Tamil Nadu: for example, the Post Matric scholarship for deserving SC and ST students whose family income does not exceed INR 2 LPA. In addition, all MBA students of MKCE are free to apply directly to external trusts and companies for scholarship schemes.

Preparation & FAQs

The TANCET entrance examination for MBA applicants has 100 questions to be answered, with 25 each testing verbal aptitude, general knowledge, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning. Candidates should solve previous years’ exam papers and use online resources to prepare for different sections. For example, verbal reasoning can be mastered by studying word lists and solving 500 to 1,000 questions on sentence correction, paragraph reading comprehension, etc. Students who choose to submit CAT or MAT scores instead of TANCET should attend coaching classes and solve CAT mock tests to ensure a high percentile score.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the best Business School in Karur?

M Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, is one of the best MBA colleges in India, and is a contender for best Business School in Karur. It is ranked #87 among all Private Business Schools in India, according to the IIRF 2023 ranking list.

Q. What is the expected date of TANCET 2024 (for admission to the MBA program at MKCE Karur)?

The MBA entrance test paper for TANCET 2024 is expected to be held in the second week of March 2024. This is the second step (after submission of the application form) in the admission process to the MBA program at MKCE Karur.

Q. Which subjects must have been taken at Undergraduate Level to appear for  the MBA paper in TANCET 2024?

Students with any Bachelor’s degree can apply for MBA via TANCET 2024 as long as they have completed at least three years of undergraduate education. 

Q. Which textbooks should be used to prepare for TANCET 2024?

Rather than following textbooks, MBA aspirations via TANCET 2024 should solve previous years’ exam papers and use online resources to prepare for different sections. For example, verbal reasoning can be mastered by studying word lists and solving 500 to 1,000 questions on sentence correction, paragraph reading comprehension, etc. It is also important to go through previous years’ TANCET exam papers.

Q. How can students who wish to join MKCE Karur check their TANCET 2024 results?

To check the TANCET 2024 results, MBA aspirants must log in to the student account on the Anna University website, within the TANCET section. After this, they can click on the “View Results” link, enter their hall ticket number, and download the soft copy of their performance.

Q. When will the results of TANCET 2024 be announced?

The results for the MBA examination within TANCET 2024 are expected to be announced within a few weeks of the examination date, in early April 2024. Through the result sheet, candidates can also check their total marks scored in each section against the expected total computed from the answer key.

IIRF Ranking

Placement Performance (PP)

92.85

Teaching Learning Resources & Pedagogy (TLRP)

84.28

Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

91.71

Industry Income And Integration

84.28

Placement Strategies & Support (PSS)

84.28

Future Orientation (FO)

82.85

External Perception & International Outlook (EPIO)

80

Select Ranking:

87

2024

Overall (Govt. & Pvt.)

Key Stats

Yes Scholarship Availability
Excellent Research Perspective
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