History
The college obtained the Deemed to be University status in 2006. The Institution has been serving the society for thirty seven long years and it caters to the needs of the students from all walks of the society. It is the first Institution in India to introduce a special B.Tech programme in engineering for the differently able (speech and hearing impaired) students.
Education
The Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education’s curriculum includes classes in Engineering, Management, Science, Architecture, Agriculture and Horticulture, and many others, all of which will provide you with the knowledge base you need to solve complex problems and make effective and ethical decisions in any field of study.
Research
One of the world’s best research and development centres, established for accomplishing and exploring innovation in Science and Technology at the university environment.
About 220 faculty members are with PhD qualifications and International research centre established (some major equipment -Scanning Electron Microscope EVO18 (CARL ZEISS), Energy Dispersive X-ray-Spectrometer Quantax 200 with X Flash® 6130, X-ray diffractometer D8 Advance ECO, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer IR Tracer 100, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer AA 7000) by the institute plays a vital role in promoting the research culture among the faculty members and students in the campus.
Career
The OCR inculcates in career guidance programmes for all the students right from the first year. The OCR organizes Mock Interviews, Group Discussions, and Communication Skills Workshops etc. The OCR also invites HR Managers from various industries to conduct training programmes for final year students.
Various functions of OCR includes:
- Conducting various grooming sessions from Industry experts from the day one at the university
- Internship of the Students
- Corporate Grooming of the students
- Conducting Guest Lectures
- Final Placement of the final year students
The OCR is committed to the professional progress of KARE students through integrating the career issues for realizing their best possible career path.
Short Courses
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
801 -200
2023
601 200
2022
801
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Student services
Our students have developed software that helps in the learning process of hearing-impaired people. Our students have also developed software for Exam Administration System (EASY), Attendance Information Systems (AIMS), Student Information System (SIS), Staff Attendance and Leave Transaction (SALT), Students SMS (S-SMS), Online Registration System (OCRS) Hostel Management System, Finance Management System, Health Center Management and Biometric Based Attendance Monitoring System for staff. These softwares are currently used in our University. Moreover, our students have also developed school automation software as per the needs of schools.
Housing services
Students can opt for rooms that offer Air Conditioned single, double and triple occupancy rooms with attached bath rooms as per student’s own need. The rooms are bright, spacious, comfortable, clean and airy with necessary accessories. All hostels are with WiFi internet access. Hostel has a facility like RO water, water cooler, a common room with TV, 24 hrs power backup, which creates a homely atmosphere. All the hostels are also having extra-curricular and Co-curricular facilities like libraries, Peer-to-Peer Learning classrooms, and Indoor and Outdoor sports. The hostel also has a general store, gymnasium, and beauty parlor for the girls and boys.
Library services
The Central Library was started along with the institution in 1984. It is a two story building built on an area of more than one lakh square feet and fully air-conditioned with the seating capacity to accommodate more than 1000 users at a time. It has more than 98,000 volumes of books in various domains such as engineering, management, advanced sciences, life sciences and agriculture and general.
ICT services
KARE has more than 50 Computer labs with 2500+ computers across different departments. An exclusive common computing facility is also available for students and faculty. A 3 GBPS internet connection is available connecting all computers providing internet access to all Systems.
Medical services
The Institution has built a clinic on campus and appointed a male and a female doctor and also sufficient medical attendants to attend to the physical problems of the campus community. Care has been taken to stack ample drugs and injections and the other necessary items in the clinic.
Campus life
It’s a Home away Home feel in Kalasalingam, provides essential opportunities for personal growth, development, education, meeting new people and managing your own time, prepare for life on campus by figuring out what to bring, how to handle challenging circumstances and what you can do to manage your workload.
Residential Life of the campus has seven Multi storey Hostels separate for men and women, Guest House and Staff Quarters. Separate gym facilities, indoor sports units, swimming pool, essential stores, beauty parlour, salon, tailoring shops, HSE compliant Kitchen facility, housekeeping services, laundry services, Health Services and many more adds eminence to the residential life.
Student clubs
No matter what your interest is, Kalasalingam provides you a platform of different clubs to match your interest and grow your dreams. Kalasalingam Clubs are a gateway to explore your interest and contribute to your intellectual and social life. As a club member one knows about one’s self, one’s interests, and one’s goals. Students can unravel their strengths like multitasking, organization skills, team-building skills, leadership skills, and service-mindedness. They can also add skills to their repertoire. The clubs also help in pursuing an old hobby.
The ABET committee comprising of 17 expert members visited KARE on 10-12th November 2019. 11 departments of KARE namely (1) Computer Science and Engineering(2) Information Technology (3) Biotechnology (4) Biomedical Engineering (5) Chemical Engineering (6) Food Technology (7) Automobile Engineering (8) Civil Engineering (9) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (10) Electronics and Communication Engineering (11) Mechanical Engineering have been accredited by ABET on 09.10.2020 for six years. KARE is the first institution in India where 11 programs have been accredited by ABET.