Academics at KRCT
An autonomous curriculum, taught
to the standards of the world.
9 departments · 3 program tracks (UG, PG, Ph.D.) · R-2023 outcome-based curriculum · designed for industry, GATE, GRE and life beyond.
9
Departments
R-2023
Autonomous Regulation
8
Semester · 4 yr UG
2
Anna Uni. Research Centres
Program Tracks
Three routes through the institution.
From four-year B.E./B.Tech under the autonomous R-2023 framework, to two-year M.E./M.Tech and Anna-University-recognised Ph.D. — KRCT covers every step of the engineering academic journey.
Track 01 · UG
B.E. / B.Tech
Four-year, eight-semester programs across 8 engineering disciplines. Built around outcome-based education, electives, capstone projects and 6–12 month industry internships.
Duration · 4 years · 8 semesters
Eligibility · 10+2 with PCM, 50%+
Admission · TNEA + management quota
Track 02 · PG
M.E. / M.Tech
Two-year specialisation in CSE, Communication Systems, Power Electronics & Drives and Structural Engineering. Anna-University-aligned syllabus with research-track electives.
Duration · 2 years · 4 semesters
Eligibility · B.E./B.Tech in relevant field
Admission · TANCA + GATE preference
Track 03 · Doctoral
Ph.D. Research
Anna-University-recognised research centres in Mechanical Engineering and CSE. Full-time and part-time tracks across IoT, ML, structural engineering, energy systems and applied mathematics.
Duration · 3–6 years
Eligibility · M.E./M.Tech + screening
Admission · Anna University process
Curriculum Framework · R-2023
Autonomy means we own
how you learn.
As an autonomous institution affiliated to Anna University, KRCT designs its own curriculum, sets its own examinations, declares its own results and continuously updates content with industry — while degrees are still awarded by Anna University, Chennai.
Outcome-Based Education
Course objectives mapped to Program Outcomes & Program-Specific Outcomes — measured at exit.
Choice-Based Credit System
Open electives, professional electives & emerging-area electives across departments & semesters.
Industry-Integrated Internships
In-plant training in Sem 5 · 6-month internship in Sem 8 · capstone projects in industry.
Continuous Assessment
CAT-1, CAT-2, model exams & end-semester · lab rubrics & project demos · viva voce.
Honours & Minor Tracks
Cross-discipline minor in AI/ML, IoT, Embedded Systems, Robotics & Management for top performers.
Research Pathways
Mandatory final-year project + optional UG-research credits via the Office of Research & Innovation.
9 Departments
Where the work actually happens.
Data & Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Analytics · ML · Data pipelines · BI
Data & Intelligence
CSE — AI & Machine Learning
Deep learning · CV · NLP · MLOps
Computing
Computer Science & Engineering
Systems · Networks · Software · Security
Computing
Information Technology
Web · cloud · DevOps · data engineering
Core Engineering
Electronics & Communication
VLSI · embedded · signal · comms
Core Engineering
Electrical & Electronics
Power · drives · renewables · smart grid
Core Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Thermal · design · CAD/CAM · manufacturing
Core Engineering
Civil Engineering
Structural · environment · surveying · transport
Foundation
Science & Humanities
Maths · physics · chemistry · English
Higher Studies
GRE. GMAT. TOEFL. JLPT.
And the world after KRCT.
A growing share of KRCT graduates choose post-graduate study abroad — supported by our Higher Studies Cell, Centre for Foreign Languages and dedicated faculty mentors.
Cell · 01
Higher Studies Cell
Application timeline, SOP review, LOR coordination, university shortlisting and visa workshops — for students aiming at MS abroad.
Cell · 02
GATE / GRE Coaching
Faculty-mentored prep for GATE (PG entry & PSU placements), GRE & GMAT — with weekly mocks & concept clinics.
Cell · 03
Foreign Languages
German A1/A2, JLPT N5/N4, French DELF — for students targeting Germany, Japan, Korea & the Francophone world.
Cell · 04
Alumni Mentor Network
KRCT graduates currently studying at universities in the US, Germany, Australia & Singapore mentor current students through the application cycle.
120+
Alumni studying abroad
15+
Countries placed
20+
Universities admitted to
5
Languages offered
Academic Calendar · 2025–26
Dates that matter.
Important academic, examination and event dates for the current year. Subject to revision — refer to the official Office of Academics circular for the binding version.
Odd Semester · Aug 2025 – Dec 2025
Even Semester · Jan 2026 – May 2026
Holiday list, internship windows, value-added course calendar and revaluation timeline are published on the Office of Academics circular page each semester.