Khalsa College of Engineering & Technology in Amritsar, Punjab, India:
🏫 Basic Details
Name: Khalsa College of Engineering & Technology (KCET)
Location: C-Block, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India
Established: 2009
Type: Private technical institute
Governing Body: Founded by the Khalsa College Charitable Society, Amritsar (est. 1892).
🎓 Approvals & Affiliations
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Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
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Accreditation: NAAC ‘A’ Grade (quality benchmark in academics).
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Affiliated to: IKG Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar (Government of Punjab).
📘 Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
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B.Tech (4 years):
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Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
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Civil Engineering (CE)
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Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
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Mechanical Engineering (ME)
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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML)
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B.Sc Agriculture (Hons)
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B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
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Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT)
Postgraduate & Diploma Courses
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M.Sc. programs in radiology & imaging technology, medical microbiology, etc.
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Diploma courses in CSE, CE, ME (3 years)
Eligibility:
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UG programs typically require passing 10+2 (PCM/PCB/Agriculture) with minimum marks (varies by category).
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Diploma programs require 10th pass.
🏫 Campus & Facilities
KCET offers modern educational infrastructure with facilities aimed at holistic student development:
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Smart classrooms and spacious lecture halls
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Fully equipped laboratories for engineering disciplines
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Well-stocked central library with digital access
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High-speed campus Wi-Fi
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Separate hostels for boys and girls with mess and basic services
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Sports grounds (cricket, football, volleyball, athletics)
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Indoor game facilities
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Seminar and conference halls for events
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Cafeteria and medical support
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Transport services for local students
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CCTV security and power backup systems
💼 Placement & Career Support
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The Training & Placement Cell links students with industries through internships, placements, and workshops.
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Students undergo industrial training as part of curriculum (e.g., 12 weeks + 6 months).
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Top recruiters reported include TCS, IBM, Infosys, Cognizant, HCL, Accenture, Wipro, Sonalika Tractors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and BHEL.
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Placement packages (2024–25): Highest ~ ₹7 LPA, average ~ ₹3 LPA (varies by year and branch).
🧑🏫 Academic & Extracurricular Activities
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Collaboration with industries and academic bodies for workshops, seminars, and technical events.
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NCC & NSS wings and various student clubs for personality development and community engagement.
📍 Location & Connectivity
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Located centrally on Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar —
• ~2 km from Amritsar Railway Station
• ~3 km from Bus Stand
• ~9 km from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
💡 Highlights
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NAAC A Grade accredited.
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AICTE-approved and affiliated with IKG Punjab Technical University.
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Offers a mix of engineering, management, agricultural and tech programs.
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Active placement support with industry partnerships.
