Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science (KCLAS), Coimbatore comes under the aegis of Kumaraguru Institutions, Coimbatore which was started by the charitable trust of Sakthi Group. The college is ranked 13 among ‘Top 100 Indian Universities’ as per the NIRF College Ranking Charts. KCLAS offers 10 undergraduate programs in Commerce, Management, Visual Communication, Psychology, Political Science, Data Science, Tamil (Creative Writing) and Economics. It also offers Master's program in Social Work and Political Science. Admission to KCLAS Coimbatore is done on the basis of merit.

KCLAS has a unique academic framework of Sandwich model, which includes a 3 Tier model of Core, KCLAS Edge and KCLAS Edge+ built on the model given by Jacques Delors, who headed The International Commission on Education for the 21st Century to UNESCO. KCLAS gives a broader liberal learning experience to students through study visits, workshops, interdisciplinary courses, internships and academy forums. Affiliated to Bharathiar University, the sub-institutes under Kumaraguru Institutions are as follows:

Direct Link to Apply for KCLAS Admission

Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2018 | Private
Approved by UGC
Affiliated to Bharathiar University
Courses Offered UG, PG, PG Diploma, Diploma & Certificate
Application Mode | Fees Online | INR 1000
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Campus Area 150 acres
Key Points
  • 396 Faculty
  • 6,000+ Students
  • 23,000 Alumni around the world
  • 135+ Laboratories
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports, Seminar Hall, Gymnasium
Official Website https://kclas.ac.in/
Admission Helpdesk +91 9489457396
Location

KCLAS, KCT Campus, Chinnavedampatti,
Coimbatore 641049, Tamil Nadu, India

Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science Courses

KCLAS Coimbatore offers UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate Courses in the discipline of Arts, Social Work, Management, etc. Tabulated below are the details for same:

Courses Specializations Eligibility
BBA General, International Business HSC with 85% of Marks with pre-requisite subjects Commerce,  Accountancy,  Business Studies 
B.Com General, Professional Accounting
B.Sc Mathematics, Data Science HSC with 75% of Marks with pre-requisite subjects Maths and Computer Science 
Psychology, Visual Communication HSC with 75%
B.A English Literature, Political Science, Economics HSC with 85% 
B.A Tamil  Creative Writing HSC with First Class, with 75% in Tamil 
MSW Social Work Any undergraduate degree with 55% of Marks 
MA Political Science

Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science also offers various Value Added Courses and Certificate Programs which are as follows:

Stream Course   Partner 
Management  KCAP (KPMG Course for Accounting Professional)  KPMG 
DFA (Digital Finance Academy)  KPMG 
Design Thinking KPMG 
Block Chain  KPMG 
Cyber Security KPMG 
Ind AS (Indian Accounting Standards)  KPMG 
Business Analytics  KPMG 
Business Analytics  HBS Online 
Economics for Managers  HBS Online 
Entrepreneurship Essentials  HBS Online 
Sustainable Business Strategy  HB Publishing 
HB Simulation  HB Publishing 
HB Skill Courses  HB Publishing 
Design Thinking Spread Design/ IBM 
General  French A1  Alliance Francaise 
Five Habits (5 courses)  Harrappa 
Master classes - Life Skills (5 sessions)  Harrappa 
CAT  IMS 
IELTS  British Council 
Summer camp / Outbound Training EDII / Pegasus 
Commerce  Financial Accounting  HBS Online 
CA  - 
CMA  -
ACCA  ANSA 
Viscom  Advanced and Certification Courses on Film Making Whistling Woods International 
Diploma in Graphics, web and Animation MAAC 
Political Science  Introduction to Constitution and Public Policy  Takshashila 
Arthashastra  Takshashila 
Public Policy Takshashila 
Civil Services Coaching  Shankar IAS Academy
National Study Visit / Camp  Rashtram School of Public Leadership 
Data Science  Analytics for All  IBM 
Python Programming  IBM 
cloud services - Bluemix  IBM 
Data science with spark and scala  IBM 
Watson Services  IBM 
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence  Finland Labs 
IOT with Amazon AWS  Finland Labs 
Literature Content Writing  Henry Harvin Education 
Creative Writing Course  Henry Harvin Education 
Technical Writing  Henry Harvin Education 
Content Writing Master Course  IIM Skills 
Psychology  Diploma in Positive Psychology  -
TA 101  - 
Psychometric Assessment IIBP 
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Profiling  IFS Edu Dept 
Sports Psychology  National School of Leadership 

Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science Admission

Step 1: Visit the official website of KCLAS Coimbatore.

Step 2: Click on admissions or login on admissions.kclas.ac.in.

Step 3: Fill out all the inquiry form and click on ‘Submit’.

Step 4: After registration, you will be redirected to your Application Dashboard in 5 seconds from where you can start and fill your Application form. 

Step 5: Submit the duly filled application form.

Selection Process

The selection process for admission in KCLAS is as follows:

  • Application 
  • Online Test (1 Hour) 
  • Situation Analysis (30 min) 
  • Conversation with faculty (20 min) 

Check: KCLAS Coimbatore Admission

Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science Placement

KCLAS Coimbatore has a training and placement cell that bridges a gap between students and industry. The cell conducts various training sessions for student’s growth and development. The training sessions involve group discussions, pre-placement talks, industry interface, workshops, etc. Students from the First Batch of 2018-2021, have been placed at various companies across Coimbatore, Bangalore, Chennai, Kumbakonam and Cochin. The students are offered roles such as Finance Analysts, Associates, Relationship Managers, Marketing Executives, Designers, etc. Some of the potential recruiters of KCLAS are Hero, TATA, Amul, ABT Foods, Mr. Cooper, TCS, Cognizant, ST and more.

  • Highest CTC: INR 5.5 LPA
  • Average CTC: INR 3.18 LPA

Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science MOU’s and Industry Collaborations

KCLAS has signed MOU’s with numerous Industries and Universities which are:

ACCA Wadhwani Foundation Shankar IAS Academy
Alliance Francaise Centre for Human Security Impact and Policy Research
Asia Pacific University, Malaysia Swinburne University MMU, UK
IMHAPS Harvard Business Publishing IBM
KPMG CSR Box British Council
Harappa Learning  ICT Academy Takshashila

Industry Collaborations

Apart from MOUs, the institute has also collaborated with various Industries for its internship program. Some of them are Women For India, Satin credit care network ltd, Conspiracy Theories, Goldline Export Pvt. Ltd, Techflow Engineers, YHills Edutech Pvt Ltd, Shree Sai Marketing, Muskurahat foundation, Finesse Market Link, Fine Air System, 1000 Bricks, FreshHomez.com, Unschool and more.

Kmaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science Facilities

Library: KCLAS library has 15000+ journals, 3135000+ books, 40 resources, 16 databases through Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. 

Auditorium: The air-conditioned auditorium has a capacity of 1800 seating and an excellent stage to be used for all programs and events

Gymnasium: There are well-equipped international standard Gyms separately for men/ women students and staff in an area of 2400 sq.ft with the latest equipment in the well laid out in-door Gym units. They are open to students to encourage Weight lifters, Bodybuilders and Fitness seekers.

Sports Facilities: In the sprawling ground of 23 acres various sports activities such as Football, Hockey, Cricket, Basketball, Volley Ball, Ball badminton, Kabaddi, Tennis, Handball, Kho-Kho, Throwball and outdoor Gymnasium find their enthusiastic players. This sports ground goes through regular maintenance to support and encourage the sportsmen and sportswomen of the college. 

Physical Fitness: The gym named KRAFT resonates a healthy mind in a healthy body. The significance of KRAFT is that it is in-door and spreads over an area of 2400 sq ft. The gym equipment are well tested, maintained and adhere to international standards. 

Hall of Martial Arts: The Hall of Martial Arts of KCT trains the students on a variety of martial art forms such as Wushu, Karate, Silambam, Fencing, and Boxing. Performing martial arts prepares the students’ minds and bodies for self-paced steady growth.

Hostel: There are six blocks for men student residents and three blocks for women student residents. The six blocks for men accommodate 2335 students in 445 rooms. The three blocks for women accommodate 987 students in 329 rooms. Rooms are allocated on a triple-sharing basis. Both the divisions are helped with their own dining area, washrooms, lobby, terrace, etc.

Check: KCLAS Coimbatore Hostel Fees

Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science Faculty

KCLAS Coimbatore has a large and diverse faculty of highly qualified and experienced faculty members. The faculty is known for its leadership in education. They are the most distinguished scholars, who constantly do research in their respective fields. The faculty includes the Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Placement Trainer and many more. KCLAS has a strong team of faculty drawn from both industry and academics. The faculty from industry and academia enlarges and deepens the learning process for students.

Check: KCLAS Coimbatore Faculty

Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for International Students?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for International Students is given below:

  • Eligibility is according to AIU Stipulations.
  • Applicants pursuing the IB curriculum must have 3 HL and 3 SL with 24 credits.
  • Applicants pursuing GCE/ Edexcel must have a minimum of 3 A levels grade not less than C.
  • Admission will be confirmed on submission of the Equivalency Certificate from AIU.

Ques. How can I pay my fees after admission?

Ans. Give below are the steps for the payment of the admission fee:

  1. Selected Candidates have to sign in the KCLAS code of conduct, anti-ragging affidavit.
  2. The originals are to be submitted and the Ist semester fee is to be paid online.
  3. If equivalency certificates are required as per norms, they should be submitted within a week.
  4. If the hostel is required, the hostel fee is to be paid, undertaking on hostel rules should be signed by student and parent.

Ques. I have been shortlisted for admission. Can I change my course choice?

Ans.  No, changes in courses will not be entertained once the student gets shortlisted for admission.

Ques. Does the institute provide financial support to students?

Ans. Yes, the institute provides financial support to students. Generous Scholarships are available to the students entering into KCLAS or progressing in the programs pursued at KCLAS. The scholarships are given in the form of waiver in Tuition Fee, Hostel/ Transport fee and sponsorship for optional benefits for their entire period of study. 

  • Scholarship for Equal Education and Development (SEED) 
  • Sports Scholarship 
  • Differently-abled Scholarship 

Admission to KCLAS is merit-based, while Financial Aid is need-based. An applicant’s selection to the program is not affected by the information submitted in the Financial Aid section.

Check: KCLAS Coimbatore Scholarship