Best Engineering College Near Salem
57 km from Salem — quality engineering education within easy reach. JKKN College of Engineering and Technology offers engineering programmes with support from the Training and Placement Cell. AICTE approved.
Why Salem Students Choose JKKNCET
JKKNCET is 57 km from Salem on NH-544, in Komarapalayam, Namakkal district. Learners from Salem can travel daily or stay in the campus hostel.
AICTE + Anna University
AICTE-approved engineering college, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai
In-Demand Branches
Multiple B.E. programmes covering in-demand engineering disciplines
Modern Labs
Computer labs, electronics labs, mechanical workshops, CAD/CAM labs
Industry Connect
Industry partnerships, internship programmes, and hackathon culture
Quality Standards
Programmes run to the AICTE approval and Anna University curriculum
Easy Commute
Just 57 km from Salem. Daily commute or comfortable hostel — your choice.
Programmes Offered
Choose the right programme for your career goals — all AICTE approved, Anna University affiliated
B.E. Computer Science & Engineering
10+2 with Maths, Physics; TNEA counselling
B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering
10+2 with Maths, Physics; TNEA counselling
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
10+2 with Maths, Physics; TNEA counselling
B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
10+2 with Maths, Physics; TNEA counselling
B.Tech Information Technology
10+2 with Maths, Physics; TNEA counselling
M.E. Computer Science & Engineering
B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline; TANCET/GATE
M.B.A (Master of Business Administration)
Any degree; TANCET/MAT/CAT
* Hostel accommodation (optional, all-inclusive): ₹60,000 per year. Fees subject to revision per TN Govt & AICTE norms.
Placement Record
As filed by the college in NIRF 2026 (IR-E-C-37096), UG 4-year programmes
Companies That Hire From Us
How to Reach from Salem
57 km · about 1 hour
Getting Here
Multiple ways to reach JKKN College of Engineering and Technology
Campus & Facilities
Labs, library, hostels and transport on the Komarapalayam campus
Modern Labs
State-of-the-art laboratories and smart classrooms
Digital Library
Well-stocked library with digital access and journals
Hostel
Separate hostels for boys and girls with mess facility
Transport
College buses connecting to surrounding areas
Sports
Playground, indoor games, gym, and annual sports events
WiFi Campus
High-speed internet across the entire campus
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from students in Salem
Compare AICTE approval, the NIRF data each college files, the TNEA cutoff for your branch and community, the fees and your daily travel time. JKKNCET is 57 km from Salem and publishes its AICTE approval and NIRF filings on this website.
JKKNCET is about 57 km from Salem city centre, which takes about 1 hour by road via NH-544 (Salem-Coimbatore Highway) — direct route. Regular bus services are available from Salem.
The TNEA counselling code for JKKN College of Engineering and Technology is 2647 (listed as J.K.K. Nataraja College of Engineering and Technology in the Anna University Namakkal district list). Use code 2647 during TNEA choice filling to select JKKNCET.
JKKN College of Engineering and Technology offers B.E. programmes in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication (ECE), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics (EEE), and Information Technology (B.Tech), plus M.E. Computer Science and Engineering and a full-time MBA. All programmes are AICTE approved and affiliated to Anna University.
Yes. JKKN College of Engineering and Technology in Komarapalayam, Namakkal district, 57 km from Salem on NH-544, offers a full-time 2-year MBA with 60 AICTE-approved seats, specializations in Marketing, Finance, HR and Operations, and an annual tuition fee of Rs 65,000 (2026-27). Its Tamil Nadu MBA counselling code is 2647. Full details are on the MBA page of this website.
In NIRF 2026 the college filed that 23 of 53 UG graduates were placed in 2024-25 (median salary Rs 2.40 lakh), 35 of 89 in 2023-24 (Rs 2.20 lakh) and 29 of 126 in 2022-23 (Rs 1.68 lakh).
Yes, JKKNCET provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. Students from Salem can also opt for daily commute as the campus is about 1 hour away. College transport services are available.
You can apply online through the official website at https://engg.jkkn.ac.in/ or visit the campus directly. Admissions for 2026-27 are closed; enquiries for 2027-28 are open. Contact the admission office for guidance.
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