Karunya University

Karunya University

Former names	Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Motto	Arise and shine
Type	Deemed
Established	1986 (1986)
Founders	D. G. S. Dhinakaran, Paul Dhinakaran
Religious affiliation	Christianity
Chancellor	Paul Dhinakaran
Vice-Chancellor	M.J.Xavier
Academic staff	500
Undergraduates	7000
Postgraduates	2100
Location	Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Campus	Rural, 750 Acres
Affiliations	UGC
Website	http://www.karunya.edu

Karunya University (formerly Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, KITS) is a fully residential, Christian minority university located in Coimbatore, India. It was founded as a Christian minority institution by the late D. G. S. Dhinakaran, his son Paul Dhinakaran, Christian evangelists and the founders of Jesus Calls Ministries, India. This deemed university has been accredited by NAAC with a 'B' grade.^[1] The university has won the record for participation in the largest ever awareness program on environmental awareness organized by Coimbatore Municipal Corporation

History

In 1981, D.G.S. Dhinakaran envisioned the establishment of an arts college. But he changed his mind and embarked on the path to establish a technical university. The institute was inaugurated on 4 October 1986 as Karunya Institute of Technology. In 2004, the institute was awarded deemed university status in recognition of its academic excellence by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, government of India and subsequently renamed as Karunya University.^[2]

Academics

The university grants Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) and Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in various engineering fields. Other postgraduate courses include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Application (MCA), Master of Science (M.Sc.) in various fields, Master of Arts (M.A.) in English (M.A.) and in Development Management and various integrated (five year) M.Sc. programs. The institute also offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.), as well as Ph.D and M.Phil. in Engineering and Pure sciences.

Schools

School of Mechanical Sciences, School of Civil Engineering, School of Computer Sciences, School of Electrical Sciences, School of Bio-Technology & Health Sciences, Karunya University Business School, School of Science and Humanities. School of Food Sciences and Technology

National Rankings

All India Ranking 2016 listed by National Institute Ranking Framework, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India^[3] on the parameters such as teaching, learning & resources; research, professional practice & collaborative performance; graduation outcome; outreach and inclusivity; and, perception has placed Karunya University 48th rank under university category, 44th rank under engineering institutions category, 35th rank in research professional practice and collaborative performance (excellence in teaching and learning scholarship), and 5th rank in outreach & inclusivity (representation of women) category.

Residential complexes

The southern side of the campus houses five women's hostels. The northern section of the campus houses eight men's hostels. They accommodate more than 7000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Activities (Fests, Sports and Games)

The Evangeline Memorial South India Tournament is organized annually in mid September. Karunya is a team in all the games among the entire league of Tamil Nadu engineering colleges.^[4]

Mindkraft is a Techno-Management fest organized by students of Karunya University.

Quasar is a Technical Symposium organized by the students of E.C.E. dept. of Karunya University.

Professional Societies Chapters

IAESTE (International Association for Exchange of Students for Technical Expertise). Karunya is one of the two nodal points of IAESTE in India.^[5] The other being Manipal University. Interns from all over the globe come to Karunya University all throughout the year for research and technical experience. Active exchange of students happens between countries like Germany, Austria, United Kingdom, Poland, Thailand, Brazil and China. Karunya hosts annual festivals in its campus for interns, like IAESTE day, on the 20th of October.
ISTE (Indian Society For Technical Education)
CSI (Computer Society of India) ^[6]

References

External links

Official website

Coimbatore district

District Headquarters	Coimbatore	-->

Country	India

State	Tamil Nadu

Region	Kongu Nadu

Taluks	Annur Coimbatore-North Coimbatore-South Kinathukadavu Madukkarai Mettupalayam Perur Pollachi Sulur Valparai

Municipal Corporations	Coimbatore

Municipalities	Mettupalayam Pollachi Valparai

Rivers	Noyyal Bhavani Amaravathi Aliyar Palar

History	Chera Dynasty Kalabhras Western Ganga Dynasty Medieval Cholas Later Cholas Pandyas Hoysalas Madurai Sultanate Vijayanagar Empire Mysore Kingdom British Raj

Places of interest	Aliyar Reservoir Amaravathi Dam Black Thunder theme park Eachanari Vinayagar Temple G. D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park Kovai Kondattam Mazhani Amman Temple Monkey Falls Patteeswarar Temple, Perur Sengupathi Falls Siruvani Waterfalls Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Marudamalai Isha Yoga Center Thirumurthyswami temple Valparai Vaideki Falls

Universities	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Anna University Avinashilingam University Bharathiar University Karunya University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Karpagam University

Cities and towns People Villages

Education in Tamil Nadu

List of educational institutions by districts	Chennai Coimbatore Cuddalore Dharmapuri Erode Kanyakumari Krishnagiri Madurai Namakkal Nilgiris Perambalur Pudukkottai Salem Sivagangai Thanjavur Thoothukudi Tiruchirapalli Tirunelveli Tiruvarur Vellore Viluppuram Virudhunagar

State universities	Alagappa University Anna University Annamalai University Bharathiar University Bharathidasan University Madurai Kamaraj University Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Mother Teresa Women's University Periyar University Tamil University Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University Tamil Nadu National Law School Tamil Nadu Open University Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Thiruvalluvar University University of Madras

Central universities	Central University of Tamil Nadu Indian Maritime University

Deemed universities	AMET University Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Avinashilingam University Bharath University B. S. Abdur Rahman University Chennai Mathematical Institute Chettinad Academy of Research & Education Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Gandhigram Rural Institute Kalasalingam University Karpagam University Karunya University Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research Noorul Islam University Periyar Maniammai University Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University - Coimbatore Campus Sathyabama University Saveetha University Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA University) Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute SRM University Vels University Vinayaka Missions University VIT University

Coordinates: 10°56′19″N 76°44′48″E / 10.93861°N 76.74667°E / 10.93861; 76.74667

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