TKM College of Engineering in Kollam, Kerala, primarily admits students through the KEAM entrance exam, with 80% of seats based on merit for ranks up to 3000. Management quota seats account for 10%, requiring no entrance exam but involve higher fees. The remaining seats are for NRI and other categories. Merit-based tuition fees are affordable, around ₹8,000-₹8,775 annually, with hostel fees ranging from ₹3,500 to ₹5,000 per month. Management and NRI seats have significantly higher costs. A robust placement cell facilitated over 340 student placements in 2023, with the highest package reaching 34 lakh per annum. Top recruiters include HPL, TMIL, and SHV Energy. The college supports students in competitive exams like GATE but does not conduct internships. Scholarships are available, focusing on economically disadvantaged students, including the Means Cum Merit scholarship of approximately 25,000 INR for eligible applicants. Other scholarships include central sector scholarships, e-grants, and specific support for Muslim, Christian, SC/ST students. Although the college lacks loan facilities, it provides international and alumni-funded scholarships. The faculty is mostly effective, with many being alumni, offering practical and research support despite occasional communication challenges.
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