Computer Science and Engineering
₹2.95LAnnual · /yr
Reviewed 26 Apr 2026KLU · VijayawadaKL University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
KL University (officially Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation / KLEF) is a 100-acre Deemed-to-be University on the banks of the Buckingham Canal at Vaddeswaram in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh,…
CSE · Annual
₹2.95L/year
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CSE · Annual
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Placement · 2023-24
Fees · 2026-27
KLU fees
KLU fees: CSE · Annual is ₹2.95L. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.
Annual fee by branch · 6 programmes
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Annual · annual | ₹2,95,000 /yr |
| Biotechnology (BT) Annual · annual | ₹2,55,000 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Annual · annual | ₹2,55,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) Annual · annual | ₹2,35,000 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Annual · annual | ₹2,35,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering (CE) Annual · annual | ₹2,30,000 /yr |
Placements · 2023-24
KLU placements
KLU placements 2023-24: 95% placement rate, ₹11L average CTC, 75 LPA highest CTC.
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₹11LAvg CTC
75 LPAHighest CTC
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Biotechnology
₹2.55LAnnual · /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹2.55LAnnual · /yr
Mechanical Engineering
₹2.35LAnnual · /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹2.35LAnnual · /yr
Civil Engineering
₹2.3LAnnual · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27
KLU admissions
University entrance / merit processJEE Main where accepted
Hostel · campus
KLU hostel
KLU hostel details are listed in this section. KL University runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 100-acre Vaddeswaram campus near Vijayawada with separate hostels for boys and girls. First-year B.Tech students are.
KL University runs an extensive on-campus hostel system on its 100-acre Vaddeswaram campus near Vijayawada with separate hostels for boys and girls. First-year B.Tech students are typically allocated triple-sharing rooms with double and single occupancy from the second year by seniority. Annual hostel and mess fees for 2025-26 broadly fall in the ₹1,20,000-1,70,000 range inclusive of mess. Mess service includes vegetarian, non-vegetarian, Jain and Continental options with Andhra-Telugu, North Indian and South Indian rotations.
Scholarships
Scholarships
KL University runs a structured merit-and-need scholarship programme. Top KLEEE rankers (rank 1-100) receive 100% tuition waiver; ranks 100-1,000 receive 50%; ranks 1,000-5,000 receive 25%. JEE Main top performers receive similar concessions. Top Class XII Board scorers (95%+ in PCM) qualify for additional concessions. Defence wards qualify for PM Scholarship Scheme. SC/ST students receive Central Government Post-matric Scholarship support. AP/Telangana state-domicile students access state schemes. Sports admits at state, national or international level receive separate fee waivers.
Infrastructure & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
The KL University Vaddeswaram campus extends across 100 acres in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Branch-specific facilities span Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical…
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Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners
Research at KL University spans AI-ML and Data Science, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Cyber Security, Aerospace, Robotics, Renewable Energy, Mechatronics, Industrial IoT, Biotechnology and Civil Infrastructure. The university hosts dedicated research centres for AI, Cyber Security, Aerospace and Sustainable Engineering. Funded projects come from DST, AICTE, MeitY, DBT, DRDO, ISRO RESPOND, AP State Council and several international agencies. Faculty publish in IEEE, Springer, Elsevier and Scopus-indexed journals.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
KL University alumni hold engineering, product, consulting and entrepreneurship roles across Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, Walmart Global Tech, IBM and Indian service majors TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra. Several KL alumni have founded venture-backed Hyderabad and Vijayawada startups in SaaS, fintech, deep-tech and edtech verticals. The KL Alumni Association runs strong chapters in Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, the Bay Area, Singapore, Dubai and the Gulf region with annual reunions and structured mentorship calls.
Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to KLU? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
FAQ
KLU FAQs
What is the B.Tech CSE fee at KL University 2026-27?
For 2026-27, B.Tech CSE tuition at KL University Vaddeswaram is approximately ₹2,95,000 per year without scholarship, bringing the four-year tuition total to around ₹11.8 lakh. AI & Data Science is ~₹2,80,000 per year. Scholarships of up to 50%+ fee waivers apply to top KLEEE and JEE Main rank holders (ranks 1-50 generally receive the deepest slabs). A one-time admission fee of ₹16,000 applies at first-year joining.
What are the fees for ECE, EEE, Mechanical and other B.Tech branches?
For 2026-27 at Vaddeswaram, ECE including VLSI Chip Manufacturing runs approximately ₹2,55,000 per year; EEE and Biotechnology ~₹2,20,000-2,40,000 per year; Mechanical, Automobile, Civil and Chemical ~₹2,00,000-2,40,000 per year. Miscellaneous fees (exam, library, sports) range ₹20,000-30,000 per year. Merit-based waivers via KLEEE or JEE Main rank can reduce tuition significantly in the top scholarship slabs.
What are the hostel and mess fees at KL University?
Hostel charges at KL University for 2026-27 are approximately ₹1,34,100 per year for a 4-bed non-AC shared room, inclusive of the mandatory mess plan (~₹92,000), GST and applicable utility charges. AC rooms and lower-occupancy options (2-bed or 3-bed) are priced higher, typically ₹1,50,000-1,75,000 per year. A caution and electricity deposit of ~₹4,000-5,000 plus a one-time hostel registration of ~₹5,000 is collected at joining.
How do I apply for B.Tech at KL University 2026?
B.Tech admission at KL University for 2026-27 runs primarily through the KLEEE 2026 (KL Engineering Entrance Examination). Phase I applications close on 18 November 2025 with the exam on 14-20 November 2025; Phase II closes 2 January 2026 with exam on 3-5 January 2026; Phase III closes 27 March 2026 with exam on 28-31 March 2026. Eligibility is 10+2 with minimum 60% aggregate and 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Application fee is ₹1,000, covering all three phases. JEE Main, JEE Advanced, Uni-GAUGE and EAMCET scores are also accepted; SAT for NRI/PIO/OCI candidates.
What is the KLEEE 2026 exam pattern?
KLEEE 2026 is a computer-based test of 180 minutes with 75 multiple-choice questions carrying 75 marks — 25 Mathematics, 25 Physics and 25 Chemistry. Marking is +1 per correct answer with no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions. Difficulty level is aligned with JEE Main. Biology stream candidates applying for Biotechnology or B.Pharmacy write Maths/Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Admit cards are issued 1-3 days before each phase via the official portal.
What is the placement record at KL University 2024-25?
For 2024-25, KL University's placement drive reported 7,000+ offers and 480+ recruiters. Highest package was ₹75 LPA (domestic) with international roles touching ₹1 crore, average around ₹11 LPA and median ₹8.1-8.2 LPA for engineering branches. TCS made 617+ offers in a single day. Top recruiters included TCS, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Wipro, Nutanix, Amazon, Capgemini, Palantir, Qualcomm, Oracle, SAP, HCL Tech and Cognizant. The university supports 9,000+ student internships annually.
What is the NIRF and NAAC ranking of KL University?
THE World University Rankings 2026 placed it in the 801-1000 band. It is AICTE approved and ISO 21001:2018 certified with NBA accreditation across multiple engineering programmes.
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Verification & sources
Fee and admission figures here are counsellor-verified; we are progressively adding official-document citations. Please reconfirm any figure with us on WhatsApp before you pay.
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.