Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS)

Deemed-to-be University (Christian Minority) | Est. 1986 | Siruvani, Coimbatore Established in 1986 as an engineering college and later granted Deemed University status, Karunya (KITS) is located in a breathtakingly scenic 700-acre campus in the Siruvani hills near Coimbatore. It was founded by the late Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran and is a Christian Minority Institution, though admission is open to all. Karunya is famous for its focus on solving human problems through technology, specifically in areas like Water, Food, Healthcare, and Energy. It is one of the few universities in India with a strong focus on Agricultural Engineering and Aerospace. 1. Infrastructure & Highlights (Special Focus: Labs) The campus is a self-contained township with world-class facilities. Aerospace Lab: Features a Cessna 152 aircraft and multiple aircraft engines for hands-on maintenance training. Water Institute: A dedicated research centre funded by govt agencies to solve water management crises—a unique highlight of Karunya. Nanotechnology Lab: State-of-the-art facility for research in material science and medical applications. Food Processing Centre: One of the best in the state, supporting the B.Tech Food Processing Technology course. Hostels: Massive residential complex housing 8000 students with diverse mess options (Kerala, Andhra, North Indian, NRI menus).