Since 2008
Our history
From four branches of engineering on a new campus at Samayapuram to an autonomous college with thirteen programmes and four research centres: 23 milestones in four chapters.
2008 – 2012: Foundations
Foundations. Four branches of engineering, one campus at Samayapuram
- 2008Samayapuram
K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering established
Established in the year 2008 K. Ramakrishnan college of Engineering is a leading Engineering college affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, providing valuable courses.
- 2008Samayapuram
CSE, EEE, ECE and Mechanical engineering begin
The first four B.E. programmes admit their first students.
- 2009Samayapuram
Department of Management Studies (MBA) established
The Department of management studies was established in the year 2009
- 2009Samayapuram
Shelley Club (literary club, Department of English) initiated
Shelley club is a literary club of the department of English initiated in the year 2009.
- 2009Samayapuram
AICTE SPICES sponsored Environmental Science (EVS) Club established
The AICTE SPICES Sponsored Environmental Science (EVS) Club at K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering was established in 2009 with the vision of promoting environmental awareness, sustainability, and social responsibility among students.
2013 – 2019: Growth
Growth. Postgraduate study, research centres and the first accreditations
- 2013Samayapuram
M.E. Power Systems Engineering offered (since 2013)
The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including an M.E. in Power Systems Engineering (since 2013), designed to meet global technological demands.
- 2013Samayapuram
First rank in Anna University examinations
As a Principal, he has led the college to secure first rank in Anna University exams in 2013 and maintains top rankings till now.
- 2016Samayapuram
Students’ ExNoRa started
A Students’ Exnora was started in 2016.
- 2017Samayapuram
Intellectual Property Management Cell established
- 2017Samayapuram
ECE recognised as an Anna University Research and Development Centre
Anna University recognized Research and Development Centre (Recognition No. 4383007) since 2017.
- 2018Samayapuram
NAAC accreditation with an ‘A’ grade (CGPA 3.10)
Assessed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in the first cycle, December 2018.
- 2019Samayapuram
EEE programme accredited by NBA
The institution is accredited by NAAC with an “A” grade, and the EEE program was accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in 2019.
2020 – 2023: Autonomy
Autonomy. Our own curriculum, our own examinations, new disciplines
- 2020Samayapuram
Autonomous status conferred
KRCE attained Autonomous Status in 2020, enabling the department to design a dynamic and industry-relevant curriculum aligned with emerging technologies.
- 2020Samayapuram
Office of the Controller of Examinations established
The office of the Controller of Examinations was established in the year 2020 after the conferment of Autonomous status to the college .
- 2020Samayapuram
B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science started (2020–21)
- 2020Samayapuram
Department of Computer Science and Business Systems launched
- 2021Samayapuram
B.E. CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) started (2021–22)
- 2021Samayapuram
QS I-GAUGE E-LEAD certification
Under his effective administration, the college received NAAC “A” Grade, NIRF Innovation rank in band 101-150, QS I-GAUGE E-LEAD Certification in 2021, and NBA Accreditation for all eligible departments.
- 2021Samayapuram
AICTE MODROB funded AR&VR Lab (Mechanical)
AICTE MODROB funded AR&VR Lab established during 2021 with 18.51 Lakh worth.
2024 – today: Recognition
Recognition. Rankings, new laboratories and an innovation lab
- 2024Samayapuram
GHRDC Times Annual Survey ranks and National Employability Award
- 2024Samayapuram
NIRF 2024: 201–300 band
Our institution in 201-300 band of NIRF Rankings 2024
- 2024Samayapuram
Approval to establish AICTE–IDEA Lab (2024-2025 session)
- 2024Samayapuram
Industry-sponsored NDT Lab (Mechanical)
An Industry - Sponsored Laboratory (NDT Lab) was established with Rs. 3.45 Lakhs- Funding from M/s TECHIE Inspection in 2024
The record today