Krishna University

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), also known as Karunya University, is a prominent private Christian minority deemed-to-be university located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1986 by the late evangelist Dr. D. G. S. lished in 1986 by the late evangelist Dr. D. G. S. Dhinakaran and formally gaining deemed university status under Section 3 of the UGC Act in 2004, Karunya has grown to become one of India's respected multidisciplinary institutions focused on holistic education, innovation, and societal transformation. The institution operates under the vision “To raise leaders with high academic calibre, with a strong commitment to serve humanity with integrity,” aligning academic pursuits with social and ethical responsibility. Spread across a sprawling 700-acre green campus at the foothills of the Siruvani Hills, KITS offers a serene and spiritually rooted learning environment. The university caters to over 7,500 students and is supported by more than 400 experienced faculty members. It provides a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including engineering, computer science, agricultural sciences, business administration, commerce, media studies, biotechnology, food processing, social sciences, and allied health sciences. Karunya is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and its technical programs are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The university has also received an ‘A++’ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), placing it among the top-tier institutions in the country. Several of its individual programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Additionally, it holds international recognition with a “Diamond” rating from the QS I-Gauge system and affiliations with professional bodies such as ACCA–UK for business and finance programs. A hallmark of KITS is its dedication to applied research and community-centric innovation. Its major areas of research focus include water purification, sustainable energy solutions, food security, healthcare technology, and environmental sustainability. The Karunya Water Institute, for instance, is actively involved in developing cost-effective water purification technologies for rural and underserved communities. Students and faculty are encouraged to engage in impactful research, leading to numerous patents and scholarly publications. Karunya maintains strong global collaborations with institutions such as Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, TU Berlin, and SUNY Schenectady in the USA. These partnerships promote student and faculty exchanges, collaborative research, and curriculum enrichment. The university’s robust placement cell regularly partners with top companies like IBM, Siemens, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and L&T, ensuring excellent employment opportunities for graduates. In addition to academics, Karunya fosters overall student development through sports, arts, spiritual growth, and entrepreneurship. It houses modern infrastructure, including high-tech labs, innovation hubs, libraries, hostels, medical facilities, and a peaceful prayer dome, reflecting its unique blend of academic excellence and spiritual ethos. Guided by values of compassion, discipline, and excellence, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences stands out as a transformative institution dedicated to empowering youth to lead with purpose, serve society, and create lasting impact through knowledge and character. ...view more