KDK College of Engineering, Nagpur (Karmavir Dadasaheb Kannamwar College of Engineering)
About College/University
KDK College of Engineering, Nagpur is an autonomous engineering institute established in 1984 by the Backward Class Youth Relief Committee. The institute offers undergraduate engineering programmes along with postgraduate programmes in engineering, management and computer applications, and has approved research centres for PhD in Civil and Mechanical Engineering. The college is AICTE-approved and affiliated to RTM Nagpur University for applicable programmes.
The institute currently operates from its campus at Great Nag Road, Nandanvan, Nagpur and has continued its technical education activities for more than four decades. Its current 2026–27 admission information confirms programmes across engineering, MBA and MCA
Courses
B.Tech: KDK College offers B.Tech programmes in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science. The 2026–27 intake information includes sanctioned seats for the major engineering branches.
B.Tech Direct Second Year: The institute provides lateral-entry admission to eligible diploma/B.Sc. candidates directly into the second year of engineering, subject to Maharashtra admission rules.
M.Tech: Postgraduate engineering education is offered in areas including Structural Engineering, with the institute's current programme information also referring to postgraduate engineering programmes.
MBA: KDK offers a two-year MBA programme with an intake of 120 students in the programme information available from the institute.
MCA: The institute offers a two-year Master of Computer Applications programme, with 120 seats listed in the programme information.
BCA: Bachelor of Computer Applications is included in KDK's programme information with an intake of 120 seats in the available programme data.
Ph.D.: KDK has approved research centres for PhD in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, with 15 seats each mentioned in the institute's admission information.
Course Eligibility
B.Tech: Candidates generally need 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics along with the required qualifying subjects and minimum marks prescribed under Maharashtra admission rules. Admission is through applicable entrance examinations such as JEE Main or MHT-CET.
B.Tech Direct Second Year: Candidates can apply through the lateral-entry route with a qualifying engineering diploma or eligible B.Sc. qualification, subject to the prescribed Maharashtra DSE eligibility criteria.
M.Tech: Candidates generally require a relevant B.E./B.Tech degree with the prescribed minimum percentage. GATE is an important admission route for M.Tech programmes.
MBA: Candidates require a recognised bachelor's degree with the prescribed minimum marks. Admission may involve MAH MBA/MMS CET and other accepted management entrance examinations depending on the applicable admission route.
MCA: Candidates require a relevant bachelor's degree with the prescribed minimum marks. MAH MCA CET is applicable for the Maharashtra admission process.
BCA: Candidates need to satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed for undergraduate computer application admission and the applicable Maharashtra university/admission rules.
Ph.D.: Candidates generally require a relevant postgraduate qualification with the minimum marks prescribed under applicable PhD regulations. Careers360 lists 55% aggregate as the general eligibility benchmark.
Fees
| Course | Annual Fee / Fee Range |
|---|---|
| B.Tech | As per 2026–27 FRA-approved category-wise fee |
| B.Tech Direct Second Year | As per 2026–27 FRA-approved fee |
| M.Tech | Up to approximately ₹1.61 lakh per year |
| MBA | Up to approximately ₹88,500 per year |
| MCA | Up to approximately ₹90,000 per year |
| BCA | As per applicable 2026–27 fee structure |
| Ph.D. | Programme/research regulations applicable |
Placement
KDK's official 2024–25 placement data records 543 eligible students and 308 students placed, giving an overall placement rate of 56.72% across the programmes covered in its five-year placement report.
The 2025–26 institutional brochure reports 80+ placement opportunities for the 2024 batch, with a highest package of ₹11.08 LPA and an average package of ₹3.91 LPA. The brochure also records a ₹9 LPA offer from Johnson Controls and ₹7.5 LPA selections at Bajaj Electricals for Electrical Engineering students.
Major recruiters/companies listed by KDK include:
Amazon | HCL | Persistent Systems | Zensar Technologies | Bosch India | Mphasis | Infosys | Tech companies | GlobalLogic | e-Zest | JUSPAY | TechInfini | Triveni Turbines | TAL Manufacturing Solutions | Dhoot Transmission | Saama Technologies | SmartData Enterprises | Cognizant
Admission Process
College Highlights
FAQs
Q1. When was KDK College of Engineering established?
KDK College of Engineering was established in 1984.
Q2. Is KDK College of Engineering autonomous?
Yes. KDK College of Engineering is an autonomous institute.
Q3. Which university is KDK College affiliated with?
The institute is affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University for applicable programmes.
Q4. What B.Tech branches are available at KDK Nagpur?
The institute offers Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science.
Q5. Does KDK offer MBA and MCA?
Yes. KDK offers both MBA and MCA programmes.
Q6. What is the latest reported highest placement package?
KDK's 2025–26 institutional brochure reports a highest package of ₹11.08 LPA for the 2024 batch.
Q7. What is the average package at KDK College?
The same institutional brochure reports an average package of ₹3.91 LPA for the 2024 batch.
Q8. Is admission open for 2026–27?
Yes. KDK's official website currently states that admission is open for the 2026–27 session.
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