Established as KL College of Engineering in 1980 by the visionaries Sri Koneru Lakshmaiah & Sri Koneru Satyanarayana, the institute has emerged as one of the leading premier educational institutions in India.  KL College of Engineering has grown from strength to strength in its 42 years of glorious history. In 2006, the college was accorded autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), MHRD, Govt. of India and later it was accorded the status of Deemed to be University in 2009, now known as KL (Deemed to be University).  In 2018, the University was awarded an A++ grade by NAAC and Category-I Institution Status in 2019 by the UGC for excellence in technical education.

KL (Deemed to be University), one of the country’s top ranking educational institutions promotes international standards in education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship. The University has been closely working with partners from the top-notch industries, companies and academia both at national and international levels, to promote global industry-oriented research projects and provide placement opportunities to students worldwide. The University has world-class the state-of-the art campus facilities with unique libraries, laboratories, innovation centres and sports facilities. The institute provides a vibrant educational learning experience for its students by maintaining a perfect balance between academics and extra-curricular activities, with focus on experiential learning and interdisciplinary approach.

KL (Deemed to be University) offers outstanding undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering and management streams from two campuses Vijayawada and Hyderabad. The curriculum is designed to match the international standards with a student-faculty ratio of 1:15. The institute has become a dream destination for students and teachers for its longstanding commitment to creating highly skilled professionals and leaders with human values, so that they can solve problems at a global level. The university organizes international guest lecture series, conferences, seminars and workshops in collaboration with world renowned academicians, professors, and industry leaders to provide a global perspective to students and make them future ready. The KL (Deemed to be University) has a strong network of alumni all over the world who have distinguished themselves in their careers and made the institute proud.

Mode of admission for BTech programs:

Candidates have to be successful in KLEEE (KL Engineering Entrance Examination)/ JEE-Main/ JEE-Advanced / State Level Engineering Entrance Exams across India including EAMCET and Merit in Sports/Cultural Activities.

• A Pass in 10+2 or equivalent examination with 60% and above in aggregate and 60% and above in Group subjects.
• Students with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) are eligible for all BTech programmes including Bio-Technology.
• Students with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) are eligible for BTech (Bio Technology) and B. Pharmacy
• Students studied10+2 with above 60% marks and should have been qualified in KLEEE and NATA.

UG courses offered:

S. No	Location	BTech courses Offered
1	Vijayawada Campus	BTech Artificial Intelligence and data science BTech Civil engineering BTech Computer science & Engineering BTech Computer science & Information Technology BTech Internet of things BTech Biotechnology BTech Electrical & Electronics Engineering BTech Electronics & Communication BTech Mechanical
2	Hyderabad Campus (Aziznagar)	BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering BTech Computer Science & Engineering BTech Artificial Intelligence & data science
3	Hyderabad Campus (Bowrampet)	BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering BTech Computer Science & Engineering BTech Computer Science & Information technology BTech Electronics Engineering

Fee Structure:

BTech Course fee varies as per the core branch selected which range between Rs.1,12,500 to 1,35,000 per semester at Vijayawada campus. The fee at Hyderabad campus range between Rs. 1,25,000 to 1,37,500. In addition, One time admission fee Rs.15,000. There will be a special scholarship for engineering courses with fee concession based on the JEE Main Percentile. KLU offers merit-based scholarships for exceptional applicants for a broad range of programs. Students can check out the official website of KLU to learn more about the fee structure, scholarship, and other financial aid.