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If you're a KEAM aspirant in northern Kerala eyeing an engineering seat without a sky-high rank, Sadguru Swami Nithyananda Institute of Technology (SSNIT) Kanhangad might appear on your radar. It's a small, private setup tucked half a kilometer from the Kanhangad railway station — handy if you're commuting from Kasaragod or Kannur. The college has been offering B.Tech degrees under Kannur University since 2010. But before you picture a bustling campus with placement drives, pump the brakes. This isn't a college that publishes glossy placement stats. In fact, it doesn't publish any.
If you're scanning for a college with a solid placement track record, the absence of a NAAC grade and NIRF participation is a minor red flag. But for the right student — someone who just wants an AICTE-approved engineering degree and doesn't mind hunting for jobs themselves — the low KEAM cutoffs could tip the scales.
The institute runs a straightforward set of undergraduate B.Tech programs. No M.Tech, no PhD. That's it. The specialisations are:
Intake numbers are modest. As of 2021, each of Civil, ECE, and Mechanical had 60 seats, and CSE also had 60. The total student body likely hovers around a few hundred, which can mean smaller class sizes — sometimes a plus if the faculty shows up.
Speaking of faculty: SSNIT lists 32 faculty members as of August 2025. A few hold M.Tech or PhD degrees, but older student reviews (2017–2020) suggest many were fresh engineering graduates with little teaching experience. The faculty line-up has apparently changed considerably over the years. Whether that's a good or bad thing depends on who's replaced them — and hard information on that just isn't public. The institute says it focuses on quality technical education, latest technologies, and research, but for now the academic culture remains largely classroom-driven with no notable collaborations or industry tie-ups on record.
Here's where things get uncomfortable. The institute's official placement data — highest package, average, median, percentage placed, top recruiters — is non-existent in the public domain. Not a single number. The brief from the college mentions "comprehensive support for internships and research projects," but that's marketing speak, not a stat.
What do students say? Across Collegedunia reviews spanning 2017 to 2020, the refrain is consistent: the college does not provide direct placement opportunities. Graduates overwhelmingly find jobs on their own. Some may tap into the placement pool of the co-located Nithyananda Polytechnic College, but that's an uncertain backdoor. If you're a fresher banking on a structured campus drive with TCS, Infosys, or even a Kerala-based IT firm, you're likely to be disappointed.
There's no sugar-coating it — SSNIT's placement scene is one of the weakest aspects of the college. If job prospects straight out of college are non-negotiable for you, you'll want to look at institutions with a documented placement cell and recruiter relationships.
For male hostel residents, the accommodation and mess fee came to around ₹38,000 in 2024. The girls' hostel fee hasn't been published, but separate hostels exist. While the total outlay of around ₹5 lakhs isn't high by private engineering college standards in Kerala, it's still a significant commitment — especially given the placement uncertainty.
Scholarships are available for eligible students based on merit, reserved quotas, or financial need. The exact schemes aren't detailed on the website, so reaching out to the admissions office directly is your best bet.
SSNIT fills its B.Tech seats exclusively through KEAM.
Cutoffs are low but dated. Here's what the data shows:
These ranks are several years old, but they give you a sense of the demand. CSE cutoffs sit in the low 40,000s, meaning you don't need a knockout KEAM score to land a seat. If you're a candidate with a rank north of 45,000, the management quota might still be an option — at a higher fee.
The 26.23-acre campus packs in some reasonable infrastructure. Highlights include:
Social life revolves around annual festivals, tech fests, and cultural events. It won't match a large university's buzz, but it's enough to break the routine.
Most online chatter comes from Collegedunia and dates to 2017–2020. The consensus is mixed, with a noticeable tilt toward infrastructure praise and placement complaints.
The positives: Students consistently mention good facilities and a pleasant campus ambience. Older reviews appreciated dedicated, approachable faculty.
The negatives, without mincing words:
Frankly, this is a college you pick when your KEAM rank leaves you few choices, and you need an AICTE-approved B.Tech degree close to home in northern Kerala. The infrastructure is serviceable — the library, e-classrooms, and labs check the boxes. And the cutoffs are forgiving.
But the employment question hangs over everything. If you attend SSNIT, walk in with your eyes open: you'll likely have to build your own career path. Start developing skills, networking, and looking for off-campus placements from day one. For students with a clear plan and self-drive, the degree can be a stepping stone. For anyone expecting a traditional placement-driven experience, this isn't the place. You'd be better off targeting colleges with published placement data, even if it means studying in Ernakulam or Thiruvananthapuram.
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Summary of the programs shown below. Fee periods can differ by program. Check the note beside each amount before comparing costs.
| Course | Stream | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] | Engineering | 40000 |
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Eligibility: 10+2 with 45%
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SSNIT Kanhangad offers B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering. As of 2021, intake was 60 seats each for Civil, ECE, and Mechanical, and 60 for CSE.
The total 4-year B.Tech fee was around ₹5.02 Lakhs as of 2024, with an annual tuition of roughly ₹1.3 Lakhs for 2026. The male hostel fee (including mess) was ₹38,000 in 2024.
Admission is through KEAM. Known cutoffs: Civil Engineering rank 39541 (2021), CSE ranks 42600–47379 (2021, General), and Mechanical Engineering rank 44185 (2019, General).
The institute offers no publicly available placement statistics. Student reviews consistently report a lack of direct on-campus placements; most graduates find jobs independently. Some may access limited opportunities through the co-located Nithyananda Polytechnic College.
Facilities include e-classrooms, a computer lab, a library with 8000+ books and e-journals (Koha system), Wi-Fi, separate hostels, sports and gym facilities, a canteen, a health centre, and transport services.
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