Frequently Asked Questions
Kalvium’s Liberal Engineering Program in Computer Science
Is Kalvium an online program?
No. The Kalvium Liberal Engineering Program in Computer Science is a full-time on-campus program.
Where is the program offered?
The program is offered at two locations : Bengaluru & Coimbatore
Is the program a 4-year course?
Yes. The Kalvium program is a 4-year course with 3 years of work-integrated learning
Program Fee & Scholarship
What is the tuition fee for the program?
The tuition fee for the Coimbatore campus is INR 1,00,000 per semester.
The tuition fee for the Bengaluru campus is INR 1,40,000 per semester.
Note: Extra charges on boarding, lodging, devices etc., are applicable as per actuals.
Are scholarships offered to students?
Yes. The subsidised tuition fee is inclusive of industry scholarships.
When and how can a student apply for an education loan for the program?
If student loan assistance is desired, our counselling team can connect you with financial service providers.
How am I promised a seat in the Kalvium program?
Qualified applicants who have cleared the KQ challenge need to block their seats by paying a token advance of ₹25,000/- This amount is later adjusted in their 1st-semester tuition fee.
Is the ₹25,000/- blocking fee refundable?
Yes. The advance paid is refundable.
However, Kalvium deducts processing charges when withdrawn,
Before August 15, 2023: ₹500/-
Before September 30, 2023: ₹5000/-
After September 30, 2023: 10% of the total semester fee
Application Form & Required Documents
What’s the cost of the application form?
Kalvi’s application form is available for a fee of INR 999.
Can I pay the application fee online?
Yes. Upon completion of the application, you will be presented with various online payment methods such as Credit/Debit Card, UPI, and Net Banking services.
If my payment fails, how many days will it take to get the money back into my account?
Banks usually take up to 3-4 business days to credit back the money to the source account. In case of further queries, please get in touch with your respective bank branch.
Is my application fee refundable?
No. The application fee is non-refundable once paid.
What are the documents required for applying to the program?
Students require a scanned copy of any government authorized identification and a passport size photograph for the Kalvi application.
What is the last date to apply for the Kalvium program?
Application forms for the Kalvi-powered B.Tech program are currently available on www.kalvium.com. However, admission to the program is subject to the availability of the seats. Seats are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Can I buy the application offline?
No. You can apply only on the official website www.kalvium.com
Eligibility
What is the eligibility criterion for the Kalvium program?
The program offered is open to anyone who has a keen interest in learning computer science and has merit in the Kalviness Quotient (KQ) entrance test.
My class XII results are not yet out. Will I be able to apply for the program?
Yes. You are eligible to apply for the same.
I’m living abroad, will I be able to take up the degree program remotely?
The program is currently a full-time on-campus program that requires a student’s presence in person.
Will I be eligible for the Kalvium program as a Commerce student?
Yes, the Kalvium program is open to anyone who has a keen interest in learning computer science and has merit in the Kalviness Quotient (KQ) entrance test.
Does Kalvium offer admissions through the Management quota?
No. All admissions to the program are merit-based only.
Does Kalvium have a Sports quota?
No. All admissions to the program are merit-based only.
Does the program have a specific age limit?
The minimum age for admission is 16 years.
Is lateral entry admission available for Diploma candidates?
Diploma candidates are welcome to join the Kalvium course. However, this being a work-integrated program, they have to join the course for the full 4 years and cannot join midway from the second year.
Do my scores in JEE Entrance apply to Kalvium program?
No. Kalvium follows its entrance test known as the ‘Kalviness Quotient (KQ) Challenges’. Your JEE score does not apply to our Computer Science program.
The KQ Challenge - Eligibility Test
Does Kalvium have its entrance test?
Kalvium’s entrance test, Kalvi Quotient (KQ) Challenges, is designed to test a student’s theoretical and cognitive skills. It is the only entrance test applicable to the Kalvium program.
Do I need to apply separately for the KQ test; if yes, where can I apply?
No, the Kalviness Quotient entrance test is a part of the application process and every applicant will have access to the same. Practice tests are available too before taking up the final entrance test.
When does the KQ Test take place?
The Kalvi Quotient is an online entrance test that is part of the student’s application process. Students can appear for the test through their individual applications at their ease.
Is it compulsory to take the Kalviness Quotient test?
Yes. To secure your admission to the program, it is mandatory to take the Kalviness Quotient (KQ) test.
How do I know I’ve cleared the KQ Entrance test?
The student will receive an email on their registered ID in 7-10 working days informing them of their Kalviness Quotient (KQ) test results.
How can I ascertain that my admission is confirmed?
You can ascertain your admission for the program at any of the campuses.
Student Benefits
Will Kalvium provide students with laptops and other learning devices?
No. Students have to carry their laptops and learning devices.
Does Kalvium offer professional mentorship for students?
Kalvium offers one-on-one personal mentorship from experts in the field of study as part of the program. Technical Mentors impart industry knowledge whereas Professional Coaches help students develop essential workplace soft skills.
Does Kalvium organize co-curricular activities for its students?
Yes, Kalvium organizes student development activities like Hackathon, High-on-Learning, and Competitive programming activities as part of the curriculum.
Placements
How is Kalvium promising to help me secure a job in my dream company?
Kalvium is backed by some of the biggest names in the tech industry and offers final year placements from global tech companies, which in turn helps students kickstart their careers at a 3x better pay package than their peers.
Does Kalvium offer campus placements from the end of 1st year?
Yes. Kalvium offers assured internships by the end of 1st year with global Tech companies such as Microsoft, Google, CRED, Flipkart, PhonePe, OYO, and Udaan.
What’s the highest salary package offered at Kalvium?
Kalvium students graduate in 4 years being industry-ready with 3 years of relevant work experience. This puts them 3x ahead of their peers giving them the potential to earn a much higher salary package in comparison.
What makes Kalvium different
How is the Kalvium program different from programs offered by other universities?
Kalvium’s work-integrated program helps students set higher career aspirations and nurtures them towards that from the 1st year of study. Students are offered internships with global tech companies as part of the curriculum and in addition, they can earn stipends up to INR 8 Lakhs.
What does ‘work-integrated learning’ mean?
With Kalvium’s unique work-integrated curriculum students get exposure to real-world work experience by working at global tech companies from the end of 1st year. Students are required to dedicate a defined amount of hours per week to learning and working and are also offered competitive stipends for the same
Learning + Earning
Does my work-integrated program also offer stipends?
Yes. Students can earn stipends of up to INR 8 Lakhs in the course of the four-year program.
How does Kalvium offer placement support and guidance?
Students go through placements at the end of 1st year. The work-integrated learning is part of the credit system of the program. Kalvium will extend support by helping students with:
- Preparation for the placement interviews
- Landing internships with partner companies
- Professional mentorship helps ensure industry-required results
How many hours per week will a student be asked to work as part of the curriculum?
The curriculum mandates an average of 45 hours of learning + work per week.
Do I have an option to choose not to work and continue the program?
No. Kalvi’s work-integrated learning program mandates specific working hours for every student. The work experience includes credits that are compulsory to the curriculum.
Kalvium x Leading Global Universities
Is the Kalvium program offered outside Coimbatore?
Yes. The Kalvium program is offered in partnership with leading global universities such as Lovely Professional University, Punjab.
How can I get more information?
You can reach out to the Admissions Team at Lovely Professional University for more information.
Contact Us
Where do I reach out for more admission information?
For all additional queries, you can reach out to us via,
E-Mail: [email protected]
Call/WhatsApp: +91 9483 200 300