Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal (KITSW) was established in 1980 under the aegis of the Ekasila Education Society (EES).

The members of the EES encompass many sections of society, including educationists, agriculturists, industrialists, doctors, and social workers.

The Government of Telangana allows admission of diploma holders into 2nd year under a "lateral entry scheme" to the extent of 10% of intake to each of the branches on a supernumerary basis.

SAE International conducts annual events such as SAEBAJA India, including an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) race.

There are weekly meetings of IEEE student members, as well as debates, group discussions, paper presentations and guest lectures.

There are technical and cultural events such as the Mechovision, Technoplexus, Electrocom, Parikaran, Meridian, Sristi, Electrovision, Rendezvous and Suprayog.

Being the only national organisation of educators in the field of engineering and technology, ISTE is represented in various technical committees and boards formed by the Central Government.

The ministry of Human Resource Development, and AICTE/DoE/state governments have also involved the ISTE in many of their important programmes and activities relating to technical education.

[citation needed] The institute runs a boys' and girls' hostel in the campus under the aegis of the Ekasila Education Society, which accommodates 750 students.

Other facilities include a well equipped indoor stadium The Institute has recorded impressive campus placements consistently for the past several years in all the branches of specialization.