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Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka Based on 2024 Ranking

The top Engineering colleges in Karnataka are NIT Surathkal, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, R V College of Engineering, and Manipal Institute of Technology. There are 349 Engineering colleges in Karnataka, of which 269 are Private and 66 are Government Engineering colleges. Admissions are offered through KCET/ Karnataka PGCET, JEE Main, GATE, and COMEDK UGET into the top Engineering colleges in Karnataka. The Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Bajaj Auto, Infosys, Wipro, and IBM.

Top BTech Colleges in Karnataka	Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

NIT Surathkal is the best Engineering college in Karnataka, per NIRF ranking 2023. NIT Suratkhal recorded 92.99% placement for BTech students with the highest package of INR 54.75 LPA.
The top 10 Engineering colleges in Karnataka include PES University, B.M.S. College of Engineering, NIE Mysore, etc.
The top Engineering colleges in Karnataka's fee structure range from INR 30,000 to INR 2,50,000 lakhs annually.
The top Engineering colleges in Karnataka for Computer Science are IIIT Bangalore, NIT Surathkal, and Alliance University are some of t.
The average CTC Package ranges between INR 5 LPA to INR 15 LPA.

Top Engineering Colleges in India	Top BTech Colleges in India

Table of Content

Top 10 Engineering Colleges In Karnataka
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka: NIRF Ranking 2023
Top BTech Colleges In Karnataka
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka: Entrance Exam Schedule
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka: Admission Process
Top Government Engineering Colleges In Karnataka
Top Private Engineering Colleges In Karnataka
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka: Placements
Location-Wise Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka: Cut-Off 2023
Specializations offered by Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka FAQs

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

Computer science, mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, and chemical engineering are some of the popular disciplines in Karnataka due to their wide range of career opportunities. The average package at NIT Suratkhal and MIT Manipal was INR 18.26 LPA and INR 12.59 LPA respectively. The top 10 colleges with seat intake are listed below.

College/Institute Name	BE/BTech Seat Intake	ME/MTech Seat Intake
NIT Surathkal, Suratkhal	984+	2199
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum	120+	50
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore	120	150
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal	441+	727
Indian Institute Of Technology, Dharwad	250	106+
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore	\296+	270
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore	327+	264+
JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru	600	521+
BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore	263+	223
PES University, Bangalore	820+	144

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: NIRF Ranking 2023

The National Institutional Ranking Framework is a method that is adopted by the Indian government to rank top Education institutions in India based on various parameters. It is under the Ministry of Education. Every year NIRF publishes ranking lists of top Institutions in India for different domains. NIRF is the most trustworthy and popular Ranking agency in India.

NIRF is the official ranking agency of India and ranks institutes in 8 different categories including Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy, etc. The agency also releases an overall ranking of all the top colleges in India. NIRF ranks the institutions across India based on 5 parameters.

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: NIRF Ranking

According to the NIRF Ranking, NIT Surathkal is ranked #12, however, it was ranked among the top 10 Engineering colleges in India in previous years.
VTU Belgaum has seen a downfall in its Ranking, last year it was ranked #49 and this year it is ranked 52nd place.
Engineering Colleges like Manipal Institute of Technology and IIIT Bangalore also faced a downfall. They are ranked #61 and #74 respectively.
IIT Dharwad, R.V. College of Engineering, and B.M.S The College of Engineering are ranked among the top 10 Engineering colleges in Karnataka.

The following table mentions the top engineering colleges in Karnataka with their NIRF rankings.

College/Institute Name	NIRF Ranking 2023	NIRF Ranking 2022
NIT Surathkal, Suratkhal	12	10
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum	52	49
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal	61	55
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore	74	81
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore	78	67
Indian Institute Of Technology, Dharwad	93	NA
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore	96	89

Top BTech Colleges in Karnataka

BTech is one of the most pursued courses in Karnataka. It is offered in several specializations with computer science, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and electronics being the top specializations. Some of the top BTech colleges in Karnataka are mentioned in the table below.

College/Institute Name	BTech Fee(INR)	BTech Cutoff
NIT Surathkal, Suratkhal	1.57 Lakhs	NIT Surathkal Cutoff
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal	7 Lakhs	MIT Manipal Cutoff
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore	1.16 Lakhs	RVCE Cutoff
New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore	10 Lakhs	NHCE Cutoff
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore	1.20 Lakhs	RIT Cutoff
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore	3.84 Lakhs	IIT-B Cutoff
BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore	3.50 Lakhs	BMS College of Engineering Cutoff
Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangalore	45,750	Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology Cutoff
Siddganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur	1.20 Lakhs	SIT Tumkur Cutoff
GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysore	85,040	GSSSIETW Cutoff

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Entrance Exams

Engineering colleges in Karnataka offer two types of admissions: merit-based and entrance-based. For merit-based admissions, candidates are selected based on their scores in 10+2 or graduation. For entrance-based admissions, students are selected based on their scores in entrance exams such as JEE Main, KCET, GATE, COMEDK UGET, Karnataka PGCET, etc, followed by a personal interview.

Exam	Dates	College Predictor
JEE Main 2024 Exam Session 2	01 Apr '24 - 15 Apr '24	JEE Main College Predictor
KCET 2024 Exam	18 Apr '24 - 19 Apr '24	KCET College Predictor
COMEDK UGET 2024 Exam	12 May '24	COMEDK UGET College Predictor

The infographic below shows the number of colleges accepting different entrance exams.

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Entrance Exams

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Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Admission Process

The top Engineering colleges in Karnataka offer admission based on merit as well as entrance examination. Most of the top Engineering colleges in Karnataka offer admission based on KCET, Karnataka PGCET, COMEDK UGET, etc. followed by a GD/ PI round. Some of the top Engineering colleges in Karnataka also conduct their entrance test. However, only a few colleges offer merit-based admission to some Certificate or Diploma Engineering courses.

There are 282 Private and 66 government Engineering colleges in Karnataka. Most of the top Engineering colleges in Karnataka are approved by AICTE and offer Part-time and full-time courses.

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Admission Process

NIT Surathkal

NIT Surathkal BTech Admissions 2024 are based on JEE Main rank followed by JoSAA counseling. NTA is scheduled to conduct JEE Main 2024 Session 1 from January 24 to February 1, 2024.

NIT Surathkal JEE Main Cutoff 2023 for the BTech CSE program remained 1594 - 1984 for General category (OS) Candidates.
For MTech admissions, NIT Surathkal accepts GATE Score. GATE 2024 exam date is February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024.

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NIT Surathkal Placements Report

The following infographic shows the placement Reports of NIT Surathkal.

RV College of Engineering Admission Process

Admission for BTech and BE courses at RV College of Engineering is done through KCET score. Non-Karnataka candidates looking for entry into BE courses have to appear in the COMEDK entrance exam. For MTech courses, candidates are required to possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a valid GATE scorecard.

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RV College of Engineering Placements

The RV College of Engineering Placement details are as follows.

A total of 214 recruiters visited the campus in 2023 and 910 offers were made.
The highest salary package offered was INR 62 LPA.
The number of recruiters visited and offers made declined in 2023 compared to 2022 where it was much higher.
277 offers were made for INR 8 LPA and 633 offers were made for above INR 8 LPA.
Top recruiters were Amazon, Asian Paints Limited, Bosch, Capgemini Consulting, Citi Bank, D.E Shaw and more.

Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

NIT Suratkhal, VTU Belgaum, University of Mysore, and PES College of Engineering are some of the top government colleges for engineering in Karnataka. Government colleges generally have lower fees making quality education more accessible. These colleges also feature established infrastructure and experienced faculty, fostering a robust learning environment. Some of the top colleges are mentioned in the table below.

College/Institute Name	Admission Details
NIT Suratkhal Admission	JEE Main and GATE-based
VTU BelgaumAdmission	KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Mains, GATE and PGCET based
University of Mysore Admission	Merit and KCET, NATA, GATE, and PGCET based
PES University Admission	PESSAT exam conducted by the university
Malnad College of Engineering Admission	KCET and GATE-based
Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute Admission	CET score followed by counseling
University B.D.T College of Engineering Admission	KCET and Karnataka PGCET based
Mysore College of Engineering and Management Admission	KCET and COMEDK UGET based
Vivekananda Institute of Technology Admission	KCET and GATE-based

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

Ramaiah Institute of Technology, MIT Manipal, R.V. College of Engineering, and BMS College of Engineering are some of the top private colleges for engineering in Karnataka. Private colleges provide flexibility in curriculum allowing the incorporation of new technologies and aspects quickly. They generally have strong industry connections, facilitating research collaborations and internships enhancing the practical exposure of students. The top private colleges are as follows.

College/Institute Name	Admission Details
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Admission	KCET/COMEDK, NATA, GATE and PGCET based
MIT Manipal Admission	MET counseling and GATE score
R.V. College of Engineering Admission	KCET and GATE/PGCET based
BMS College of Engineering Admission	KMAT/COMEDK and PGCET based
Siddaganga Institute of Technology Admission	KCET and PGCET-based
NHCE Bangalore Admission	KCET based
NMIT Admission	KCET, COMEDK, and GATE-based
The National Institute of Engineering Admission	KCET/COMEDK and PGCET based
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Admission	KCET, GATE and VTU EE based.
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology Admission	KCET, COMEDK and PGCET based

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka Placement Wise

Top Engineering colleges in Karnataka offer high placement opportunities with good salaries and ROI. Below is a table ranking the best engineering colleges in Karnataka by their placement records.

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Location-wise Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

Listed below is the location-wise distribution of Engineering colleges in Karnataka.

Engineering Colleges in Mysore

Mysore is home to some of the best engineering colleges in Karnataka. It has a total of 21 engineering colleges out of which 15 are private and 6 are government colleges. The top engineering colleges in Mysore are mentioned below.

College/Institute Name	BE/BTech Fees (INR)	ME/MTech Fees (INR)
The National Institute of Engineering Mysore	1.75 Lakhs	1.95 Lakhs
SJCE Mysore	4.75 Lakhs	1.4 Lakhs
Vidyavardhaka College Of Engineering	8 Lakhs	NA
JSS Science And Technology University	4.23 Lakhs	2.22 Lakhs
University of Mysore	40,000	1.24 Lakhs
MIT Mysore	9.52 Lakhs	2.4 Lakhs
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology	3.60 Lakhs	NA
ATME College of Engineering	6.49 Lakhs	NA
Mysore College of Engineering and Management	3.60 Lakhs	NA

Engineering Colleges in Mangalore

There are several good colleges in Mangalore providing quality education in different aspects of engineering. Some of the top Engineering colleges in Mangalore are as follows.

College/Institute Name	BE/BTech Fees (INR)	ME/MTech Fees (INR)
NITTE University	4.8 Lakhs	2 Lakhs
Canara Engineering College	4 Lakhs	NA
Srinivas University	3.60 Lakhs	1.40 Lakhs
PA College of Engineering	4 Lakhs	1.30 Lakhs
MITE	3.64 Lakhs	1.28 Lakhs
Shree Devi Institute of Technology	4 Lakhs	1.60 Lakhs
St. Joseph Engineering College	8.53 Lakhs	NA
Yenepoya Institute of Technology (YIT)	2.35 Lakhs	NA
Bearys Institute of Technology	3 Lakhs	1.4 Lakhs
Karavali Institute of Technology	3.20 Lakhs	1.60 Lakhs

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Cutoff 2023

For those interested in pursuing engineering studies in Karnataka, here are the cutoff marks for the top engineering colleges. This information can help plan and prepare for college applications.

Aeronautical Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

Aeronautical engineering is a special branch of engineering that focuses on the design, development, testing, and maintenance of aircraft. There are 21 Aeronautical Engineering Colleges in Karnataka. Amongst them, 18 are private and 3 are public colleges. Visvesvaraya Technological University, Jain University Bangalore, NITTE, and Meenakshi Institute of Technology are some of the top colleges. The average course fee ranges between INR 65,000 to INR 3,50,000.

DSCE, Bangalore is one of the premier colleges for aeronautical engineering in Karnataka. It offers a BE course and has ranked 83 in the India Today 2023 ranking.
NMIT, Bangalore is another renounced college for aspiring aeronautical engineers. It offers a diploma and MTech in aerospace engineering.
VTU Belgaum with a NIRF ranking of 52 has an average CTC of INR 6 LPA and 620 seats for the BTech aeronautical engineering course.
Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, KLS GIT Belgaum, and DSCE Bangalore are the three government colleges offering aeronautical engineering courses in Karnataka.
MIT Manipal is another popular choice among students for aeronautical engineering. It offers a BTech and Lateral BTech degree in aeronautical engineering and an MTech degree in Avionics.

To make an informed decision about your engineering education, it's important to consider placement trends in your chosen stream. You can easily access the top engineering colleges in Karnataka sorted by stream using the links below.

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: FAQs

Ques. How many Engineering colleges are there in Karnataka?

Ans. Karnataka has some of the best engineering colleges in India with renowned institutions like NT Suratkhal, RVCE, IIT Dharwad and more present in the state. It has a total of 349 engineering colleges, out of which, 66 are government and 269 are private colleges.

Ques. Name the Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Karnataka based on their rankings.

Ans. The top 10 engineering colleges in Karnataka based on their rankings are as follows.

College Name	NIRF Ranking 2023	India Today Ranking 2023	Times Ranking 2023
NIT Surathkal, Suratkhal	12	Not Ranked	Not Ranked
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum	52	Not Ranked	Not Ranked
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal	61	20	Not Ranked
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore	74	Not Ranked	Not Ranked
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore	78	25	Not Ranked
Indian Institute Of Technology, Dharwad	93	Not Ranked	Not Ranked
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore	96	27	53
BMS College of Engineering	101 - 150	24	5
Christ University	101 - 150	73	Not Ranked

Ques. What are the Top Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka?

Ans. Many premier government engineering colleges are located in Karnataka. NIT Suratkhal, VTU Belgaum and the University of Mysore are some of the top ones. The details of top government engineering colleges are mentioned in the table below.

College Name	Total Fees (INR)
NIT Suratkhal	6.28 Lskhs
VTU Belgaum	28,160
SIT Tumkur	4.8 Lakhs
IIT Dharwad	9.68 Lakhs

Ques. What are the Top Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka?

Ans. Karnataka has a total of 269 private engineering colleges. RIT, MIT Manipal, RVCE and more are some of the top ones. These colleges provide modern infrastructure and experienced faculties to help students in their careers. The top private engineering colleges are as follows.

College Name	Total Fees (INR)
Ramaiah Institute of Technology	4.8 Lakhs
MIT Manipal	18.62 Lakhs
RVCE	4.64 Lakhs
BMS College of Engineering	14 Lakhs

Ques. What are the best engineering colleges in Karnataka for placements?

Ans. The top engineering colleges in Karnataka offer students high placement opportunities with good ROI. RVCE Bangalore is the best college in terms of placement in Karnataka. It recorded the highest CTC at INT 52 LPA and average CTC at INR 8.63 LPA in 2023. The highest and average CTC at NIT Suratkhal were INR 45 LPA and INR 13 LPA respectively.

RIT Bangalore, IIIT Bangalore and SIT are other engineering colleges in Karnataka with good placement opportunities.

Ques. Mention the fee structure for Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka.

Ans. Karnataka has engineering colleges based on different fees. The fee structure for top engineering colleges in Karnataka is mentioned in the table below.

Fee Range (INR)	College Name
25,000	REVA University, Yellamma Dasappa Institute of Technology
25,000 - 50,000	UVCE, IISc Bangalore
50,000 - 75,000	AIT Bangalore, NIR Mysore
75,000 - 1,00,000	IIIT Bangalore, UVCE
1,00,000 - 2,00,000	NIT Suratkhal, BMS College of Engineering
2,00,000+	NIT Suratkhal, MIT Manipal

Ques. What are the entrance exams accepted by Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka?

Ans. KCET, COMEDK and Karnataka PGCET are some of the most commonly accepted state-level exams in engineering colleges in Karnataka. The colleges also provide admission based on national-level entrance exams like GATE and JEE Main. The entrance exam details are as follows.

Exam Name	Number of Colleges
KCET	226
COMEDK	158
Karnataka PGCET	129
GATE	79

Ques. How many engineering colleges accept KCET in Karnataka?

Ans. KCET is the most commonly accepted entrance exam in Karnataka with 226 engineering colleges providing admission based on it. The top colleges are as follows.

RVCE.
Ramiah Institute of Technology.
NMIT.
BMS College of Engineering.
Jain University.

Ques. Name the top CSE engineering colleges in Karnataka.

Ans. Many colleges in Karnataka offer CSE courses due to their popularity and the number of students enrolling for the course. The top colleges for CSE in Karnataka are as follows.

NIT Suratkhal.
Ramiah Institute of Technology.
RVCE.
MIT Manipal.
Jain University.

Ques. Are there any engineering colleges in Karnataka that provide Lateral Entry?

Ans. Lateral entry is provided by many engineering colleges in Karnataka. It helps students looking to change college in between the courses. The top colleges for lateral entry are as follows.

Christ University.
Jain University.
MIT Manipal.
KLE Technological University.
Ramiah Institute of Technology.

Ques. Name the best engineering colleges in Karnataka that offer direct admission.

Ans. Karnataka has many engineering colleges that provide direct admission to candidates who do not wish to clear the entrance exams and appear in the selection process. The top colleges are listed below.