List of Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score Based on 2024 Ranking

The top Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores include Manipal Institute of Technology, Jain University, R. V College of Engineering, etc. There are a total of 225 Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores, which include around 196 private and 27 government Engineering colleges. Most of these colleges are affiliated around 186 are affiliated with VTU Belgaum. These colleges offer various Engineering courses like BE/ BTech, ME/ MTech, PG Diploma, Polytechnic, etc. with numerous specializations.

VTU Belgaum is the best Engineering college in India accepting KCET scores. It is ranked 52nd followed by MSRIT Bangalore and RVCE Bangalore at 78th and 96th, per NIRF Ranking 2023.
These colleges offer admissions into different courses based on KCET scores followed by a personal interview round. Check KCET Results 2023
The top government Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET are Siddaganga Institute of Technology, DSCE Bangalore, and GEC Hassan.
The average fees for different courses in Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET range between INR 1,20,000 - INR 4,80,000 annually. Check KCET College Predictor
RVCE Bangalore, BMS College of Engineering, and MSRIT Bangalore are some of the top private Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET.
The average CTC package offered at colleges accepting KCET ranges between INR 4.5 - INR 16 LPA.

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Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET: Highlights Table

Below are the key features related to the Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Scores:

Parameters	Statistics
No. of Colleges	271
Fees	INR 1.20 - 4.80 Lakhs annually
Specializations	IT, CSE, Electrical, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Aeronautical, AI, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, etc.
Admission Process	Based on KCET Advanced scores + personal interview round

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score

Below is the list of top 10 engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores for admission along with BTech seat intake:

College/ University Name	BTech Seats Intake
Manipal Institute of Technology	2340+
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore Kanakapura Road, Bangalore	1260+
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS STU, Mysore	580+
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering Banashankari, Bangalore	2058+
BMS Institute of Technology and Management Yelahanka, Bangalore	840+
KLE Technological University, Hubli	1260+
B.N.M Institute of Technology Banashankari, Bangalore	600+
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi Belgaum	780+
Reva University Yelahanka, Bangalore	2100+
International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management, Jain Deemed-to-be University Kanakapura Road, Bangalore	60+

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score: NIRF Ranking 2023

NIRF is a well-renowned ranking agency under the Ministry of Education. It ranks colleges in different domains such as Law, Engineering, Medical, etc. NIRF ranks a college based on different parameters such as Education Quality, Placements, Infrastructure, etc. which carry different weightage. Check the top NIRF Ranked Engineering Colleges in India

According to the latest NIRF Ranking 2023, Visvesvaraya Technological University, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, and R. V College of Engineering are some of the top Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET. They are ranked #52, #78, and #96 respectively among the top Engineering colleges in India. The following table lists the top Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores, per NIRF Ranking 2023 with their NIRF scores.

NIRF Ranking 2023	College/ University Name	NIRF Score
52	Visvesvaraya Technological University	51.38
78	M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology	45.99
96	R. V College of Engineering	42.22
101-150	B.M.S College of Engineering	-
101-150	NMAM Institute of Technology	-
101-150	PES University	-
101-150	Siddaganga Institute of Technology	-
151-200	C M R Institute of Technology	-
151-200	JSS Science and Technology University	-
151-200	NHCE Bangalore - New Horizon College of Engineering	-
151-200	Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology	-
151-200	PES College of Engineering	-
151-200	The National Institute of Engineering	-

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score

Most of the top Private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra accept KCET scores for admissions. There are around 196 private Engineering colleges in India that accept KCET scores. Tabulated below are the private Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores along with their cutoff links:

College/ University Name	Cutoff Details
R V College Of Engineering - [RVCE], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
Ramaiah Institute Of Technology - [RIT], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
BMS College Of Engineering - [BMSCE], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering - [SJCE], Mysore	Check Cutoff 2023
NMAM Institute Of Technology - [NMAMIT], Udupi	Check Cutoff 2023
Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology - [NMIT], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
PES University - [PESU], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
BMS Institute Of Technology And Management - [BMSIT], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
B. N. M. Institute Of Technology - [BNMIT], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
KLE Technological University, Hubli	Check Cutoff 2023

Top Government Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score

Students prefer to study in the top government Engineering colleges in India due to low fees, good placements, qualified and experienced faculty, and their valuable and recognized degree/ Certificate. Below are the top Government Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores with their detailed cutoff links.

College/ University Name	Cutoff Details
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology - [SIT], Tumkur	Check Cutoff 2023
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering - [DSCE], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology - [AIT], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
University Visvesvaraya College Of Engineering - [UVCE], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
Presidency University, Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
Government Tool Room & Training Centre - [GTTC], Bangalore	Check Cutoff 2023
Sharnbasva University, Gulbarga	Check Cutoff 2023
PES Institute Of Technology And Management - [PESITM], Shimoga	Check Cutoff 2023
Government Engineering College - [GECH], Hassan	Check Cutoff 2023
PDA College Of Engineering, Gulbarga	Check Cutoff 2023

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score: Fees Structure

The top engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores include some of the top-ranked colleges such as RVCE Bangalore, RIT Bangalore and BMS College of Engineering. Tabulated below are some of the best Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores along with fee structures for BE/ BTech courses.

College/ University Name	Total Course Fees (INR)
R V College Of Engineering - [RVCE], Bangalore	64,00,000
Ramaiah Institute Of Technology - [RIT], Bangalore	86,226
BMS College Of Engineering - [BMSCE], Bangalore	38,00,000
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology - [SIT], Tumkur	4,63,186
Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering - [SJCE], Mysore	4,75,000
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering - [DSCE], Bangalore	3,98,684
NMAM Institute Of Technology - [NMAMIT], Udupi	2,00,000
Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology - [NMIT], Bangalore	10,00,000
PES University - [PESU], Bangalore	20,00,000
BMS Institute Of Technology And Management - [BMSIT], Bangalore	12,00,000

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score: Admission Process

There are around 225 Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores amongst them are 196 private and 27 government Engineering colleges. KCET 2024 tentative dates are out now, the registration process for the exam will begin in 2nd week of April 2024 and will end in the 1st week of May 2024. The KCET 2024 is expected to be held in the 3rd week of June 2024. The following table represents the ratio between the government and private Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores:

Aspirants seeking admissions must qualify for the KCET exam with good scores and then need to participate in the counseling process held at the State/ University level. Shortlisted candidates after counseling rounds are required to visit the College campus for document verification.

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score: Placement

The top Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores have tied up with multinational giants such as Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and many others that participate in their placement drives. The engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores offer average placement packages ranging between INR 4.5 LPA - INR 16 LPA. Check out the highest and average placement package of some of the best engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores in the infographic below.

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Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting KCET Score: FAQs

Ques. What is KCET?

Ans. The Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a state-level entrance exam for UG engineering and medical courses. It is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority in May or June every year.

Ques. What are the top engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores?

Ans. Some of the top engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores include RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, DSCE Bangalore, JSS Science and Technology University Mysore, etc.

Ques. What is the best ranking in KCET for engineering?

Ans. A good ranking in KCET for engineering would be in the top 10,000. This would grant you a good chance of getting admission to one of the top engineering colleges in India.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for KCET?

Ans. To take the KCET entrance exam, one must fulfill certain Eligibility criteria like they must have passing 10+2 in the Science stream with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

Ques. Can I switch colleges through KCET after my first year of engineering?

Ans. It is not possible to switch colleges that KCET assigned you to once the first year is over. Since your current institution will hold all of your original certificates and won't be released, the Institute is allocated to you as per your KCET scores.

Ques. What is the KCET score required for admission to top engineering colleges in India?

Ans. The KCET score required for admission to top engineering colleges in India varies depending on the college and the course. However, a good score in KCET is generally considered to be in the range of 150-200.

Ques. What are the steps involved in the admission process to top engineering colleges in India through KCET?

Ans. The admission process into top engineering colleges in India through KCET goes through different steps like KCET registration, appearing in the KCET exam, Participating in the Counseling Process, document verification, and finally fee submission.

Ques. What will happen if a candidate does not get a seat in the first round of KCET?

Ans. If one did not get a seat in the first round of KCET counseling, he/ she can participate in the subsequent rounds of counseling. There will be a total of 6 rounds of counseling.

Ques. What is the placement package offered in the top Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores?

Ans. The average fee structure for the Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores varies with colleges and courses and generally ranges between INR 1.20 lakh - INR 4.80 Lakh annually.

Ques. Which are the top government Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores?

Ans. Siddaganga Institute Of Technology, Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering, and Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology are some of the top government Engineering colleges in India accepting KCET scores.