KLE Dr. M.S.Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi (KLESCET) is a private engineering institution established in 1979 by the KLE Society. It is affiliated to KLE Technological University (a deemed-to-be university), approved by AICTE, and holds NAAC B++ accreditation. All BE programmes at KLESCET are NBA-accredited.
KLESCET does not appear in NIRF Engineering rankings.
The college is located at Udyambag in Belagavi (formerly Belgaum), Karnataka, across a 16-acre urban campus.
- BE across 8 specialisations: Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering (4 years; INR 1,70,000 to INR 3,86,296)
- BCA and BCA {Hons.} in Full Stack and Cyber Security (3 years; INR 2,25,000 to INR 3,00,000)
- MBA in 5 specialisations: Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, and Operations (2 years; INR 3,30,000)
- MCA (2 years; INR 1,84,000) and M.Tech across CSE, VLSI, Structural, Design, Environmental, and Biotechnology streams
- PhD programmes in all major engineering disciplines and Management
BE fees range from INR 1,70,000 to INR 3,86,296 for the full 4-year programme. MBA fees are INR 3,30,000 for the 2-year programme.
The college placed 652 students in 2024, with the highest package at INR 34 LPA and average package at INR 8.05 LPA from 70+ companies.
KLESCET Admission Dates 2026
BE admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are driven by KCET 2026, with results declared by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). COMEDK UGET and JEE Main scores are also accepted for management quota seats. KEA counselling is currently active.
| Event | 2026-27 Cycle Details |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Exam | May 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Results | June 2026 (declared) |
| KEA Online Counselling | July to October 2026 (in progress) |
| COMEDK UGET Counselling | July to September 2026 |
| BE Classes Commence | November 2026 (expected) |
| MBA and MCA Admissions (PGCET/KMAT) | July to September 2026 |
MBA and MCA admissions follow PGCET or KMAT scores for government and management seats respectively. The table below shows the entry exams accepted for each programme family at KLESCET.
| Course | Entrance Exam | Counselling / Admission Body |
|---|---|---|
| BE (all specialisations) | KCET / COMEDK UGET / JEE Main | KEA (KCET seats) and college (COMEDK and management quota) |
| BCA / BCA {Hons.} | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) | Direct college admission |
| MBA (all specialisations) | KMAT Karnataka / PGCET / CAT / MAT | KEA (PGCET) and college (management quota) |
| MCA | PGCET / KMAT | KEA (PGCET) and college (management quota) |
| M.Tech (all specialisations) | GATE / PGCET | KEA (PGCET) and college |
| PhD | KLE Tech Research Entrance / GATE | KLE Technological University |
KLESCET Courses and Fees
KLESCET offers programmes in engineering, technology, management, and computer applications. The flagship BE programme spans 8 specialisations, with CSE and ECE among the most competitive for admissions.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE (CSE / AI / ECE) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM, 45% marks; KCET / COMEDK | INR 3,22,000 |
| BE (Civil Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM, 45% marks; KCET / COMEDK | INR 3,86,296 |
| BE (EEE) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM, 45% marks; KCET / COMEDK | INR 2,20,000 |
| BE (Mechanical Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM, 45% marks; KCET / COMEDK | INR 1,80,000 |
| BE (Chemical / Biomedical Engineering) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM/PCB, 45% marks; KCET / COMEDK | INR 1,70,000 |
| BCA | 3 years | 10+2 with Maths or Computer Science | INR 2,25,000 |
| BCA {Hons.} (Full Stack / Cyber Security) | 3 years | 10+2 with Maths or Computer Science | INR 3,00,000 |
| MBA (all specialisations) | 2 years | Any Bachelor’s degree with 50%; KMAT / PGCET / CAT | INR 3,30,000 |
| MCA | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree with Maths; PGCET / KMAT | INR 1,84,000 |
| M.Tech (CSE / VLSI / Design Engineering) | 2 years | BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline; GATE / PGCET | INR 2,17,140 to 2,22,120 |
| M.Tech (Biotechnology / Environmental Engg.) | 2 years | BE/B.Sc in relevant discipline; GATE / PGCET | INR 85,000 |
The Lateral Entry BE programme (3 years for diploma holders) is available across all 8 specialisations at a total fee of INR 2,89,722.
KLESCET Admission Process
BE admission at KLESCET is divided between government seats (filled through KCET) and management and NRI quota seats (filled through COMEDK UGET and JEE Main). All seats require minimum 45% in Class 12 PCM.
BE Admission
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST)
- Government Quota: Valid KCET score; allotment through KEA online counselling
- COMEDK Quota: Valid COMEDK UGET score; allotment through COMEDK counselling
- Management Quota: JEE Main rank or COMEDK score; direct admission through the college
The KCET 2025 closing rank for CSE at KLESCET was approximately 23,578 for the general category. Mechanical Engineering closed at around 70,046 in 2025. Expected 2026 cutoffs are likely to remain in a comparable range.
MBA Admission
MBA eligibility requires a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates with valid KMAT Karnataka, PGCET, CAT, or MAT scores are considered. Government seats are filled through KEA’s PGCET counselling; management quota seats are directly through the college. MBA at KLESCET is available in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, and Operations.
MCA and M.Tech Admission
MCA requires a Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject. M.Tech admission requires a BE/B.Tech in the relevant discipline. GATE and PGCET scores are accepted. GATE-qualified candidates may also be eligible for AICTE scholarship during M.Tech.
KLESCET Placements
The KLESCET placement cell recorded 652 placement offers in 2024, with participation from over 70 companies. The highest package stood at INR 34 LPA and the average package at INR 8.05 LPA. CSE and ECE reported placement rates of approximately 80%.
| Placement Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total Offers | 652 |
| Companies Participated | 70+ |
| Highest Package | INR 34 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 8.05 LPA |
| Placement Rate (CSE and ECE) | ~80% |
Core IT recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Accenture, and Cognizant. Federal Bank and similar BFSI organisations recruit from the CSE and BCA batches. Mechanical and Civil graduates are placed in core manufacturing, construction, and PSU exam pathways.
KLESCET’s location in Belagavi, close to the Maharashtra border, attracts recruiters from both Karnataka and Pune-Mumbai industrial corridors, which supports placement diversity beyond the Bengaluru IT corridor.
KLESCET Rankings
KLESCET is ranked 111th nationally and 36th in Karnataka by The Week Engineering 2024 rankings among 245 colleges surveyed.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| The Week | Engineering (National) | 111 out of 245 |
| The Week | Engineering (Karnataka) | 36 |
KLESCET Scholarships
Students at KLESCET are eligible for government scholarship schemes and AICTE-sponsored awards. Scholarship amounts are disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal and Karnataka state welfare portals.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST category Karnataka domicile students | Full tuition fee reimbursement |
| Karnataka BC/OBC Scholarship | OBC/BC category; parental income below notified limit | Partial fee assistance |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Girl students; family income below INR 8 Lakhs; 1st or 2nd year | INR 50,000 per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Persons with disability; diploma or degree students | INR 50,000 per year |
| GATE Fellowship (M.Tech) | Valid GATE score; enrolled in M.Tech | INR 12,400 per month stipend |
KLESCET Campus and Infrastructure
KLESCET’s 16-acre campus is situated at Udyambag in central Belagavi, making it one of the few engineering colleges in North Karnataka within an urban, transit-friendly location. The campus is accessible via the Belagavi city bus network and is approximately 4 km from Belagavi Railway Station.
Campus facilities include NBA-certified labs for all BE departments, a central library, a computer centre, smart classrooms, seminar halls, a sports ground, medical facilities, and a cafeteria. Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls are available on or near campus. Wi-Fi connectivity covers the main academic blocks.
KLESCET vs Gogte Institute of Technology vs SDM College of Engineering
Aspirants targeting private engineering colleges in North Karnataka often consider KLESCET Belagavi alongside Gogte Institute of Technology (GIT, Belagavi) and SDM College of Engineering and Technology (Dharwad). All three are AICTE-approved private institutions with KCET-based admission.
| Parameter | KLESCET Belagavi | Gogte Institute of Technology | SDM College of Engineering, Dharwad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Belagavi (North Karnataka) | Belagavi (North Karnataka) | Dharwad (North Karnataka) |
| Established | 1979 | 1979 | 1959 |
| Accreditation | NAAC B++, NBA (all BE) | NAAC B++ | NAAC A |
| The Week 2024 Rank | 111 (National) | Ranked | Ranked |
| BE Fee (CSE) | INR 3,22,000 | Comparable | Comparable |
| 2024 Highest Package | INR 34 LPA | Not published | Not published |
| Admission | KCET / COMEDK / JEE Main | KCET / COMEDK | KCET / COMEDK |
KLESCET and GIT are both established in 1979 and located in Belagavi, making them direct cross-town comparisons. SDM Dharwad holds a NAAC A grade and is a strong option for aspirants from the Dharwad-Hubli corridor. For aspirants who want to stay in Belagavi, KLESCET and GIT are the two primary private engineering college choices.
KLESCET FAQs
Ques. What is the BE CSE fee at KLE Sheshgiri College Belagavi?
Ans. The total BE Computer Science and Engineering fee at KLESCET is INR 3,22,000 for the full 4-year programme. BE Artificial Intelligence and BE Electronics and Communication Engineering are also priced at INR 3,22,000. BE Civil Engineering has a total fee of INR 3,86,296.
Ques. What is the KCET cutoff for CSE at KLESCET?
Ans. The KCET 2025 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at KLESCET was approximately 23,578 for the general category. Mechanical Engineering closed at around 70,046. The 2026 cutoffs are expected to be in a comparable range.
Ques. Is KLESCET affiliated to VTU?
Ans. KLE Dr. M.S.Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Belagavi is affiliated to KLE Technological University, a deemed-to-be university under the KLE Society. The college is AICTE-approved and holds NAAC B++ accreditation with NBA accreditation for all BE programmes.
Ques. What is the placement record at KLESCET?
Ans. In 2024, KLESCET recorded 652 placement offers from 70+ companies, with the highest package at INR 34 LPA and the average package at INR 8.05 LPA. CSE and ECE branches reported approximately 80% placement rates. Key recruiters include TCS, Wipro, Accenture, and Federal Bank.
Ques. Does KLESCET offer MBA and MCA programmes?
Ans. Yes. KLESCET offers MBA in 5 specialisations (Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, Operations) at a total fee of INR 3,30,000. MCA is available at INR 1,84,000 for the 2-year programme. Admission is through PGCET, KMAT, or direct management quota.
Ques. Does KLESCET have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, KLESCET provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The campus is located in urban Belagavi (Udyambag) and is accessible via city transport for students who prefer to commute.
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