NIT Surathkal, IISc Bangalore, IIIT Bangalore, IIT Dharwad, and IIIT Raichur are the top engineering colleges in Karnataka according to the latest Collegedunia rankings. As per Collegedunia's overall scores, NIT Surathkal has the highest overall score of 969 out of 1000, followed by IISc Bangalore with 965/1000 and IIIT Bangalore with 917/1000.
Key Summary
- Fee Range: Government: 2.12 K at UVCE Bangalore to 15.49 lakh at IIIT Dharwad | Private: 11.76 lakh at SIT Tumkur to 77.60 lakh at RVCE Bangalore.
- Placements: Highest Package: INR 1.45 crore per annum by IIIT Bangalore | Median Packages: 6 LPA at CMRIT Bangalore to 22.50 LPA at IISc Bangalore.
- Best ROI: 268% ROI (IISc Bangalore) (Median Package: 22.50 LPA | Fee: 8.38 lakh).
- Cheapest Option: VIAT Muddenahalli, Bangalore (12.9 K), CEC Mangalore (80 K), and NIEIT Mysore (1.39 Lakh).
- Main Entrance Exams:
- KCET: Accepted by 241 Colleges (RVCE Bangalore, BMSCE Bangalore, and PESU Bangalore)
- COMEDK UGET: Accepted by 154 colleges (RVCE Bangalore, BMSCE Bangalore, and RIT Bangalore).
- Best for CSE: NITK Surathkal, IISc Bangalore, and IIIT Bangalore.
- Best for ECE: NITK Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, and IIT Dharwad.
- Top Government BTech Colleges in Karnataka: NITK Surathkal (Median Package: INR 14 LPA), IISc Bangalore (Median Package: INR 22.50 LPA), and IIIT Bangalore (Median Package: INR 20 LPA).
- Top Private BTech Colleges in Karnataka: IIIT Bangalore (Median Package: INR 20 LPA), RVCE Bangalore (Median Package: INR 10.50 LPA), and BMSCE Bangalore (Median Package: INR 10 LPA).
Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026
| Ranking in Karnataka | College Name | CD Overall Score (out of 1000) | Placement Score | Course fees | Median Package | Cutoff |
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| 1 | NIT Surathkal | 941 | 100 | INR 5.74 Lakh | INR 14 LPA | JEE Main: 2800 (CSE) - 39455 (Mining Engineering) |
| 2 | IISc Bangalore | 925 | 100 | INR 8.38 Lakh | INR 22.50 LPA | JEE Advanced: 856 (Mathematics & Computing) |
| 3 | IIIT Bangalore | 887 | 98 | INR 38.32 Lakh | INR 20 LPA | JEE Main: 4683 (CSE) - 6282 (ECE) |
| 4 | RVCE Bangalore | 856 | 80 | INR 77.60 Lakh | INR 10.50 LPA | KCET: 499 (CSE) - 15717 (Industrial Engineering) |
| 5 | BMSCE Bangalore | 850 | 78 | INR 60 Lakh | INR 10 LPA | KCET: 3870 (CSE) - 43431 (Civil Engineering) |
| 6 | IIT Dharwad | 812 | 95 | INR 11.39 Lakh | INR 13.25 LPA | JEE Advanced: 7208 (CSE) - 17472 (Civil Infrastructure Engineering) |
| 7 | RIT Bangalore | 800 | 75 | INR 12.04 Lakh | INR 7 LPA | KCET: 2076 (CSE) - 37513 (Industrial Engineering) |
| 8 | PESU Bangalore | 796 | 75 | INR 22.10 Lakh | INR 13 LPA | KCET: 1654 (CSE) - 15958 (Mechanical Engineering) |
| 9 | MAHE Manipal | 777 | 70 | INR 25.46 Lakh | INR 8.21 LPA | - |
| 10 | CMRIT Bangalore | 771 | 80 | INR 12.04 Lakh | INR 6 LPA | KCET: 16221 (CSE) – 27114 (ECE) |
| 11 | SIT Tumkur | 771 | 75 | INR 11.76 Lakh | INR 9 LPA | KCET: 9562 (AI & ML) – 96620 (Civil Engineering) |
| 12 | DSCE Bangalore | 766 | 75 | INR 12.04 Lakh | INR 5.5 LPA | KCET: 6584 (CSE) - 94757 (Civil Engineering) |
| 13 | IIIT Dharwad | 765 | 85 | INR 15.49 Lakh | INR 9.34 LPA | JEE Main: 41121 (CSE) - 45440 (ECE) |
| 14 | NMIT Bangalore | 759 | 75 | INR 14 Lakh | INR 2.65 LPA | KCET (2024): 8696 (CSE) – 78526 (Civil Engineering) |
| 15 | NHCE Bangalore | 730 | 75 | INR 10 Lakh | INR 5.50 LPA | KCET: 17363 (CSE) – 94747 (Mechanical Engineering) |
| 16 | IIIT Raichur | 726 | 85 | INR 12.81 Lakh | INR 7.50 LPA | JEE Main: 36760 (CSE) - 43476 (Mathematics & Computing) |
| 17 | BIT Bangalore | 720 | 75 | INR 11.44 Lakh | INR 6.50 LPA | KCET: 8157 (CSE) – 117401 (Civil Engg) |
| 18 | JSSSTU Mysore | 704 | 78 | INR 12.04 Lakh | INR 8 LPA | KCET: 6390 (CSE) – 211864 (Construction Technology & Management) |
| 19 | KLETU Hubli | 696 | 75 | INR 12.04 Lakh | INR 7.20 LPA | KCET: 10412 (CSE) – 69873 (Mechanical Engineering) |
| 20 | NIE Mysore | 694 | 75 | INR 64 Lakh | INR 7.60 | KCET: 12751 (ECE) – 119874 (Civil Engg) |
Ques. Top KCET-Accepting BTech Colleges in India?
Ans. The table below shows the KCET accepting BTech colleges in India along with their ranking, course fees, placements, and KCET cutoff (general merit).
| Ranking in India | College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placement (INR) | KCET Cutoff (General Merit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | RVCE Bangalore |
77.6 Lakh (Management quota fees) 4.5 Lakh (KCET Fees) |
Average - 16.86 LPA Highest - 67 LPA |
499 (CSE) - 15717 (Industrial Engineering & Management) |
| 96 | BMSCE Bangalore |
60 Lakh (Management quota fees) 1.75 Lakh (KCET Fees) |
Average - 11.4 LPA Highest - 51.5 LPA |
3870 (CSE) - 43413 (Civil Engineering) |
| 140 | PESU Bangalore |
22.1 Lakh 3.86 Lakh (KCET Fees) |
Average - 13.05 LPA Highest - 68 LPA |
1654 (CSE) - 15958 (ME) |
| 143 | MSRIT Bangalore |
12.04 Lakh 3.34 Lakh ((KCET Fees) |
Average - 7.66 LPA Highest - 50 LPA |
2076 (CSE) - 37513 (Industrial Engineering & Management) |
| 176 | SJCE Mysore | 4.86 Lakh | Highest - 56 LPA | 4449 (CSE) - 256409 (Polymar Science & Chemical Technology) |
| 190 | JSSSTU Mysore |
12.04 Lakh 3.61 (KCET Fees) |
Average - 9 LPA Highest - 60 LPA |
6390 (CSE) - 211864 (Construction Technology & Management) |
Ques. Best CSE Colleges Accepting KCET?
Ans. Here is the best CSE colleges accepting KCET in Karnataka along with their course fees, placements, and CSE cutoff in KCET.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (INR) (KCET) | Placement (INR) | CSE Cutoff (General Merit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVCE Bangalore | 4.5 Lakh (KCET Fees) |
Average - 13.76 LPA Highest - 67 LPA |
499 |
| PESU Bangalore | 3.86 Lakh (KCET Fees) |
Average - 13.05 LPA Highest - 68 LPA |
1654 |
| MSRIT Bangalore | 3.34 Lakh (KCET Fees) |
Average - 7.66 LPA Highest - 50 LPA |
2,076 |
| UVCE Bangalore | 1.98 lakh (KCET Fees) | Median - 7.42 LPA | 3,473 |
| BMSCE Bangalore | 1.75 Lakh (KCET Fees) |
Average - 11.4 LPA Highest - 51.5 LPA |
3,870 |
| JSSSTU Mysore | 3.61 (KCET Fees) |
Average - 9 LPA Highest - 60 LPA |
6,390 |
Ques. Cheapest BTech Colleges Accepting KCET?
Ans. The table below shows the cheapest BTech colleges accepting KCET in karnataka along with their course fees, average placements, and cutoff.
| College Name | Course Fees | Average Placement | Cutoff (Estimated - not confirmed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEC Mangalore | 80 K | 5.95 LPA | 2.5 Lakh Rank |
| NIEIT Mysore | 1.4 Lakh | - | 60.6K Rank |
| GECH Hassan | 1.63 Lakh | 3.20 LPA | - |
| BMSCE Bangalore | 1.75 Lakh (GOOD Rank in KCET) THEN THIS will be the fees, so | Average - 10 LPAHighest - 38 LPA | 5707 Rank |
| GTTC Bangalore | 1.63 Lakh | - | - |
| Government Engineering College Mandya | 1.77 Lakh | - | - |
Ques. Low KCET Cutoff Colleges for CSE?
Ans. Here is the list of Low KCET cutoff colleges for CSE:
| KCET Cutoff Range | Available College Name | Fees | Placement Data |
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| 10,000 - 20,000 |
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RNSIT Bangalore:
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| 20,000 - 40,000 |
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DBIT Bangalore:
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| 50,000 - 80,000 |
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Ques. BTech direct admission colleges in Karnataka?
Ans. Here are the BTech colleges in Karnataka that offer Direct admission into BTech:
| College Name | Mode of Admission | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| RV College of Engineering (RVCE) | Management Quota | INR 16 Lakh - INR 75 Lakh |
| BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) | Management Quota | INR 13 Lakh - INR 55 Lakh |
| PES University | PESSAT / Management Quota | INR 10 Lakh - INR 22 Lakh |
| M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) | Management Quota | INR 15 Lakh - INR 60+ Lakh |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) | Management Quota | INR 6.50 Lakh - INR 10 Lakh |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) | Management Quota | INR 3 Lakh - INR 5.50 Lakh |
| Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) | Management Quota | INR 3.25 Lakh - INR 5 Lakh |
| CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) | Management Quota | INR 2.50 Lakh - INR 7.25 Lakh |
| Reva University | REVA EET / Management | INR 6 Lakh - INR 27 Lakh |
| Acharya Institute of Technology | Management Quota | INR 2 Lakh - INR 4.25 Lakh |
| RNS Institute of Technology | Management Quota | INR 2 Lakh - INR 7.50 Lakh |
| SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT) | Management Quota | INR 3 Lakh - INR 5 Lakh |
Ques. Which are the best CSE colleges for a 7000-15,000 KCET rank?
Ans. DSCE Bangalore, BIT Bangalore, SIT Tumkur, and BMSIT Bangalore are among the colleges that offer CSE for a KCET rank between 7000 and 15,000.
| College Name | KCET rank | Placement |
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| DSCE Bangalore | 7565 |
Highest Package: 56 LPA Median Package: 5.50 LPA |
| BIT Bangalore | 8157 |
Highest Package: 58 LPA Average Package: 10 LPA |
| SIT Tumkur | 9809 |
Highest Package: 46.38 LPA Average Package: 9 LPA |
| BMSIT Bangalore | 12263 | Highest Package: 33 LPA |
| RVITM Bangalore | 14002 |
Highest Package: 35 LPA Average Package: 12.18 LPA |
| AIT Bangalore | 14086 | Highest Package: 19.75 LPA |
Ques. Which are the cheapest private & Govt BTech colleges in Karnataka?
Ans. VIAT Muddenahalli, Bangalore, is the cheapest Govt BTech college in Karnataka, offering the course for only INR 12.9 K. Canara Engineering College, Mangalore, is the cheapest private BTech college in Karnataka, offering the course for only INR 80 K.
Ques. Which college is best for a rank of 20,000 in KCET?
Ans. Here is the list of the best BTech colleges in Karnataka for a rank of 20,000 in KCET:
| College Name | Courses | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| RIT Bangalore | Mechanical Engineering | 20751 |
| Chemical Engineering | 21060 | |
| DSCE Bangalore | Electronics & Telecom Engineering | 20446 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 20761 | |
| JSS Academy of Technical Education Bangalore | Computer Science Engineering | 20198 |
| Robotics and Automation | 20341 | |
| Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore | Information Science & Engineering | 20037 |
| Electronics & Computer Engineering | 20738 | |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 20006 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 20642 |
Ques. Is 100 a Good Score in KCET?
Ans. A score of 100 out of 180 is average to decent but not outstanding. Here's the ground reality:
- Rank: Falls around 8,000 – 15,000.
- Government colleges: Generally tough (most need higher scores/ranks).
- Private colleges: Can get admission in good private colleges such as NITTE, CMRIT, Dayananda Sagar, and Acharya, etc..
- Possible to get admission into ECE, Mechanical, Civil, IT, AI & DS branches in mid-tier colleges.
Placements of Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026
IISc Bangalore has the highest ROI of 268%, offering an average/median package of INR 22.50 LPA with total fees of INR 8.38 Lakhs for BTech, followed by NIT Surathkal and IIT Dharwad. Check out the top 10 engineering colleges in Karnataka by ROI for 2026 in the table below.
| College Name | Total Fees | Median Package | Highest Package | ROI | Top Recruiters |
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| IISc Bangalore | INR 8.38 Lakh | INR 22.50 LPA | INR 86 LPA | 268.50% | Amazon, Bajaj, Finserv, Cisco, Pwc, Mahindra, Siemens, etc. |
| NIT Surathkal | INR 6.08 Lakh | INR 14 LPA | INR 63.3 LPA | 230.26% | Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Wipro, Adobe, Qualcomm, Dell, and Infosys |
| IIT Dharwad | INR 11.39 Lakh | INR 13.25 LPA | INR 60 LPA (Approx) | 116.33% | Infosys, Capgemini, HCL, TCS, Texas Instruments, and Paytm |
| PESU Bangalore | INR 22.10 Lakh | INR 13 LPA | INR 68 LPA | 58.82% | Amazon, IBM, Intel, Deloitte, Cisco, Siemens, Infosys, etc |
| RIT Bangalore | INR 12 .04 Lakh | INR 7 LPA | INR 50 LPA | 58.14% | Amazon, Flipkart, Infosys, and Myntra |
| IIIT Bangalore | INR 38.32 Lakh | INR 20 LPA | INR 1.45 CPA | 52.19% | Adobe, Microsoft, Flipkart, Google, and Infosys |
| CMRIT Bangalore | INR 12.04 Lakh | INR 6 LPA | INR 46.64 LPA | 49.83% | Google, Amazon, Capgemini, Cognizant, Delloitte, and DXC |
| MAHE Manipal | INR 25.46 Lakh | INR 8.21 LPA | INR 69.25 LPA | 32.25% | Amazon, ISDC, Deloitte, Codeyoung, Mossadams, TCS, ACCA, Tetherfi, etc |
| BMSCE Bangalore | INR 60 Lakh | INR 10 LPA | INR 51.5 LPA | 16.67% | Accenture, Edureka, Accolite, Motorola, Google, and Amazon |
| RVCE Bangalore | INR 77.60 Lakh | INR 10.50 LPA | INR 67 LPA | 13.53% | Walmart, Microsoft, Baxter, Dell Technologies, and GE Health |
Top-Ranked Engineering Colleges in Karnataka by Various Agencies 2026
NIRF and IIRF 2026 rankings have not been released yet; we have used the 2025 rankings for reference. Below is the list of the top 10 BTech Colleges in Karnataka, according to NIRF, Collegedunia, and IIRF.
| College Name | CD Rank | India Today | NIRF (Engineering)(2025) | IIRF (Engineering)(2025) |
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| NIT Surathkal | 13 |
16 (India) 1 (Karnataka) |
17 (India) 1 (Karnataka) |
35 (India) 1 (Karnataka) |
| IISc Bangalore | 15 |
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| IIIT Bangalore | 37 |
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69 (India) 1 (Bangalore) |
10 (India) - 2024 |
| RVCE Bangalore | 50 |
28 (India) 3 (Bangalore) |
101-150 (India) 5 (Bangalore) |
7 (India) - 2024 |
| BMSCE Bangalore | 57 |
25 (India) 2 (Bangalore) |
151-200 (India) 6 (Bangalore) |
9 (India) - 2024 |
| IIT Dharwad | 78 |
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77 (India) 6 (Karnataka) |
57 (India) 3 (Karnataka) |
| RIT Bangalore | 86 |
24 (India) 1 (Bangalore) |
75 (India) 2 (Bangalore) |
21 (India) |
| PESU Bangalore | 91 |
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101-150 (India) 5 (Bangalore) |
24 (India) - 2024 |
| MAHE Manipal | 102 | 4 (India) - 2019 |
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6 (India) - 2024 |
| CMRIT Bangalore | 111 |
102 (India) 9 (Bangalore) |
151-200 (India) 6 (Bangalore) |
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Top Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026
Out of 34 government-owned BTech colleges in Karnataka, the top three are NIT Surathkal, IISc Bangalore, and IIT Dharwad. The average fee ranges from INR 2.12 Lakh to INR 15.49 Lakh, and the average placement package ranges from INR 6.54 LPA to INR 28 LPA. Here is the list of top Govt BTech Colleges in Karnataka along with Seats, Total Fees, Placements & Top recruiters.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placements | Top Recruiters |
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| NIT Surathkal | 951 | INR 6.08 Lakh |
Highest - INR 76.49 LPA Average - INR 17 LPA |
Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Wipro, Adobe |
| IISc Bangalore | 125 | INR 8.38 Lakh |
Highest - INR 85 LPA Average - INR 28 LPA |
Amazon, Bajaj, Finserv, Cisco, Pwc, Mahindra |
| IIT Dharwad | 385 | INR 11.39 Lakh |
Highest - INR 82 LPA Average - INR 19.20 LPA |
Infosys, Capgemini, HCL, TCS, Texas Instruments |
| IIIT Dharwad | 486 | INR 15.49 Lakh |
Highest - INR 78.12 LPA Average - INR 12 LPA |
Oracle, Infosys, CoinSwitch, Tech Mahindra |
| IIIT Raichur | 220 | INR 12.81 Lakh |
Highest - INR 45 LPA Average - INR 18 LPA |
Amazon, Infosys, TCS, Jio, Lokal, and Capgemini. |
| UVCE Bangalore | 670 | INR 2.12 Lakh | Highest - INR 28.50 LPA | Oracle, IBM, Toyota, Huawei, Adobe |
| VTU Belgaum | 120 | INR 4.50 Lakh |
Highest - INR 5.40 LPA Median - INR 4.8 LPA |
Amazon, Cognizant, IBM, Infosys, TCS and more |
| KLS Git Belgaum | 900 | INR 12.48 Lakh |
Highest - INR 51 LPA Average - INR 6.54 LPA |
Amazon, Cognizant, Accenture, TATA Elxsi, TCS |
| AIT Bangalore | 1260 - 1600 | INR 2.59 Lakh | Highest - INR 19.75 LPA | TCS, Amazon, HP, IBM, HCL |
| UOM Mysore | 420 | INR 4.17 Lakh |
Highest - INR 46.5 LPA Average - INR 3 LPA - 12 LPA |
Infosys, Wipro, TATA, and Google |
*Note - All seat intake data has been sourced from the NIRF report of the respective colleges.
Top Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026
Karnataka has 261 privately owned top Engineering Colleges that offer BTech programs. The top three are IIIT Bangalore, RVCE, and MIT Manipal. The average fee ranges from INR 4.86 Lakh to 77.60 Lakh, depending on the college. Check the table below for more details regarding the private engineering colleges in Karnataka.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placements | Top Recruiters |
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| IIIT Bangalore | 360 | 38.32 Lakh |
Highest - INR 65 LPA Average - INR 21.80 LPA |
Amazon, Cisco, Flipkart, Google, ICICI Bank |
| RVCE Bangalore | 1300 | 77.60 Lakh |
Highest - INR 67 LPA Average - INR 12.52 LPA |
Amazon, CISCO, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Mindtree |
| BMSCE Bangalore | 1200 | 60 Lakh |
Highest - INR 51.50 LPA Average - INR 11.40 LPA |
Adobe, Amazon, BOSH, Capgemini, Deloitte |
| MSRIT Bangalore | 1680 | 12.04 Lakh |
Highest - INR 50 LPA Average - INR 7.66 LPA |
Google, Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Infosys, Microsoft, Amazon |
| PESU Bangalore | 2100 | 22.10 Lakh |
Highest - INR 65 LPA Average - INR 10.10 LPA |
Amazon, IBM, Intel, Deloitte, Flipkart |
| MAHE Manipal | 230 (approx) | 25.46 Lakh | Highest - INR 57 LPA | Amazon, ISDC, Deloitte, TCS, ACCA, Tetherfi, etc |
| CMRIT Bangalore | 1200 | 12.04 Lakh |
Highest - INR 44.10 LPA Average - INR 6.99 LPA |
Google, Amazon, Capgemini, Cognizant, Delloitte, DXC |
| SIT Tumkur | 1426 | 11.76 Lakh |
Highest - INR 46.38 LPA Average - INR 9 LPA |
Cisco, Visa, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Commvault, Philips, MIQ Digital |
| DSCE Bangalore | 1200 | 12.04 Lakh | Highest - INR 56 LPA | Amazon, Paytm, Infosys, Dell, Oracle |
| NMIT Bangalore | 1200+ | 14 Lakh | Highest - INR 59 LPA | Toyota Connected, Nutanix, ORACLE, HSBC, and more |
*Note - All seat intake data has been sourced from the NIRF report of the respective colleges.
Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Admission 2026
The top engineering colleges in Karnataka accept marks obtained in multiple entrance exams, such as JEE Main, COMEDK UGET, KCET, etc., during B.Tech. admission. We have mentioned the list of top 10 engineering colleges in Karnataka along with the cut-off (General) in the table below.
| College Name | Exam Accepted | 12th Criteria | JEE Main Cutoff (Gen) |
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| NIT Surathkal | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks. | JEE Main: 2800 (CSE) - 39455 (Mining Engineering) |
| IISc Bangalore | JEE Advanced | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks. | JEE Advanced: 856 (Mathematics & Computing) |
| IIIT Bangalore | JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 60% marks. | JEE Main: 4683 (CSE) - 6282 (ECE) |
| RVCE Bangalore | COMEDK, KCET, JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 50% marks. | KCET: 499 (CSE) - 15717 (Industrial Engineering) |
| BMSCE Bangalore | KCET, COMEDK UGET | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% marks. | KCET: 3870 (CSE) - 43431 (Civil Engineering) |
| IIT Dharwad | JEE Advanced | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 75% marks. | JEE Advanced: 7208 (CSE) - 17472 (Civil Infrastructure Engineering) |
| RIT Bangalore | KCET, JEE Main | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% marks. | KCET: 2076 (CSE) - 37513 (Industrial Engineering) |
| PESU Bangalore | KCET | Candidates must pass 12 classes with a minimum of 60% aggregate. | KCET: 1654 (CSE) - 15958 (Mechanical Engineering) |
| MAHE Manipal | KCET | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% marks. | - |
| CMRIT Bangalore | KCET | Must have passed 10+2 with a Minimum of 45% marks. | KCET: 16221 (CSE) – 27114 (ECE) |
Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026 (MTech)
Karnataka has 170 MTech colleges, of which 143 are private, and 24 are government. NIT Surathkal, IISc Bangalore, IIIT Bangalore, and IIT Dharwad are the top five colleges in Karnataka that offer MTech programs. The total fees range from INR 56.6 K to INR 9.39 Lakh, and the Median placement ranges from INR 6 LPA to 22.50 LPA. Here is a list of the top 10 MTech colleges in Karnataka, along with details on seat intake, course fees, and median salary.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees | Median Packages |
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| NIT Surathkal | 520 | INR 2 Lakh | INR 10 LPA |
| IISc Bangalore | 450 (approx) | INR 56.6 K | INR 22.50 LPA |
| IIIT Bangalore | 180 | INR 9.39 Lakh | INR 21.96 LPA |
| RVCE Bangalore | 270 | INR 1.60 Lakh | INR 7 LPA |
| BMSCE Bangalore | 174 | INR 3 Lakh | INR 6.20 LPA |
| IIT Dharwad | 106 | INR 1.98 Lakh | INR 8 LPA |
| RIT Bangalore | 300 | INR 2.86 Lakh | - |
| PESU Bangalore | 144 to 180 | INR 9.10 Lakh | INR 9.71 LPA |
| MAHE Manipal | 30 | INR 5.62 Lakh | INR 12.73 LPA |
| CMRIT Bangalore | 48 | INR 1.27 Lakh |
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Cheapest Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026
The first college on the list is VIAT Muddenahalli Bangalore, which has a BTech total fee of INR 12.92 K, followed by CEC Mangalore, whose total BTech fee is INR 80 K. Similarly, we have listed the 10 engineering colleges in Karnataka in the table below based on the cheapest fees.
| College Name | Total Fees |
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| VIAT Muddenahalli Bangalore | INR 12.9 K |
| CEC Mangalore | INR 80 K |
| NIEIT Mysore | INR 1.39 Lakh |
| GECH Hassan | INR 1.63 Lakh |
| GTTC Bangalore | INR 1.63 Lakh |
| GEC Mandya | INR 1.76 Lakh |
| GEC Haveri | INR 1.76 Lakh |
| GECK Kodagu | INR 1.76 Lakh |
| GEC Chamarajnagar | INR 1.76 Lakh |
| GEC Karwar | INR 1.76 Lakh |
Top Specialisations Offered by Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026
Computer Science is one of the most popular specialisations in Karnataka, with 289 colleges offering the stream. Below is the list of the top 10 specialisations in top engineering colleges in Karnataka, along with the total number of colleges and the top 3 colleges for each specialisation.
| Specialisation | Count of Colleges | Top Colleges |
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| Computer Science | 291 | NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, IIT Dharwad |
| Electronics & Communication | 264 | NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, IIT Dharwad |
| Mechanical Engineering | 234 | NIT Surathkal, IIT Dharwad, RVCE |
| Civil Engineering | 211 | NIT Surathkal, IIT Dharwad, RVCE |
| Information Technology | 166 | NIT Surathkal, RVCE, MIT Manipal |
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka For Computer Science Engineering
289 colleges in Karnataka offer computer science engineering, among which NIT Surathkal, IISc Bangalore, IIIT Bangalore, and IIT Dharwad are the top colleges. Here is the list of the top BTech colleges in Karnataka for Computer Science Engineering, with total course fees and cutoffs from the last 3 years.
| College Name | Locality | Course Fees (INR) |
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| NIT Surathkal | Surathkal, Mangaluru | INR 6 Lakh |
| IISc Bangalore | Chikka Malligwad, Karnataka | INR 8.38 Lakh |
| IIIT Bangalore | Electronic City, Bengaluru | INR 38.32 Lakh |
| RVCE Bangalore | Mysure road, Bengaluru | INR 77.60 Lakh |
| BMSCE Bangalore | Basavanagudi, Bengaluru | INR 60 Lakh |
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka for Electronics & Communication Engineering
264 colleges in Karnataka offer Electronics & Communication Engineering, among which NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, and IIT Dharwad are the top colleges. Here is the list of the Top BTech colleges in Karnataka for Electronics & Communication Engineering, with total course fees and cutoffs from the last 3 years.
| College Name | Locality | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Surathkal | Surathkal, Mangaluru | INR 6 Lakh |
| IIIT Bangalore | Electronic City, Bengaluru | INR 38.32 Lakh |
| RVCE Bangalore | RV Vidyaniketan, Bengaluru | INR 45.60 Lakh |
| BMSCE Bangalore | Basavanagudi, South Bangalore | INR 36 Lakh |
| IIT Dharwad | Chikka Malligwad, Karnataka | INR 11.39 Lakh |
Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka for Mechanical Engineering
234 colleges in Karnataka offer Mechanical Engineering, among which NIT Surathkal, IIT Dharwad, and RVCE are the top colleges. Here is the list of the top BTech colleges in Karnataka for Mechanical Engineering, with total course fees and cutoffs from the last 3 years.
| College Name | Locality | Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Surathkal | Surathkal, Mangaluru | INR 6.08 Lakh |
| RVCE Bangalore | RV Vidyaniketan, Bengaluru | INR 30.60 Lakh |
| BMSCE Bangalore | Basavanagudi, South Bangalore | INR 24 Lakh |
| IIT Dharwad | Chikka Malligwad, Karnataka | INR 11.39 Lakh |
| RIT Bangalore | MSR Nagar, Mathikere, Bengaluru | INR 12.04 Lakh |
Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka by University Affiliation 2026
The top engineering colleges in Karnataka are affiliated with different renowned universities. Below is a list of the top universities in Karnataka known for their Engineering-affiliated colleges.
Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka with VTU Affiliation 2026
Visvesvaraya Technological University has the highest number of Engineering colleges under its affiliation in Karnataka. RVCE Bangalore is at the top of the list with a total course fee of INR 26.6 Lakh. Here is a list of the top engineering colleges in Karnataka affiliated with VTU Belgaum.
| College Name | Total fees |
|---|---|
| RVCE Bangalore | INR 26.6 Lakh |
| BMSCE Bangalore | INR 60 Lakh |
| MSRIT Bangalore | INR 12 Lakh |
| SJCE Mysore | INR 4.86 Lakh |
| DSCE Bangalore | INR 12 Lakh |
Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka FAQs
Ques. Which are the top engineering colleges in Karnataka for lateral entry?
Ans. 83 engineering colleges in Karnataka offer lateral entry admission. Here is the list of top engineering colleges in Karnataka that offer lateral entry admission to BTech.
- R V College of Engineering - [RVCE], Bangalore
- Manipal Institute of Technology - [MIT], Manipal
- BMS College of Engineering - [BMSCE], Bangalore
- PES University - [PESU], Bangalore
- Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering - [SJCE], Mysore
Ques. Which engineering colleges in Karnataka offer direct admission in BTech/BE programs?
Ans. Several top engineering colleges in Karnataka offer direct admission to BTech/BE. programs through management quota or based on 12th-grade merit. Some of the prominent colleges include:
- RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru
- PES University, Bengaluru
- MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
- BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru
- Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Ques. Which entrance exams are most popular and accepted by the top engineering colleges in Karnataka?
Ans. KCET, CUET UG, COMEDK UGET, Karnataka PGCET, and JEE Main are the main entrance exams considered by most colleges during the admission process. Here is the list of all entrance exams accepted by the top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka.
| Exam Name | Total No. of Colleges Accepting the Exam |
|---|---|
| KCET | 241 |
| COMEDK UGET | 154 |
| Karnataka PGCET | 125 |
| JEE Main | 62 |
| NTA PhD Entrance Exam | 15 |
| GATE | 45 |
| JEE Advanced | 2 |
| CUET | 4 |
| CUET PG | 3 |
Ques. How many engineering colleges in Karnataka are approved by AICTE?
Ans. 255 engineering (BTech) Colleges in Karnataka are approved by AICTE. Here are the AICTE-approved top 5 engineering colleges in Karnataka.
- National Institute of Technology - [NITK], Surathkal
- International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT-B], Bangalore
- R V College of Engineering - [RVCE], Bangalore
- BMS College of Engineering - [BMSCE], Bangalore
- Manipal Institute of Technology - [MIT], Manipal
- Ramaiah Institute of Technology - [RIT], Bangalore.
Ques. How many engineering colleges in Karnataka are approved by ICAR?
Ans. 3 engineering (BTech) Colleges in Karnataka are approved by ICAR. Here are the ICAR-approved engineering colleges in Karnataka.
- University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS], Raichur
- University of Horticultural Sciences - [UHS], Bagalkot
- University of Agricultural Sciences - [UAS], Dharwad
Ques. How many engineering colleges in Karnataka offer online MTech programs?
Ans. 2 engineering colleges in Karnataka offer online MTech programs. Here is the list of engineering colleges in Karnataka that are offering online MTech programs.
- IISc Bangalore
- IIT Dharwad
Ques. How many women-only engineering (BTech) colleges are there in Karnataka?
Ans. There are 2 women-only engineering (BTech) colleges in Karnataka.
- GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysore
- Godutai Engineering College for Women, Gulbarga
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