List of Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score Based on 2025 Ranking

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The top Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET score include IIT Madras, IIT New Delhi, IIT Bombay, etc. There are a total of 137 Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores which include around 119 private and 17 government Engineering colleges. Most of these colleges are affiliated with VTU Belgaum and they offer Engineering courses in various sub-streams like CSE, ECE, IT, Civil, Mechanical, etc.

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score: Highlights Table

Below are the key features of the Top Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores.

Parameters Statistics
No. of Colleges 137
Fees INR 70,000 - INR 12,50,000 annually
Specializations IT, CSE, Electrical, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Aeronautical, AI, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, etc.
Admission Process Based on Karnataka PGCET scores + personal interview round

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score: NIRF Ranking 2023

In India, NIRF is a well-renowned Ranking method that is under the Government of India and the Ministry of Education. NIRF is considered the most trusted Ranking agency and it ranks colleges of different domains such as Law, Engineering, Medical, etc. Check the top NIRF Ranked Engineering Colleges in India

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score: NIRF Ranking

According to the latest NIRF Ranking 2023, VTU Belgaum, Manipal Institute of Technology, and RVCE Bangalore are the best engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores. The following is a list of the Top Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores, per the latest NIRF Ranking with their NIRF scores:

NIRF Ranking 2023 College/ University Name NIRF Score
52 Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum 51.38
61 Manipal Institute of Technology 49.62
78 M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology 45.99
96 R.V. College of Engineering 42.22
104 B.M.S. College of Engineering -
106 Christ University -
132 NMAM Institute of Technology -
136 PES University -
141 Siddaganga Institute of Technology -
154 C M R Institute of Technology -
171 JSS Science and Technology University -
180 New Horizon College of Engineering -
181 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology -
183 P E S College of Engineering, MANDYA -
198 The National Institute of Engineering -

See: Top Polytechnic Colleges in India 

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score: Fees Structure

The average course fees for the top engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET range anywhere between INR 70,000 - 12,50,000 annually. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology Bangalore, NIE Mysore, and University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Bangalore are some of the best Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores with low fees. 

Tabulated below are the Top Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores with fee structure.

College/ University Name Total Course Fees (INR)
PES University, Bangalore 3,60,000
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology - [SIT], Tumkur 4,64,000
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore 6,00,000
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore 86,226
BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore 2,29,000
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal 3,35,000
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore 96,106
New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore 2,50,000
JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru 1,06,000
CMR Institute Of Technology - [CMRIT], Bangalore 3,34,000

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score: Admission Process

Top Engineering colleges in India like IITs, NITs, etc. are known worldwide for their engineering courses. Admissions into these colleges are based on entrance exams. There are around 137 Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores including 119 private and 17 government colleges. The Infographic below depicts the ratio between the number of private and government Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET:

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score: Admission Process

For admissions into Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET, students are shortlisted based on their Karnataka PGCET scores. Qualified candidates need to participate in the counseling Process. Eligible candidates matching the cutoff ranks are then called for Documents verification or a personal interview round.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission into the Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores must fulfill certain eligibility requirements. Before applying, one must be well acquainted with the Eligibility criteria otherwise failing to match these criteria can result in application rejection. Check Karnataka PGCET Eligibility Criteria

Mentioned below are the basic eligibility criteria for enrollment in these courses:

  • Candidates should obtain a minimum of 45 - 50% marks in 10+2. One should complete their 10+2 from a recognized Board. 
  • One must complete their 10+2 in Science stream having Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics as the major subjects. 
  • Aspirants need to qualify for the Karnataka PGCET entrance exam and then they need to participate in the counseling Process held at the National/ State level.
  • One may also be called to face a Group discussion or personal interview round. 

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Top Private Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score

There are only 119 private Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores. Ramaiah Institute of Technology and Siddaganga Institute of Technology are the top private Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores and they have seats intake of 327+ and 257+ respectively. 

Check out the list of top private Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores with BTech seat intake.

College/ University Name BTech Seats
Ramaiah Institute of Technology 327+
Siddaganga Institute of Technology 257+
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology 246+
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Manipal 441+
R.V. College of Engineering 296+
BMS College of Engineering 263+
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering 482+
NHCE Bangalore - New Horizon College of Engineering 209+
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology 116+
The National Institute of Engineering 184+

Top Government Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score

The top Government Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores offer good placement options, highly qualified and experienced faculty, and valuable degree/ Certificate. NIT Surathkal and VTU Belgaum are the top government Engineering colleges accepting Karnataka PGCET. Below are the top Government Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores with their seat intake.

College/ University Name BTech Seats
PES College of Engineering 820+
Malnad College of Engineering 1130+
University of Mysore 360+
Government Engineering College 300+
Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute 250+
Vivekananda Institute of Technology 330+
K.L.E Society's K.L.E Institute of Technology 540+
University B.D.T College of Engineering 440+
Visvesvaraya Technological University 120+
Mysore College of Engineering and Management 300+

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score: Placements 2023

Placements are the first choice of students seeking admissions into engineering colleges. Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores offer lucrative salary packages with high ROI. The average CTC package offered can range anywhere between INR 4.5 - 9.0 LPA. Check Top Engineering Colleges in India Placements 2023

Check out the highest and average placement package of some of the best engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores in the infographics below.

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting Karnataka PGCET Score: Placements

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FAQs

Ques. How many Engineering colleges in India accept Karnataka PGCET?

Ans. There are around 137 Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET which include 119 private and 17 government Engineering colleges.

Ques. Which colleges in India accept Karnataka PGCET? 

Ans. There are more than 137 Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores. The top colleges include RVCE Bangalore and PES University Bangalore.

Ques. Which specializations are offered by Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET?

Ans. Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET offer courses with numerous specializations. Some of the most popular and opted include CSE, Electrical, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Civil, etc.

Ques. Which Engineering College in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores has the highest placement?

Ans. NMAMIT Udupi is one of the top Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores and offering high placement packages. Last year it recorded INR 53 LPA as its highest CTC package.

Ques. Which are the best government Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores?

Ans. Only 17 government Engineering colleges in India are accepting Karnataka PGCET scores. Mysore University, VTU Belgaum, and PES College of Engineering are the best government Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores.

Ques. Which are the best private Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores? 

Ans. RIT Bangalore, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, and MIT Manipal are the best private Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores.

Ques. What are the fees for Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores?

Ans. The average course fees in Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET ranges between INR 70,000 - 12,50,000 annually which varies with colleges and courses. 

Ques. Which is the top-ranked and best Engineering college in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores?

Ans. As per the latest NIRF Ranking list, VTU Belgaum, Manipal Institute of Technology and M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is the top-ranked and best Engineering college in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores.

Ques. What is the admission Process into the Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores?

Ans. Aspirants need to qualify for the Karnataka PGCET exam and participate in the counseling process which may be followed by a GD/ PI round. 

Ques. Which are the top recruiters in Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores?

Ans. Some famous recruiting companies participating in the placement drive of the Engineering colleges in India accepting Karnataka PGCET scores are Amazon, Flipkart, TCS, Force, etc.

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#1

R V College of Engineering - [RVCE], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 920/2000
NAAC A+
6,65,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 280/1000
3.9 / 5 Based on 436 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#7th/200 in India 2025
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#2

BMS College of Engineering - [BMSCE], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 891/2000
NAAC A++
8,50,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 258/1000
4.1 / 5 Based on 361 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#25th/269 in India 2025
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#3

PES University - [PESU], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 802/2000
NAAC A+
4,11,200BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 580/1000
3.9 / 5 Based on 522 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#141th/500 in India 2025
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#4

Ramaiah Institute of Technology - [RIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 797/2000
NAAC A+
3,14,087BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 202/1000
4 / 5 Based on 631 User
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#24th/269 in India 2025
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#5
CD Score: 755/2000
49,600BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 323/1000
3.8 / 5 Based on 101 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#172th/500 in India 2025
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#6

Christ University, Faculty of Engineering, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
NAAC A+
2,42,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 21 User
Reviews
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#65th/269 in India 2025
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#7

JSS Science and Technology University -[JSSSTU], Mysore

Mysore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 708/2000
10,65,908BE/B.Tech- Total Fees
Placement Score: 274/1000
4.2 / 5 Based on 78 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#53th/269 in India 2025
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#8

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering - [DSCE], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
CD Score: 682/2000
NAAC A
6,00,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 258/1000
4 / 5 Based on 441 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#96th/269 in India 2025
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#9

KLE Technological University, Hubli

Hubli, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 642/2000
NAAC A
2,81,477BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 220 User
Reviews
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#276th/500 in India 2025
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#10

Bangalore Institute of Technology - [BIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 610/2000
3,01,088BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 210/1000
3.8 / 5 Based on 267 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#315th/500 in India 2025
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#11

The National Institute of Engineering - [NIE], Mysore

Mysore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 588/2000
NAAC B++
3,72,320BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees
Placement Score: 290/1000
4 / 5 Based on 315 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#11th/200 in India 2025
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#12
CD Score: 582/2000
NAAC A
6,50,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 255/1000
4 / 5 Based on 271 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#355th/500 in India 2025
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#13

Siddaganga Institute of Technology - [SIT], Tumkur

Tumkur, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 554/2000
NAAC A++
10,65,908BE/B.Tech- Total FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 181/1000
3.9 / 5 Based on 181 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#398th/500 in India 2025
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#14
CD Score: 536/2000
NAAC A+
3,25,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees
Placement Score: 213/1000
3.9 / 5 Based on 323 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#59th/269 in India 2025
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#15

New Horizon College of Engineering - [NHCE], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
CD Score: 518/2000
NAAC A
15,00,000BE/B.Tech- Total FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 210/1000
4.2 / 5 Based on 252 User
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#464th/500 in India 2025
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#16

B. N. M. Institute of Technology - [BNMIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 509/2000
NAAC A
8,00,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 202/1000
3.8 / 5 Based on 104 User
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Best in Academics
#115th/269 in India 2025
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#17

Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology - [Sir MVIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 508/2000
NAAC A
1,50,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
₹ 80,00,000Highest Package94% PlacementCompare Placement
Placement Score: 226/1000
3.7 / 5 Based on 198 User
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Best in Academics
#26th/200 in India 2025
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#18

KLS Gogte Institute of Technology - [KLS GIT], Belgaum

Belgaum, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
CD Score: 504/2000
NAAC A+
3,12,087BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 143/1000
3.7 / 5 Based on 146 User
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#60th/269 in India 2025
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#19

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology - [AIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
CD Score: 501/2000
NAAC A+
3,01,067BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 188 User
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Best in Academics
#73th/200 in India 2025
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#20

Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 500/2000
15,00,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees
Placement Score: 268/1000
4 / 5 Based on 53 User
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#10th/175 in India 2025
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#21

SDM College of Engineering and Technology - [SDMCET], Dharwad

Dharwad, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
NAAC A
2,00,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 283 User
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#97th/269 in India 2025
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#22

M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences - [MSRUAS], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |DCI, AICTE, PCI, BCI, UGC Approved
NAAC A+
3,50,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 155 User
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Best in Academics
#71th/175 in India 2025
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#23

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering - [VVCE], Mysore

Mysore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
NAAC A
3,12,087BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 125 User
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#177th/269 in India 2025
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#24

CMR Institute of Technology - [CMRIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
NAAC A++
10,65,908BE/B.Tech- Total FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 473 User
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Best in Academics
#102th/269 in India 2025
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#25
4,17,060BE/B.Tech- Total Fees-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 11 User
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Best in Faculty
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#26

REVA University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, COA, BCI, UGC Approved
3,25,000BE/B.Tech- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.2 / 5 Based on 551 User
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#114th/269 in India 2025
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#27

Acharya Institute of Technology - [AIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
2,81,477BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 363 User
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#78th/173 in India 2024
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#28

Malnad College of Engineering - [MCE], Hassan

Hassan, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
NAAC B+
1,21,610BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 78 User
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Best in Academics
#15th/173 in India 2024
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#29

BGS & SJB Group of Institutions, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, NBA Approved
NAAC A+
10,65,908BE/B.Tech- Total FeesCompare Fees 3.6 / 5 Based on 118 User
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#173th/200 in India 2025
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#30
NAAC A+
1,20,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 4 / 5 Based on 48 User
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Best in Infrastructure
#27th/200 in India 2025