There are around 296 top engineering colleges in Karnataka, among them 174 colleges offer M.Tech/ ME degrees in different fields of engineering. Of these 139 are privately owned and 35 are public ones. Some of the top-ranked M.Tech colleges in Karnataka are NIT Surathkal, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, and BMS College of Engineering.
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The top 10 MTech Colleges in Karnataka along with ME/MTech seat intake are mentioned below.
Many Governmental and Non-governmental research and ranking organizations churn out multiple lists of the best M.Tech colleges in Karnataka every year based on different parameters. These parameters include teaching, learning and resources, Research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, peer perception, etc.
Some of the ranking agencies that release the lists of top Law colleges are NIRF. Outlook India and The Week. They categorize ranking both State-wise and the whole country as a whole. So given below are some of the ranking lists released for the Karnataka Engineering colleges that offer an M.Tech degree.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework is a method 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 ranks the institutions across India based on 5 parameters and they are (1) Teaching, Learning & Resources, (2) Research and Professional Practice, (3) Graduation Outcomes, (4) Outreach and Inclusivity, and (5) Perception. The rendered pie chart below depicts the weightage of different parameters used for Ranking top colleges in India:
Source: NIRF Official Website
The following is the list of top MTech colleges in Karnataka, per the latest NIRF Rankings 2023 with their NIRF scores.
NIRF Ranking 2023 | College/ University Name | NIRF Score |
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12 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 65.26 |
52 | Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum | 51.38 |
61 | Manipal Institute of Technology | 49.62 |
74 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 46.58 |
78 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 45.99 |
93 | Indian Institute Of Technology Dharwad | 42.36 |
96 | R.V. College of Engineering | 42.22 |
104 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | - |
106 | Christ University | - |
115 | Jain University, Bangalore | - |
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 | - |
Outlook or Outlook ICARE Ranking is one of the most trusted private Ranking agencies in India. Each year it publishes a list for ranking top institutions of different domains. Outlook ranks an Institute based on various parameters such as placement records, Education quality, etc.
Below is a list of top MTech colleges in Karnataka ranked by Outlook Icare rankings.
Outlook Ranking 2022 | College Name | Outlook Score |
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8 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 678.05 |
9 | RV College of Engineering, Bangalore | 558.6 |
10 | Manipal Institute of Technology - MIT Manipal | 551.02 |
20 | Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru | 507.82 |
21 | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad | 498.76 |
22 | Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 498.06 |
23 | JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru | 495.5 |
32 | BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 469.28 |
33 | PES College of Engineering, Mandya | 468.1 |
44 | The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore | 444.3 |
55 | Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore | 428.08 |
60 | KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgavi | 422.96 |
79 | CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 412.21 |
80 | GM Institute of Technology, Devangere | 411.96 |
86 | Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore | 403.93 |
88 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 400.42 |
92 | BGS Institute of Technology, Nagamangala | 391.15 |
101-160 | School of Engineering, Dayanand Sagar University, Bangalore | - |
101-160 | Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore | - |
101-160 | BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore | - |
101-160 | BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore | - |
The weightage of different parameters based on which Outlook ranks a college is tabulated below:
Source: Official Website
The Times is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital media. It is one of the largest-selling English-language daily newspapers in the world and the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation. Optimal Media Solutions - The Times in partnership with Avance India has conducted a survey and published a list of Top Engineering colleges in India. The Times survey is based on different parameters to rank a college.
Tabulated below are the Top MTech colleges in Karnataka ranked by The Times Ranking.
The Times Ranking 2022 | College Name |
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7 | BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore |
12 | Reva University, Bangalore |
13 | Alliance College of Engineering & Design, Alliance University, Bangalore |
24 | AMC Engineering College, Bangalore |
31 | BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore |
55 | NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore |
60 | Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore |
75 | Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore |
82 | Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore |
111 | CMR University School of Engineering & Technology, Bengaluru |
140 | Rao Bahadur Y. Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, [Formerly Vijayanagar Engineering College], Bellary |
147 | Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
149 | RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru |
152 | The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru |
165 | Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Puttur |
Below are the top MTech colleges in Bangalore according to NIRF Rankings, with their respective seat intake for MTech courses.
College Name | MTech Seat Intake |
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MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 264 |
International Institute of Information Technology - IIIT Bangalore | 180 |
BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore | 264 |
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore | 324 |
PES University, Bangalore | 20 |
Jain University, Bangalore | 219 |
New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore | 18 |
CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 24 |
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 150 |
Christ University, Bangalore | 120 |
ROI is one of the essential aspects in selecting your appropriate college, as it gives you an idea of how much greater opportunities you would get at the dawn of your career after Myour.Tech. It is a comparison of the return you get (placement) on your investment (fees). Following is the list of Top M.Tech colleges in Karnataka according to ROI.
College Name | Average Annual Fee | Average Placement Package | ROI Rank* |
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R.V. College of Engineering | INR 39,200 | INR 8,63,000 | 1 |
The National Institute of Engineering | INR 55,890 | INR 6,00,000 | 2 |
Bangalore Institute of Technology | INR 64,390 | INR 6,50,000 | 3 |
BMS College of Engineering | INR 64,390 | INR 6,00,000 | 4 |
NIT Surathkal | INR 1,05,926 | INR 8,00,000 | 5 |
Siddaganga Institute of Technology | INR 92,975 | INR 5,00,000 | 6 |
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology | INR 75,300 | INR 3,50,000 | 7 |
MVJ College of Engineering | INR 1,24,360 | INR 5,00,000 | 8 |
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | INR 95,390 | INR 3,50,000 | 9 |
Manipal Institute of Technology | INR 2,10,000 | INR 5,50,000 | 10 |
*ROI={(Average Placement Package)/(Average Annual Fee)}*100%
Among the 174 Engineering Colleges that provide M.Tech/ M.E. in Karnataka, 139 of those are private Engineering Colleges and the other 35 are public. These colleges give admissions mainly based on PG entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET and GATE.
Source: Official Website
The following table shows the number of different top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka giving admissions based on particular entrance exams.
Exam Name | Number of Colleges Accepting Score |
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Karnataka PGCET | 116 |
GATE | 77 |
Mentioned below are some of the top M.Tech Colleges of Karnataka and their details.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore popularly known as IISc Bangalore is the Best College for pursuing M.Tech in Karnataka as it has the best ROI and by far it is one of the most prestigious universities throughout India well recognized for its best-in-class research facilities and infrastructure.
Given below is the list of courses and their consecutive intake rate:
Source: Official Website
The National Institute of Technology Karnataka was formerly known as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) but now is popularly known as NIT Surathkal. Founded in 1960, the college is now a part of the 32 NITs in India.
Source: Official Website
Formerly known as the M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Ramaiah Institute of Technology (RIT) is an autonomous private engineering institute located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
The top M.tech colleges in Karnataka accept various entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET, GATE, GAT PGT, DSAT, and Jain Entrance Test. Given below is a brief about the same.
The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test or Karnataka PGCET is the state-level entrance test held by the Karnataka Examination Authority for admission to MBA, MCA, M.Arch, M.Tech, and M.E. programs offered by participating government and private colleges in Karnataka.
Karnataka PGCET results have been declared on November 22, 2023. The results can be downloaded from the official website – kea.kar.nic.in using the PGCET number. Some of the top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka under PGCET are given below:
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an examination that primarily a comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science.
Some of the top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka under GATE are given below:
Candidates applying for M.Tech courses in Karnataka must take care of the specialization they chose. The specialization selected for the study program will help in deciding a better career option at the time of placement.
M.Tech in Computer Science or Master of Technology in Computer Science is a 2-year postgraduate course. The course is divided into 4 semesters. The basic eligibility for pursuing M.Tech in Computer Science is a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 50% marks or an M.S. in Computer Science degree. A valid GATE score is also needed.
Some of the top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka for Computer Science are given below:
M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is a 2-year master's degree program. Some colleges also have a part-time program of a 3-year duration. Students after completing their B.Tech. gets enrolled in M.Tech. program for higher studies. The minimum eligibility asked for this course is 55% aggregate in B.Tech while it is 60% minimum in IITs.
Some of the top M.Tech colleges in Karnataka for Mechanical Engineering are given below:
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Given below is the average salary package of top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka:
Source: Official Website
Ques. Which College is the best for M.Tech in Karnataka?
Ans. The best Colleges for M.Tech in Karnataka are:
Ques. Which college has the best placement after M.Tech in Karnataka?
Ans. IISc Bangalore has the best ROI and highest placement packages after completing M.Tech.
Ques. What is the cost of doing an M.Tech?
Ans. After qualifying for an entrance exam, the total cost can be anywhere between INR 1 lakh to INR 5 lakhs depending on the institute you choose.
Ques. What is the Cutoff percentage for the General category students to qualify for the Karnataka PGCET?
Ans. Students need to score 25% marks to qualify for the Karnataka PGCET.
Ques. Which are the top engineering colleges in Karnataka?
Ans. The top engineering colleges in Karnataka are 296 in number. Given below are some of the popular colleges of the same:
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CD Rank | Colleges | Course Fees | Placement | User Reviews | Ranking |
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#29 | REVA University, Bangalore Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, COA, BCI, UGC Approved | ₹ 1,50,910ME/M.Tech- total feesCompare Fees | ₹ 6,80,000Average Package₹ 28,93,000Highest PackageCompare Placement | 4.2 / 5 Based on 469 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | #201th/300 in India 2024 + 6 More |
#30 | Alliance University, Bangalore Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, BCI, UGC, AACSB Approved | ₹ 4,00,000ME/M.Tech- total feesCompare Fees | ₹ 8,50,000Average Package₹ 60,10,000Highest PackageCompare Placement | 4 / 5 Based on 285 User ReviewsBest in Infrastructure | #47th/173 in India 2024 + 4 More |