Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Ranking, Fees, Placements, Admission 2025, Exams

There are about 300+ best Engineering colleges in Karnataka. Of these, 247 colleges are privately owned, 43 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 2 BTech colleges in Karnataka. KCET, COMEDK UGET, and JEE Main are the main entrance exams accepted by top engineering colleges in Karnataka. Manipal Institute of Technology, NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, R V College of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, etc., are some of the top BTech colleges in Karnataka.

Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Highlights 2025

Engineering is a stream of education that involves the application of Science, Technology, and Mathematics to innovate, design, develop and maintain machines, structures, software, hardware, and systems & processes. This field offers a range of career opportunities across all industries, making it one of the most sought-after courses pursued by students after Class 12, especially those from the Science stream.

The table below shows the key highlights of the top Engineering colleges in Karnataka:

Particulars	Parameters
No. of Colleges	300+ colleges
Annual Fees	INR 1-2 lakh: 51 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 43 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 164 colleges > INR 5 lakh: 179 colleges
Top BTech Institutes in Karnataka	Manipal Institute of Technology, NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, R V College of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, etc.
Top Specialisations	Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Predict your chances here: Engineering Cutoff 2025 Predictor

Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka with NIRF Ranking 2024

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters and rankings change year on year depending on college universities and performances.

Following is a list of best colleges in Karnataka for BTech ranked by NIRF over the past three years:

Top Colleges	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
NIT Surathkal Ranking	10	12	17
Visvesvaraya Technology University Ranking	49	52	69
IIIT Bangalore Ranking	81	74	74
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ranking	67	78	75
R.V. College of Engineering Ranking	89	96	99

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka: Admissions 2025

The eligibility criteria for the BTech courses may differ from college to college. However, the basic eligibility criteria for BTech admission to top BTech colleges in Karnataka are as follows. The candidates:

• Must have passed Class 12 with a minimum 60% aggregate from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects (the pass percentage may vary in different colleges)
• For admissions, candidates must take standard entrance exams like KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, etc., and other university-specific entrance exams in addition to their Class 12 results.

Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka: Exam Schedule 2025

Admissions to B.Tech programmes take place through national-level/state-level/institute-level engineering entrance examinations. Listing Below the top exams accepted by B Tech colleges in Karnataka:

• KCET: Karnataka Common Entrance Test commonly known as KCET is regulated by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). It is conducted for admission to professional courses like Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharma), Diploma in Pharmacy (DPharma), Agriculture courses (Farm Science) and Veterinary courses. 
• COMEDK UGET: COMEDK UGET exam is a common entrance test held at the national level for admission to around 190 unaided private engineering colleges in Karnataka. COMEDK full form is the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka that conducts UGET. It is an autonomous body that is entrusted with the responsibility to organise UGET. The undergraduate entrance test (UGET) is a computer-based test for admission to BE/BTech courses.

Read more about entrance exams accepting Engineering colleges in Karnataka:

• Engineering Colleges in Karnataka Accepting KCET
• Engineering Colleges in Karnataka Accepting COMEDK UGET

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of exams in top BTech colleges in Karnataka: 

Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by top Engineering colleges in Karnataka?

The most popular entrance examinations for studying a BTech course in Karnataka are KCET and COMEDK UGET. Below is table showing exams accepted by a number of best colleges in Karnataka for BTech along with their Cut off predictor:

Exams	No. of Colleges	Cut off Predictor
KCET	286	KCET 2025 Predictor
COMEDK UGET	178	COMEDK UGET 2025 Predictor
JEE Main	46	JEE Main 2025 Predictor

Read more about JEE Main:

• Download JEE Main Mock Papers PDF
• JEE Main Preparation Tips
• JEE Main Questions & Answers

Read more about NCERT solutions:

• NCERT Class 11 Solution
• Physics Class 11 NCERT Solutions
• Chemistry Class 11 NCERT Solutions
• Maths Class 11 NCERT Solutions

Best Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the private Engineering colleges in Karnataka along with their total tuition fees/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seats	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
Manipal Institute of Technology Admission	INR 6 lakh - INR 12 lakh Seats: 2,400	Entrance Exam: MET, KCET, DASA UG Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45%-50% aggregate
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Admission	INR 3 lakh - INR 10 lakh Seats: 1,401	Entrance Exam: COMEDK UGET, KCET Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate
BMS College of Engineering Admission	INR 65,000- INR 30 lakh Seats: 3,727	Entrance Exam: COMEDK UGET, KCET Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate
RV College of Engineering Admission	INR 1 lakh - INR 10 lakh INR 1,480	Entrance Exam: COMEDK UGET, KCET Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate
IIIT Bangalore Admission	INR 12 lakh - INR 26 lakh Seats: 60	Entrance Based: JEE Main Eligibility: Class 12 with any stream

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Best Govt. Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the govt B Tech colleges in Karnataka along with their total tuition fees/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seats	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
NIT Surathkal Admission	INR 5 lakh Seats: 915	Entrance Exam: JEE Main, KCET, DASA UG Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate
Visvesvaraya Technological University Admission	INR 1 lakh Seats: 99,146	Entrance Exam: JEE Main, KCET, DASA UG, JEE MAIN, DCET Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate
PES College of Engineering Admission	INR 84,000- INR 7 lakh Seats: 1,060	Entrance Exam: COMEDK UGET, KCET Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate
SJCE, Mysore Admission	INR 45,000- INR 10 lakh Seats: 580	Entrance Exam: COMEDK UGET, KCET Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Best Semi-Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the Semi-government best BTech colleges in Karnataka along with their total tuition fees/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public-Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seats	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
IIT Raichur Admission	INR 8 lakh Seats: 220	Entrance Exam: JEE Main, KCET Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate
IIT Dharwad Admission	INR 12 lakh Seats: 402	Entrance Exam: JEE Main, KCET Eligibility: Class 12 with a minimum 45% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Read more about Engineering colleges in other locations:

• Best Engineering Colleges in Mangalore
• Best Engineering Colleges in Mysore
• Best Engineering Colleges in Belgaum
• Best Engineering Colleges in Tumkur
• Best Engineering Colleges in Gulbarga
• Best Engineering Colleges in Bijapur

Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka: Fees Vs Salary

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The best colleges for Engineering fees in Karnataka and the average placement package are tabulated below:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Salary Package
NIT Surathkal BTech	INR 5 lakh	INR 15 LPA
RV College of Engineering BTech	INR 1 lakh - INR 10 lakh	INR 10 LPA
Ramaiah Institute of Technology BTech	INR 3 lakh - INR 10 lakh	INR 8 LPA
IIIT Bangalore BTech	INR 12 lakh - INR 26 lakh	INR 23 LPA - INR 27 LPA
BMS College of Engineering BTech	INR 65,000 - INR 30 lakh	INR 7 LPA - INR 9 LPA

Highest Placement Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

BTech graduates from any domain are in high demand. Below is the list of Engineering colleges in Karnataka and a few top companies that recruit BTech graduates along with their placement packages:

College Names	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
IIIT Bangalore Placements	INR 23 LPA - INR 27 LPA	Accenture, Amazon, American Express, ANZ, Cerner, etc.
R.V. College of Engineering Placements	INR 10 LPA	Amazon, HUL, Cisco, Accenture, TCS, Mercedes Benz, etc.
NIT Surathkal Placements	INR 15 LPA	Uber, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Oracle, Myntra, Intuit, VMWare, etc.
BMS College of Engineering Placements	INR 7 LPA - INR 9 LPA	TCS, IBM, Accenture, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, Seagate, Deloitte, etc.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Placements	INR 8 LPA	Amazon, IBM, Shell, American Express, Publicizes Sapient, etc.

Disclaimer: The above Statistics are based on the latest data.

Low-cost BTech Colleges in Karnataka

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the affordable Engineering colleges in Karnataka along with their total tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
BMS College of Engineering Fees	INR 65,000
PES College of Engineering Fees	INR 84,000
RIT - Rajeev Institute of Technology Fees	INR 90,000
SJCE Fees	INR 45,000
Bahubali College of Engineering Fees	INR 13,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Specialisations Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

BTech colleges in Karnataka offer diversified specialisations such as Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and so on. The most popular ones are Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering. The below table shows specializations offered by a number of BTech colleges in Karnataka:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Computer Science Engineering	284
Electronics & Communication Engineering	259
Mechanical Engineering	254
Civil Engineering	234
Electrical Engineering	156

Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka: Cutoff 2025

Listed below are the cutoff for the year 2024 of the top Engineering colleges in Karnataka:

• NIT Surathkal Cutoff
• Ramaiah Institute of Technology Cutoff
• RV College of Engineering Cutoff
• BMS College of Engineering Cutoff

Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Comparison

To determine the comparison of the top Engineering colleges in Karnataka, click on the link below:

• NITK Surathkal Comparison with other colleges
• IIIT Bangalore Comparison with other colleges
• RV College of Engineering Comparison with other colleges
• BMSCE Comparison with other colleges

Tasbiya Khan02-03-2025 16:33