Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2023

Numerous candidates register for entrance exams each year in an effort to gain admission to the top engineering colleges in Karnataka. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, created under the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF), is the foundation for the Karnataka engineering colleges ranking.  

There are several engineering colleges in Karnataka, making it simple to select but challenging to decide. Understanding this and appreciating your decision to pursue an engineering degree in Karnataka, we have compiled a list of the engineering colleges in Karnataka. 

The criteria used by experts to produce this list include student quality, research output, industry connections, refereed publications, and academic productivity. 

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 

National Institute of Technology Karnataka

• NIRF Rank: 10th
• Admission & courses: The National Institute of Technology provides 10 and 26 specialisations in its B.Tech and M. Tech programmes, respectively. B. Tech candidates must achieve a score of at least 75% on each of the 12 exams or rank in the top 20%. 
• JEE Main Examination is used to determine admission to B.Tech, whereas admission to the M. Tech programmes depends on GATE scores.
• Fees: The total fee for a 4-year long B.Tech is ₹5.33 lakhs. Whereas the total fees for an M.Tech degree would cost ₹1.79 lakhs. 
• Placement: Uber, Microsoft, Oracle, Samsung, Amazon, Wipro, and others are some of the major employers at the university. The average compensation for the B.Tech and M.Tech degree is ₹10 lakhs and ₹9.35 lakhs, respectively. 

Brochure: You can download the brochure from the official website of the university. 

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

• NIRF Rank: 49th
• Admission & courses: VTU is among the top 10 engineering colleges in Karnataka. There are 23 specialisations available for four-year B.E./B.Tech. programmes, including aeronautical engineering, biotechnology, ceramics and cement technology, civil engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and many more. Candidates must take the KCET exam and pass with a passing grade.
• Fees: The total fee for a 4-year long B.Tech is ₹16,220. Whereas the total fee for an M.Tech program is ₹9,360. 
• Placement: Among the major employers are Deloitte, Infosys, Indiabulls, Shapoorji Pallonji, WIPRO, Birla Soft, Tata, HCL, IBN, NASSCOM, Tech Mahindra, and others. The average salary for B.Tech and M.Tech graduates is ₹1.85 lakhs and ₹2.70 lakhs, respectively.
• Brochure: You can download the brochure from the official website of the university. 

Manipal University of Technology (MIT)

• NIRF Rank: 55th
• Admission & courses: MIT is a private institute where the applicants' performance in the Manipal Entrance Test decides their admission to the B.Tech. and M.Tech. programmes. The institute offers B.Tech programmes in 18 specialisations as its UG courses. Admission to the B.Tech programme requires a 10+2 or equivalent grade from a recognised board with an overall grade point average of 50%.
• Fees: The total fees for 4-year-long B.Tech courses range from ₹13 lakhs to ₹18.52 lakhs. Whereas the total fee for an M.Tech program ranges from ₹3.50 lakhs to ₹4.38 lakhs. 
• Placement: For both undergraduate and graduate students at MIT Manipal, the median annual pay was ₹7,88,000 and ₹7,64,000, respectively. Accenture, Accruent IDC, Adobe, Amazon, Bosch, Capgemini, Cognizant, Dell Technologies, Flipkart, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and other companies are the major recruiters for MIT placement.
• Brochure: You can download the brochure from the official website of the university. 

Sambhram Group of Institutions, Bangalore

• NIRF Rank: N/A
• Admission & courses: Sambhram Institute of Technology was founded in 2001 and is located in East Bangalore. It has AICTE approval and NBA accreditation. Students can apply for admission by visiting the campus and filling out an application form. B.E., M.Tech, MCA, and MBA programmes are available at the institute.
• Fees: The total fee for a 4-year-long B.Tech course is ₹3.6 lakhs. Whereas the total fee for an M.Tech program is ₹1.37 lakhs. 
• Placement: Amazon, Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, and TCS are among the recruiters who visit the college for campus interviews.
• Brochure: You can download the brochure from the university website provided by Sunstone. 

Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bangalore 

• NIRF Rank: 67th
• Admission & courses: MSRIT is among the best engineering colleges in Karnataka. A valid score on the KEA-conducted CET and a minimum of 45% on the qualifying exam are requirements for RIT admission to the BE programme. A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% and a valid GATE score are requirements for admission to the M.Tech programme.
• Fees: The total fee for a 4-year long B.Tech is ₹2.92 lakhs. Whereas the total fees for an M.Tech program range from ₹1.79 lakhs to ₹1.93 lakhs. 
• Placement: Abode, L&T, Cisco, Capgemini, Ernst & Young, JP Morgan, Samsung, HSBC, and Cognizant are among the top recruiters at the MSRIT placement cell. The average salary of BE or B. Tech graduates are ₹5.50 lakhs/per annum. 
• Brochure: You can download the brochure from the official website of the university. 

International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore 

• NIRF Rank: 81st
• Admission & courses: The institute offers an integrated M.Tech (Dual Degree) and M.Tech  program with two specialisations in computer science engineering (CSE) and electronics and communication engineering. Students must have taken the JEE exam with relevant scores in 10+2 to be admitted to the Integrated M.Tech program.
• Fees: The total fee for a 5-year-long Integrated M.Tech is ₹22.60 lakhs. Whereas the total fees for an M.Tech program range from ₹7.68 lakhs to ₹7.76 lakhs. 
• Placement: Among the top recruiters involved in the placements at IIIT are Morgan Stanley, Media Lab Asia, Cisco, Telstra, Tata Consultancy Services, Accenture, MathWorks, and MediaTek. The average compensation for a dual degree is ₹24.24 lakhs.
• Brochure: You can download the brochure from the official website of the university. 

BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore 

• NIRF Rank: 83rd
• Admission & courses: Similar to other engineering colleges in Karnataka, candidates must pass both the KCET entrance exam and the 10+2 exam with 45% or higher to be eligible for the B.Tech course. Candidates for M.Tech must present a valid GATE score.
• Fees: The total fee for a 5-year-long Integrated M.Tech is ₹22.60 lakhs. Whereas the total fees for a regular M.Tech program range from ₹7.68 lakhs to ₹7.76 lakhs. 
• Placement: The top recruiters involved in the placements are ABB, Huawei, Hexaware, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Philips, Adani Energy and more. The average compensation for the B.Tech and M.Tech graduates is ₹8 lakhs and ₹6.5 lakhs, respectively. 
• Brochure: You can download the brochure from the official website of the university. 

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Conclusion

The dilemma of selecting the right university and B.Tech course is crucial because a university contributes to gaining advanced knowledge and, ultimately, better career opportunities. 

Sunstone offers professional assistance in finding reputable universities and funding for your education, getting individualised career training and upskilling, getting placed, or brushing up on your soft skills. With Sunstone Edge, you can choose industry-recognised advanced certifications in addition to the B.Tech specialisation courses.