Karnataka state is located in the south western part of India. It was formed on 1st November 1956. Bengaluru is the capital and largest city of this state. It is home for several reputed institutions like NIT, IIIT & many other public and private colleges. These engineering colleges offer a wide range of specializations for UG & PG engineering courses. The literacy rate of Karnataka is 76 %, according to the census 2011. Through this article, students can check the list of Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2019.
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Here at Sarvgyan.com, we have provided a list of top engineering colleges in Karnataka 2019. This list includes the top colleges like National Institute of Technology (NIT) – Surathkal, International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) – Bangalore, etc.
How we have rated the Institutions
There are various important factors that have been considered while rating these institutes. The institutions have been rated on quality of education, placement statistic, college infrastructure, student’s preferences, college affiliation & approval, faculty ratio, facilities provided by colleges & many others.
Admission Procedure
There are two state-level examinations that are conducted in Karnataka for providing admission in B.Tech course. Students can apply through KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) or COMEDK UGET examinations. JEE Main scores will also be considered for providing admission in engineering courses. The application form of these entrance tests will be available through online mode. In M.Tech programme, admission will be done through GATE examination.
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Top Engineering Specializations
In Karnataka, various colleges & institutions offer different specializations for engineering courses. Some specializations which are trending among the students in Karnataka state are Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology and Chemical Engineering.
| College | Established
| Affiliated To |
| National Institute of Technology, Surathkal | 1960 | Autonomous |
| International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore | 1999 | Deemed University |
| P E S University, Bangalore | 1988 | Private University |
| R. V. College of Engineering,Bangalore | 1963 | Autonomous |
| Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | 1957 | Manipal University |
| BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1946 | VTU |
| MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1962 | VTU |
| Christ University, Bangalore | 1969 | Deemed |
| Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1979 | VTU |
| The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore | 1946 | VTU |
| Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore | 1963 | VTU |
| University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1917 | Deemed |
| BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 2001 | VTU |
| School of Engineering and Technology, Jain University, Bangalore | 1990 | Deemed |
| Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1986 | VTU |
| JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore | 1997 | VTU |
| Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Bangalore | 2010 | Private University |
| BV Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli | 1947 | VTU |
| Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1979 | VTU |
| RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 2001 | VTU |
| MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1982 | VTU |
| Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology Tumkur | 1963 | Private University |
| SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad | 1979 | VTU |
| Reva University, Bangalore | 2002 | VTU |
| Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagaram | 1980 | VTU |
| Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur | 1963 | Autonomous |
| Government Engineering College, Mandya | 1948 | Autonomous |
| KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum | 1979 | VTU |
| GITAM School of Technology Bengaluru Campus | 1980 | Private University |
| BLDEA’s V.P.Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering & Technology, Bijapur | 1980 | VTU |
| Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 2001 | VTU |
| N M A M Institute of Technology, Udupi | 1986 | VTU |
| PA College of Engineering Mangalore | 1999 | VTU |
| Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College Bidar | 1980 | VTU |
| KLE Institute of Technology, Hubli | 2008 | VTU |
| Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University Bellary | 2010 | Public University |
| Proudadevaraya Institute Technology, Bellary | 1997 | VTU |
| Nadgir Institute of Engineering and Technology Bangalore | 2004 | VTU |
| ACS College of Engineering Bangalore | 1999 | VTU |
| New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore | 2001 | VTU |
| Sapthagiri College of Engineering, Bangalore | 2003 | VTU |
| Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere | 1979 | VTU |
| CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 2000 | VTU |
| Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore | 1997 | VTU |
| St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore | 2002 | VTU |
| Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1979 | VTU |
| Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering,Shimoga | 1980 | VTU |
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The colleges which are not included here aren’t good?
Plz upload top 100 engineering colleges in karnataka rank wise and placement wise list 2019
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JES university and SIT Tumkur between these colleges, which college is better to study CS course
out of which universities have thier online application form available now ????
I have got 142000 in cet rank ver ill I probably get my seat
I hv scored 13962 in JEE Paper II, pls suggest me from which college I can get admission in Karnataka and also admission procedure.
I am from gulbarga mine engineer ranking is 32000 where is the probability to get my seat
Where is Malnad college of engineering
I am from Telangana and I am interesting to complete b tech in correspondence. Present I am working in MNC company in Dubai. Kindly advise any possibility to reach my goal.
I am from maharashtra my JEE main marks is 70 so which college better for engineering in bangalore. so give reply
me rajasthan se hu muje karnataka se engineering karana chahta hu muje gide line delave
You can get admission in Karnataka engineering colleges only through JEE Main entrance exam.
I m reapeter.can I give kcet exam
can give.