Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Jan 01, 2026 12:28 AM IST

Top Engineering colleges in Karnataka include Jain College of Engineering Belgaum, Maharani's Science College for Women, Besant Women's College, Bahubali College of Engineering, Sri Krishna School of Engineering & Management, Vinuthna Institute Of Technology And Science, Acharya's NRV School of Architecture, Smt. Kamala & Sri Venkappa M. Agadi College of Engineering & Technology Gadag, SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwar, KLS Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology. With around 477 Engineering colleges in Karnataka, 33 are government-run and 360 are privately owned. Average fees range from INR 3,990 - INR 24,00,000, while the average salary package for students passing out from top Engineering colleges in Karnataka ranges from INR 2,00,000 - INR 45,00,000.

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Jain College of Engineering Belgaum is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Jain College of Engineering Belgaum is one of the best Engineering colleges in Belgaum, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Jain College of Engineering Belgaum offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Jain College of Engineering Belgaum B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 90,000. Read More
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    Maharani's Science College for Women is a Government Aided Institute, established in 1917. Maharani's Science College for Women is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mysuru, Karnataka. Diploma, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at Maharani's Science College for Women offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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    • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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      Besant Women's College is a Local Body Institute, established in 1977. Besant Women's College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka. Diploma, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at Besant Women's College offered for a duration of 90 Hours. Read More
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        2,40,000 - 3,34,000 Engineering

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      Bahubali College of Engineering is a Private Institute, established in 1997. Bahubali College of Engineering is one of the best Engineering colleges in Hassan, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E. are one of the most popular programs at Bahubali College of Engineering offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Bahubali College of Engineering B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E. fees is INR 2,40,000 - INR 3,34,000. Read More
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        Sri Krishna School of Engineering & Management is a Private Institute, established in 1990. Sri Krishna School of Engineering & Management is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Sri Krishna School of Engineering & Management offered for a duration of 4 Years. Read More
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        Vinuthna Institute Of Technology And Science is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Vinuthna Institute Of Technology And Science is one of the best Engineering colleges in Hassan, Karnataka. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Vinuthna Institute Of Technology And Science offered for a duration of 4 Years. Read More
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          2,80,000 Engineering

        Acharya's NRV School of Architecture is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Acharya's NRV School of Architecture is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Arch are one of the most popular programs at Acharya's NRV School of Architecture offered for a duration of 5 Years. Acharya's NRV School of Architecture B.Arch fees is INR 2,80,000. Read More
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        Smt. Kamala & Sri Venkappa M. Agadi College of Engineering & Technology Gadag is a Private Institute, established in 2003. Smt. Kamala & Sri Venkappa M. Agadi College of Engineering & Technology Gadag is one of the best Engineering colleges in Gadag, Karnataka. B.Tech, B.E. are one of the most popular programs at Smt. Kamala & Sri Venkappa M. Agadi College of Engineering & Technology Gadag offered for a duration of 4 Years. Smt. Kamala & Sri Venkappa M. Agadi College of Engineering & Technology Gadag B.Tech, B.E. fees is INR 3,60,000. Read More
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        SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwar is a Private Institute, established in 1979. SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwar is one of the best Engineering colleges in Dharwar, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwar offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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        • RatingUttara Kannada, Karnataka
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          60,000 - 3,60,000 Engineering

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        KLS Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, established in 2009. KLS Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology is one of the best Engineering colleges in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at KLS Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. KLS Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 60,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More
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        • RatingMandya, Karnataka
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        Government Engineering College (GEC), Mandya is a Government Aided Institute, established in 1948. Government Engineering College (GEC), Mandya is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mandya, Karnataka. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Government Engineering College (GEC), Mandya offered for a duration of 4 Years. Read More
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          Goverment Engineering College (GECK), Kushalanagara is a Government Institute, established in . Goverment Engineering College (GECK), Kushalanagara is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kushalanagara, Karnataka. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Goverment Engineering College (GECK), Kushalanagara offered for a duration of 4 Years. Read More
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          Rural Engineering College is a Private Institute, established in 1980. Rural Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Gadag, Karnataka. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Rural Engineering College offered for a duration of 4 Years. Rural Engineering College B.Tech fees is INR 3,60,000. Read More
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          Ghousia College of Engineering is a Private Institute, established in 1980. Ghousia College of Engineering is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ramanagara, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E. are one of the most popular programs at Ghousia College of Engineering offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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            90,000 - 3,60,000 Engineering

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          Sri Sairam College of Engineering bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 2015. Sri Sairam College of Engineering bangalore is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Sri Sairam College of Engineering bangalore offered for a duration of 4 Years. Sri Sairam College of Engineering bangalore B.Tech fees is INR 90,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More
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            15,000 Engineering

          ALT Training College is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2007. ALT Training College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at ALT Training College offered for a duration of 6 Months. ALT Training College Diploma fees is INR 15,000. Read More
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          Wings Creations College of Art media & Design is a Private Institute, established in 2008. Wings Creations College of Art media & Design is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at Wings Creations College of Art media & Design offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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            1,16,667 - 4,50,000 Engineering

          Alliance College of Engineering and Design (ACED), Bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Alliance College of Engineering and Design (ACED), Bangalore is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD are one of the most popular programs at Alliance College of Engineering and Design (ACED), Bangalore offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Alliance College of Engineering and Design (ACED), Bangalore B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD fees is INR 1,16,667 - INR 4,50,000. Read More
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          NICE Technologies is a Private Institute, established in 1986. NICE Technologies is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at NICE Technologies offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. NICE Technologies B.Tech, M.Tech, Certificate fees is INR 1,37,000 - INR 3,34,000. Read More
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          IPIRTI bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 1962. IPIRTI bangalore is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. are one of the most popular programs at IPIRTI bangalore offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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            4,00,000 Engineering

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          Bangalore City Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, established in 2003. Bangalore City Group of Institutions is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Tech, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at Bangalore City Group of Institutions offered for a duration of 4 Years. Bangalore City Group of Institutions B.Tech, Certificate fees is INR 4,00,000. Read More
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          Dayananda Sagar College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, established in 1991. Dayananda Sagar College of Pharmacy is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma, PhD are one of the most popular programs at Dayananda Sagar College of Pharmacy offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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          Manipal Institute of Jewellery Management is a University Institute, established in 2005. Manipal Institute of Jewellery Management is one of the best Engineering colleges in Manipal, Karnataka. PhD, M.E. are one of the most popular programs at Manipal Institute of Jewellery Management offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Manipal Institute of Jewellery Management PhD, M.E. fees is INR 2,97,000. Read More
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            St.Mary's College is a Private Institute, established in 1996. St.Mary's College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at St.Mary's College offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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            KVGCE Sullia is a Private Institute, established in 1996. KVGCE Sullia is one of the best Engineering colleges in Sullia, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E. are one of the most popular programs at KVGCE Sullia offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. KVGCE Sullia B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E. fees is INR 1,37,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More
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            PESCP bangalore is a Private Institute, established in 1982. PESCP bangalore is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. are one of the most popular programs at PESCP bangalore offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. PESCP bangalore B.Tech, M.Tech, M.E. fees is INR 4,00,000 - INR 18,00,000. Read More
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            Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences is a Private Institute, established in 2000. Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Certificate are one of the most popular programs at Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences offered for a duration of 12 Months. Read More
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            Shridevi Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Shridevi Institute of Management Studies is one of the best Engineering colleges in Tumkur, Karnataka. M.Tech, B.E. are one of the most popular programs at Shridevi Institute of Management Studies offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Shridevi Institute of Management Studies M.Tech, B.E. fees is INR 1,28,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More
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            East West College of Management is a Private Institute, established in 1998. East West College of Management is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Tech, Diploma are one of the most popular programs at East West College of Management offered for a duration of 3-4 Years. East West College of Management B.Tech, Diploma fees is INR 3,60,000. Read More
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              30,000 - 49,330 Engineering

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            A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura is a Private Institute, established in 1964. A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura is one of the best Engineering colleges in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. A E S National College (AESNC), Chikkaballapura B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 30,000 - INR 49,330. Read More
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            FAQs

            Which are the top 5 government engineering colleges in Karnataka?

            The top 5 government engineering colleges in Karnataka in 2025 are NIT Karnataka Surathkal, IIT Dharwad, UVCE Bangalore (now autonomous under Bengaluru University), Government SKSJTI Bangalore, and Government Engineering College Ramanagara. These institutions offer subsidized fees, excellent faculty, and good placements, especially in core and public sector jobs.

            Who is the best private engineering college in Karnataka?

            RV College of Engineering is considered the best private engineering college in Karnataka. It has high placement rates, strong alumni connections, and consistently ranks within the top 100 in NIRF. Manipal Institute of Technology and PES University are also among the best private institutions offering cutting-edge facilities and global academic partnerships.

            Which college can I get with a 50,000 rank in KCET?

            With a 50,000 KCET rank, you can aim for colleges like SJCE Mysore (in non-CSE branches), RNS Institute of Technology, East West Institute of Technology, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (less popular branches), Nitte Meenakshi Institute, Acharya Institute of Technology, and some branches in Reva University. CSE and ECE may be difficult at this rank in Tier 1 colleges, but other streams like Civil, Mechanical, or Instrumentation may still be accessible.

            Which college has 100% placement in Karnataka?

            Colleges likeNIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, and RV College of Engineering report near 100 percent placement in top branches like CSE, IT, and ECE. For example, NIT Karnataka had almost full placement in core and software profiles, while RVCE’s CSE and ISE branches were fully placed with average packages above Rs 10 LPA.

            Which are the top 10 KCET colleges in Karnataka?

            Based on 2025 KCET cutoffs and popularity, the top 10 KCET colleges are RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore Institute of Technology, PES University (Ring Road campus), Siddaganga Institute of Technology, JSS Science and Technology University Mysore, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, and NMIT Bangalore. These colleges have low KCET closing ranks due to high demand.

            Which are the top 20 engineering colleges in Karnataka?

            The top 20 engineering colleges in Karnataka in 2025 include NIT Karnataka Surathkal, IIT Dharwad, RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, IIIT Bangalore, PES University, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, JSS Science and Technology University, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, New Horizon College of Engineering, NMIT Bangalore, CMR Institute of Technology, RNS Institute of Technology, MVJ College of Engineering, BNM Institute of Technology, Reva University, and Christ University.

            What is the approximate number of engineering colleges in Karnataka ?

            There are about 408 engineering colleges located in Karnataka.

            When does the application process begin for admission into the Karnataka engineering colleges?

            The Karnataka engineering colleges begin their admission application process after the conclusion of the state board exams and the result declaration

            What is the medium of instruction in the Engineering colleges of Karnataka?

            The medium of instruction in the engineering colleges of Karnataka is English and Kannada

            Which is the best engineering course offered by these Karnataka engineering colleges?

            These Karnataka engineering colleges offer popular courses like aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, biotechnology engineering etc

            Which is the top-ranked engineering college in Karnataka?

            NIT Surathkal is the top-ranked engineering college in Karnataka as per the latest NIRF rankings

            How can one apply for admission in the Karnataka engineering colleges?

            Students can either apply for admission through a valid JEE Main, COMEDK UGET or KCET exam score or directly through Collegedekho’s common application form

            Which is the best private engineering institute in Karnataka?

            T John Group of Institutions, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Jain University etc are some of the best known private engineering colleges in Karnataka

            Which is the best government engineering college in Karnataka?

            National Institute of Technology Surathkal, IISC Bangalore, Government Engineering College Hassan etc are some of the best government engineering colleges in Karnataka

            Which is the best engineering college in Karnataka?

            Engineering colleges such as NIT Surathkal, Manipal Institute of Technology, PES University, Alliance University etc are some of the best ones situated in Karnataka

            How many courses do the Karnataka engineering colleges offer?

            The Karnataka engineering colleges currently offer more than 3000 courses

            How many engineering colleges are there in Karnataka?

            The state of Karnataka has currently more than 400 engineering colleges

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