Top Engineering colleges in Karnataka
Lily Sankhil
By Lily Sankhil
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May 24, 2025

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Ranking, Admission 2025, Fees

Karnataka is known as the central hub for technical studies. Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka include VTU, IITB, NIT Surathkal, Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, and many more, which offer a variety of engineering courses.

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Karnataka is known as the central hub for technical studies. Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka include VTU, IITB, NIT Surathkal, Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, and many more, which offer a variety of engineering courses. Engineering is all about the principles related to science, Maths, and technology.

Engineering degree is offered at Undergraduate level which duration is 4 years, Postgraduate level of 2 years, Diploma of 3 years and 3 to 6 years of Phd doctoral degree.

Students who want to get admission in the Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka must have completed 10th and 12th class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects a minimum of 50% marks.

To be eligible for postgraduate engineering programs must have done their bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 60% marks, which should be from a recognized university.

Selection criteria of Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka are based on national-level entrance examinations like GATE, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, and the Karnataka state entrance examination, Karnataka Common Entrance Test  (KCET).

Engineering has various branches like Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, and Biotechnology Engineering.

Students who have completed their graduation in engineering programs can work with top companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Accenture, with a salary package of INR 3 LPA to INR 25 LPA. 

Highlight Table Of Engineering Program

Particular 

Details 

Program Name 

Engineering Program

Degree Type 

Full-time at UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctoral Phd level

Eligibility Criteria

Students should pass the 12th class with PCM subjects with at least 55% marks. A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for postgraduate programs.

Selection Criteria 

Merit and Entrance Exams 

Enytanbce Examns 

JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, GATE, and other State-level entrance exams

Popular Engineering Departments 

Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning

Top Companies 

Apple, Microsoft, Accenture, Flipkart

Salary

INR 2 LPA to INR 25 LPA

List Of Top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka

Colleges 

NIRF Ranking 

NIT Surathkal

17

Visvesvaraya Technological University

69

International Institute Of Technology

74

Ramaiah Institute Of Technology

75

Christ university

93

Jain Deemed-To-be University

95

R.V. College Of Engineering

99

1. Visvesvaraya Technological University

Visvesvaraya Technological University, popularly known as VIT, is a top Public University located in Karnataka. The institute is Affiliated to the University Grants Commission UGC, Association of Commonwealth Universities ACU, All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), and Association of Indian Universities (AIU). VIT was established in 1918 by the Government of Karnataka. It has ranked 52nd in engineering by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and is one of the top institutions among the top Engineering Colleges In Karnataka.

Academic Programmes Offered at VIT

  • Engineering at Undergraduate Level BTech, BE

  • Master Of Technology MTech and Master Of Engineering ME

  • Doctoral PHd in engineering

Engineering Branches

  • Civil Engineering

  • Biotechnology Engineering

  • Electrical and Communication Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Chemical/ Polymer Engineering

  • Mechatronics Engineering

  • Aerospace Engineering

  • Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering)

  • Students can visit VIT official website for more information.

Eligibility Criteria for VIT

Students who want to get admission in the top engineering colleges of Karnataka have to meet certain eligibility criteria that are given below

  • Candidates must have studied class 12th and 10th with PCM Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects with not less than 55% marks from a recognised board

  • Students must have done their bachelor's in engineering with a minimum of 60% marks

  • Students have to qualify with JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, GATE, and Karnataka state test (KCET)

Fee Structure of VIT

  • Tuition fees for the Bachelor of Technology BTech programs are INR 1,73,000 per Annum.

  • MTech program's fee is INR 150000 for Category and INR 230000 for Category. 

    2. Jain Deemed-to-be University

    Jain univeristy is among top top-ranked univeristy in India. It is promoted by JAIN University Trust. Jain univeristy is based in Bangalore, India. It is approved and recognized by the NBA, and accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC. As per NIRf 2024 ranking, it came in 65th position and received an AAAA+ rating under central/deemed/private university by Career 360. It offers 4-year and 8-semester (B.Tech) engineering and technology courses.

  • Jain University admission ar open for A.Y 2025. Students can apply through the application form available. JET 2025 entrance test is scheduled for 5th June,2025. For more updates, kindly check out Jain official website

Jain University eligibility criteria for engineering course

  • For admission to Jain univeristy for B.Tech program, pass with a minimum of 45%(40% for SC/ST) in 10+2 examination from CBSE/PUC/ISC equivalent board.

  • Must have studied physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

  • Students need to secure a minimum of 26 credits to qualify B.Tech course.

  • NIOS applicants are also eligible to apply for admission.

  • Entrance scores accepted are UNIGAUGE/JEE/COMEDK.

Jain University engineering course fee

Jain University B.Tech course fee is different for each specialization.

  • One-time registration fee is INR 25000.

    Course name

    JET/JEE fee (PA)

    CSE

    INR 3,00,000

    CSE(AI & ML)

    INR 3,75,000

    CSE(AI-driven decops)

    INR 3,50,000

    CSE(AI)

    INR 3,25,000

    Mechanical ENGG.

    INR 2,00,000

    Civil ENGG.

    INR 1,75,000