Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026 | Updated List

February 13, 2026 by Dharan

Karnataka is one of India’s leading destinations for engineering education, with 200+ AICTE-approved engineering colleges offering B.E./B.Tech programs across government, private, autonomous, and deemed universities. With Bangalore known as the “Silicon Valley of India,” students prefer engineering colleges in Karnataka for strong placements, industry exposure, and trending branches like Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Robotics. Admissions are primarily through KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, and management quota, making Karnataka one of the most accessible and competitive states for B.Tech admission 2026.

In this article, you’ll get a complete overview of engineering colleges in Karnataka covering the number of colleges, affiliations, lists of private and government institutions, eligibility criteria, admission process, and FAQs to guide your journey.

Wanna know especially about Bangalore engineering colleges? Check out the article “Engineering Admission in Bangalore” for more information and details.

List of Engineering colleges in Karnataka

Karnataka has engineering colleges spread across Bangalore Urban, Mysore, Belagavi, Tumkur, Mandya, Hassan, Raichur, Haveri, Kodagu, Gadag, Chamarajanagar, Bidar, and Uttara Kannada. Most colleges are affiliated with:

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Autonomous institutions
AICTE-approved deemed-to-be universities

Sl No	Name	District	Institution Type
1	ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	CHIKMAGALUR	Private
2	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE	HASSAN	Government
3	MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
4	NAVODAYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RAICHIUR.	RAICHUR	Private
5	SRI SAIRAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
6	KLE DR. M. S. SHESHGIRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, BELGAUM	BELGAUM	Private
7	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE	RAMANAGARA	Government
8	AKSHAYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	TUMKUR	Private
9	KARAVALI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
10	BAHUBALI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	HASSAN	Private
11	SAMPOORNA GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS	RAMANAGARA	Private
12	R.V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
13	NAGARJUNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
14	RAO BAHADUR Y MAHABALESWARAPPA ENGINEERING COLLEGE	BELLARY	Private
15	S.D.M. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	DHARWAD	Private
16	SJB INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
17	H.K.E SOCIETY'S SIR M VISVESVARAYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, RAICHUR	RAICHUR	Private
18	SRI SIDDHARTHA ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AGALKOTE	TUMKUR	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
19	MAHARAJA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY THANDAVAPURA	MYSORE	Private
20	MOODLAKATTE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	UDUPI	Private
21	REVA UNIVERSITY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
22	NAVKIS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, HASSAN	HASSAN	Private
23	JNANAVIKAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	RAMANAGARA	Private
24	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE,KARWAR	UTTARA KANNADA	Government
25	VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR POST GRADUATE STUDIES MYSURU	BELGAUM	Government
26	VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY	GULBARGA	Government
27	PES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT	SHIMOGA	Private
28	R. R. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
29	NITTE MEENAKSHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
30	GOVERMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE GANGAVATHI	KOPPAL	Government
31	BANGALORE TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
32	SHRI MADHWA VADIRAJA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT	UDUPI	Private
33	MALNAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	HASSAN	Private
34	RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
35	JYOTHY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
36	ALVA'S INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
37	VIDYAVARDHAKA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	MYSORE	Private
38	CAUVERY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	MANDYA	Private
39	RNS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
40	DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
41	GM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	DAVANAGERE	Private
42	S J M INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	CHITRADURGA	Private
43	SHREE DEVI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
44	SRI VENKATESHWARA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
45	K.V.G.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
46	MAHARAJA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MYSORE	MANDYA	Private
47	AMRUTA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES	RAMANAGARA	Private
48	B.G.S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	MANDYA	Private
49	BRINDAVAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
50	JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NEW COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	SHIMOGA	Private
51	K.N.S. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE-64	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
52	JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH	BELGAUM	Private
53	VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
54	A. J. INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MANGALURU	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
55	GOVERNMENT S. K. S. J. T. INSTITUTE	BANGALORE URBAN	Government
56	EAST WEST COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
57	SHARNBASVA UNIVERSITY	GULBARGA	Private
58	DR. AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
59	CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
60	HKBK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
61	GURU NANAK DEV ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BIDAR	BIDAR	Private
62	P.A.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
63	C.BYREGOWDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	KOLAR	Private
64	VSM'S SOMASHEKHAR R. KOTHIWALE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NIPANI	BELGAUM	Private
65	BEARYS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
66	ATRIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
67	SRI BASAVESHWARA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	TUMKUR	Private
68	THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING	MYSORE	Private
69	NEW HORIZON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (E&T)	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
70	THE CHANAKYA UNIVERSITY	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
71	AKASH INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
72	M. S. RAMAIAH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
73	GHOUSIA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	RAMANAGARA	Private
74	SAI VIDYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
75	K R PET KRISHNA GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, K R PET	MANDYA	Government
76	SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
77	VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PG STUDIES	BELGAUM	Government
78	RV INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
79	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE TALAKAL	KOPPAL	Government
80	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, HAVERI	HAVERI	Government
81	JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	DHARWAD	Private
82	JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BELGAUM	Private
83	ANJUMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT	UTTARA KANNADA	Private
84	BANGALORE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
85	BAPUJI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	DAVANAGERE	Private
86	DAYANANDA SAGAR ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL CAMPUS	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
87	KLE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY	DHARWAD	Private
88	M S ENGINEERING COLLEGE	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
89	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KUSHALNAGAR	KODAGU	Government
90	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE RAICHUR	RAICHUR	Government
91	UNIVERSITY B D T COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	DAVANAGERE	Private
92	CHRIST DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY KENGERI CAMPUS	BANGALORE URBAN	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
93	S. S. E. T'S S. G. BALEKUNDRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BELGAUM	Private
94	K.L.E.INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	DHARWAD	Private
95	SRI REVANA SIDDESHWARA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
96	SMT. KAMALA AND SRI VENKAPPA M AGADI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	GADAG	Private
97	P.D. A. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	GULBARGA	Private
98	COORG INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	COORG	Private
99	CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
100	BNM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
101	A.G.M RURAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	DHARWAD	Private
102	CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
103	BALLARI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT	BELLARY	Private
104	B.M.S.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
105	EAST WEST INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
106	G MADEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (GMIT)	MANDYA	Private
107	BILURU GURUBASAVA MAHASWAMIJI INISTITURE OF TECHNOLOGY, MUDHOL	BAGALKOT	Private
108	DR.SRI SRI SRI SHIVAKUMARA MAHASWAMY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
109	DAYANANDA SAGAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
110	HIRASUGAR INSTIUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BELGAUM	Private
111	GLOBAL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
112	P.E.S. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MANDYA	MANDYA	Private
113	INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BANGALORE	BANGALORE URBAN	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
114	PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
115	R.L.JALAPPA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
116	YENEPOYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
117	HMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	TUMKUR	Private
118	VEMANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
119	SRI TARALABALU JAGADGURU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	HAVERI	Private
120	S. E. A. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
121	KLE'S KLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	BELGAUM	Private
122	PROUDHADEVARAYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BELLARY	Private
123	GHOUSIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
124	VIDYA VIKAS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	MYSORE	Private
125	A P S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
126	K.S. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
127	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE	BELLARY	Government
128	BGS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
129	YENEPOYA DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
130	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE NARAGUND	GADAG	Government
131	NMAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NITTE	UDUPI	Private
132	SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	MYSORE	Private
133	VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR POST GRADUATE STUDIES MUDDENAHALLI	BELGAUM	Government
134	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE CHALLAKERE	CHITRADURGA	Government
135	DAYANANDA SAGAR UNIVERSITY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
136	JSS ACADEMY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
137	JAIN DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	RAMANAGARA	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
138	DR. T.THIMMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	KOLAR	Private
139	MARATHA MANDAL'S ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BELGAUM	BELGAUM	Private
140	SHRIDEVI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	TUMKUR	Private
141	SRINIVAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	D KANNADA(DK)	Private
142	CANARA ENGINEERING COLLEGE	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
143	T JOHN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
144	KALPATARU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	TUMKUR	Private
145	THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
146	JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY	MYSORE	Private
147	ANGADI INSTITTUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT	BELGAUM	Private
148	BASAV ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY	BIJAPUR	Private
149	ADITYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
150	LINGARAJAPPA ENGINEERING COLLEGE	BIDAR	Private
151	KLS VISHWANATHRAO DESHPANDE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	UTTARA KANNADA	Private
152	RAJARAJESWARI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
153	BHEEMANNA KHANDRE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BIDAR	Private
154	GANDHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT GITAM OFF CAMPUS BENGALURU	BANGALORE RURAL	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
155	MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	UDUPI	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
156	MYSORE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT	MYSORE	Private
157	SDM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UJIRE-574240	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
158	BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
159	JAIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	DAVANAGERE	Private
160	GOPALAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
161	MYSURU ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	MANDYA	Private
162	CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NORTH CAMPUS	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
163	SRI KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
164	SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
165	K.L.S. GOGTE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BELGAUM	Private
166	BASAVAKALYAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE	BIDAR	Private
167	MVJ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
168	KCT ENGINEERING COLLEGE GULBARGA	GULBARGA	Private
169	K.S.INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
170	RAJEEV INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	HASSAN	Private
171	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHAMARAJANAGAR	CHAMARAJNAGAR	Government
172	BMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
173	VEERAPPA NISTY ENGNINEERING COLLEGE	YADGIR	Private
174	IMPACT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
175	S J C INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	CHIKABALLAPUR	Private
176	R.T.E.SOCIETY'S, RURAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, HULKOTI	GADAG	Private
177	TONTADARYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	GADAG	Private
178	ST. JOSEPH ENGINEERING COLLEGE	DAKSHINA KANNADA	Private
179	VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE RURAL	Private
180	ATME COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	MYSORE	Private
181	GOVT. ENGINEERING COLLEGE, HASSAN	HASSAN	Government
182	M. S. RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
183	SAMBHRAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
184	B V V SANGHA'S BASAVESHWAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE BAGALKOT	BAGALKOT	Private
185	UNIVERSITY OF VISVESVARAYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Government
186	GSSS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN	MYSORE	Private
187	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE BIDAR	BIDAR	Government
188	MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (OFF-CAMPUS CENTRE AT BENGALURU)	UDUPI	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
189	AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM BENGALURU CAMPUS	BANGALORE URBAN	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
190	SIDDAGANGA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	TUMKUR	Private
191	SIR M.VISVESVARAYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
192	SECAB INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, BIJAPUR	BIJAPUR	Private
193	UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE	MYSORE	Private
194	ACS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
195	ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
196	A.M.C. ENGINEERING COLLEGE	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
197	EAST POINT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
198	VIJAYA VITTALA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
199	CHANNABASAVESHWARA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	TUMKUR	Private
200	B.L.D.E.A'S V.P DR P.G.HALAKATTI COLLEGE OF ENGG. & TECH., BIJAPUR-03	BIJAPUR	Private
201	S-VYASA DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY(SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES)	BANGALORE URBAN	Deemed to be University(Pvt)
202	KHAJA BANDANAWAZ UNIVERSITY	GULBARGA	Private
203	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA	GULBARGA	Private
204	BHARATESH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	BELGAUM	Private
205	GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE	HASSAN	Government
206	SESHADRIPURAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	MYSORE	Private
207	DR H N NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
208	ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY	BANGALORE URBAN	Private
209	SHETTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	GULBARGA	Private

Students searching for best engineering colleges in Karnataka with high placements often compare accreditation (NAAC/NBA), NIRF ranking, campus infrastructure, and placement percentage before choosing a college.

Check this article “Karnataka Engineering Counselling 2025” for counselling process, important dates and all the details you need for the counselling.

List of Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

Government engineering colleges in Karnataka are preferred for their low fee structure, strong academic standards, and KCET-based admissions. Annual tuition fees in government colleges typically range between ₹25,000 to ₹50,000, making them highly affordable.

Sl.No	College Name	District
1	Government Engineering College	Hassan
2	Government Engineering College	Ramanagara
3	Government Engineering College, Karwar	Uttara Kannada
4	Visvesvaraya Technological University Centre For Post Graduate Studies Mysuru	Belgaum
5	Visvesvaraya Technological University	Gulbarga
6	Government Engineering College Gangavathi	Koppal
7	Government S. K. S. J. T. Institute	Bangalore Urban
8	K R Pet Krishna Government Engineering College, K R Pet	Mandya
9	Visvesvaraya Technological University Department Of Pg Studies	Belgaum
10	Government Engineering College Talakal	Koppal
11	Government Engineering College, Haveri	Haveri
12	Government Engineering College, Kushalnagar	Kodagu
13	Government Engineering College Raichur	Raichur
14	Government Engineering College	Bellary
15	Government Engineering College Naragund	Gadag
16	Visvesvaraya Technological University Centre For Post Graduate Studies Muddenahalli	Belgaum
17	Government Engineering College Challakere	Chitradurga
18	Government Engineering College, Chamarajanagar	Chamarajanagar
19	Government Engineering College, Hassan	Hassan
20	University Of Visvesvaraya College Of Engineering	Bangalore Urban
21	Government Engineering College Bidar	Bidar
22	Government Engineering College, Arsikere	Hassan

Most government colleges are affiliated with VTU and admit students through KCET counseling conducted by KEA. These colleges maintain competitive cutoffs for branches like CSE, ECE, Aero and Mechanical Engineering. Students preparing for KCET 2026 engineering admission often prioritize government institutions due to high ROI and lower fees.

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List of Top Private Engineering colleges in Karnataka

Sl.No	College Name	Location
1	RV College Of Engineering	Mysore Road, Bangalore
2	RV Institute Of Technology And Management	Jayanagar, Bangalore
3	BMS College Of Engineering Bangalore	Basavanagudi, Bangalore
4	BMS Institute Of Technology Bangalore	Yelahanka, Bangalore
5	MS Ramaiah Institute Of Technology Bangalore	Mathikere, Bangalore
6	Dayananda Sagar University	Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
7	Alliance University Bangalore	Anekal, Bangalore
8	Jain University	Jayanagar, Bangalore
9	RNS Institute Of Technology Bangalore	RR Nagar, Bangalore
10	Acharya Institute Of Technology Bangalore	Soladevanahalli, Bangalore
11	CMR Institute Of Technology	Whitefield, Bangalore
12	CMR University	Bagalur, Bangalore
13	Reva University	Yelahanka, Bangalore
14	East Point Group Of Institutions	Avalahalli, Bangalore
15	Atria Institute Of Technology	Hebbal, Bangalore
16	AMC College Of Engineering	Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
17	Brindavan Group of Institutions	Hebbal, Bangalore
18	Garden City University	Bagalur, Bangalore

Private engineering colleges in Karnataka offer modern laboratories, industry-sponsored research centers, incubation hubs, international collaborations, and strong campus placements. Admissions are through COMEDK UGET, KCET, JEE Main, or Management quota. Fees in private colleges typically range between ₹1.5 lakh to ₹12.5 lakh per year, depending on branch and quota.

List of Deemed University in Karnataka

Sl. No	College Name	District
1	Sri Siddhartha Academy Of Higher Education Agalkote	Tumkur
2	Christ Deemed To Be University Kengeri Campus	Bangalore Urban
3	International Institute Of Information Technology Bangalore	Bangalore Urban
4	Jain Deemed To Be University Faculty Of Engineering And Technology	Ramanagara
5	Gandhi Institute Of Technology And Management Gitam Off Campus Bengaluru	Bangalore Rural
6	Manipal Institute Of Technology	Udupi
7	Manipal Academy Of Higher Education (Off-Campus Centre At Bengaluru)	Udupi
8	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Bengaluru Campus	Bangalore Urban
9	S-Vyasa Deemed To Be University (School Of Advanced Studies)	Bangalore Urban
10	Yenepoya Deemed To Be University	Dakshina Kannada
11	St Aloysius Deemed To Be University	Dakshina Kannada
12	St Peter Institute of Higher Education and Research	Bangalore Urban
13	NMAM Institute of Technology	Udupi
14	Audisankara College of Engineering and Technology	Bangalore Urban
15	Yenepoya Deemed To Be University (Off-Campus Centre At Bengaluru)	Bangalore Urban

Deemed universities in Karnataka offer autonomous engineering programs, global collaborations, and flexible learning options. These universities offer B.Tech admissions through institution-level entrance exams, JEE Main scores, or 12th marks, depending on the admission cycle. Deemed universities are popular for CSE, AI & ML, Data Science, and emerging technology programs.

AI Engineering colleges in Karnataka

Nowadays students are showing much interest in choosing their career in Artificial Intelligence course because of the future prospects. The list of AI Engineering colleges in Karnataka are listed below:

Sl.No	College Name	Location
1	Rv College Of Engineering	Mysore Road, Bangalore
2	Rv Institute Of Technology And Management	Jayanagar, Bangalore
3	Bms College Of Engineering Bangalore	Basavanagudi, Bangalore
4	Bms Institute Of Technology Bangalore	Yelahanka, Bangalore
5	Ms Ramaiah Institute Of Technology Bangalore	Mathikere, Bangalore
6	Dayananda Sagar University	Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
7	Alliance University Bangalore	Anekal, Bangalore
8	Jain University	Jayanagar, Bangalore
9	Rns Institute Of Technology Bangalore	RR Nagar, Bangalore
10	Acharya Institute Of Technology Bangalore	Soladevanahalli, Bangalore
11	Cmr Institute Of Technology	Whitefield, Bangalore
12	Cmr University	Bagalur, Bangalore
13	Reva University	Yelahanka, Bangalore
14	East Point Group Of Institutions	Avalahalli, Bangalore
15	Atria Institute Of Technology	Hebbal, Bangalore
16	Amc College Of Engineering	Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

With the rapid growth of AI, Machine Learning, and automation, Karnataka has seen a surge in demand for B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML). Many top colleges in Bangalore now offer AI-focused specializations integrated with industry projects and internships.

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Eligibility Criteria for Engineering in Karnataka

Candidates applying for B.E./B.Tech admission in Karnataka 2026 must have passed 10+2 (PUC or equivalent) from a recognized board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one optional subject such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, or Biology. This eligibility applies to KCET, COMEDK UGET, deemed universities, and private engineering colleges.
The minimum qualifying marks required for engineering admission in Karnataka are 45% aggregate for General Category students and 40% aggregate for SC/ST/OBC (Category I, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B) candidates in Physics, Mathematics, and one optional subject combined. These percentage criteria are applicable for KCET 2026 and most private engineering colleges.
Candidates must have studied English as a compulsory subject in Class 12. This is a mandatory academic requirement for B.Tech admission across government, private, and autonomous engineering institutions in Karnataka.
For admission through KCET 2026 conducted by KEA, students must satisfy Karnataka domicile requirements or meet specific eligibility clauses defined by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Seat allotment is based on KCET rank and reservation category.
Applicants seeking admission through COMEDK UGET 2026 must be Indian citizens with valid 10+2 qualification from a recognized board. COMEDK is primarily applicable for private engineering colleges in Karnataka.
For management quota admission in private engineering colleges in Karnataka, the academic eligibility remains the same (10+2 with required percentage), but entrance exams such as KCET or COMEDK may not be mandatory depending on institutional policies.
NRI and foreign students are eligible for B.Tech admission under separate admission quotas in Karnataka engineering colleges, provided they meet equivalent academic qualifications and submit valid supporting documents as per institutional and regulatory guidelines.

Do you know this? You can get admission based on your 12th marks. Check here “Engineering admission on the basis of 12th marks” to know more about this.

Admission Process in Engineering in Karnataka

KCET Counseling Process (Government & Aided Colleges): Admission through KCET 2026 is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for government and many private aided engineering colleges. After the KCET results are declared, eligible candidates must participate in centralized online counseling, complete document verification, enter option choices, and secure seats based on rank, category reservation, and seat availability.
COMEDK UGET Admission Process (Private Colleges): COMEDK UGET 2026 is an all-India entrance exam for admission to private engineering colleges in Karnataka. Students must register online, appear for the exam, and participate in centralized COMEDK counseling. Seat allotment is based on merit rank, preference order, and seat matrix released for B.E./B.Tech programs.
JEE Main-Based Admission (Select Institutions): Some private and deemed universities in Karnataka accept JEE Main 2026 scores for B.Tech admission. Candidates must apply directly to the respective institution, submit entrance scores, and complete the institute-level counseling or selection process as per guidelines.
Management Quota / Direct Admission Procedure: Students seeking direct admission in engineering colleges in Karnataka under management quota can apply directly to private institutions. Eligibility is based on 10+2 marks with required percentage criteria. Entrance exams such as KCET or COMEDK may not be compulsory, but seat allotment depends on branch availability and institutional norms.
Deemed University Admission Process: Deemed-to-be universities may conduct their own entrance exams or consider JEE Main / 12th board marks for B.Tech admission 2026. The selection process typically includes online application, merit list preparation, counseling, and fee confirmation.
Lateral Entry Admission (DCET 2026): Diploma holders can apply for second-year (3rd semester) B.E./B.Tech admission through DCET conducted by KEA. Seat allotment is based on DCET rank and centralized counseling.
Document Verification & Final Admission Confirmation: During counseling or institutional admission, candidates must submit 10th and 12th marksheets, entrance exam scorecard, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate (for reservation), and domicile proof (for KCET). Admission is confirmed only after successful document verification and fee payment

Wanna Know what documents are needed? Check “Documents Required for Engineering Admission in Karnataka 2025” to know about all the documents.

Conclusion

Karnataka continues to rank among the top states for engineering education in India, offering 200+ colleges with diverse fee structures, entrance pathways (KCET, COMEDK, JEE Main), and high-demand branches like CSE, AI & ML, Data Science, and Robotics. Whether you are looking for low-fee government colleges, top private engineering colleges in Bangalore, or AICTE-approved deemed universities, Karnataka provides strong placement ecosystems, industry exposure, and high return on investment. For B.Tech admission 2026, students should compare accreditation, NIRF ranking, cutoffs, fees, and placement performance before finalizing their choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many engineering colleges are there in Karnataka in 2026?

Karnataka has over 200+ AICTE-approved engineering colleges, including government, private, autonomous, and deemed universities affiliated mainly with VTU.

2. Which entrance exams are required for engineering admission in Karnataka?

Students can apply through KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, or management quota depending on the college type.

3. What is the average fee structure for engineering colleges in Karnataka?

Government colleges charge ₹25,000–₹50,000 per year, while private colleges range from ₹1.5–₹12.5 lakh annually depending on branch and quota.

4. Can I get direct admission in engineering colleges in Karnataka without entrance exam?

Yes, many private engineering colleges offer management quota admission based on 12th marks.

5. Which are the best branches in Karnataka engineering colleges?

Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronics & Communication, and Information Science are the most in-demand branches due to strong placement trends.

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Dharan works at CareerMudhra as an Academic Content Writer, focusing on engineering courses and admission guidance. He creates informative content and helps students make the right career decisions with clear and practical insights.

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