281+ colleges · Data updated 2026

Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Explore IITs, NITs, IIITs, GFTIs & State colleges - cutoffs, placements, fees and more.

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145JoSAA

23IITs

31NITs

26IIITs

223GFTIs

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National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal [NITK] campus

UniversityNIT

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal [NITK]

Mangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#17

Fee / yr

₹1.6 L

Avg Pkg

₹24.56 L

★4.1(490)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹55.00 L high

International Institute of Information Technology [IIIT-B] campus

UniversityState

NAAC A+

International Institute of Information Technology [IIIT-B]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#69

Fee / yr

₹5.3 L

Avg Pkg

₹21.80 L

★4.3(40)

AICTEUGC↑ ₹65.00 L high

Ramaiah Institute of Technology [RIT] campus

State

NAAC A+

Ramaiah Institute of Technology [RIT]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#75

Fee / yr

₹60,000 - ₹70,000

Avg Pkg

₹7.66 L

★3.9(498)

AICTENBA↑ ₹50.00 L high

Christ University Bangalore (Kengeri Campus) campus

UniversityState

NAAC A+

Christ University Bangalore (Kengeri Campus)

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#76

Fee / yr

₹3.0 L

Avg Pkg

₹8.78 L

★4.0(27)

AICTENBA↑ ₹16.00 L high

Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad [IITDH] campus

UniversityIIT

Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad [IITDH]

Dharwad, Karnataka

NIRF

#77

Fee / yr

₹2.0 L

Avg Pkg

₹12.63 L

Jain University

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#84

Fee / yr

₹3.0 L

Avg Pkg

₹6.20 L

★3.9(774)

AICTECRISILUGC↑ ₹42.00 L high

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology [NMIT] (Deemed to be University) campus

State

NAAC A+

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology [NMIT] (Deemed to be University)

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹3.5 L

Avg Pkg

★3.9(294)

AICTENBA↑ ₹59.00 L high

UniversityState

NAAC A+

PES University [PESU]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹5.5 L

Avg Pkg

₹10.10 L

★4.0(363)

AICTEUGC↑ ₹65.00 L high

R V College of Engineering [RVCE] campus

State

NAAC A+

R V College of Engineering [RVCE]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹1,80,000 - ₹2,50,000

Avg Pkg

₹12.52 L

★4.0(394)

AICTENBA↑ ₹67.00 L high

Siddaganga Institute of Technology [SIT] campus

State

NAAC A++

Siddaganga Institute of Technology [SIT]

Tumkur, Karnataka

NIRF

#101

Fee / yr

₹40,000 - ₹50,000

Avg Pkg

₹9.00 L

★3.8(157)

AICTENBA↑ ₹32.88 L high

Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering [SJCE] campus

State

Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering [SJCE]

Mysore, Karnataka

NIRF

#120

Fee / yr

₹1,50,000

Avg Pkg

★4.2(85)

AICTENBA↑ ₹56.00 L high

CMR Institute of Technology [CMRIT] campus

State

NAAC A++

CMR Institute of Technology [CMRIT]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹1,35,000 - ₹1,95,000

Avg Pkg

₹6.99 L

★4.0(434)

AICTENBA↑ ₹44.10 L high

UniversityState

NAAC A

KLE Technological University

Hubli, Karnataka

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹45,000 - ₹55,000

Avg Pkg

₹5.30 L

★4.1(195)

AICTEUGC↑ ₹46.38 L high

New Horizon College of Engineering [NHCE] campus

State

NAAC A

New Horizon College of Engineering [NHCE]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹1,50,000 - ₹2,10,000

Avg Pkg

₹8.00 L

★4.2(216)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹29.00 L high

NMAM Institute of Technology [NMAMIT] campus

State

NAAC A+

NMAM Institute of Technology [NMAMIT]

Nitte, Karnataka

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹3.6 L

Avg Pkg

The National Institute of Engineering [NIE]

Mysore, Karnataka

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹1,40,000 - ₹2,00,000

Avg Pkg

₹10.50 L

★4.0(292)

AICTEUGC↑ ₹70.00 L high

Visvesvaraya Technological University [VTU] campus

UniversityState

NAAC B+

Visvesvaraya Technological University [VTU]

Belgaum, Karnataka

NIRF

#151

Fee / yr

₹1.1 L

Avg Pkg

★3.6(9,787)

AICTEUGC↑ ₹5.40 L high

UniversityState

NAAC A

Bangalore University [BU]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

BMS Institute of Technology and Management [BMSIT]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹2,00,000

Avg Pkg

₹8.07 L

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering [DSCE]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹1,80,000 - ₹2,50,000

Avg Pkg

★3.9(385)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹56.00 L high

JSS Science and Technology University -[JSSSTU] campus

UniversityState

NAAC B++

JSS Science and Technology University -[JSSSTU]

Mysore, Karnataka

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹1,50,000/year (COMEDK) — lower for KCET quota

Avg Pkg

★4.2(72)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹60.00 L high

PES College of Engineering [PESCE] campus

State

NAAC A

PES College of Engineering [PESCE]

Mandya, Karnataka

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

₹5.30 L

★3.8(535)

AICTENBA↑ ₹14.50 L high

UniversityState

NAAC A

Presidency University

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹3.5 L

Avg Pkg

₹5.98 L

★3.8(289)

AICTEBCIUGC↑ ₹16.42 L high

UniversityState

NAAC A+

REVA University

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#201

Fee / yr

₹6.5 L

Avg Pkg

★4.1(468)

AICTECOABCI↑ ₹40.00 L high

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology [AIT] campus

State

NAAC A+

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology [AIT]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#251

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

★3.6(159)

AICTEUGCNBA↑ ₹19.75 L high

JSS Academy of Technical Education [JSSATE] campus

State

NAAC A+

JSS Academy of Technical Education [JSSATE]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#251

Fee / yr

₹55,000 - ₹65,000

Avg Pkg

₹10.00 L

★3.8(103)

AICTENBA↑ ₹45.00 L high

Jyothy Institute of Technology [JIT] campus

State

Jyothy Institute of Technology [JIT]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#251

Fee / yr

₹55,000 - ₹65,000

Avg Pkg

★4.0(25)

AICTENBA↑ ₹21.00 L high

KLE Institute of Technology [KLEIT] campus

State

KLE Institute of Technology [KLEIT]

Hubli, Karnataka

NIRF

#251

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

₹4.62 L

★3.6(25)

AICTENBA↑ ₹8.00 L high

KLS Gogte Institute of Technology [KLS GIT] campus

State

NAAC A+

KLS Gogte Institute of Technology [KLS GIT]

Belgaum, Karnataka

NIRF

#251

Fee / yr

—

Avg Pkg

₹6.54 L

★3.8(120)

AICTENBA↑ ₹51.00 L high

RNS Institute of Technology [RNSIT] campus

State

NAAC A+

RNS Institute of Technology [RNSIT]

Bangalore, Karnataka

NIRF

#251

Fee / yr

₹1,30,000 - ₹1,90,000

Avg Pkg

★3.9(252)

AICTENBA↑ ₹50.00 L high

FAQs about Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026

How many engineering colleges are there in Karnataka?

There are 281 engineering colleges in Karnataka, including 1 IITs, 1 NITs, 2 IIITs, and 17 GFTIs.

What is the JEE Main cutoff for colleges in Karnataka?

JEE Main cutoff for colleges in Karnataka varies by institute and course. Top IITs require rank under 5000 for CSE, while NITs may accept ranks up to 20000.

Which is the No. 1 engineering college in Karnataka?

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal [NITK] is the top engineering college in Karnataka with NIRF rank #17.

What is the average B.Tech fee in Karnataka?

Average B.Tech fee ranges from ₹1-3 lakh per year for NITs/IIITs to ₹2-3 lakh per year for IITs. GFTIs have more affordable fees around ₹50,000-1.5 lakh per year.