Engineering Colleges accepting KCET for B.Tech in Bangalore

There are about 100+ BTech colleges accepting KCET in Bangalore. Of these,  99 colleges are privately owned and 8 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. KCET is one of the most accepting entrance exams in top BTech colleges in Bangalore. Some of the popular colleges include Ramaiah Institute of Technology, RV College of Engineering, IIIT Bangalore, PES University, BMS College of Engineering, CMR Institute of Technology, NHCE Bangalore, and many others.

As per NIRF ranking 2024, IIIT Bangalore emerged to be on the top position. Listed below are some the top BTech colleges accepting KCET in Bangalore along with their NIRF rankings 2024:

College Names	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
International Institute of Information Technology, (IIIT) Bangalore Ranking	81	74	74
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ranking	67	78	75
R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE) Ranking	89	96	99

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

In the past five years, there has been a steady decline in enrollment for B.Tech and B.E courses due to a reduction in job opportunities in core streams. Fresher hiring by IT companies has notably decreased, dropping from 26% of overall passouts in FY22 to 15% and 10% in FY23 and FY24. However, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity, which continue to experience niche demand are in hope.

There is rising demand in emerging BTech specializations like Robotics Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering, Food Technology, etc. 

Joining the top BTech colleges in Bangalore accepting KCET scores can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Annual Package
IIIT Bangalore BTech	INR 12 Lacs - INR 26  lakh	INR 23 LPA - INR 27 LPA
Ramiah Institute of Technology BTech	INR 10 lakh	INR 8 LPA
BMS College of Engineering BTech	INR 10 Lacs - INR 30 lakh	INR 7 LPA - INR 9 LPA
R.V. College of Engineering BTech	INR 1 Lacs - INR 10 lakh	INR 10 LPA
PES University BTech	INR 4 Lacs - INR 19 lakh	INR 7 LPA - INR 8 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

Ramaiah Institute of Technology provides good placements to its students. Have a look at the table below to know more:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 50 LPA
Average package	INR 7.66 LPA
Placement rate	95%
Job offers	1,892
Companies visited	358

Note: The placement year is not mentioned on the official website.

After the B Tech (Full Form: Bachelor of Technology) entrance exam results are out, you have to to register online for the counselling process of the universities you're targeting. You should upload all the necessary documents and pay the BTech counselling fee. You will then get a confirmation mail or message from the college.

After that, you need to log in to the counselling portal and select your preferred colleges for admission. Then, seats will be given on the basis of your rank and score in the entrance test. After getting the seat, you need to go to the college and pay the the BTech course fee after which you can start attending classes.

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BTech graduates from any domain are in high demand. Below is the list of Engineering colleges in Bangalore that accept KCET exam scores and a few top companies that recruit BTech graduates along with their annual average package:

College Names	Annual Average Package	Top Recruiters
IIIT Bangalore Placements	INR 23 LPA - INR 27 LPA	Accenture, Amazon, American Express, ANZ, etc.
R.V. College of Engineering Placements	INR 10 LPA	Amazon, HUL, Cisco, Accenture, TCS, Mercedes Benz, etc.
BMS College of Engineering Placements	INR 7 LPA - INR 9 LPA	TCS, IBM, Accenture, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, etc.
Ramiah Institute of Technology Placements	INR 8 LPA	Amazon, IBM, Shell, American Express, Morgan Stanley, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

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The BTech admission process is actually a mix of both factors. Some colleges provide admission based on entrance exam marks while some consider Class 12 board exam scores. You may also come across a few colleges that give equal weightage to both the parameters.

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The average cost of studying BTech courses abroad is somewhere between INR 70 Lakh and INR 90 lakh. This is just an estimated average figure, which is subject to vary as per your chosen university and BTech specialization. Taking the example of the popular universities in the USA, the first-year tuition fee itself for BTech courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is between INR 50 Lakh and INR 52 lakh.
Another such example is from Singapore, the BTech course's first-year tuition fee at the National University of Singapore is between INR 11.15 Lakh and INR 25.05 lakh. So, you should be very mindful of your financial situation before deciding to shift abroad for your BTech education.

Yes, Jain University is a good option for BTech course. The university offers four-year full-time BTech courses across 24 specialisations. As per the NIRF 2023 ranking, Jain University was ranked among 101-150 in the Engineering category. Additionally, the university also has good placement records. During Jain University placements in 2023, a total of 407 students were placed across all branches of BTech. Jain University's the highest package stood at INR 30 LPA. The university also offers multiple BTech specialisations in collaboration with companies such as Tata Technologies, Texas Instruments, SIEMENS, TCS, etc. Further, students securing good JEE scores also get financial aid in the form of scholarships under categories such as Sports Scholarships, Defense Scholarships and SC & ST categories scholarships.

The clear answer is no. An online BTech degree is not valid in India anymore. It is not approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) because of a variety of reasons. One important reason is zero practical exposure. Technical programs like BTech are meant for the professional world, which demands technical expertise and advanced skills that is not possible in the online mode. Secondly, there is no lab assistance possible in online BTech courses, making it less valuable than regular face-to-face BTech programs.

Since, the UGC also does not recognize an online degree, there are hardly any job opportunities for online BTech degree holders in government organizations. Further, private job providers as well as MNCs also do not give value to online BTech anymore.

The table below shows the top private BTech colleges in Bangalore accepting KCET scores along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
CMR Institute of Technology Admission	INR 10 lakh
RV College of Engineering Admission	INR 1 Lacs - INR 10 lakh
BMS College of Engineering Admission	INR 10 Lacs – INR 30 lakh
PES University Admission	INR 4 Lacs – INR 19 lakh
CMR Institute of Technology Bangalore	INR 4 lakh
NHCE Bangalore Admission	INR 10 Lacs - INR 15 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Yes, studying BTech in top Bangalore colleges that accept KCET scores can be considered expensive. Listed below are some colleges that can be considered expensive and have tuition fees of more than INR 5 lakh:

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
Ramaiah Institute of Technology	INR 10 lakh
RV College of Engineering	INR 10 lakh
IIIT Bangalore	INR 12 Lacs - INR 26 lakh
PES University	INR 15 Lacs - INR 19 lakh
BMS College of Engineering	INR 10 Lacs - INR 30 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

As a fresher,  a BTech graduate can earn an average of INR 25,000 - 30,000 per month. In other cases, the salary of a candidate depends upon the job profile, too. If you work as a Project Engineer, Design Mechanical Engineer you can earn an average of INR 4 - 8 LPA. Candidates can earn in the range of INR 7-12 LPA after gaining an experience of more than 4-6 years in companies. Professionals who work in the mid-entry level jobs have a greater chance of earning more salary. Many professionals also take up certification courses in order to expand their skills and knowledge and earn more salary.

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The total seats offered for B.E. / B.Tech at Reva University and R.V. College of Engineering are 2100 and 1300, respectively. While Reva University offers this course in 27 specialisations, R.V. College of Engineering offers the same in 17 specialisations. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Reva University due to higher seats.

Each paper of KCET exam is conducted for 80 minutes. The Kannada language exam of KCET will be conducted for 60 minutes for Horanadu and Gadinadu Kannadiga candidates. KCET exam Biology and Mathematics exam will be conducted on same day while Physics & Chemistry exam will be conducted on separate day. 

The last date to apply was February 27, 2026. Candidates could fill out the KCET application form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Karnataka Examination Authority will commence the KCET application form facility after the conclusion of the exam at the official website. Applicants can make changes in the KCET application form in online mode. Candidates are allowed to make changes in certain fields only. Applicants are advised to cross-check all the details before submitting information. KEA do not entertain any request for change in KCET application form after the conclusion of correction facility.  

As of now there are no dates when to the KCET hall ticket will be released, however, based on past year dates we can expect that the KCET hall ticket might be relesaed 10-15 days before the exam. The KCET exam is on Apriil 23 & 24, so the hall ticket can be expected in the first week of April.

All the B.Tech. The branches at NMIT, Bangalore, are very closely matched, offering good placement opportunities to all the students. However, direct comparisons between all show that the CSE branch at NMIT, Bangalore, is slightly better than the others in terms of placement statistics and student reviews. Candidates should do their own comparisons to be sure.

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka announced the COMEDK result. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check the COMEDK UGET 2025 result online using their user ID and password. 

No, KCET is not mandatory for candidates to apply for New Horizon College of Engineering Bangalore BE admissions.

The institute can select candidates based on merit in Class 12 board exams or the KCET scores if the candidate wishes to apply through them.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering offers the maximum number of seats in Computer Science & Engineering, followed by BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering, BE in Information Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Moreover, the institute does not offer the minimum number of seats to any of the specialisations because the college offers 60 seats to various specialisations. So, identifying the minimum is not feasible. 

The highest package offered during 2024 placements was bagged by CSE and ISE students. The table below showcases the department-wise salary details for BMS Institute of Technology and Management placements 2024:

Department	the highest Package	Average Package	the lowest Package
AI&ML	INR 18.86 LPA	INR 7.36 LPA	INR 3 LPA
Civil	INR 4.50 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 4 LPA
CSE	INR 26 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 7.39 LPA
ECE	INR 12.50 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 7.07 LPA
EEE	INR 6.80 LPA	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 7.09 LPA
ETE	INR 8.50 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 7.09 LPA
ISE	INR 26 LPA	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 7.39 LPA
MBA	INR 7.36 LPA	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 3.82 LPA
MCA	INR 11 LPA	INR 3.50 LPA	INR 5.85 LPA
ME	INR 9 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 4.87 LPA

REVA University offers BTech for four-years at the UG level. The university offers BTech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Information Science, Civil, Electronics & Computer Engineering, etc. Candidates must pass Class 12 with relevant subjects with at least 45% aggregate to apply for BTech.

Yes, BTech is available at Presidency University Bangalore. BTech is a four-year course offered in multiple specialisations, namely Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, etc. through the School of Engineering. Candidates after completing Class 12 can send their applications for BTech. The selection is based on state-level entrance exam scores accepted by the university.

The Faculty of Engineering at Jain deemed to be University offers many B.Tech and M.Tech courses in different specialisation . The ways to take admission into these courses are:

1. Qualify entrance exams JET (Jain University Entrance Test) or othe exams like JET, MBA, CMAT, NMAT, XAT with good score for B-Tech

2. For M.Tech - JET, GATE and AMIE.

3. Admission by considering high scores of other higher level exams are also valid in some extraordinary cases.

4. Direct admission via management quota

 . The ways to take admission into these courses are

1. Qualify entrance exams JET (Jain University Entrance Test) or othe exams like JET, MBA, CMAT, NMAT, XAT with good score for B-Tech

2. For M.Tech - JET, GATE and AMIE.

3. Admission by considering high scores of other higher level exams are also valid in some extraordinary cases.

4. Direct admission via management quota

Placements: In East Point Group of Institutions atleast 85% to 90% percent students are  placed. In 2015 record of placement in CSE department is 62 student placed in cse.The highest salary package offered is around 25 Lpa, and average package is around 7 Lpa. The campus recruiment traning for all engineering students starts from 1st year onwards. 

Infrastructure: The campus is green and clean.

 

Dayananda Sagar Academy Of Technology And Management (DSATM) offers median package range of INR 400,000 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program and has been rated 4 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.