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Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses

Bangalore has about 20+ top engineering colleges, the city ranked 6th globally as the IT hub. Recognised by NIRF, The Week, and Times, select the prestigious private institutes engineering aspirants from all over India and abroad come to make a mark in the global tech landscape. The top-ranked colleges include IIIT Bangalore, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Christ - Kengri Campus, Jain University Bangalore, and many others. KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main are the most accepting entrance exams in Bangalore BTech colleges.

Table of Contents
  1. Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: What You Must Know 2026
  2. Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: NIRF, The Week, and India Today 2025
    • 2.1 NIRF Ranking 2025 of Best Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
    • 2.2 THE WEEK-Hansa Survey 2025 Ranking of Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
    • 2.3 India Today Ranking 2025 of Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
    • 2.4 This is an updated list of 2025, ranking the top colleges of engineering in Bangalore. These compete with all the other top engineering colleges in India and are within the top 100 positions. 
  3. Eligibility Criteria to get Admission to Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore 2026
  4. Entrances Accepted in Bangalore Engineering Colleges 2026
  5. Top Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
  6. ROI of Top Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
  7. Courses Offered by Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
  8. Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: Comparison 2026

Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: What You Must Know 2026

The table below shows the key highlights of the top Engineering colleges in Bangalore, including all important info. -

Parameter

Particulars

Number of Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

10+ institutes (ranked by NIRF, The Week, Times, India Today)

Most Popular Specialisations in the Best Colleges for Engineering

Computer Science Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, ECE, Automobile Engineering, etc.

Accepted Entrance Exams in Bangalore Engineering colleges

JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK UGET, etc.

Seat Intake per Engineering college in Bangalore 

BTech: 50 to 1400+ 

MTech: 50+

Placement Package Range

INR 5 to 150 LPA (highest is IIITB)

Placement Rates

Up to 95%

Industry Connect

Extensive corporate tie ups in India and abroad, mandatory internships, live projects in Bangalore’s tech ecosystem

Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: NIRF, The Week, and India Today 2025

Look below for the Best Engineering colleges in Bangalore as per different categories.

NIRF Ranking 2025 of Best Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore is the Number 1 Engineering College in Bangalore, with other colleges such as MS Ramaiah and Christ University. The table below shows the top Engineering colleges in Bangalore with NIRF Ranking 2025 -

Bangalore Engg College Names

NIRF 2025

International Institute of Information Technology, (IIIT) Bangalore Ranking

69

M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ranking

75

Christ University Ranking

76

Jain Deemed to be University Bangalore Ranking

84

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology Ranking

100-150 (rank band)

Source: The above mentioned rankings have been taken from the official NIRF site and may vary in the future.

THE WEEK-Hansa Survey 2025 Ranking of Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

These are the top engineering colleges in Bangalore in the overall All India category of THE WEEK-Hansa Research Survey 2025. 

Top Ranking Bangalore Engineering College Name

THE WEEK-Hansa Survey 2025 Rank 

B.M.S College of Engineering 

25

M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology

31

R V College of Engineering 

33

Bengaluru Institute of Technology

51

NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology

63

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

64

Source: The above mentioned rankings have been taken from the official the Week site and may vary in the future.

India Today Ranking 2025 of Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

This is an updated list of 2025, ranking the top colleges of engineering in Bangalore. These compete with all the other top engineering colleges in India and are within the top 100 positions. 

Top Ranking Engineering College in Bangalore

India Today-MDRA Survey of Excellence 2025

M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology

24

BMS College of Engineering

25

NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology 

59

Faculty of Engineering, Christ University

65

Sri Sairam College of Engineering

88

Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management

93

Source: The above mentioned rankings have been taken from the official India Today site and may vary in the future.

To know more about top Engineering colleges, click Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

Eligibility Criteria to get Admission to Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore 2026

Below mentioned is the general eligibility criteria of the top Engineering colleges in Bangalore -

  • Candidates must passed 12th standard with PCM with marks 45 to 60 percent marks in total.
  • Taken an entrance exam, at national level, which could be JEE Main, state-level as KCET or COMEDK UGET. Some have exams at the institute level, but the above requirement is pretty much necessary everywhere. 

Entrances Accepted in Bangalore Engineering Colleges 2026

See how many of the top ranking colleges for engineering colleges in Bangalore ask for the KCET, JEE, or COMEDK UGET with their exam college predictor -

Exams

Entrance Exam Schedule

Exam College Predictor 

KCET Exam 

KCET Schedule

KCET College Predictor

COMEDK UGET Exam

COMEDK UGET Schedule

COMEDK UGET College Predictor

JEE Main Exam

JEE Main Schedule

JEE Main College Predictor

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

Among the top private engineering colleges in Bangalore, schools with the best NIRF rankings, good seat intake, and fee structures ranging from INR 1 lakh to INR 26 lakh include IIIT Bangalore, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Christ University, Jain University, RVCE, etc. BTech and MTech can be opted by students with any budget by opting these colleges. Here is the table given below for top private Engineering colleges in Bangalore with BTech/MTech seat intake and tuition fees -

Private Colleges

Tuition Fee/Seat Intake

BTech/MTech Seat Intake

IIIT Bangalore Engineering Courses

INR 11 lakh - INR 26.3 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 60

MTech Seats: 240

Ramaiah Institute of Technology Engineering Courses

INR 2.6 lakh - INR 13.3 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 1,401

MTech Seats: 300

Christ - Kengeri Campus Engineering Courses

INR 2.2 lakh - INR 3.2 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 810

MTech Seats: 102

Jain Deemed to be University Bangalore Engineering Courses

INR 3.5 lakh - INR 16 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 48,780

MTech Seats: 16,302

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology Engineering Courses

INR 1.8 lakh - INR 14 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 1,380

MTech Seats: 138

PES University Engineering Courses

INR 2 lakh - INR 22 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 1,720

MTech Seats: 20

RVCE Engineering Courses

INR 1.3 lakh - INR 70 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 1,600

MTech Seats: 270

BMS College of Engineering Courses

INR 64,700 - INR 40 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 3,787

MTech Seats: 228

CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore

INR 1.4 lakh - INR 7.5 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 1,200

MTech Seats: 24

NHCE Bangalore Engineering Courses

INR 2 lakh - INR 10 lakh

 

BTech Seats: 1,200

MTech Seats: 18

Disclaimer: The above mentioned data has been taken from the college official site and may vary in the future.

ROI of Top Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

Bangalore engineering colleges may be a little expensive than other cities but these have sky-high packages. Candidates can check the ROI of each college by comparing tuition fees and average salary. Some of the colleges are mentioned below -

College Names

Total Tuition Fee

Annual Average Package

Ramaiah Institute of Technology Courses

INR 10 lakh

INR 8 LPA

IIIT Bangalore Courses

INR 26 lakh

INR 27 LPA

RVCE Courses

INR 1 lakh

INR 10 LPA

Jain University Bangalore Courses INR 8 lakh INR 8 LPA
BMS College of Engineering Courses INR 10 lakh INR 9 LPA

Source: The above mentioned taken from the college site and may vary in the future.

Courses Offered by Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore

Engineering colleges in Bangalore have lots of BTech and MTech courses. The best courses are BTech in CSE, BE in AI, BE in Mechanical Engineering, etc. The below table contains the list of top Engineering colleges in Bangalore and their total fees:

College Names Courses Offered Total Tuition Fee
IIIT Bangalore

Integrated MTech in CSE, Integrated MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

INR 11 lakh - INR 26.3 lakh
Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE in CSE, BE in AI Data Science, BE in Mechanical Engineering, etc. INR 2.6 lakh - INR 13.3 lakh
RV College of Engineering BE in CSE, BE in Aerospace Engineering, BE in Biotechnology, etc. INR 1.3 lakh - INR 70 lakh

Disclaimer: The above mentioned data has been taken from the college official site and may vary in the future.  

Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: Comparison 2026

To check the comparison of the top Engineering colleges in Bangalore, click on the link below:

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Selected Filters

Location

Total Fees

Rating

Ownership

Specialization

Exams Accepted

69
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
4.4

Placements

4.7

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.6

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(25)
Fees: 31.20 Lakh
Salary : 33.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
75
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
4.1

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(443)
Fees: 13.35 Lakh
Salary : 8.00 Lakh
24
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
31
The Week ' 25
76
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Christ - Kengeri Campus
4.0

Placements

3.3

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(122)
Fees: 10.16 Lakh
Salary : 5.16 Lakh
65
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
84
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore
3.9

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

4.0

Course Support

0.0
(581)
Fees: 9.75 Lakh
Salary : 7.78 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
101-150
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology
3.9

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(390)
Fees: 9.00 Lakh
59
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
63
The Week ' 25
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On Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses
Q:   Which is the No. 1 Engineering college in Bangalore as per NIRF?
A: 

Hi, IIIT Bangalore emerged as the top ranked Engineering college in Bangalore followed by Jain University Bangalore. Listed below are the NIRF rankings over the past three years -

Top Colleges

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

NIRF 2025

IIIT Bangalore Ranking

74

7469

Jain University Ranking

NA

9584

Source: Official site and may vary.

Q:   How does the scholarship slab system work at private engineering colleges in Bangalore?
A: 

The scholarship slab system at private engineering colleges in Bangalore works through many ways. Some of them are mentioned below –

1. Scholarship percentage is directly tied to your entrance exam rank; better rank = higher tuition waiver, going up to 100% for top rankers

2. KCET rank holders can get up to 100% tuition waiver; JEE Main scorers typically get only 15–25% (up to 50–100% at 99+ percentile)

3. Family income below INR 6 lakh/year can qualify for 50–80% need-based fee concession

4. Waivers apply strictly to tuition; hostel, mess, and miscellaneous charges are fully excluded

5. Scholarship is not permanent; CGPA must be maintained every semester or the waiver is cancelled

Q:   Can a non-Karnataka student really get into Bangalore's top private engineering colleges without KCET?
A: 

Yes, KCET is only for Karnataka domicile students, whereas COMEDK UGET is open to students from any state and is specifically designed for non-Karnataka candidates wanting seats in top private colleges like RVCE and BMSCE. So if you're from outside Karnataka, COMEDK is actually your main entry ticket, not KCET. This makes Bangalore far more accessible than students initially assume.

Q:   How many top ranked Engineering colleges are there in Bangalore?
A: 

In Bangalore, there are about 10+ top Engineering colleges, and all colleges are privately owned. KCET, COMEDK UGET and JEE Main are the top entrance exams for top Engineering colleges in Bangalore. IIIT Bangalore, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, and R.V. College of Engineering are some of the best Engineering colleges in Bangalore. As per NIRF 2025, IIM Bangalore emerged at number 74, followed by other colleges.

101-150
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
PES University
4.0

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(474)
Fees: 20.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
101-150
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
R.V. College of Engineering
4.2

Placements

4.5

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(406)
Fees: 16.00 Lakh
Salary : 10.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
33
The Week ' 25
151-200
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
BMS College of Engineering
4.2

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(412)
Fees: 40.00 Lakh
25
India Today ' 25
14
Times ' 25
25
The Week ' 25
151-200
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore
4.1

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(463)
Fees: 3.86 Lakh
102
India Today ' 25
92
Times ' 25
85
The Week ' 25
151-200
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
NHCE Bangalore - New Horizon College of Engineering
4.2

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(201)
Fees: 10.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
BMS Institute of Technology and Management
4.1

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(284)
Fees: 6.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering
4.0

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(610)
Fees: 22.00 Lakh
96
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
64
The Week ' 25
201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
Presidency University, Bangalore
4.1

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(385)
Fees: 3.86 Lakh
138
India Today ' 25
37
Times ' 25
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
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On Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses
Q:   Is direct admission possible at RV college?
A: 

General admission policy of RV College of Engineering is based on entrance tests. Direct admissions are not commonly accepted. Admissions are mainly based on performance of entrance exams like CET, COMEDK, JEE Main. It is recommended that students should refer site for specific admission norms. It is important that norms of admission requirement are followed to seek admission to RV College of Engineering.

Q:   What is the difference between JOSAA counselling and direct private admission in private Engineering colleges in Bangalore?
A: 

The most critical distinction is that JoSAA counselling does not apply to private engineering colleges in Bangalore. JoSAA strictly manages admissions for premier government-funded institutions like IITs, NITs, and IIITs. 

The only ways of admission to a private engineering college in Bangalore like RVCE, BMSCE or MSRIT are through state-level entrance-based counselling through KCET or COMEDK or direct private admission.
Q:   Does Ramaiah Institute of Technology have good placements?
A: 

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

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2026)

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.

Q:   Can scholarships actually make expensive private colleges affordable in Bangalore?
A: 

Yes, and many students miss out simply because they don't apply. Top colleges like RVCE, BMSCE, and MSRIT offer merit scholarships to COMEDK top-rankers, usually under rank 500, covering anywhere from 25% to 100% of tuition fees, renewed yearly based on performance. So a high COMEDK rank can dramatically cut down your actual fee burden. It's always worth checking scholarship eligibility before assuming a college is out of budget.

201-300
NIRF ' 25
(All India)
REVA University
4.2

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(700)
114
India Today ' 25
Not Ranked
Times ' 25
Not Ranked
The Week ' 25
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On Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Courses
Q:   What is the tuition fee of top ranked private Engineering colleges in Bangalore?
A: 

Private Engineering colleges have modern infrastructure with great placement options. Listed below are the top ranked private Engineering colleges in Bangalore with tition fees and NIRF ranking 2025 -

Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

NIRF Ranking 2025

IIIT Bangalore

INR 26 lakh

69

Ramaiah Institute of Technology

INR 10 lakh

75

Christ - Kengeri Campus

INR 9 lakh

76

Jain Deemed to be University Bangalore

INR 8 lakh

84

RVCE

INR 1 lakh

101-150

Disclaimer: All information is from official sources.  

Q:   Is there any internship opportunities after completing Engineering from Bangalore colleges?
A: 

Yes, there are a large number of internship opportunities available in Bangalore for engineering candidates across various streams like software, electronics, mechanical, and more. Bangalore Engineering colleges creates a robust market for internships and full-time engineering roles. 

Listed below are the companies that hire Engineering graduates from Bangalore colleges -

  • Amazon
  • Honeywell
  • Microsoft
  • Phonepay, etc.
Q:   Is PES University good in terms of placements?
A: 

Yes, PES University provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of PES University placements 2026:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2026)

Highest package

INR 60 LPA

Average package

INR 14.83 LPA

Median package

INR 12 LPA

Total recruiters

297

Students placed

1243

Q:   What are the top private engineering colleges in Bangalore with good placements?
A: 

With the growing demand for BTech students in Bangalore, excellent placement offers are made to students in private as well as public colleges. Below listed are the best BTech colleges in Bangalore with their list of recruiters and placement package:

College Names

Placement Package

Top Recruiters

RVCE Placements

INR 10 LPA

Mphasis, Myntra, Accenture, Caterpillar, TCS, Capgemini, Infosys, etc.

Jain University Bangalore PlacementsINR 8 LPA

Adobe, Airtel, EY India, Bosch, KPMG, etc.

IIIT Bangalore PlacementsINR 33 LPA

Amazon, Bosch, CISCO, Infosys, IBM, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Q:   What was the highest package offered in PES University?
A: 

PES University highest package grabbed by batch 2026 was INR 60 LPA. Earlier, highest salary secured by batch 2025 was INR 68 LPA.

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