What are the top 10 B.Tech colleges in Karnataka?

Hi, To determine the top 10 BTech colleges in Karnataka , refer to the table below for some of the top colleges along with their NIRF ranking and their tuition fees: College Names NIRF 2024 Tuition Fee NIT Surathkal 17 INR 5 lakh Visvesvaraya Technology University 69 INR 1.35 lakh IIIT Bangalore 74 INR 12 Lacs - INR 26 lakh Ramaiah Institute of Technology 75 INR 3 Lacs - INR 10 lakh R.V. College of Engineering 99 INR 1 Lacs - INR 10 lakh Hope this answers your query!

Which is the No. 1 BTech college in Karnataka?

NIT Surathkal emerged to be as the No. 1 BTech college in Karnataka followed by Visveraya Technological University and IIIT Bangalore. Listed below is the NIRF rankings over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024: College Names NIRF 2022 NIRF 2023 NIRF 2024 NIT Surathkal Ranking 10 12 17 Visvesvaraya Technology University Ranking 49 52 69 IIIT Bangalore Ranking 81 74 74 Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ranking 67 78 75 R.V. College of Engineering Ranking 89 96 99 Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

Is it worth joining BTech colleges in Karnataka?

To determine the worth of joining BTech colleges in Karnataka, you need to check its ROI. Listed below is the total tuition fees and average placement package: College Names Total Tuition Fee Average Salary Package NIT Surathkal BTech INR 5 lakh INR 15 LPA RV College of Engineering BTech INR 1 lakh - INR 10 lakh INR 10 LPA Ramaiah Institute of Technology BTech INR 3 lakh - INR 10 lakh INR 8 LPA IIIT Bangalore BTech INR 12 lakh - INR 26 lakh INR 23 LPA - INR 27 LPA BMS College of Engineering BTech INR 65,000 - INR 30 lakh INR 7 LPA - INR 9 LPA Disclaimer: The above Statistics are based on the latest data. Hope this answered your query!

Is B.Tech syllabus very tough?

This depends on your interest and learning potential. The syllabus that is tough for you might be very easy to grasp for your friend, who finds it interesting and intriguing. For example, you may find engineering applications and Calculus taught in the first year of BTech courses very tough because of the high mathematical aptitude and engineering theory that it deals with. But, for some other person, it might be easy to study, as it gives you a channel to learn, explore, and experiment with something different. Read more: BTech Syllabus

How many BTech colleges are there in Karnataka?

Karnataka is home to about 300+ best Engineering colleges. Of these, 247 colleges are privately owned, 43 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 2 BTech colleges in Karnataka. MIT, NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, RIT, RVCE, VTU, etc., are some of the top BTech colleges in Karnataka.

Which are the best engineering college in Karnataka without an entrance exam?

Here's a list of the top colleges that offer admissions without entrance exams in top Engineering colleges in Karnataka, ensuring a smooth entry into the realm of engineering education: College Name Total Tuition Fee NITTE University INR 42 lakh Sapthagiri NPS University INR 8 Lacs - INR 10 lakh R.R. Institutions powered by Sunstone INR 13 lakh

What are the best Engineering colleges in Karnataka in terms of placements?

BTech graduates from any domain are in high demand. Below is the list of Engineering colleges in Karnataka and a few top companies that recruit BTech graduates along with their placement packages: College Names Average Placement Package Top Recruiters IIIT Bangalore Placements INR 23 LPA - INR 27 LPA Accenture, Amazon, American Express, ANZ, Cerner, etc. R.V. College of Engineering Placements INR 10 LPA Amazon, HUL, Cisco, Accenture, TCS, Mercedes Benz, etc. NIT Surathkal Placements INR 15 LPA Uber, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Oracle, Myntra, Intuit, VMWare, etc. Hope this helps!

Can Engineering courses be done via distance mode?

No, the recent UGC and AICTE guidelines have made it mandatory for institutes to refrain from offering courses in engineering in distance mode. These courses consist of practical applications, therefore need hands-on training. Even if some institutes offer engineering courses in distance education mode, still most institutes offer engineering programs in regular mode due to the course structure and lab works students need to do.

Which are the best CSE colleges in Bangalore?

There are about 250+ best BTech CSE colleges in Bangalore . Listed below are some of the colleges along with their NIRF ranking 2024 and its tuition fees: CSE Colleges NIRF 2024 Total Tuition Fee NIT Surathkal 17 INR 5 lakh Visvesvaraya Technological University 69 INR 1 lakh IIIT Bangalore 74 INR 26 lakh Ramaiah Institute of Technology 75 INR 3 Lacs - INR 4 lakh R.V. College of Engineering 99 INR 4 lakh

Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Ranking, Fees, Placements, Admission 2025, Exams

There are about 320+ best Engineering colleges in Karnataka. Of these, 250+ colleges are privately owned and 40+ are owned by the government. Manipal Institute, NIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, etc., are some of the top BTech colleges in Karnataka.

Table of Contents

Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Highlights 2025
Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka with NIRF Ranking 2024
- 2.1 Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by top Engineering colleges in Karnataka?
Best Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria
Best Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria
Best Semi-Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria
Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka: Fees Vs Salary

Table of Contents

Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Highlights 2025
Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka with NIRF Ranking 2024
- 2.1 Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by top Engineering colleges in Karnataka?
Best Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria
Best Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria
Best Semi-Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria
Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka: Fees Vs Salary
Specialisations Offered by Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka
Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka: Cutoff 2025
Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Comparison

Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Highlights 2025

Engineering is a stream of education that involves the application of Science, Technology, and Maths to innovate, design, develop and maintain machines, structures, software, etc.

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Parameters

No. of Colleges

320+ colleges

Annual Fees

Less than INR 1 lakh: 9 colleges

INR 1-2 lakh: 50+ colleges

INR 2-3 lakh: 40+ colleges

INR 3-5 lakh: 150+ colleges

> INR 5 lakh: 190+ colleges

Top Specialisations

CSE, ME, ECE, Civil Engineering, etc.

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Predict your chances here: Engineering Cutoff 2025 Predictor

Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka with NIRF Ranking 2024

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters, and rankings change year on year depending on colleges and universities and their performances.

Following is a list of the best colleges in Karnataka for BTech ranked by NIRF over the past three years:

Top Colleges	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
NIT Surathkal Ranking	10	12	17
Visvesvaraya Technology University Ranking	49	52	69
IIIT Bangalore Ranking	81	74	74
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ranking	67	78	75
RVCE Ranking	89	96	99

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Read more about entrance exams accepting Engineering colleges in Karnataka:

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of exams in top BTech colleges in Karnataka:

Exam	Dates	Schedule
JEE Main 2025 Exam	Over for '25	JEE Main Schedule
KCET 2025 Exam	Over for '25	KCET Schedule
COMEDK UGET 2025 Exam	Over for '25	COMEDK UGET Schedule

Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by top Engineering colleges in Karnataka?

The most popular entrance examinations for studying a BTech course in Karnataka are KCET and COMEDK UGET. Below is table showing exams accepted by a number of best colleges in Karnataka for BTech along with their Cut off predictor:

Exams	No. of Colleges	Cut off Predictor
KCET	300+	KCET 2025 Predictor
COMEDK UGET	180+	COMEDK UGET 2025 Predictor
JEE Main	40+	JEE Main 2025 Predictor

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Best Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the private Engineering colleges in Karnataka along with their total tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seats
Ramaiah Institute Admission	INR 2.5 lakh - INR 10.4 lakh
RVCE Admission	INR 1.28 lakh
IIT B Admission	INR 11.5 lakh - INR 26.3 lakh
Jain University Admission	INR 7.8 lakh - INR 9 lakh
Siddaganga Institute Admission	INR 3.8 lakh - INR 10.4 lakh

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Best Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the govt B Tech colleges in Karnataka along with their total tuition fees:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seats
NIT Surathkal Admission	INR 5 lakh
IIT Dharwad Admission	INR 8 lakh
PES College of Engineering Admission	INR 84,000- INR 7 lakh
Indian Institute of Science Admission	INR 8 lakh
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS STU Admission	INR 45,000 - INR 10.4 lakh

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Best Semi-Government Engineering Colleges in Karnataka: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Exams, Eligibility Criteria

The table below shows the Semi-government best BTech colleges in Karnataka along with their total tuition fees:

Public-Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seats
IIT Raichur Admission	INR 8 lakh
IIT Dharwad Admission	INR 12 lakh

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may vary.

Read more about Engineering colleges in other locations:

Best BTech Colleges in Karnataka: Fees Vs Salary

The students can check the ROI to know how beneficial a particular course is for them. ROI tells students the benefit of pursuing a course in terms of the return they will get. In the case of popular courses, choosing a college or university based on the ROI factor can be great. This is helpful when it becomes tough to select between two or more colleges.

The best colleges for Engineering fees in Karnataka and the average placement package are tabulated below:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Salary Package
Don Bosco Institute of Technology BTech	INR 3.8 lakh - INR 10.46 lakh	INR 50 LPA
International Institute of Information Technology BTech	INR 11.5 lakh - INR 26.3 lakh	INR 22.5 LPA - INR 27.3 LPA
NIT Surathkal BTech	INR 5 lakh	INR 14.2 LPA
RV College of Engineering BTech	INR 1.2 lakh	INR 10 LPA
IIT Dharwad BTech	INR 8 lakh	INR 10 LPA