Best Engineering Colleges in Chitradurga - 2026 Admission, Fees, Placements

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.

NIT Surathkal emerged to be as the No. 1 BTech college in Karnataka followed by MAHE and IIIT Bangalore. Listed below is the NIRF rankings over the past three years -

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Yes,

Joining BTech colleges in Karnataka can be worthwhile for you, you just need to check its ROI by comparing tuition fees and average salary. Listed below is the total tuition fees and average placement package:

Source: Official site and may vary.

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The eligibility criteria for the BTech courses may differ from college to college. However, the basic eligibility criteria for BTech admission to top BTech colleges in Karnataka are as follows. The candidates:

• Must have passed Class 12 with a minimum 60% aggregate from a recognised board with Physics,  Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects (the pass percentage may vary in different colleges)
• For admissions, candidates must take standard entrance exams like KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, etc.,  and other university-specific entrance exams in addition to their Class 12 results.

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:

NIT Surathkal BTech fee structure includes tuition fees, examination fees, training fees, etc. As per the structure, the total tuition fees is INR 5 lakh. 

Note: The fee is as per the official sources and may change.

No, a candidate would not be able to directly enrol for BTech at Manipal Institute of Technology. Firstly, the aspirant need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria that is Class 12 and then appear for MET entrance exam. Afterwards, merit list will be prepared based MAnipal Entrance Test merit score. Prior to that, the offline or online counselling will take place and at last final admission formaliies will take place.

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

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

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date allotted to them on their city intimation slip and JEE Main admit card. Candidates have to download the city intimation slip and admit card from the official website as per the schedule

It starts with JEE Main registration, which opens around November. The first JEE Main session is held in January-February, you must keep your documents ready by the end of the previous year. If you miss the first window, don't worry, you can still register for the second session of JEE Main in April. Please note that most students prefer to attempt both to improve their scores.