Karnataka state is located in the southwestern part of India. It was formed on 1st November 1956. Bengaluru is the capital and largest city of this state. It is home for several reputed institutions like NIT, IIIT & many other public and private colleges. These engineering colleges offer a wide range of specializations for UG & PG engineering courses. The literacy rate of Karnataka is 76 %, according to the census 2011. Through this article, students can check the list of Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2021.
There are two state-level examinations that are conducted in Karnataka for providing admission in B.Tech course. Students can apply through KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) or COMEDK UGET examinations. Some universities will also conduct its own admission test to providing admission to the B.Tech course, such as PESSAT, MUOET, etc. For admission to the PG engineering course (M.Tech), candidates must appear for GATE examination.
The most trending specializations/disciplines of B.Tech course are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, etc.
College | Established |
Affiliated To |
National Institute of Technology, Surathkal | 1960 | Autonomous |
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore | 1999 | Deemed University |
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | 1957 | Manipal University |
R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1963 | Autonomous |
P E S University, Bangalore | 1988 | Private University |
BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1946 | VTU |
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1962 | VTU |
Christ University, Bangalore | 1969 | Deemed |
Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1979 | VTU |
New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore | 2001 | VTU |
Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1979 | VTU |
The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore | 1946 | VTU |
N M A M Institute of Technology, Udupi | 1986 | VTU |
KLE Institute of Technology, Hubli | 2008 | VTU |
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum | 1979 | VTU |
BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 2001 | VTU |
Reva University, Bangalore | 2002 | VTU |
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore | 1963 | VTU |
CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 2000 | VTU |
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1917 | Deemed |
School of Engineering and Technology, Jain University, Bangalore | 1990 | Deemed |
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1986 | VTU |
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore | 1997 | VTU |
Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Bangalore | 2010 | Private University |
BV Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli | 1947 | VTU |
RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 2001 | VTU |
MVJ College of Engineering, Bangalore | 1982 | VTU |
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology Tumkur | 1963 | Private University |
SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad | 1979 | VTU |
Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagaram | 1980 | VTU |
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur | 1963 | Autonomous |
Government Engineering College, Mandya | 1948 | Autonomous |
GITAM School of Technology Bengaluru Campus | 1980 | Private University |
BLDEA’s V.P.Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering & Technology, Bijapur | 1980 | VTU |
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 2001 | VTU |
PA College of Engineering Mangalore | 1999 | VTU |
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College Bidar | 1980 | VTU |
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University Bellary | 2010 | Public University |
Proudadevaraya Institute Technology, Bellary | 1997 | VTU |
Nadgir Institute of Engineering and Technology Bangalore | 2004 | VTU |
ACS College of Engineering Bangalore | 1999 | VTU |
Sapthagiri College of Engineering, Bangalore | 2003 | VTU |
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere | 1979 | VTU |
Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore | 1997 | VTU |
St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore | 2002 | VTU |
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore | 1979 | VTU |
Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shimoga | 1980 | VTU |