Top Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Nov 05, 2025 12:47 AM IST

Some of the popular Engineering colleges in Karnataka include K.L.E.Society's Smt.C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic, K. L. E. Society's C B Kore Polytechnic, R. N. Shetty Rural Polytechnic, Government Polytechnic (GP), Uttara Kannada, M.E.S. R.N. Shetty Polytechnic, Government Polytechnic (GP), Mandya, Government Polytechnic (GP), Kushalanagara, K. L. E. Society's C. B. Kolli Polytechnic, Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Haveri, Sree Bahubali Polytechnic. Karnataka has a total of 479 colleges that offer Engineering courses. Out of these, 33 are government colleges and 360 are privately owned. The average fee for Engineering colleges in Karnataka ranges from INR 3,990 - INR 24,00,000. For admission, candidates need to appear for the OJEE, CAT, UGC, CBSE 10th, NIFT Entrance Exam, GRE, CUET PG, PESSAT, SVUCET, CSIR NET as part of the selection criteria. Some colleges like K.L.E.Society's Smt.C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic, K. L. E. Society's C B Kore Polytechnic, R. N. Shetty Rural Polytechnic, Government Polytechnic (GP), Uttara Kannada, M.E.S. R.N. Shetty Polytechnic, Government Polytechnic (GP), Mandya, Government Polytechnic (GP), Kushalanagara, K. L. E. Society's C. B. Kolli Polytechnic, Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Haveri, Sree Bahubali Polytechnic also conduct their own entrance tests for admission. Others may accept direct admission based on merit in the qualifying exam.

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K.L.E.Society's Smt.C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic is a Government Institute, established in 2007. K.L.E.Society's Smt.C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Hubli, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at K.L.E.Society's Smt.C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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    K. L. E. Society's C B Kore Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1986. K. L. E. Society's C B Kore Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Chikodi, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at K. L. E. Society's C B Kore Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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    R. N. Shetty Rural Polytechnic is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2014. R. N. Shetty Rural Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at R. N. Shetty Rural Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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      Government Polytechnic (GP), Uttara Kannada is a Private Institute, established in 2006. Government Polytechnic (GP), Uttara Kannada is one of the best Engineering colleges in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Government Polytechnic (GP), Uttara Kannada offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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        M.E.S. R.N. Shetty Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1983. M.E.S. R.N. Shetty Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Sirsi, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at M.E.S. R.N. Shetty Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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        Government Polytechnic (GP), Mandya is a Private Institute, established in 2001. Government Polytechnic (GP), Mandya is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mandya, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Government Polytechnic (GP), Mandya offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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        Government Polytechnic (GP), Kushalanagara is a Private Institute, established in 2007. Government Polytechnic (GP), Kushalanagara is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kushalanagara, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Government Polytechnic (GP), Kushalanagara offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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          K. L. E. Society's C. B. Kolli Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1963. K. L. E. Society's C. B. Kolli Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Haveri, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at K. L. E. Society's C. B. Kolli Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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          Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Haveri is a Government Institute, established in 2007. Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Haveri is one of the best Engineering colleges in Haveri, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Haveri offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Read More
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            Sree Bahubali Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1986. Sree Bahubali Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Hassan, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Sree Bahubali Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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              Smt.L.V.(Govt).Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1934. Smt.L.V.(Govt).Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Hassan, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Smt.L.V.(Govt).Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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              St. John s Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1992. St. John s Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Hubli, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at St. John s Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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              Government Polytechnic (GP), Davangere is a Private Institute, established in 1986. Government Polytechnic (GP), Davangere is one of the best Engineering colleges in Davangere, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Government Polytechnic (GP), Davangere offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Government Polytechnic (GP), Davangere Diploma fees is INR 8,540 - INR 12,810. Read More
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                Ghousia Industrial Training Centre is a Private Institute, established in 1962. Ghousia Industrial Training Centre is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Ghousia Industrial Training Centre offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                  Mount Mallari Industrial Training Institute is a Private Institute, established in 1976. Mount Mallari Industrial Training Institute is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Mount Mallari Industrial Training Institute offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                  Reddyjana Sangha (RJS) Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 2009. Reddyjana Sangha (RJS) Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Reddyjana Sangha (RJS) Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                  C.V.Charantimath Rural Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 2007. C.V.Charantimath Rural Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bagalkot, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at C.V.Charantimath Rural Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                  Government Polytechnic Bilagi is a Private Institute, established in 2005. Government Polytechnic Bilagi is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bagalkot, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Government Polytechnic Bilagi offered for a duration of 2-3 Years. Read More
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                    School of Information Sciences (SOIS) is a Private Institute, established in 1998. School of Information Sciences (SOIS) is one of the best Engineering colleges in Manipal, Karnataka. M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at School of Information Sciences (SOIS) offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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                      Dr. S.G. Reddy Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1964. Dr. S.G. Reddy Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at Dr. S.G. Reddy Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                      BMS School of Architecture is a Private Institute, established in 2010. BMS School of Architecture is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Arch are one of the most popular programs at BMS School of Architecture offered for a duration of 5 Years. BMS School of Architecture B.Arch fees is INR 4,00,000. Read More
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                        11,590 - 2,38,000 Engineering

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                      Lingaraj Appa Engineering College is a Private Institute, established in 2011. Lingaraj Appa Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bidar, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Lingaraj Appa Engineering College offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Lingaraj Appa Engineering College B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 11,590 - INR 2,38,000. Read More
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                      University B.D.T. college of Engineering Davangere is a University Institute, established in 1951. University B.D.T. college of Engineering Davangere is one of the best Engineering colleges in Davangere, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at University B.D.T. college of Engineering Davangere offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. University B.D.T. college of Engineering Davangere B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 33,010. Read More
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                      Veerappa Nisty Engineering College is a Private Institute, established in 2010. Veerappa Nisty Engineering College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Yadgiri, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Veerappa Nisty Engineering College offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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                        Sri Vasavi International P.U. College is a Private Institute, established in 2003. Sri Vasavi International P.U. College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. are one of the most popular programs at Sri Vasavi International P.U. College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                        St. Philomena's College is a Private Aided Institute, established in 1946. St. Philomena's College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mysuru, Karnataka. Diploma, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at St. Philomena's College offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More
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                        Universal College is a Private Institute, established in 2014. Universal College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at Universal College offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. Read More
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                        JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science is a Private Aided Institute, established in 1964. JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mysuru, Karnataka. Diploma, Certificate are one of the most popular programs at JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science offered for a duration of 1-2 Years. Read More
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                        M.S.Ramaiah Polytechnic is a Private Institute, established in 1997. M.S.Ramaiah Polytechnic is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Diploma are one of the most popular programs at M.S.Ramaiah Polytechnic offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                        VCET Puttur is a Private Institute, established in 2001. VCET Puttur is one of the best Engineering colleges in Puttur, Karnataka. B.Tech, M.Tech are one of the most popular programs at VCET Puttur offered for a duration of 2-4 Years. VCET Puttur B.Tech, M.Tech fees is INR 83,500 - INR 7,61,000. Read More
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                        FAQs

                        Which are the top 5 government engineering colleges in Karnataka?

                        The top 5 government engineering colleges in Karnataka in 2025 are NIT Karnataka Surathkal, IIT Dharwad, UVCE Bangalore (now autonomous under Bengaluru University), Government SKSJTI Bangalore, and Government Engineering College Ramanagara. These institutions offer subsidized fees, excellent faculty, and good placements, especially in core and public sector jobs.

                        Who is the best private engineering college in Karnataka?

                        RV College of Engineering is considered the best private engineering college in Karnataka. It has high placement rates, strong alumni connections, and consistently ranks within the top 100 in NIRF. Manipal Institute of Technology and PES University are also among the best private institutions offering cutting-edge facilities and global academic partnerships.

                        Which college can I get with a 50,000 rank in KCET?

                        With a 50,000 KCET rank, you can aim for colleges like SJCE Mysore (in non-CSE branches), RNS Institute of Technology, East West Institute of Technology, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (less popular branches), Nitte Meenakshi Institute, Acharya Institute of Technology, and some branches in Reva University. CSE and ECE may be difficult at this rank in Tier 1 colleges, but other streams like Civil, Mechanical, or Instrumentation may still be accessible.

                        Which college has 100% placement in Karnataka?

                        Colleges likeNIT Surathkal, IIIT Bangalore, and RV College of Engineering report near 100 percent placement in top branches like CSE, IT, and ECE. For example, NIT Karnataka had almost full placement in core and software profiles, while RVCE’s CSE and ISE branches were fully placed with average packages above Rs 10 LPA.

                        Which are the top 10 KCET colleges in Karnataka?

                        Based on 2025 KCET cutoffs and popularity, the top 10 KCET colleges are RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore Institute of Technology, PES University (Ring Road campus), Siddaganga Institute of Technology, JSS Science and Technology University Mysore, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, and NMIT Bangalore. These colleges have low KCET closing ranks due to high demand.

                        Which are the top 20 engineering colleges in Karnataka?

                        The top 20 engineering colleges in Karnataka in 2025 include NIT Karnataka Surathkal, IIT Dharwad, RV College of Engineering, BMS College of Engineering, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, IIIT Bangalore, PES University, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, JSS Science and Technology University, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, New Horizon College of Engineering, NMIT Bangalore, CMR Institute of Technology, RNS Institute of Technology, MVJ College of Engineering, BNM Institute of Technology, Reva University, and Christ University.

                        What is the approximate number of engineering colleges in Karnataka ?

                        There are about 408 engineering colleges located in Karnataka.

                        When does the application process begin for admission into the Karnataka engineering colleges?

                        The Karnataka engineering colleges begin their admission application process after the conclusion of the state board exams and the result declaration

                        What is the medium of instruction in the Engineering colleges of Karnataka?

                        The medium of instruction in the engineering colleges of Karnataka is English and Kannada

                        Which is the best engineering course offered by these Karnataka engineering colleges?

                        These Karnataka engineering colleges offer popular courses like aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, biotechnology engineering etc

                        Which is the top-ranked engineering college in Karnataka?

                        NIT Surathkal is the top-ranked engineering college in Karnataka as per the latest NIRF rankings

                        How can one apply for admission in the Karnataka engineering colleges?

                        Students can either apply for admission through a valid JEE Main, COMEDK UGET or KCET exam score or directly through Collegedekho’s common application form

                        Which is the best private engineering institute in Karnataka?

                        T John Group of Institutions, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Jain University etc are some of the best known private engineering colleges in Karnataka

                        Which is the best government engineering college in Karnataka?

                        National Institute of Technology Surathkal, IISC Bangalore, Government Engineering College Hassan etc are some of the best government engineering colleges in Karnataka

                        Which is the best engineering college in Karnataka?

                        Engineering colleges such as NIT Surathkal, Manipal Institute of Technology, PES University, Alliance University etc are some of the best ones situated in Karnataka

                        How many courses do the Karnataka engineering colleges offer?

                        The Karnataka engineering colleges currently offer more than 3000 courses

                        How many engineering colleges are there in Karnataka?

                        The state of Karnataka has currently more than 400 engineering colleges

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