Top Govt Engineering Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 506 Engineering colleges in Karnataka. Out of the total, 373 Engineering colleges are private and 38 Engineering are owned by the government.CBSE 10th, Karnataka PGCET, GATE, COMEDK UGET, KCET are accepted for admission in Engineering colleges in India. Top 10 Engineering colleges are IISC Bangalore, Manipal University, National Institute of Technology, Mangalore, University of Mysore, Bangalore University, Christ University-Faculty of Engineering, Presidency University Bangalore, International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, Indian Institute of Technology, Jain University Bangalore.

Engineering College Highlights in Karnataka

Total Number of colleges	506
Accepted Entrance Exams	CBSE 10th, Karnataka PGCET, GATE, COMEDK UGET, KCET
Average Fees	₹ 2.17 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 1139823.0

No. of Engineering Colleges in nearby Karnataka

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	519	₹ 76805
Kerala	258	₹ 86006
Maharashtra	951	₹ 144876
Tamil Nadu	1002	₹ 108802
Telangana	273	₹ 113249

Top Govt Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IISC Bangalore	466	₹ 16411
National Institute of Technology, Mangalore	1749	₹ 84142
Indian Institute of Technology	272	₹ 433181
GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, CHAMARAJANAGAR	360	₹ 14570
Government Engineering College, Hassan	300	₹ 76360
Government Science College, Bangalore	30	-
Government Engineering College, Raichur	240	₹ 59062
Baldwin Polytechnic	180	₹ 22344
Govt. Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute	268	₹ 121990
Government Polytechnic, Channapatna	280	₹ 4270

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	180	₹ 282106
University of Mysore	395	₹ 66442
Christ University-Faculty of Engineering	18	₹ 750500
Presidency University Bangalore	2868	₹ 202586
Jain University Bangalore	9	₹ 256392
Manipal Institute of Technology	4254	₹ 835519
Alliance University	-	₹ 176657
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore	37	₹ 586000
Reva University	2520	₹ 251093
Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Bangalore	-	-

Showing 35 Govt Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

NIT Surathkal

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Government
AICTE
...+1 NBA

26,500 - 1,31,000 Engineering
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12.8 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
#54 NIRF Ranking
KCET Exams
...+6 IIT JAM , JEE Main , UGC NET , GATE , DASA UG , JEE Advanced

NIT Surathkal is a Government Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. NIT Surathkal offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1145+ students

VTU Belgaum

4.3
(62 Reviews)
Belagavi, Karnataka
Government

#101-150 NIRF Ranking
KCET Exams
...+2 Karnataka PGCET , GATE

VTU Belgaum is a Government University located in Belagavi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. VTU Belgaum offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 244+ students

IIT Dharwad

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Dharwad, Karnataka
Government

20,000 - 8,00,000 Engineering
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JEE Advanced Exams
...+2 JEE Main , GATE

Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad specialties

Ranking : National Engineering Ranking - Ranked #77 Nationally (NIRF 2025) - Ranked #57 Nationally (IIRF 2025)
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Proximity to IT Hubs (Bengaluru) - Developing industrial hub in Karna
Fees : Mid-Range Fees -Rs 9.19 L (Total B.Tech) -Rs 0.68-2.55 L (Total M.Tech)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average packageRs 16.41 LPA - Highest packageRs 52 LPA
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science & Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Specialization : Diverse Academic Offerings - Diverse B.Tech specializations - Minors in Data Science, AI, Smart Syst
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - IT (IBM, Infosys, TCS, Amazon) - Tech (Microsoft, Nvidia, Texas Instrum
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Information Technology, Consulting - Manufacturing, Core Engineering
Diversity : Inclusive Student Body - Students from 20+ Indian states - 20% women students
Internship : Valuable Industry Exposure - Internships at Microsoft, Google - Projects in IT, Core Engineering
Partnerships/Exchange : National & Global Collaborations - MoUs with IISc Bengaluru, NIT Warangal - Global collaborations (I
Alumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Active Alumni Association (IITdhAA) - Global network across diverse industr
Guest Lecturers : Expert Faculty & Speakers - Faculty with global exposure - Joint symposia, workshops, lectures

Shortlisted by 323+ students

IISC Bangalore

4.6
(18 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

9,000 - 8,81,000 Engineering
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#2 NIRF Ranking
CEED Exams
...+6 NIFT , GMAT , CAT , JEST , COAP , NID

IISC Bangalore specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Rank #1 Nationally (University, Research) - Rank #2 Nationally (Overall)
Region : Strategic IT Hub Location - Located in India's Silicon Valley - Access to tech industry, research ec
Tier : Elite Research Institution - Premier research-focused university - Consistently top-ranked for excel
Fees : Low Fees, High Stipends - Low tuition fees: Rs 18,000 - Rs 8.8 L (Total) - Significant monthly stipe
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High placements, low tuition costs - Strong career prospects post-g
Flagship Course : Leading Science & Engineering Programs - M.Tech in Computational & Data Science - PhD in Artificial
Specialization : Cutting-Edge Research Focus - Advanced scientific and technological research - Interdisciplinary pro
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Robust in Tech, Consulting, Research sectors - Top firms like Google, M
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT & Tech (Google, Microsoft) - Consulting & Finance (Goldman Sachs,
Diversity : Vibrant Student Diversity - Diverse student body (93% non-Karnataka) - International student support
Internship : High-Value Internships - Internships at Amazon, Microsoft, Google - Projects in Tech, Consulting, Ma
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Exchange programs with MIT, Cambridge - Joint PhDs with internation
Alumni : Distinguished Global Alumni - Sudha Murty (Infosys Foundation) - A.S. Kiran Kumar (Former ISRO Chief
Guest Lecturers : Renowned Academic & Industry Speakers - Distinguished faculty, global experts - Regular seminars by

Shortlisted by 1074+ students

Bheemanna Khandre Institute of Technology

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Bidar, Karnataka
Government
Government
...+1 AICTE

42,000 - 3,60,000 Engineering
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KCET Exams
...+2 COMEDK UGET , GATE

Bheemanna Khandre Institute of Technology is a Government Institute located in Bidar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1982. Bheemanna Khandre Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Government Engineering College (GECH), Hassan

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Hassan, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

KCET Exams

Government Engineering College (GECH), Hassan is a Government Institute located in Hassan, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government Engineering College (GECH), Hassan offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 152+ students

SDM Institute of Technology

Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

3,60,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering
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KCET Exams
...+1 COMEDK UGET

SDM Institute of Technology is a Government Institute located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2005. SDM Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Government Tool Room & Training Centre (GTRTC), Chamrajnagar

Chamrajnagar, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

30,000 - 83,905 Engineering
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Karnataka SSLC Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Government Tool Room & Training Centre (GTRTC), Chamrajnagar is a Government Institute located in Chamrajnagar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government Tool Room & Training Centre (GTRTC), Chamrajnagar offers Regular courses such as Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Government Tool Room & Training Centre (GTRTC), Mysuru

Mysuru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

1,37,000 Engineering
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+1 GATE

Government Tool Room & Training Centre (GTRTC), Mysuru is a Government Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Government Tool Room & Training Centre (GTRTC), Mysuru offers Regular courses such as M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Government Women's Polytechnic (GWP), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

3,990 Engineering
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CBSE 10th Exams

Government Women's Polytechnic (GWP), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. Government Women's Polytechnic (GWP), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

1,35,000 Engineering
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KCET Exams
...+2 Karnataka PGCET , GATE

Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. Government Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 129+ students

V.I.S.S.J Government Polytechnic

Bhadravathi, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

V.I.S.S.J Government Polytechnic is a Government Institute located in Bhadravathi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1950. V.I.S.S.J Government Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Baldwin Polytechnic

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

13,406 Engineering
Get Fee Details
Karnataka SSLC Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Baldwin Polytechnic is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Baldwin Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

GEC Chamarajanagar

Chamarajanagar, Karnataka
Government

12,810 - 18,090 Engineering
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CBSE 10th Exams

GEC Chamarajanagar is a Government Institute located in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. GEC Chamarajanagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Course and Fee (12)

Government Polytechnic (GP), Channapatna

Channapatna, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Government Polytechnic (GP), Channapatna is a Government Institute located in Channapatna, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1958. Government Polytechnic (GP), Channapatna offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Shree Vidyadhiraj Polytechnic

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Shree Vidyadhiraj Polytechnic is a Government Institute located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1996. Shree Vidyadhiraj Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Government Engineering College (GEC), Raichur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Raichur, Karnataka
Government
Other

KCET Exams

Government Engineering College (GEC), Raichur is a Government Institute located in Raichur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government Engineering College (GEC), Raichur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 84+ students

GOVT. INSTITUTE OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

3,680 Engineering
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PSEB 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

GOVT. INSTITUTE OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. GOVT. INSTITUTE OF TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Course and Fee (2)

Govt. Engineering College (GECR), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

18,090 Engineering
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Govt. Engineering College (GECR), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Govt. Engineering College (GECR), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 134+ students

Government Polytechnic (GP), Bijapur

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bijapur, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Government Polytechnic (GP), Bijapur is a Government Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Government Polytechnic (GP), Bijapur offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

Government Polytechnic (GP), Gadag

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gadag, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Government Polytechnic (GP), Gadag is a Government Institute located in Gadag, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. Government Polytechnic (GP), Gadag offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Govt. Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

Karnataka SSLC Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 10th

Govt. Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1961. Govt. Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Koppal

Koppal, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Koppal is a Government Institute located in Koppal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Koppal offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

College Of Agriculture, Gulbarga

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Government

KCET Exams
...+1 ICAR AIEEA

College Of Agriculture, Gulbarga is a Government Institute located in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. College Of Agriculture, Gulbarga offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

GOVT.TOOLROOM AND TRAINING CENTRE,BANGALORE

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

41,590 - 75,450 Engineering
Get Fee Details
Karnataka SSLC Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

GOVT.TOOLROOM AND TRAINING CENTRE,BANGALORE is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1972. GOVT.TOOLROOM AND TRAINING CENTRE,BANGALORE offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Course and Fee (3)

GOVT. TOOL ROOM & TRAINING CENTRE- KADUR

Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
Government

17,000 Engineering
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GOVT. TOOL ROOM & TRAINING CENTRE- KADUR is a Government Institute located in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. GOVT. TOOL ROOM & TRAINING CENTRE- KADUR offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Course and Fee (2)

R.N.Shetty Polytechnic

Belgaum, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

R.N.Shetty Polytechnic is a Government Institute located in Belgaum, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2002. R.N.Shetty Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

K.L.E.Society's Smt.C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic

Hubli, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

Karnataka SSLC Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

K.L.E.Society's Smt.C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic is a Government Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. K.L.E.Society's Smt.C.I. Munavalli Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Haveri

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Haveri, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Haveri is a Government Institute located in Haveri, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Govt. Polytechnic (GP), Haveri offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Goverment Engineering College (GECK), Kushalanagara

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Kushalanagara, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

Goverment Engineering College (GECK), Kushalanagara is a Government Institute located in Kushalanagara, Karnataka. . Goverment Engineering College (GECK), Kushalanagara offers Regular courses such as B.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

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26,500 - 1,31,000 Engineering

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#101-150 NIRF Ranking

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30,000 - 83,905 Engineering

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1,37,000 Engineering

Karnataka PGCET Exams

3,990 Engineering

CBSE 10th Exams

1,35,000 Engineering

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13,406 Engineering

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12,810 - 18,090 Engineering

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KCET Exams

3,680 Engineering

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18,090 Engineering

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