Best Engineering colleges in Karnataka 2026
388 Engineering colleges in Karnataka charge between ₹2,000 and ₹94.5 L in the first year, and International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT-B] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Engineering colleges in Karnataka — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 388 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹94.5 L |
| Government / Private | 80 / 308 |
| NIRF-ranked | 74 of 388 |
| Highest package reported | ₹81.25 L |
| Top rated | International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT-B] |
Top 25 Engineering colleges in Karnataka
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1
International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT-B]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1998
9.9 Fees from ₹33.44 L NIRF #5 19 courses -
2
Jain University
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1990
9.8 Fees from ₹20.6 L NIRF #84 Highest ₹81.25 L 296 courses -
3
Indian Institute of Information Technology -[IIIT]
Raichur, Karnataka · Government · est. 2019
9.8 Fees from ₹12.82 L Highest ₹45 L 5 courses -
4
R V College of Engineering - [RVCE]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.8 Fees from ₹13.33 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹67 L 42 courses -
5
BMS College of Engineering - [BMSCE]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1946
9.8 Fees from ₹60 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹51.5 L 67 courses -
6
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITD]
Dharwad, Karnataka · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹15.5 L Highest ₹78.12 L 9 courses -
7
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1880
9.8 Fees from ₹2.45 L NIRF #73 Highest ₹15 L 126 courses -
8
Ramaiah Institute of Technology - [RIT]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1962
9.7 Fees from ₹12.04 L NIRF #2025 Highest ₹50 L 74 courses -
9
PES University - [PESU]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1972
9.7 Fees from ₹22.1 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹65 L 76 courses -
10
Bangalore University - [BU]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1964
9.7 Fees from ₹24,450 NIRF #201 Highest ₹15 L 184 courses -
11
Nitte University - [NITTE]
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹17.55 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹58.93 L 159 courses -
12
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering - [SJCE]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.6 Fees from ₹4.86 L NIRF #120 Highest ₹56 L 49 courses -
13
Yenepoya University
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.6 Fees from ₹21.57 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹9 L 236 courses -
14
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering - [UVCE]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1917
9.6 Fees from ₹1.98 L Highest ₹28.5 L 55 courses -
15
KLE Technological University
Hubli, Karnataka · Government · est. 1947
9.5 Fees from ₹12.04 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹46.38 L 38 courses -
16
JSS Science and Technology University -[JSSSTU]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1963
9.5 Fees from ₹1.16 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹60 L 70 courses -
17
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering - [DSCE]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1979
9.5 Fees from ₹12.04 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹56 L 70 courses -
18
JSS Academy of Technical Education - [JSSATE]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1997
9.5 Fees from ₹5.1 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹45 L 21 courses -
19
PES Institute of Technology and Management
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2007
9.5 Fees from ₹4.17 L Highest ₹12 L 31 courses -
20
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2008
9.5 Fees from ₹2.42 L NIRF #1150 175 courses -
21
Bangalore Institute of Technology - [BIT]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1979
9.4 Fees from ₹11.44 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹58 L 40 courses -
22
The National Institute of Engineering - [NIE]
Mysore, Karnataka · Government · est. 1946
9.4 Fees from ₹2.77 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹70 L 38 courses -
23
BMS Institute of Technology and Management - [BMSIT]
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2002
9.4 Fees from ₹30 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹46.4 L 29 courses -
24
CMR University (City Campus - HRBR Layout)
Bangalore, Karnataka · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹3.05 L Highest ₹18 L 66 courses -
25
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology - [KLS GIT]
Belgaum, Karnataka · Government · est. 1979
9.3 Fees from ₹12.48 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹51 L 39 courses
Showing 25 of 388. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 388 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Karnataka the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,000 to ₹94.5 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 80 of these are government-run and 308 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 74 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Engineering colleges are there in Karnataka?
There are 388 Engineering colleges listed in Karnataka on this page, of which 80 are government and 308 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Karnataka?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹94.5 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Karnataka for Engineering?
International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT-B] has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Bangalore.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Karnataka?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹81.25 L. Packages vary by course and year.