Here are the top engineering colleges in Karnataka for 2025, based on the Ministry of Education’s NIRF Engineering Rankings 2024. These institutions are recognised for their academic standards, research output, and placement performance.
National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal Ranked 17th in India, NITK Surathkal is the highest-ranked engineering institute in Karnataka in 2025. Known for its undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes, it offers strong placement support and research facilities. Located by the sea in Surathkal, it combines academic excellence with a unique campus environment.
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Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal MIT Manipal ranks 56th in the country. It is part of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education and offers a wide range of B.Tech and M.Tech programmes. With a focus on innovation and student projects, MIT attracts students from all over India and abroad, backed by a strong placement record.
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Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum VTU is ranked 69th in India. It is the affiliating university for most engineering colleges in Karnataka and offers its own postgraduate and research programmes as well. VTU plays a key role in shaping technical education in the state, and it manages academic regulation for many private and public colleges.
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International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), Bengaluru IIIT-B ranks 74th nationally and is focused on postgraduate and research education in information technology and data sciences. The institute is known for its specialised M.Tech and research programmes, and maintains strong ties with industry, especially in the IT sector. Its location in Electronics City helps with corporate collaborations.
M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru Ranked 75th in India, MSRIT is one of Bengaluru’s most reputed engineering colleges. It offers a wide range of UG and PG programmes, and is known for its placement performance and industry connections. The college is affiliated with VTU and has been granted autonomous status for academic flexibility.
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Christ University, Bengaluru Christ University ranks 93rd in India in the engineering category. It offers undergraduate engineering courses at its Faculty of Engineering located in Kengeri. The college has a focus on skill-based learning and offers good infrastructure and industry exposure, especially for computer science and electronics branches.
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Jain University, Bengaluru Ranked 95th in India, Jain University offers B.Tech programmes under its Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The university emphasises innovation, start-up support, and entrepreneurship through its dedicated centres. It is known for its co-curricular opportunities and decent placement support in select branches.
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R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE), Bengaluru RVCE ranks 99th in India and remains one of the top private engineering colleges in the state. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in multiple engineering disciplines. Known for consistent placement records and strong alumni support, RVCE is affiliated to VTU and is also autonomous.
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur SIT Tumkur is ranked 100th in India in 2024. Established in 1963, it is affiliated with VTU and offers a wide range of engineering programmes. The institute has well-equipped labs, active faculty, and a good track record in placements, especially in mechanical and civil engineering.
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