Engineering is a domain that involves knowledge to design, build and analyze objects by utilising the science and technological skills. Engineering colleges in Karnataka offer several expertises like civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering and much more.
Admission to the top engineering colleges of Karnataka is offered based on both state or national level entrance examinations. The basic eligibility criteria for the engineering colleges is a minimum of 60% marks in the 10+2 science stream from a recognised board and a good score in national or state level examination. Some of the popular entrance exams conducted by the state authority for engineering aspirants are KCET, COMEDK UGET. Most of the colleges in Karnataka also accept scores of JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE and many more.
Best Engineering Colleges in Karnataka by NIRF Ranking
Every year National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks engineering colleges in India based on several parameters such as teaching, learning, and resources, graduation outcome, outreach and inclusivity, research and professional practice, and peer perception.
There are several best engineering colleges in Karnataka that have made it to the NIRF ranking list. Refer to the table below to check the list of top engineering colleges in Karnataka according to NIRF ranking 2020:
Ranking | Name of the College | NIRF Score |
1 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 64.19 |
2 | Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal | 48.17 |
3 | Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum | 45.63 |
4 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru | 43.74 |
5 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 41.52 |
6 | R. V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru | 41.06 |
7 | B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru | 39.13 |
8 | Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur | 38.81 |
9 | PES University, Bengaluru | 35.89 |
10 | New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru | 35.87 |






Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, [DSCE] Bangalore
Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka
7 / 10 Sponsored










Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, [NCET] Bangalore
Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka
7 / 10




Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology, [SDMCET] Dharwad
Dharwad, Karnataka
8 / 10






Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, [SMVIT] Bangalore
Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka
7 / 10







CMR University, School of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore
Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka
Sponsored




Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, [KVAFSU] Bidar
Bidar, Karnataka
8 / 10

