M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka Based on 2024 Ranking

There are around 296 top engineering colleges in Karnataka, among them 174 colleges offer M.Tech/ ME degrees in different fields of engineering. Of these 139 are privately owned and 35 are public ones. Some of the top-ranked M.Tech colleges in Karnataka are NIT Surathkal, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Manipal Institute of Technology, and BMS College of Engineering.

  • NIT Karnataka has been ranked 13th in India by NIRF Engineering Ranking.
  • The majority of the colleges give admissions mainly based on PG entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET and GATE.
  • Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka for Mechanical Engineering include Manipal Institute of Technology, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, and Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore.
  • Though the college is not ranked among the best Engineering Colleges, IISc Bangalore is among the best universities in India.

Also Read: Top MTech Colleges in India

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka: Rankings

Many Governmental and Non-governmental research and ranking organizations churn out multiple lists of the best M.Tech colleges in Karnataka every year based on different parameters. These parameters include teaching, learning and resource, Research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, peer perception, and many more.

Some of the ranking agencies that release the lists of top Law colleges are NIRF. Outlook India and The Week. They categorize ranking both State-wise and the whole country as a whole. So given below are some of the ranking lists released for the Karnataka Engineering colleges that offer an M.Tech degree.

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka with NIRF Ranking

National Institutional Ranking Framework is a method adopted by the Indian government to rank top Education institutions in India based on various parameters. It is under the Ministry of Education. Every year NIRF publishes ranking lists of top Institutions in India for different domains. NIRF is the most trustworthy and popular Ranking agency in India.

NIRF ranks the institutions across India based on 5 parameters and they are (1) Teaching, Learning & Resources, (2) Research and Professional Practice, (3) Graduation Outcomes, (4) Outreach and Inclusivity, and (5) Perception. The rendered pie chart below depicts the weightage of different parameters used for Ranking top colleges in India:
 

nirf ranking

Source: NIRF Official Website

  • NIT Surathkal is the best MTech college in Karnataka, the Institute is ranked among the top 10 Engineering colleges in India by NIRF Ranking.
  • Visvesvaraya Technological University Belgaum is ranked 49 with a NIRF score of 50.20 among the top MTech colleges in Karnataka. 
  • Manipal Institute of Technology and MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology are ranked 55 and 67 respectively. 
  • Top MTech colleges in Karnataka include New Horizon College of Engineering, PES College of Engineering, Mandya, Jain University, and many others.

Tabulated below are some of the top MTech colleges in Karnataka as per the NIRF Ranking.

NIRF Ranking 2022 College Name  NIRF Score
10 National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal  66.04
49 Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum 50.20
55 Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal  48.33
67 MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore  45.17
81 International Institute of Information Technology - IIIT Bangalore  41.91
83 BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore  41.71
89 RV College of Engineering, Bangalore  40.73
97 Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur 40.24
100 PES University, Bangalore  40.14
115 Jain University, Bangalore  38.55
121 New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore  38.18
137 PES College of Engineering, Mandya 37.40
158 JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru 36.36
175 NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte Udupi 35.27
180 CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore  35.11
183 NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore  34.97
189 Christ University, Bangalore  34.64
196 KLE Technological University, Dharwad 33.90
199 BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Bangalore  33.76
201-250 Bangalore University  -
201-250 BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore  -
201-250 The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore  -
251-300 Alliance University, Bangalore  -
251-300 Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkot -
251-300 Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgavi  -
251-300 SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad -
251-300 Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore  -

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka with Outlook India Ranking

Outlook or Outlook ICARE Ranking is one of the most trusted private Ranking agencies in India. Each year it publishes a list for ranking top institutions of different domains. Outlook ranks an Institute based on various parameters such as placement records, Education quality, etc.

  • Even in the Outlook India ranking list of Top 150 Engineering Colleges in India NIT Surathkal has the best overall ranking, placed at the 8th position for M.Tech education.
  • As per this list, the Manipal Institute of Technology is considered the best private college in Karnataka for pursuing M.Tech.

Below is a list of top MTech colleges in Karnataka ranked by Outlook Icare rankings.

Outlook Ranking 2022 College Name  Outlook Score
8 National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal  678.05
9 RV College of Engineering, Bangalore  558.6
10 Manipal Institute of Technology - MIT Manipal  551.02
20 Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru 507.82
21 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad  498.76
22 Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore  498.06
23 JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru 495.5
32 BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore  469.28
33 PES College of Engineering, Mandya 468.1
44 The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore  444.3
55 Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore  428.08
60 KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgavi  422.96
79 CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore  412.21
80 GM Institute of Technology, Devangere 411.96
86 Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore  403.93
88 Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore  400.42
92 BGS Institute of Technology, Nagamangala 391.15
101-160 School of Engineering, Dayanand Sagar University, Bangalore  -
101-160 Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore  -
101-160 BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore  -
101-160 BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Bangalore  -

The weightage of different parameters based on which Outlook ranks a college is tabulated below:

Outlook India Parameters

Source: Official Website

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka with The Times Ranking

The Times is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital media. It is one of the largest-selling English-language daily newspapers in the world and the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation. Optimal Media Solutions - The Times in partnership with Avance India has conducted a survey and published a list of Top Engineering colleges in India. The Times survey is based on different parameters to rank a college.

  • According to The Times' latest ranking, BMS College of Engineering is the best MTech college in Karnataka. The college is ranked 7th among the top Engineering colleges in India. 
  • REVA University is ranked 12 followed by Alliance College of Engineering & Design and AMC Engineering College at 13th and 24th place.
  • AMC Engineering College, BNM Institute of Technology, and NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology are ranked among the top 10 MTech colleges in Karnataka. 
  • The list also includes top Engineering colleges in Karnataka like Cambridge Institute of Technology, RNS Institute of Technology, The Oxford College of Engineering, etc.

Tabulated below are the Top MTech colleges in Karnataka ranked by The Times Ranking.

The Times Ranking 2022 College Name 
7 BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore 
12 Reva University, Bangalore 
13 Alliance College of Engineering & Design, Alliance University, Bangalore
24 AMC Engineering College, Bangalore 
31 BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore 
55 NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore 
60 Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore 
75 Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore
82 Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bangalore 
111 CMR University School of Engineering & Technology, Bengaluru
140 Rao Bahadur Y. Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College, [Formerly Vijayanagar Engineering College], Bellary
147 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
149 RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
152 The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru
165 Vivekananda College of Engineering and Technology, Puttur

Top 10 MTech Colleges in Bangalore

NIRF does not rank the top MTech colleges in India, instead, it ranks the top Engineering colleges in India. Tabulated below are some of the top MTech colleges in Bangalore as per the NIRF Rankings.

NIRF Ranking 2022 College Name  NIRF Score
67 MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore  45.17
81 International Institute of Information Technology - IIIT Bangalore  41.91
83 BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore  41.71
89 RV College of Engineering, Bangalore  40.73
100 PES University, Bangalore  40.14
115 Jain University, Bangalore  38.55
121 New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore  38.18
180 CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore  35.11
183 NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore  34.97
189 Christ University, Bangalore  34.64

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka: ROI (Return on Investment)

ROI is one of the essential aspects in selecting your appropriate college, as it gives you an idea of how much greater opportunities you would get at the dawn of your career after Myour.Tech. It is a comparison of the return you get (placement) on your investment (fees). Following is the list of Top M.Tech colleges in Karnataka according to ROI.

College Name Average Annual Fee Average Placement Package ROI Rank*
R.V. College of Engineering INR 39,200 INR 8,63,000 1
The National Institute of Engineering INR 55,890 INR 6,00,000 2
Bangalore Institute of Technology INR 64,390 INR 6,50,000 3
BMS College of Engineering INR 64,390 INR 6,00,000 4
NIT Surathkal INR 1,05,926 INR 8,00,000 5
Siddaganga Institute of Technology INR 92,975 INR 5,00,000 6
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology INR 75,300 INR 3,50,000 7
MVJ College of Engineering INR 1,24,360 INR 5,00,000 8
Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology INR 95,390 INR 3,50,000 9
Manipal Institute of Technology INR 2,10,000 INR 5,50,000 10

*ROI={(Average Placement Package)/(Average Annual Fee)}*100%

  • As per the ROI Ranks in the above table, R.V. College of Engineering is ranked at no. 1, giving 2201% returns to students.
  • After R V College comes to the National Institute of Engineering with a 1073% ROI.
  • The least-ranked college in the ROI list is the Manipal Institute of Technology with only 261.90% returns on investment.

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka: Admission Process

Among the 174 Engineering Colleges that provide M.Tech/ M.E. in Karnataka, 139 of those are private Engineering Colleges and the other 35 are public. These colleges give admissions mainly based on PG entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET and GATE.

Public/private m.tech college in karantaka


Source:
Official Website

The following table shows the number of different top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka giving admissions based on particular entrance exams.

Exam Name Number of Colleges Accepting Score
Karnataka PGCET 116
GATE 77

Mentioned below are some of the top M.Tech Colleges of Karnataka and their details.

IISc Bangalore

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore popularly known as IISc Bangalore is the Best College for pursuing M.Tech in Karnataka as it has the best ROI and by far it is one of the most prestigious universities throughout India well recognized for its best-in-class research facilities and infrastructure.

  • The institute was first established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV. It was granted deemed to be university status in 1958 and the Institute of Eminence status in 2018.
  • The Institute offers M.Tech in 18 different fields with different intake rates in each. 

Given below is the list of courses and their consecutive intake rate:

Specialization-wise Intake at IISC Bangalore

Source: Official Website

NIT Surathkal

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka was formerly known as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College (KREC) but now is popularly known as NIT Surathkal. Founded in 1960, the college is now a part of the 32 NITs in India.

  • NIT Surathkal offers M.Tech in 10 different specializations, namely Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communications, Information Technology, Mathematical, and Computational Sciences, Mechanical, Metallurgical, and Materials.
  • It sports some of the best research facilities only lagging behind IISc Bangalore in the state and offers M.Tech Research Programmes too.
Branch-Wise Average Package at NIT Mangalore

Source: Official Website

Ramaiah Institute of Technology

Formerly known as the M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Ramaiah Institute of Technology (RIT) is an autonomous private engineering institute located in Bangalore, Karnataka. 

  • The college offers B.E./ B.Arch programs at the undergraduate level and M.Tech / M.Arch./ MCA/ MBA/ M.Sc. programs at the postgraduate level. 
  • Additionally, the Institute also offers Research programs in several specializations at the Doctorate level.
  • Institute follows the online mode of admission. Students who wish to take admitted to any of the courses at any level can obtain and fill out an online admission form which is available on the Institute's website.
  • Selection to the course is made based on merit scored in the PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) conducted by the Government of Karnataka.

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka: Entrance Exam Wise

The top M.tech colleges in Karnataka accept various entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET, GATE, GAT PGT, DSAT, and Jain Entrance Test. Given below is a brief about the same.

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka Through Karnataka PGCET 

The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test or Karnataka  PGCET is the state-level entrance test held by the Karnataka Examination Authority for admission to MBA, MCA, M.Arch, M.Tech, and M.E. programs offered by participating government and private colleges in Karnataka.

  • It is tentatively held in July and the registrations begin in May.
  • The mode of Exam is offline and the duration is 150 minutes.
  • There are 2 sections in the exam with 75 questions, all are MCQ with subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
  • There is no negative marking in the exam.

Some of the top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka under PGCET are given below:

  • R.V. College of Engineering
  • The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore
  • Bangalore Institute of Technology
  • Ramaiah Institute of Technology
  • Siddaganga Institute of Technology

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka Through GATE 

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an examination that primarily a comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science.

  • It is conducted by the IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board generally in February.
  • The exam has a 3 hours duration and 65 MCQ questions worth 100 marks.
  • The sections in the question paper are Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Engineering Mathematics (not for all papers), and Technical Ability.

Some of the top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka under GATE are given below:

  • IISc Bangalore
  • NIT Surathkal
  • R.V. College of Engineering.
  • The National Institute of Engineering.
  • Ramaiah Institute of Technology.

Candidates applying for M.Tech courses in Karnataka must take care of the specialization they chose. The specialization selected for the study program will help in deciding a better career option at the time of placement.

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Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka for Computer Science

M.Tech in Computer Science or Master of Technology in Computer Science is a 2-year postgraduate course. The course is divided into 4 semesters. The basic eligibility for pursuing M.Tech in Computer Science is a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 50% marks or an M.S. in Computer Science degree. A valid GATE score is also needed.

Some of the top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka for Computer Science are given below:

  • Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
  • R V College of Engineering, Bangalore
  • PES University

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka for Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is a 2-year master's degree program. Some colleges also have a part-time program of a 3-year duration. Students after completing their B.Tech. gets enrolled in M.Tech. program for higher studies. The minimum eligibility asked for this course is 55% aggregate in B.Tech while it is 60% minimum in IITs.

Some of the top M.Tech colleges in Karnataka for Mechanical Engineering are given below:

  • Manipal Institute of Technology
  • University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
  • Ramaiah Institute of Technology
  • Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore

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Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka: Placement Wise

Given below is the average salary package of top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka:

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka: Placement Packages

Source: Official Website

Top M.Tech Colleges in Karnataka: FAQs

Ques. Which College is the best for M.Tech in Karnataka?

Ans. The best Colleges for M.Tech in Karnataka are:

  • IISc Bangalore
  • NIT Surathkal

Ques. Which college has the best placement after M.Tech in Karnataka?

Ans. IISc Bangalore has the best ROI and highest placement packages after completing M.Tech.

Ques. What is the cost of doing an M.Tech?

Ans. After qualifying for an entrance exam, the total cost can be anywhere between INR 1 lakh to INR 5 lakhs depending on the institute you choose.

Ques. What is the Cutoff percentage for the General category students to qualify for the Karnataka PGCET?

Ans. Students need to score 25% marks to qualify for the Karnataka PGCET.

Ques. Which are the top engineering colleges in Karnataka?

Ans. The top engineering colleges in Karnataka are 296 in number. Given below are some of the popular colleges of the same:

  • Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • National Institute of Technology, Surathkal
  • Jain University
  • R V College of Engineering
  • Manipal University
  • PES University
  • The National Institute of Engineering

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#1
1,04,560ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.7 / 10
Based on 8 User
Reviews
#15th/30 in India 2020
#2
4,10,000ME/M.Tech- total feesCompare Fees₹ 12,59,000Average Package₹ 54,75,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
9 / 10
Based on 5 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#4th/246 in India 2023
#3

R V College of Engineering - [RVCE], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
2,66,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
7.6 / 10
Based on 7 User
Reviews
#7th/246 in India 2023
#4
1,28,780ME/M.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 7,66,000Average Package₹ 50,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
7.5 / 10
Based on 40 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#6th/246 in India 2023
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#5
3,84,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees----#74th/200 in India 2024
#6

BMS College of Engineering - [BMSCE], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
2,50,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees----#5th/246 in India 2023
#7
92,975ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
7.3 / 10
Based on 42 User
Reviews
#52th/218 in India 2021
#8

New Horizon College of Engineering - [NHCE], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
1,00,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 30,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
7.8 / 10
Based on 6 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#151th/200 in India 2024
CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#9
1,75,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.5 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
#37th/246 in India 2023
#10
64,390ME/M.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees--
8.1 / 10
Based on 3 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#120th/200 in India 2019
#11
1,33,136ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.7 / 10
Based on 17 User
Reviews
#83th/246 in India 2023
#12

NMAM Institute of Technology - [NMAMIT], Udupi

Udupi, Karnataka 
1,00,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees----#139th/246 in India 2023
CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#13

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology - [NMIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
2,00,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8 / 10
Based on 15 User
Reviews
#34th/246 in India 2023
#14

PES University - [PESU], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
2,10,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 49,75,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
7.9 / 10
Based on 18 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#101th/200 in India 2024
#15

BMS Institute of Technology and Management - [BMSIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
75,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.9 / 10
Based on 6 User
Reviews
#199th/300 in India 2022
#16

B. N. M. Institute of Technology - [BNMIT], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
50,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
7.1 / 10
Based on 6 User
Reviews
#100th/246 in India 2023
CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#17

KLE Technological University, Hubli

Hubli, Karnataka 
1,11,060ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.7 / 10
Based on 7 User
Reviews
#196th/300 in India 2022
#18
37,500ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
5.7 / 10
Based on 3 User
Reviews
#251th/300 in India 2021
#19

PES College of Engineering - [PESCE], Mandya

Mandya, Karnataka 
74,450ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
6.8 / 10
Based on 3 User
Reviews
#86th/246 in India 2023
#20
1,37,000ME/M.Tech- total fees--
8.5 / 10
Based on 44 User
Reviews
#85th/246 in India 2023
CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#21
55,590ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
7.9 / 10
Based on 7 User
Reviews
#14th/238 in India 2022
#22

Basaveshwar Engineering College - [BEC], Bagalkot

Bagalkot, Karnataka 
60,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--#251th/254 in India 2020
#23

Christ University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
95,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
7.3 / 10
Based on 7 User
Reviews
#101th/200 in India 2024
#24
2,10,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.3 / 10
Based on 4 User
Reviews
#4th/10 in India 2019
CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#25
29,200ME/M.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 28,00,000Average Package₹ 85,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
8.8 / 10
Based on 3 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#99th/800 in India 2020
#26

Jain University - [JU], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
1,75,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8 / 10
Based on 11 User
Reviews
#101th/200 in India 2024
#27
1,55,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 6,80,000Average Package₹ 21,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
8 / 10
Based on 11 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#10th/20 in India 2021
#28

Presidency University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
90,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
7.9 / 10
Based on 13 User
Reviews
#15th/20 in India 2021
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#29
34,100ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
7.3 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
#93th/200 in India 2024
#30

CMR University - [CMRU], Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka 
1,20,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year Fees--
8.8 / 10
Based on 12 User
Reviews
#246th/246 in India 2023