VTU Colleges - Top VTU Affiliated Colleges in Karnataka

Comprehensive guide to VTU affiliated colleges, rankings, courses, and admission information.

About VTU Affiliated Colleges

VTU (Visvesvaraya Technological University) has over 200 affiliated colleges across Karnataka, offering engineering and technical education programs. These colleges follow the VTU curriculum and are evaluated for academic quality and infrastructure.

VTU affiliated colleges are located primarily in Bangalore, Mysore, Belgaum, and other major cities in Karnataka, providing quality technical education to thousands of students annually.

Top VTU Colleges Ranking (A+ Grade)

RankCollege NameLocationRatingEstablished
1RV College of EngineeringBangaloreA+1963
2BMS College of EngineeringBangaloreA+1946
3PES College of EngineeringBangaloreA1972
4MS Ramaiah Institute of TechnologyBangaloreA1962
5University Visvesvaraya College of EngineeringBangaloreA1917
6SJB Institute of TechnologyBangaloreA-1998
7Dr. Ambedkar Institute of TechnologyBangaloreA-1980
8Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of TechnologyBangaloreA-1956

VTU Colleges by Location

Bangalore

85+ VTU Colleges
Notable Colleges:
  • RVCE
  • BMSCE
  • PESIT
  • MSRIT

Mysore

15+ VTU Colleges
Notable Colleges:
  • JSSATE
  • The National Institute of Engineering

Belgaum

12+ VTU Colleges
Notable Colleges:
  • KLE Dr. M.S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering

Mangalore

8+ VTU Colleges
Notable Colleges:
  • NMAMIT
  • St. Joseph Engineering College

Hubli

6+ VTU Colleges
Notable Colleges:
  • KLE Institute of Technology

Gulbarga

5+ VTU Colleges
Notable Colleges:
  • GMIT
  • SDM College of Engineering

Types of VTU Colleges

Private Autonomous Colleges

  • •Operate with more autonomy in curriculum design
  • •Often have better infrastructure and facilities
  • •Higher fee structure but better outcomes
  • •Examples: RVCE, BMSCE, PESIT

Government/Aided Colleges

  • •Heavily subsidized with lower fees
  • •Quality varies significantly
  • •Strict admission criteria
  • •Examples: UVCE, NITK (though NITK is autonomous)

Admission Process to VTU Colleges

  1. Entrance Examination

    Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) for state quota seats

    JEE Main for some colleges and special quotas

  2. Counselling Process

    Online counselling through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)

    Multiple rounds of seat allotment

  3. Eligibility Criteria

    Minimum 45% in 12th standard (40% for reserved categories)

    Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics as core subjects

  4. Required Documents

    10th, 12th marks cards, entrance scorecard, category certificate

    Migration certificate (for outside Karnataka students)

VTU College Evaluation Criteria

Academic Performance

  • •Student performance in VTU examinations
  • •Pass percentage and overall academic results
  • •Number of students with high CGPA

Infrastructure & Facilities

  • •Laboratory facilities and equipment
  • •Library resources and digital infrastructure
  • •Classroom facilities and campus environment

Tips for Choosing the Right VTU College

  • Consider your budget as private colleges are more expensive than government colleges
  • Check the placement record and industry connections of the college
  • Visit the campus if possible to assess infrastructure and facilities
  • Review the faculty quality and research opportunities
  • Look at previous year's VTU results and pass percentages
  • Consider location and commute time from your home

Popular VTU Engineering Branches

Computer Science

Electronics & Comm

Electrical & Elec

Mechanical

Civil

Information Science

Biotechnology

Chemical

Aeronautical

Automobile

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