CAT Accepting Colleges in Karnataka 2026

Global Academy of Technology is a distinguished engineering college established in 2001 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The Global Academy of Technology (often referred to as GAT), offers 14 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. GAT Bangalore is renowned; the institute has approximately 1092 students enrolled in programs like B.E., MBA, M.Tech, and Ph.D., and other specialized fields across its 9 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Global Academy of Technology), spanning a 10-acre campus, operates with over 150 faculty members. Further, GAT was ranked 151-200th by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category and is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. GAT is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

HKBK College of Engineering is a distinguished engineering college established in 1997 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The HKBK College of Engineering campus, notably spanning 17 acres, offers a total of 15 courses across various disciplines. HKBKCE is renowned; the institute provides diverse programs including B.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and PhD through its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (HKBK College of Engineering) operates through more than 12 specialized departments. Further, HKBK College of Engineering is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and has been ranked 201-300th by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. HKBKCE is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Atria Institute of Technology is a distinguished engineering college established in 2000 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The Atria Institute of Technology offers 11 courses across various disciplines, at UG, PG, and PhD levels in Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, and Research. This institute, spread over a 17-acre campus, is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). AIT has been ranked in the 201-250 band for Engineering by NIRF (2023). Further, Atria Institute of Technology was ranked 57th among Top Engineering Colleges India by Outlook (2023) (and 75th for B-Schools). Operating through more than 13 specialized departments, this top-ranked premium college (AIT Bangalore) also secured 25th position among Top Engineering Colleges (Private & Deemed) in India by The Week (2023), accepting various entrance examinations.

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) is a distinguished university established in 2014 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, sprawling across 135 acres. The Dayananda Sagar University offers a total of 41 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. This reputed institute has been ranked 10th by IIRF 2023 under the Overall category, further securing the 132nd position by India Today for MBA programs. DSU is renowned; the institute operates through more than Arts & Humanities, Arts (Performing Arts), Commerce, Computer Applications, Design, Engineering, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Management, Medical, Medical (Allied Health), Medical (Physiotherapy), Pharmacy, Science, Science (Life Sciences), Vocational specialized departments. The Dayananda Sagar University also achieved a 31st rank by The Times Of India in 2023 for its MBA offerings, a premier college. With over 444 faculty members, the faculty-student ratio at DSU stands at 14:1. This top-ranked premium institute (Dayananda Sagar University) is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a distinguished university, established in 2002 in Karnataka, Karnataka. This non-private college member, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, offers 3 courses, including B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD, across its Engineering departments. AVV is renowned; the institute has 1080 students, operating with None faculty members. This top-ranked premium institute (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham) is committed to academic excellence, recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The university has been ranked 10th by NIRF 2023 (University category), and also secured 601-610th by QS World University Rankings 2025 (Overall), with 106th in QS Asia University Rankings 2024.

Sambhram Institute of Technology is a distinguished engineering institute established in 2001 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The Sambhram Institute of Technology offers 12 courses, a private college member, sprawling over 30 acres. This institute, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, has been recognized in several rankings for Engineering: NIRF 2023 (201-250), Outlook 2023 (101-125), Times of India 2023 (101-125), and The Week 2023 (83rd among Private Colleges). SIT is renowned, with 2636 students enrolled across its 13 specialized departments. Boasting over 151 faculty members and a 1:17 faculty-student ratio, this top-ranked premium institute (Sambhram Institute of Technology) offers flagship BE, MBA, MTech, and PhD programs. SIT is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, established in 1997, is an Autonomous, NAAC 'A' grade institution. Renowned for its engineering and management programs on a 23-acre campus, VVCE emphasizes academic excellence and robust placements, with a highest package of ₹28 LPA.

The Oxford College of Engineering is a distinguished engineering college established in 1999 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. This reputed institute, The Oxford College of Engineering, offers a total of 18+ courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. TOCE is quite renowned; the college has been ranked 42nd by Outlook 2023 for Engineering, further securing Band 201-250 by NIRF 2023 in the Engineering category. It was also recognized with an 'Excellent' Band (11-50) by ARIIA 2023 for Innovation. This top-ranked premium institute (The Oxford College of Engineering) also operates through more than 12 specialized departments, providing various programs including Engineering and other specialized fields. TOCE is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The campus, spread over 6.25 acres, supports this vibrant learning environment.

Sharnbasva University, located in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, is a leading State Private University established in 2017. Spread across 60 acres, it offers diverse UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in engineering, management, computer applications, and more. Known for its academic excellence and modern infrastructure, it prepares students for successful careers.

Sai Vidya Institute of Technology is a distinguished engineering institute established in 2008 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The Sai Vidya Institute of Technology offers a total of 12 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. SVIT Bangalore is renowned, with 2500+ students enrolled in programs like Engineering, MBA, and PhD. This top-ranked premium institute operates through 11 specialized departments and has over 250+ faculty members. The college was ranked 61st by Times Engineering Survey 2023 overall, with Sai Vidya Institute of Technology also securing 19th for private engineering. India Today further ranked the institute 108th for Engineering in 2022. SVIT Bangalore is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), affiliated with VTU.

Don Bosco Institute of Technology is a distinguished engineering institute established in 2004 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The Don Bosco Institute of Technology offers a total of 14 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. DBIT is renowned; the institute has 3191 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, and Architecture across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Don Bosco Institute of Technology) operates through more than 16 specialized departments with over 189 faculty members, maintaining a 17:1 faculty-student ratio. Notably, the Don Bosco Institute of Technology has been ranked 151-200 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category, further securing a Band of Performer recognition by ARIIA 2021-22. DBIT is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies, being affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi (often referred to as a premier college), and also maintains two international collaborations.

S D M College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad, a premier autonomous institution established in 1979 and affiliated with VTU, offers diverse B.E., M.Tech, and MBA programs. Spread over 72 acres, the college holds NAAC 'A' grade and NBA accreditation, ensuring academic excellence and strong placements.

East Point College of Engineering and Technology is a distinguished engineering institute established in 1999 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. This institution, part of the wider East Point Group of Institutions, boasts a sprawling 90-acre campus. East Point College of Engineering and Technology offers a total of 11 courses across diverse disciplines. EPCET is renowned for its academic offerings, including Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs. This premier college (East Point College of Engineering and Technology) operates through more than 10 specialized departments, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. For admissions, East Point College considers various entrance examinations such as KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, PGCET, GATE, KMAT, MAT, and CMAT. EPCET remains committed to fostering academic excellence and is appropriately recognized by regulatory bodies.

P. A. College of Engineering (PACE) is a distinguished engineering college, established in 2000 in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. This institute, P. A. College of Engineering, offers 12 courses across its 10 specialized departments. With 2445 students and 155 faculty members, reflecting a 16:1 ratio, PACE Mangalore is renowned for academic excellence. This top-ranked premium college (P. A. College of Engineering) has been recognized, securing Band 51-100 in NIRF Innovation (2023) and Band 201-300 in ARIIA (2022) for Colleges/Institutes (Private/Self-Financed). Further, PACE (affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi) also engages in international collaborations, including with the University of North Alabama, USA.

G M Institute of Technology is a distinguished engineering college established in 2001 in Davangere, Karnataka. The G M Institute of Technology offers a total of 13 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member, an autonomous institution affiliated with VTU. GMIT Davangere is renowned; the institute provides diverse programs including Engineering (BE, M.Tech) and other specialized fields like MBA and PhD across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (G M Institute of Technology) operates through more than 10 specialized departments. GMIT is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Further, the G M Institute of Technology has been ranked in the 201-250 band by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category, also receiving a "Band of Promising" in Innovation (NIRF 2023) and Overall (ARIIA 2023).

Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology is a distinguished engineering institute, established in 2001 in Tumakuru, Karnataka. The Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology offers a total of 21 courses across various disciplines, positioned as a non-private college member. CIT Gubbi is renowned; the institute has 4185 (as per NIRF 2024 data for 2022-23 academic year) students enrolled in various programs. These include Engineering (like B.E. and M.Tech.), Management (MBA), and Computer Applications (MCA), alongside Ph.D. options across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology) operates through more than 15 specialized departments with over 191 (as per NIRF 2024 data for 2022-23 academic year) faculty members, maintaining a faculty-student ratio of approximately 1:22. CIT is committed to academic excellence, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology also boasts a substantial 65-acre campus.

Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology is a distinguished engineering institute established in 1997 in Mysuru, Karnataka. The Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology offers a total of 11 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. VVIET is renowned; the institute has 2000+ students enrolled in various programs including Engineering (B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.), Management (MBA), and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology) operates through more than 10 specialized departments with over 150+ faculty members, on a 25-acre campus. VVIET is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies, being affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi (often referred to as a premier college).

Brindavan College of Engineering, a distinguished college established in 1993 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, spans a campus area of 50 acres. The Brindavan College of Engineering offers a total of 11 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. BCE is renowned; the institute provides diverse programs like Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Technology (M.Tech.), alongside Ph.D. options, across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Brindavan College of Engineering) operates through more than 9 specialized departments. BCE is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Further, Brindavan College of Engineering is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and maintains international collaborations with four universities.

Ballari Institute of Technology & Management, Bellary, is a premier engineering college established in 1997. Affiliated with VTU, it offers a strong academic foundation across 11 diverse programs, including flagship B.E. courses in CSE and AI/ML. Known for its 10-acre campus, BITM emphasizes quality education and career readiness.