KMAT Accepting Colleges in India 2026

Dr. Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamy College of Engineering (SSSMCE) is a distinguished engineering college established in 2007 in Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka. This institute, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, has been ranked 146th by The Week for Engineering in 2023, and 162nd by India Today in the same category and year. Further, Education World placed Dr. Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamy College of Engineering 155th overall for 2022-23. The Dr. Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamy College of Engineering offers a total of 7 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. SSSMCE is renowned; the institute has 900 students enrolled in programs like Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) with 540 seats (requiring KCET/COMEDK), Master of Technology (M.Tech) with 36 seats (via PGCET/GATE), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), focusing on Engineering and other specialized fields across its 6 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Dr. Sri Sri Sri Shivakumara Mahaswamy College of Engineering) operates with over 92 faculty members, maintaining a 1:10 faculty-student ratio. SSSMCE is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru is a distinguished college established in 2007 in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. This institution, often simply called Sahyadri College, offers a total of 15 courses across various disciplines, and is a non-private college member. SCEM (Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management) is quite renowned; the institute has 4000+ students enrolled in diverse programs like B.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and PhD. The campus spans 30 acres, providing ample space. This premier institute (Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru) operates through more than 12 specialized departments, supported by over 400+ faculty members, maintaining a student-faculty ratio of 1:10. Sahyadri College is committed to academic excellence, recognized by regulatory bodies, and even has international tie-ups.

Nandi Degree College, Ballari, Karnataka, established in 2005, is affiliated with VSKU, Ballari. This premier institution is recognized for academic excellence, offering popular undergraduate programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, and Computer Applications, fostering a strong educational environment.

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, a premier private institution established in 1980 in Vijayapura, is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University. Recognized by AICTE and accredited NAAC A+, the college offers diverse engineering, architecture, and management programs. Known for its strong academic foundation, industry-oriented education, and notable placements, it provides a conducive learning environment on its 14.9-acre campus.

Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology is a distinguished engineering college established in 1999 in Vijayanagara, Karnataka. The Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, offers a total of 11 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. PIT is renowned; the institute has students enrolled in various programs including Engineering (with specializations like Civil, Computer Science, ECE, EEE, Mechanical) and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology) operates through more than 9 specialized departments with over 150 faculty members. PIT is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology has been ranked 201-250 by NIRF (2023) in Engineering, and notably, Band of B (6-25) by ARIIA (2021) Overall, also securing 42nd position by Outlook (2021) in Private Engineering.

University of Kerala is a distinguished university established in 1937 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The University of Kerala offers 19 courses across various disciplines. UoK is renowned; the institute has 13410 students enrolled in programs like Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (University of Kerala) operates through more than Arts and Humanities, Commerce, Computer Applications, Education, Engineering, Law, Library and Information Science, Management, Multidisciplinary, Science, Social Work specialized departments with over 332 faculty members, maintaining an approximate faculty-student ratio of 1:32. Further, the college has been ranked 21st by NIRF 2024 and 16th by India Today 2024, also securing 2nd in the KIRF 2024. University of Kerala is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies.

Sindhi Institute of Management (SIM), Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 2008 and affiliated with Bengaluru City University, is a premier institution. SIM is recognized for its academic excellence across MBA, MCA, and Commerce programs, fostering a dynamic learning environment and strong industry connections.

City College is a distinguished educational institution, established in 1999 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The City College offers a total of 11 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. City College is renowned; the institute provides various programs including UG, PG, and Diploma options, covering fields like Business Administration, Computer Applications, and Commerce. This top-ranked premium institute (City College) operates through more than Arts, Commerce, Computer Applications, Engineering, Management specialized departments. City College is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The institution (that is, City College) focuses on a wide array of academic streams.

Koshys Institute of Management Studies is a distinguished institute, established in 2006 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, affiliated with Bangalore University. The Koshys Institute of Management Studies offers a total of 2 courses across various disciplines, including Management, Computer Applications, and Commerce, making it a non-private college member. KIMS is renowned; the institute has been ranked 37th nationally by IIRF 2023 under the Management category, also securing 4th in Karnataka. This top-ranked premium institute (Koshys Institute of Management Studies) operates through more than 2 specialized departments. Further, KIMS was ranked 16th overall in India and an impressive 1st in Karnataka by The Academic Insights Survey 2022. Koshys Institute of Management Studies is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), accepting various entrance exams such as KMAT, CMAT, and MAT.

R V Institute of Technology and Management (RVITM), Bengaluru, is a premier institution established in 2019, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). RVITM offers diverse engineering programs including CSE, ISE, AI & ML, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and an MBA, fostering a strong academic environment.

St. Claret College is a distinguished educational institution established in 2005 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The St. Claret College offers a total of 8 courses across various disciplines, operating as a non-private college member. SCC is renowned; the institute has been ranked 151-200 by NIRF (2023) for Management. Further, St. Claret College saw its BBA program listed among the Top 100 by India Today (2023) and recognized as a College of Excellence by CSR_GHRDC (2023). The BBA also secured 4th in India by The Times BBA Survey (2022), reflecting the college's strong performance. This top-ranked premium institute (St. Claret College) operates through more than 4 specialized departments, offering UG and PG programs in Arts, Science, Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Social Work. St. Claret College is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), affiliated with Bangalore University.

Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies is a distinguished institute established in 2017 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. The Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (often referred to as CAIAS) offers a total of 7 courses across various disciplines, functioning as a non-private college member. CAIAS is renowned; the institute has 400 students enrolled in various programs, spanning domains like Arts, Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, and Design, across its 3 specialized departments. This Bengaluru-based institute (Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies) operates with over 30 faculty members, maintaining a student-faculty ratio of 1:13. Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies, proudly affiliated with Bengaluru North University (often referred to as a premier college).