Which is the top Engineering college in Karnataka as per NIRF 2019?
NITK Surathkal is the top Karnataka entry, ranked #21 with a score of 55.25.
23 Karnataka institutions appear in the NIRF 2019 Engineering list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
NITK Surathkal leads the Karnataka entries in 2019 at national rank 21 with a score of 55.25.
Karnataka colleges featured across NIRF Engineering editions
These institutions appeared in the available Karnataka lists from 2016 to 2019. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Engineering colleges in Karnataka
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal 2019 · National rank 21 · Listed this year
- Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 163 · Listed this year
- National Institute Of Technology, Karnataka-Mangalore 2016 · National rank 22 · Historical entry
Top Private Engineering colleges in Karnataka
- Manipal Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 43 · Listed this year
- R.V. College of Engineering 2019 · National rank 63 · Listed this year
- M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 64 · Listed this year
- International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore 2019 · National rank 65 · Listed this year
- B.M.S. College of Engineering 2019 · National rank 69 · Listed this year
- Siddaganga Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 79 · Listed this year
- New Horizon College of Engineering 2019 · National rank 106 · Listed this year
- Jain university,Bangalore 2019 · National rank 115 · Listed this year
- JSS Science and Technology University 2019 · National rank 120 · Listed this year
- Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering 2019 · National rank 127 · Listed this year
- NMAM Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 128 · Listed this year
- Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 142 · Listed this year
- PES University 2019 · National rank 149 · Listed this year
- BNM Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 156 · Listed this year
- BMS Institute of Technology & Management 2019 · National rank 157 · Listed this year
- KLE Technological University 2019 · National rank 159 · Listed this year
- P E S College of Engineering, Mandya 2019 · National rank 161 · Listed this year
- C M R Institute of Technology 2019 · National rank 174 · Listed this year
- Alliance University 2019 · National rank 186 · Listed this year
- Basaveshwar Engineering College 2019 · National rank 191 · Listed this year
- M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology-Bangalore 2016 · National rank 33 · Historical entry
- Siddaganga Institute Of Technology-Tumkur 2016 · National rank 70 · Historical entry
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- The National Institute of Engineering 2019 · National rank 178 · Listed this year
- R.V. College Of Engineering-Bengaluru 2016 · National rank 35 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Karnataka offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national Engineering ranks, not positions within Karnataka.
Karnataka Engineering ranking history
Explore Karnataka institutions in the published NIRF Engineering lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Karnataka. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Engineering edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Karnataka list, not necessarily a first NIRF appearance. Absence does not establish why an institution is missing, and movement alone does not explain changes in quality.
Highlights and changes in 2019
23 Karnataka institutions appear in the 2019 published Engineering list. National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is the highest-ranked Karnataka entry at national rank 21 with a score of 55.25.
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Major changes from 2018 to 2019
PES University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 87 to 149. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Karnataka ranking changes from 2018
3| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | PES University | 87 | ↓ 62 places |
| 142 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 100 | ↓ 42 places |
| 65 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 56 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 13 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Karnataka institutions in 2019
13| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | Jain university,Bangalore | 34.76 | Newly present |
| 120 | JSS Science and Technology University | 34.43 | Newly present |
| 127 | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | 33.99 | Newly present |
| 128 | NMAM Institute of Technology | 33.84 | Newly present |
| 156 | BNM Institute of Technology | 32.08 | Newly present |
| 157 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 32.07 | Newly present |
| 159 | KLE Technological University | 32.05 | Newly present |
| 161 | P E S College of Engineering, Mandya | 31.98 | Newly present |
| 163 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology | 31.91 | Newly present |
| 174 | C M R Institute of Technology | 31.36 | Newly present |
| 178 | The National Institute of Engineering | 31.25 | Newly present |
| 186 | Alliance University | 30.79 | Newly present |
| 191 | Basaveshwar Engineering College | 30.58 | Newly present |
Karnataka institutions not present in 2019
0Every Karnataka entry in the earlier list remains present.
Karnataka NIRF Engineering rankings 2018
10 Karnataka institutions appear in the 2018 published Engineering list. National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is the highest-ranked Karnataka entry at national rank 21 with a score of 53.16.
Karnataka institutions in NIRF Engineering 2018
10| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 22 | 53.16 |
| 39 | Manipal Institute of Technology | 43 | 46.66 |
| 56 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | — | 43.20 |
| 58 | R.V. College of Engineering | 49 | 42.98 |
| 60 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 45 | 42.25 |
| 67 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 52 | 40.32 |
| 78 | Siddaganga Institute of Technology | 72 | 37.72 |
| 87 | PES University | 86 | 36.86 |
| 99 | New Horizon College of Engineering | — | 35.95 |
| 100 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | — | 35.84 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
Manipal Institute of Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 43 to 39, an improvement of 4 places. M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 45 to 60. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Karnataka ranking changes from 2017
5| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Manipal Institute of Technology | 43 | ↑ 4 places |
| 21 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 22 | ↑ 1 place |
| 60 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 45 | ↓ 15 places |
| 67 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 52 | ↓ 15 places |
| 58 | R.V. College of Engineering | 49 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 3 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Karnataka institutions in 2018
3| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | 43.20 | Newly present |
| 99 | New Horizon College of Engineering | 35.95 | Newly present |
| 100 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | 35.84 | Newly present |
Karnataka institutions not present in 2018
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | Not present in 2018 |
Karnataka NIRF Engineering rankings 2017
8 Karnataka institutions appear in the 2017 published Engineering list. National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is the highest-ranked Karnataka entry at national rank 22 with a score of 52.87.
Karnataka institutions in NIRF Engineering 2017
8| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | — | 52.87 |
| 43 | Manipal Institute of Technology | 39 | 45.38 |
| 45 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | — | 44.35 |
| 49 | R.V. College of Engineering | — | 43.42 |
| 52 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | — | 42.86 |
| 72 | Siddaganga Institute of Technology | — | 39.36 |
| 86 | PES University | — | 37.31 |
| 95 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | — | 36.67 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
Manipal Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 39 to 43. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Karnataka ranking changes from 2016
1| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Manipal Institute of Technology | 39 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 7 newly listed and 5 no longer listed
Newly present Karnataka institutions in 2017
7| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 52.87 | Newly present |
| 45 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 44.35 | Newly present |
| 49 | R.V. College of Engineering | 43.42 | Newly present |
| 52 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | 42.86 | Newly present |
| 72 | Siddaganga Institute of Technology | 39.36 | Newly present |
| 86 | PES University | 37.31 | Newly present |
| 95 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | 36.67 | Newly present |
Karnataka institutions not present in 2017
5| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | National Institute Of Technology, Karnataka-Mangalore | Not present in 2017 |
| 33 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology-Bangalore | Not present in 2017 |
| 35 | R.V. College Of Engineering-Bengaluru | Not present in 2017 |
| 70 | Siddaganga Institute Of Technology-Tumkur | Not present in 2017 |
| 96 | The National Institute of Engineering | Not present in 2017 |
Karnataka NIRF Engineering rankings 2016
6 Karnataka institutions appear in the 2016 published Engineering list. National Institute Of Technology, Karnataka-Mangalore is the highest-ranked Karnataka entry at national rank 22 with a score of 68.95.
Karnataka institutions in NIRF Engineering 2016
6| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | National Institute Of Technology, Karnataka-Mangalore | — | 68.95 |
| 33 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology-Bangalore | — | 63.39 |
| 35 | R.V. College Of Engineering-Bengaluru | — | 62.26 |
| 39 | Manipal Institute of Technology | — | 61.15 |
| 70 | Siddaganga Institute Of Technology-Tumkur | — | 54.67 |
| 96 | The National Institute of Engineering | — | 49.51 |
This is the earliest available Engineering edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Karnataka Engineering ranking list
Avg score 35.82
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21 NITK Surathkal 55.25 0
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- 2017: rank 22
- 2018: rank 21
- 2019: rank 21
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Improved by 1 places from #22 in 2017 to #21 in 2019.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
43 Manipal Institute of Technology 47.31 4
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- 2016: rank 39
- 2017: rank 43
- 2018: rank 39
- 2019: rank 43
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Moved down 4 places from #39 in 2016 to #43 in 2019.
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63 R.V. College of Engineering 40.88 5
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 49
- 2018: rank 58
- 2019: rank 63
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Moved down 14 places from #49 in 2017 to #63 in 2019.
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64 M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology 40.54 4
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 45
- 2018: rank 60
- 2019: rank 64
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Moved down 19 places from #45 in 2017 to #64 in 2019.
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65 IIIT Bangalore 40.51 9
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 56
- 2019: rank 65
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Moved down 9 places from #56 in 2018 to #65 in 2019.
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69 B.M.S. College of Engineering 39.67 2
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 52
- 2018: rank 67
- 2019: rank 69
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Moved down 17 places from #52 in 2017 to #69 in 2019.
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79 Siddaganga Institute of Technology 37.98 1
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 72
- 2018: rank 78
- 2019: rank 79
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Moved down 7 places from #72 in 2017 to #79 in 2019.
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106 New Horizon College of Engineering 35.50 7
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 99
- 2019: rank 106
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Moved down 7 places from #99 in 2018 to #106 in 2019.
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115 Jain university 34.76 NEW
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Ranked #115 in both 2019 and 2019.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
120 JSS Science and Technology University 34.43 NEW
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Ranked #120 in both 2019 and 2019.
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127 Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering 33.99 NEW
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Ranked #127 in both 2019 and 2019.
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128 NMAM Institute of Technology 33.84 NEW
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Ranked #128 in both 2019 and 2019.
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142 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology 32.82 42
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- 2018: rank 100
- 2019: rank 142
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Moved down 42 places from #100 in 2018 to #142 in 2019.
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149 PES University Bengaluru 32.28 62
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 86
- 2018: rank 87
- 2019: rank 149
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Moved down 63 places from #86 in 2017 to #149 in 2019.
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156 BNM Institute of Technology 32.08 NEW
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Ranked #156 in both 2019 and 2019.
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157 BMS Institute of Technology & Management 32.07 62
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 95
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- 2019: rank 157
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Moved down 62 places from #95 in 2017 to #157 in 2019.
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159 KLE Technological University 32.05 NEW
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Ranked #159 in both 2019 and 2019.
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161 P E S College of Engineering 31.98 NEW
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Ranked #161 in both 2019 and 2019.
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163 Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology 31.91 NEW
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Ranked #163 in both 2019 and 2019.
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174 C M R Institute of Technology 31.36 NEW
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- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 174
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Ranked #174 in both 2019 and 2019.
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178 The National Institute of Engineering 31.25 82
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- 2016: rank 96
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 178
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Moved down 82 places from #96 in 2016 to #178 in 2019.
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186 Alliance University 30.79 NEW
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- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 186
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Ranked #186 in both 2019 and 2019.
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191 Basaveshwar Engineering College 30.58 NEW
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- 2018: not ranked
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Ranked #191 in both 2019 and 2019.
Consistently ranked among India's top engineering institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Karnataka ranking questions
Does this include private colleges?
Yes. Private and government labels appear when the institution is resolved in NIRFRank's curated registry.
How many Karnataka colleges are in the NIRF 2019 list?
23 ranked colleges are shown across 10 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF Engineering rank across the latest available editions.