Top Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

Updated: Feb 20, 2026 23:04 IST

Selecting the best Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) college in Karnataka is an important decision that affects a student’s career path. Karnataka is home to a number of prestigious schools that offer world-class technical education, cutting-edge research facilities, and unequalled industry experience. This article serves as an important reference for providing a detailed look at the top CSE colleges, outlining what makes them stand out, and guiding the student through the possibilities to find the best fit for their academic and career objectives in the quickly developing world of technology.

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List of Top Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Karnataka

To seek admission to the Computer Science and Engineering specialisation in the engineering colleges in Karnataka, there is a certain eligibility criterion that the candidate needs to fulfil. The specific criteria can vary between various colleges and autonomous institutions, deemed universities, and the affiliated colleges. Given below is the general eligibility criteria for securing a seat in a Computer Science Engineering program in Karanatak is as follows:-

Education Qualification:- The candidate must have successfully qualified for Class 12th or an equivalent examination from a recognised board like CBSE, ICSE or State Board.
Compulsory Subjects:- Candidates must have qualified Class 12th in subjects like Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following as an optional subject like Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or Biotechnology.
Minimum Marks:- The candidate is generally required to have secured a minimum aggregate score of 45% (or 40% for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories of Karnataka).
Entrance Examination:- Admission is predominantly based on performance in one of the following competitive entrance exams:-

KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
COMEDK UGET
JEE Main

Given below is the list of the Top Computer Science Engineering Colleges in Karnataka, including both government and private engineering colleges:-

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal	Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum
Sri Vidya Vinayaka Institute of Technology, Bangalore	Srinivas University, Mangalore
Bgs College of Engineering and Technology, Bengaluru	Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad
Cambridge Institute of Technology, North Campus, Bangalore	MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore
KVG College of Engineering, Sullia	Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore