Bengaluru has 13 private institutions in the top 300 of the official NIRF 2025 Engineering rankings, and three of them are in the top 100. M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology is the highest ranked at 75. In the latest official NIRF filings of the four largest colleges, UG placement rates range from 70.8% to 87.1% and median salaries from ₹7.50 LPA to ₹10.00 LPA.
Every figure on this page comes from two official sources: the NIRF India Rankings published by the Ministry of Education, and the data each college submits to NIRF.
- Top 5 Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: Key Numbers
- Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Bangalore (Private): NIRF 2025 Rank List
- NIRF Parameter Scores: Bangalore's Top-100 Private Colleges
- Best Engineering Colleges in Bangalore by Placements: NIRF Data
- Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: Intake and Student Profile
- Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: Faculty and Research
- Engineering Colleges in Bangalore Fees: KCET, COMEDK and Management Quota
- B.Tech Colleges in Bangalore: COMEDK Admission Eligibility
- Top Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore FAQs
Top 5 Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: Key Numbers
| College | NIRF category (institute ID) | NIRF 2025 Engineering | Latest UG placement rate | Latest UG median salary |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | College (IR-E-C-1331) | 75 | 73.2% (2023–24) | ₹7.50 LPA |
| RV College of Engineering | College (IR-E-C-1269) | 101–150 | 75.6% (2022–23) | ₹10.00 LPA |
| PES University | University (IR-E-U-0733) | 101–150 | 87.1% (2021–22) | ₹7.50 LPA |
| BMS College of Engineering | College (IR-E-C-1262) | 151–200 | 70.8% (2022–23) | ₹9.00 LPA |
| Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | College (IR-E-C-1413) | 201–300 | Published on the college's NIRF page | Published on the college's NIRF page |
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025 (Engineering); NIRF data filings of each institution. The batch year differs by college because each figure is from the latest filing available.
Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Bangalore (Private): NIRF 2025 Rank List
NIRF gives exact ranks only to the top 100. Colleges ranked 101 to 300 are grouped in bands and listed alphabetically. The 10th position among Bengaluru's private colleges falls in the 201–300 band, which four colleges share, so all 13 are listed.
| NIRF 2025 Engineering rank | College | NIRF score |
| 75 | M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 49.26 |
| 76 | Christ University | 49.03 |
| 84 | Jain University | 48.01 |
| 101–150 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | Not published |
| 101–150 | PES University | Not published |
| 101–150 | R.V. College of Engineering | Not published |
| 151–200 | B.M.S. College of Engineering | Not published |
| 151–200 | CMR Institute of Technology | Not published |
| 151–200 | New Horizon College of Engineering | Not published |
| 201–300 | BMS Institute of Technology & Management | Not published |
| 201–300 | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering | Not published |
| 201–300 | Presidency University | Not published |
| 201–300 | Reva University | Not published |
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Engineering (top 100 and rank bands 101–150, 151–200 and 201–300).
For KCET closing ranks at several of these colleges, see our list of top engineering colleges through KCET.
NIRF Parameter Scores: Bangalore's Top-100 Private Colleges
NIRF scores each college out of 100 on five parameters. The breakdown shows where each college gains or loses ground.
| College | Teaching, Learning & Resources | Research & Professional Practice | Graduation Outcomes | Outreach & Inclusivity | Perception |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 70.38 | 28.02 | 62.77 | 56.51 | 15.50 |
| Christ University | 65.63 | 47.28 | 34.52 | 63.03 | 19.53 |
| Jain University | 68.49 | 40.87 | 42.99 | 62.18 | 3.79 |
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Engineering.
M.S. Ramaiah ranks above the two universities mainly on Graduation Outcomes (62.77, against 34.52 and 42.99), the parameter that covers placements, median salary and students completing on time. Christ University scores highest on research (47.28).
Best Engineering Colleges in Bangalore by Placements: NIRF Data
NIRF filings report how many UG students graduated on time, how many were placed, their median salary and how many chose higher studies. The table covers three consecutive batches for each college from its official filing.
UG Placement Trend: Three Batches per College
| College | Batch | Graduated | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
| RV College of Engineering | 2020–21 | 1,120 | 683 | 61.0% | ₹8.00 LPA | 70 |
| RV College of Engineering | 2021–22 | 1,062 | 791 | 74.5% | ₹8.50 LPA | 80 |
| RV College of Engineering | 2022–23 | 1,072 | 810 | 75.6% | ₹10.00 LPA | 95 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 2021–22 | 1,124 | 897 | 79.8% | ₹6.15 LPA | 140 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 2022–23 | 1,121 | 841 | 75.0% | ₹8.00 LPA | 167 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 2023–24 | 1,075 | 787 | 73.2% | ₹7.50 LPA | 195 |
| BMS College of Engineering | 2020–21 | 962 | 803 | 83.5% | ₹8.00 LPA | 100 |
| BMS College of Engineering | 2021–22 | 1,046 | 864 | 82.6% | ₹8.24 LPA | 117 |
| BMS College of Engineering | 2022–23 | 1,344 | 952 | 70.8% | ₹9.00 LPA | 125 |
| PES University | 2019–20 | 1,230 | 1,014 | 82.4% | ₹7.20 LPA | 207 |
| PES University | 2020–21 | 1,250 | 1,088 | 87.0% | ₹7.30 LPA | 134 |
| PES University | 2021–22 | 1,360 | 1,184 | 87.1% | ₹7.50 LPA | 161 |
Source: NIRF data filings (RV College of Engineering and BMS College of Engineering, India Rankings 2024; M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, India Rankings 2025; PES University, India Rankings 2023). Placement rate = placed ÷ graduated.
What the Placement Data Shows
| Measure | College | Figure |
| Highest UG median salary | RV College of Engineering | ₹10.00 LPA (2022–23) |
| Fastest median salary growth over three batches | RV College of Engineering | +25% (₹8.00 to ₹10.00 LPA) |
| Highest UG placement rate | PES University | 87.1% (2021–22) |
| Highest share choosing higher studies | M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 18.1% (195 of 1,075, 2023–24) |
| Largest graduating batch | PES University | 1,360 (2021–22) |
BMS College of Engineering's graduating batch grew 28.5% between 2021–22 and 2022–23 (1,046 to 1,344), while the number placed grew 10.2% (864 to 952). That gap explains its placement rate falling from 82.6% to 70.8%. See the full BMS College of Engineering Placement Report for branch-level detail.
All salary figures above are medians of placed graduates, which is the only salary measure NIRF collects. NIRF filings do not report average or highest packages.
M.Tech Placements: PG Data from NIRF
| College | Batch | Graduated | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 2023–24 | 98 | 84 | 85.7% | ₹6.10 LPA |
| RV College of Engineering | 2022–23 | 236 | 190 | 80.5% | ₹7.00 LPA |
| BMS College of Engineering | 2022–23 | 104 | 63 | 60.6% | ₹7.00 LPA |
| PES University | 2021–22 | 109 | 89 | 81.7% | ₹4.80 LPA |
Source: NIRF data filings, as above.
Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: Intake and Student Profile
NIRF filings also record approved intake and who the students are. These figures show how large each college is and how many students come from outside Karnataka.
| College | Approved UG intake | Total UG students | Women | From outside Karnataka | From outside India | Filing year |
| BMS College of Engineering | 1,797 (2022–23) | 6,238 | 1,926 (30.9%) | 1,386 (22.2%) | 406 (6.5%) | NIRF 2024 |
| PES University | 1,560 (2021–22) | 5,874 | 1,702 (29.0%) | 1,672 (28.5%) | 101 (1.7%) | NIRF 2023 |
| RV College of Engineering | 1,300 (2022–23) | 5,050 | 1,247 (24.7%) | 1,442 (28.6%) | 0 | NIRF 2024 |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 1,401 (2023–24) | 4,814 | 1,684 (35.0%) | 1,834 (38.1%) | 119 (2.5%) | NIRF 2025 |
Source: NIRF data filings of each institution.
BMS College of Engineering has the largest UG student body (6,238) and the most students from outside India (406). M.S. Ramaiah has the highest share of women (35.0%) and of students from outside Karnataka (38.1%).
Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore: Faculty and Research
| College | Faculty members | Students per faculty member | Ph.D. scholars | Sponsored research (projects, amount) | Consultancy (projects, amount) | Financial year |
| M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 398 | 12.7 | 357 | 22 projects, ₹3.48 crore | 47 projects, ₹1.07 crore | 2023–24 |
| BMS College of Engineering | Listed by name in filing | Not computed | 177 | 25 projects, ₹2.27 crore | 117 projects, ₹0.61 crore | 2022–23 |
| RV College of Engineering | 362 | 15.2 | 288 | 20 projects, ₹1.22 crore | 125 projects, ₹3.33 crore | 2022–23 |
| PES University | 371 | 16.4 | 74 | 6 projects, ₹0.15 crore | 10 projects, ₹7.92 crore | 2021–22 |
Source: NIRF data filings of each institution. Students per faculty member = total UG and PG students ÷ faculty members entered in the filing. Ph.D. scholars include full-time and part-time.
M.S. Ramaiah reported the largest sponsored-research income (₹3.48 crore) and the lowest students-per-faculty figure (12.7). PES University earned the most from consultancy (₹7.92 crore), and RV College of Engineering handled the most consultancy projects (125). BMS College of Engineering reported 6 patents granted in calendar year 2022.
Engineering Colleges in Bangalore Fees: KCET, COMEDK and Management Quota
Seats in Karnataka's private unaided engineering colleges are split between three admission routes in a 45:30:25 ratio. The fee a student pays depends on which share the seat comes from.
| Admission route | Share of seats | Conducted by | Fee notified by | Who can apply |
| KCET (government quota) | 45% | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) | KEA | Karnataka-domicile candidates |
| COMEDK UGET | 30% | Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) | COMEDK | Candidates from any state |
| Management and NRI quota | 25% | The college | The college | As per the college's rules |
KCET Fee for Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore
KEA's provisional fee notification for 2026–27, dated 1 July 2026, fixes the annual fee for government-quota engineering seats by college type.
| College type | Annual fee, General Merit | Annual fee, SC/ST (family income up to ₹10 lakh) |
| Government college | ₹47,100 | ₹0 |
| Private unaided college, Type-1 | ₹1,20,320 | ₹0 |
| Private unaided college, Type-2 | ₹1,30,320 | ₹0 |
A government-quota seat at a Type-2 private college costs 2.8 times the government-college fee (₹1,30,320 against ₹47,100), and ₹10,000 more than a Type-1 seat. The fee for COMEDK and management-quota seats is set outside this notification.
The ₹47,100 government-college figure includes a ₹10,000 "other fee" approved by the state. KEA's provisional matrix listed that component as ₹500, a ₹9,500 gap the Higher Education Department asked KEA to clarify. Details are in our report on the KEA Fee Structure Descrepancy.
B.Tech Colleges in Bangalore: COMEDK Admission Eligibility
| Criteria | COMEDK UGET requirement |
| Qualifying exam | Class 12 (2nd PUC) or equivalent |
| Compulsory subjects | Physics, Mathematics and English |
| Optional subject (any one) | Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science or Electronics |
| Minimum marks, General Merit | 45% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and the optional subject |
| Minimum marks, SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka | 40% aggregate |
| Subject pass | Each subject must be passed individually |
Meeting these criteria makes a candidate eligible for counselling; the seat itself is allotted by rank. Previous closing-rank trends are on our VTU Cutoff Page.
Top Private Engineering Colleges in Bangalore FAQs
Which are the top private engineering colleges in Bangalore?
In NIRF 2025 Engineering, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (75), Christ University (76) and Jain University (84) are the only Bengaluru private institutions in the top 100. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, PES University and RV College of Engineering follow in the 101–150 band.
How are RVCE placements?
RVCE's official NIRF filing shows 810 of 1,072 UG graduates placed in 2022–23 (75.6%) at a median salary of ₹10.00 LPA, the highest among the colleges compared here. Its median rose from ₹8.00 LPA in 2020–21.
Which private engineering college in Bangalore has the best placement rate?
PES University reported the highest UG placement rate in the filings compared here: 87.1% for 2021–22 (1,184 of 1,360).
Is RV College of Engineering better than PES University?
Both are in the same NIRF 2025 band (101–150). For the 2021–22 batch, RVCE's median salary was higher (₹8.50 LPA against ₹7.50 LPA), while PES University placed a larger share of its batch (87.1% against 74.5%).
Can I get admission without an entrance exam?
Management-quota seats are filled by each college under its own rules. KCET and COMEDK seats are allotted through counselling on the basis of entrance-exam rank.
What is the difference between KCET and COMEDK?
KCET is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and COMEDK UGET by the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK). COMEDK'S Eligibility Criteria require 45% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and an optional subject (40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates of Karnataka), with each subject passed individually.
