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Karnataka B.Tech Admission: Top Colleges and Entrance Exams

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Updated on Jun 13, 2025

Vasudha Sharma

The B.Tech is a four-year undergraduate engineering course that provides students with technical knowledge in multiple specializations such as Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunication, Aerospace, Electrical, and more. In India, this degree is highly valued by students who want to pursue an advanced career in engineering and technology.

 

There are numerous top and reputed engineering and technology colleges in Karnataka. The B.Tech admissions in Karnataka to these colleges are based on national, university, and state-level entrance exams, with the first being most important. The candidates are required to appear for the JEE Main and JEE Advanced, if they want to enroll in the reputed national colleges like IIT and NIT situated in Karnataka, IIT Dharwad, and NIT Suratkhal.

 

Apart from that, for state universities, the candidates are required to appear for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) and COMEDK UGET. Also, there are some colleges in Karnataka that conduct their entrance exams, such as Manipal Institute of Technology (MET) and Jain University (JET). Admission usually involves completing the registration, passing the entrance exams, document verification, and visiting the campus for online or offline counseling.

 

Table of Contents
  1. Karnataka B.Tech Eligibility Criteria
  2. Karnataka B.Tech Entrance Exams
  3. Karnataka B.Tech Admission Process
  4. Karnataka B.Tech Admission FAQs

 

Karnataka B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

The candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria of the B.Tech course at the university they want to apply to. It is the essential step to check the eligibility criteria before enrolling in any university. The eligibility criteria of most universities vary based on the minimum mark requirements, educational qualifications, etc. The eligibility criteria that the candidates need to meet are as follows:

  • The candidates need to complete and pass their 12th standard with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as mandatory subjects from a recognized board.
  • In addition to this, the candidates need to score at least 50% to 60% marks in their 12th standard. To enroll in the IITs and NITs, the candidates need to score at least 70% marks.
  • Along with fulfilling these requirements, the candidates need to appear for the entrance examinations, including JEE Main, JEE Advanced, KCET, etc.

 

Karnataka B.Tech Entrance Exams

The candidates need to get the complete information about the entrance exams that they need to appear for to get admission in the top colleges of Karnataka. The complete details of the entrance exams, with the application dates, fees, exam dates, etc., are given below:

 

National Level Exams

The IIT and NIT are recognized as top institutions that offer quality education, best learning outcomes, placement opportunities, etc. These institutions, like IIT Dharwad and NIT Suratkhal, accept applications through the national-level entrance exams, including JEE Main and JEE Advanced

Exam

Application Date

Exam Date

Registration Fee

JEE Main 2026

November 2025

JEE Main Exam Date Session 1- January 2026 (Tentative)

 

JEE Main Exam Date Session 2- April 2026 (Tentative)

INR 1000 (Male-Gen)

 

INR 900 (Male-/EWS/OBC)

 

INR 800 (Female-Gen/EWS/OBC)

 

INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/TG)

JEE Advanced 2025

23 Apr- 2 May, 2025

18 May 2025

INR 3,200 (Male/Gen/OBC)

 

INR 1,600 (Female/SC/ST/PwD)

 

State Level Exams

There are numerous top and reputed engineering colleges in Karnataka, as VTU Belgaum, NIE Mysore, KLE Technological University, etc., that enroll candidates based on their scores in state-level entrance exams, such as KCET and COMEDK UGET. The detailed information about the entrance exams is given below:

Exam

Application Date

Exam Date

Registration Fee

KCET 2025

23 Jan – 20 Feb 2025

Apr 16–17, 2025

-

COMEDK UGET 2025

3 Feb- 24 Mar 2025

25 May 2025

INR 1800

 

University-Level Exams

The universities, such as Jain University and Manipal Institute of Technology, conduct their entrance exams at the university level. The candidates need to appear for the entrance exams, such as JET and MET. The details of the entrance exams are given below:

Exam

Application Date

Exam Date

Registration Fee

JET 2025

Before 5 June 2025

5 June 2025

INR 600

MET 2025

28 March- 19 April 2025

12 May 2025

-

 

Karnataka B.Tech Admission Process

To enroll in the B.Tech course at any reputed university, the candidates must register and qualify for the entrance examinations. If the candidates are targeting to take admission in IITs and NITs, they need to appear for the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. The admission process of the NIT, Suratkhal, to enroll in the B.Tech course is provided below:

 

Application Process

Step 1: Begin by visiting the official website of the JEE Main NTA and head to the registration page of the exam.

 

Step 2: Now, register yourself by entering your email ID and mobile number to start the application process. Verify the email ID and mobile number.

 

Step 3: Fill in the required information in the application form, including the personal and educational details.

 

Step 4: Upon filling in the required details, upload a copy of the documents.

 

Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the application form.

 

Step 6: Appear for the JEE Main exam and wait for the result.

 

Step 8: If selected, move forward with the admission process at NIT, Suratkhal.

 

Admission Process

To take admission in the NITs, the candidates are not required to appear for the JEE Advanced exam. So, the candidates need to start by registering on the JoSAA.

 

Step 1: Start by registering for JoSAA and filling out the preference form for the courses and colleges.

 

Step 2: Upon getting the desired seat in college and course based on the score, rank, and other factors.

 

Step 4: If selected, complete the counselling process, either online or by visiting the campus.

 

Step 5: Upon completion of the document verification, pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.

 

Documents Required

The candidates need to take the following documents to the counselling process of the NIT, Suratkhal:

  • 10th and 12th Marksheet
  • 10th and 12th Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Caste certificate (If applicable)
  • Transfer Certificate
  • JEE Main Scorecard
  • Allotment Letter.

 

Karnataka B.Tech Admission FAQs

Can I apply for the KCET and COMDEK UGET exams if I am from a different state?

Yes, the candidates who are from different states and want to apply for the B.Tech course in the colleges of Karnataka can apply for the COMDEK UGET exam. However, they can also apply for the JEE Main exam. But for the KCET exam, only the candidates who are residents of Karnataka can apply.

Do these exams, including KCET and COMDEK UGET, provide reservations?

Yes, the KCET and COMDEK UGET exams provide reservations to the candidates who belong to the SC/ST/ OBC/ PwD categories. The reservations can be given based on the scores, age, fees, or other factors.

What are some of the top engineering institutes of Karnataka?

There are many reputed and recognized institutes in Karnataka, including IIT and NIT. Apart from NIT and IIT, the institutes that are known for their education are KLE Technological University, VTU Belgaum, Jain University, Manipal Institute of Technology, etc.

Do the private universities in Karnataka accept the JEE Main score for admission in the BTech course?

Yes, many private institutions in Karnataka accept JEE Main scores as the basis of selection for their B.Tech courses. Some of the universities that accept the JEE Main score are IIIT Dharwad, MS Ramaiah Institute of Applied Sciences, Srinivas University, etc.

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