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Yrs)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-stat-box\">\n<div class=\"num\">\u20b914 LPA<\/div>\n<div class=\"lbl\">NITK Median Package<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- LATEST NEWS --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-news\">\n  <span class=\"ch-news-label\">\ud83d\udd34 Latest News<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-news-items\">\n<div class=\"ch-news-item\"><strong>NIRF 2025:<\/strong> NITK Surathkal ranked <strong>#17 in Engineering<\/strong> nationally \u2014 the only NIT in Karnataka and one of India&#8217;s top 20 engineering institutes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-news-item\"><strong>NIRF 2026 (Phase 1 data):<\/strong> NITK placements 2025 \u2014 783 B.Tech students placed, median salary \u20b914 LPA; highest CTC \u20b963.3 LPA (IT branch).<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-news-item\"><strong>Apr 2026:<\/strong> KCET 2026 scheduled for April 23\u201324, 2026 \u2014 the primary gateway for admission to VTU-affiliated engineering colleges in Karnataka.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-news-item\"><strong>2026:<\/strong> AI, ML, and Data Science specialisations now available at most private engineering colleges in Mangalore \u2014 replacing traditional seats in older branches like Civil and Mechanical at many colleges.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-news-item\"><strong>Industry Note:<\/strong> Mangalore&#8217;s engineering graduate ecosystem is increasingly being absorbed by IT companies with remote\/hybrid models \u2014 expanding job geography significantly beyond coastal Karnataka.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- METHODOLOGY --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-method\">\n  <strong>How we ranked these colleges<\/strong><br \/>\n  Our team at CampusHunt researched and ranked engineering colleges in Mangalore based on: NIRF 2025 rank, NAAC grade, AICTE recognition, VTU \/ NIT \/ Deemed affiliation, branch-wise placement data, campus infrastructure, KCET cutoff trends (indicator of peer quality), and student feedback from 2024\u201325.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NIRF 2025 rank (most weighted)<\/li>\n<li>NAAC grade &amp; accreditation status<\/li>\n<li>Placement record: median &amp; highest CTC<\/li>\n<li>KCET cutoff trends (peer group quality)<\/li>\n<li>Branches &amp; specialisations offered<\/li>\n<li>Fee-to-placement ROI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-cta-bar\">\n<div class=\"txt\">\n    <strong>\ud83c\udfaf 2026 Admissions Open \u2014 KCET Counselling Starts June 2026<\/strong><br \/>\n    <span>Get free expert counselling on college selection based on your KCET rank, JEE score, budget &amp; branch preference.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-cta-btns\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=Hello%2C+I+need+help+with+B.Tech+engineering+admission+in+Mangalore+2026\" class=\"ch-btn-w\">\ud83d\udcde Free Counselling<\/a><br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683\" class=\"ch-btn-o\">\ud83d\udcac WhatsApp Us<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- COMPARISON TABLE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Quick Compare<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Top B.Tech \/ BE Colleges in Mangalore \u2014 At a Glance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ch-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>#<\/th>\n<th>College<\/th>\n<th>Fees (4 Yrs)<\/th>\n<th>NIRF \/ NAAC<\/th>\n<th>Affiliation<\/th>\n<th>Admission<\/th>\n<th>Median Package<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">NIT Karnataka \u2014 NITK Surathkal<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">\u20b95.7\u20136L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bi\">NIRF #17 Engg.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">Autonomous (NIT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>JEE Main \/ JoSAA<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b914 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">St. Joseph Engineering College (SJEC)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">\u20b95.21\u20138.09L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bi\">NAAC Accredited<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU (Autonomous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b95.60 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Enquire<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bi\">NIRF Top 150 Engg.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">Nitte (Deemed)<\/span><\/td>\n<td>NUCAT \/ KCET<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">Enquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">Srinivas Institute of Technology (SIT)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Enquire<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">Enquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">MITE \u2014 Mangalore Inst. of Technology &amp; Engg.<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">\u20b94.5L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bi\">NAAC Accredited<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b94.60 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">Shree Devi Institute of Technology (SDIT)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Enquire<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">Enquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">Alvas Institute of Engineering &amp; Technology<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Enquire<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">Enquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">Sahyadri College of Engineering &amp; Management<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Enquire<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">Enquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">PA College of Engineering<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Enquire<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">Enquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"ch-rnk\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"college-name\">St. Joseph&#8217;s Engineering College (Vamanjoor)<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-fee\">Enquire<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/td>\n<td>KCET \/ COMEDK<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">Enquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- COLLEGE CARDS --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Full List<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>B.Tech \/ BE Colleges in Mangalore \u2014 Detailed Profiles<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-cards\">\n<p>  <!-- 1 NITK --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">1<\/span>National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) \u2014 Surathkal<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">NIRF #17 Engineering<\/span><span class=\"ch-bi\">Inst. of National Importance<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">Autonomous NIT<\/span><span style=\"background:#fef3c7;color:#92400e;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:3px;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif\">Best in Region<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">\u20b95.7\u20136L<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">JEE Main<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">\u20b914 LPA<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Median Package<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">\u20b963.3 LPA<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Highest CTC (IT)<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch hot\">IT<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch hot\">AI &amp; ML<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Chemical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mining<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">NITK Surathkal is <strong>India&#8217;s only NIT in Karnataka and one of India&#8217;s top 20 engineering institutes (NIRF #17, 2025)<\/strong>. Established in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College, it spans a 295-acre campus uniquely situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Among India&#8217;s most prestigious technical institutes, with Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Adobe, Oracle, Qualcomm, and Nvidia visiting for placements. In 2025, 783 B.Tech students were placed at a median salary of \u20b914 LPA; highest CTC was \u20b963.3 LPA in the IT branch. CSE branch had an average package exceeding \u20b927 LPA. Admission is exclusively via JEE Main + JoSAA counselling. CSE closing rank (General, Round 6, 2025): ~1,827. Also ranked #120 in Southern Asia by QS World University Rankings 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd NH-66, Srinivasnagar, Surathkal, Mangalore | Govt. \u2014 JEE Main only<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+need+help+with+NITK+Surathkal+B.Tech+admission+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 2 SJEC --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">2<\/span>St. Joseph Engineering College (SJEC)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">NAAC Accredited<\/span><span class=\"ch-bi\">Careers360 AAA<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU Autonomous<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">\u20b95.21\u20138.09L<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">KCET \/ COMEDK<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">\u20b95.60 LPA<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Median Package<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Est. 2002<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Founded<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch hot\">AI &amp; ML<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">IT<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, is consistently ranked as the <strong>top private engineering college in Mangalore<\/strong>. As a VTU Autonomous institution, SJEC can design its own curriculum more flexibly than non-autonomous affiliated colleges. NAAC-accredited and rated AAA by Careers360 2025. Per NIRF 2025 data, 424 students were placed out of 596 graduates at a median package of \u20b95.60 LPA. The campus has dedicated training and placement cell with active ties to IT, manufacturing, and engineering companies. Seat intake ranges from 60\u2013180 per branch. Accepts KCET and COMEDK UGET for admission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Vamanjoor, Mangalore | VTU Autonomous | KCET + COMEDK<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+SJEC+Mangalore+B.Tech+admission+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 3 NMAMIT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">3<\/span>NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT) \u2014 Nitte<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">NIRF Top 150 Engg.<\/span><span class=\"ch-bi\">AICTE Platinum Category<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">Nitte (Deemed) Univ.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Enquire<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">NUCAT<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Nitte (Deemed)<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">University<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Est. 1986<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Founded<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch hot\">AI &amp; ML<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">IT<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">NMAM Institute of Technology (Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute of Technology), located in Nitte village (Karkala taluk, ~60 km from Mangalore), was founded in 1986 and has consistently appeared in NIRF&#8217;s top 150\u2013175 engineering colleges nationally. AICTE-CII Survey rated NMAMIT under the <strong>Platinum Category<\/strong> \u2014 the highest tier \u2014 for industry linkages. The institute is a constituent college of Nitte (Deemed to be University) since 2022. ISO 9001-2008 certified by DEKRA Netherlands. Strong international university collaborations for student and faculty exchange. Admission is via NUCAT (Nitte University Common Admission Test).<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Nitte, Karkala Taluk | ~60 km from Mangalore | Nitte (Deemed to be University)<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+NMAMIT+Nitte+B.Tech+admission+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 4 SIT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">4<\/span>Srinivas Institute of Technology (SIT)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">AICTE Approved<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Enquire<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">KCET \/ COMEDK<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Srinivas Group<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Ecosystem<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Mangalore<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">City Campus<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch hot\">AI &amp; ML<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">Srinivas Institute of Technology is part of the Srinivas Group of Institutions \u2014 one of Mangalore&#8217;s most established education groups that also operates Srinivas University (Deemed), Srinivas College of Pharmacy, and multiple other institutions. VTU-affiliated and AICTE-approved. SIT&#8217;s proximity to Srinivas University&#8217;s ecosystem gives engineering students access to management, pharmacy, and law college students \u2014 broadening their professional network. Strong focus on CSE and emerging tech branches with updated curriculum modules in AI, ML, and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Mangalore | VTU Affiliated | KCET + COMEDK<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+Srinivas+Institute+of+Technology+B.Tech+Mangalore+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 5 MITE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">5<\/span>MITE \u2014 Mangalore Institute of Technology &amp; Engineering<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">NAAC Accredited<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><span style=\"background:#fef3c7;color:#92400e;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:3px;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif\">Est. 2007<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">\u20b94.5L<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">KCET \/ COMEDK<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">\u20b94.60 LPA<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">UG Median Package<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">425\/467<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">UG Placed (NIRF25)<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch hot\">AI &amp; ML<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">Established in 2007 by the Rajalakshmi Education Trust, MITE is located on the Solapur-Mangalore Highway near Moodbidre. NAAC-accredited and VTU-affiliated. Per NIRF Engineering Report 2025, MITE placed 425 out of 467 UG students at a <strong>median package of \u20b94.60 LPA<\/strong>. The college accepts KCET, COMEDK UGET, and KMAT for admission. At \u20b94.5L total for 4 years, MITE offers strong value for money relative to its placement outcomes and NAAC accreditation. Separate hostel facilities, well-equipped labs, library, and transport provided.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Badaga Mijar, Near Moodbidre, Mangaluru Highway | VTU | KCET + COMEDK<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+MITE+Mangalore+B.Tech+admission+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 6 SDIT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">6<\/span>Shree Devi Institute of Technology (SDIT)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">AICTE Approved<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Enquire<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">KCET \/ COMEDK<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Shree Devi Trust<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Management<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Kenjar<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ISE<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">Shree Devi Institute of Technology is part of the Shree Devi Education Trust \u2014 operating from Kenjar, Mangalore, and affiliated with VTU and AICTE. The Trust also runs Shree Devi College (BBA, B.Com, BCA), Shree Devi College of Pharmacy, and Shree Devi College of Nursing \u2014 creating a multi-discipline campus environment. Engineering students benefit from cross-disciplinary networking within the Trust&#8217;s broader student community. Placement cell actively works with manufacturing and IT companies. Per placement ratings, 90\u201395% of eligible engineering students have been placed in recent batches.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Kenjar, Mangalore | VTU Affiliated | KCET + COMEDK<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+Shree+Devi+Institute+of+Technology+B.Tech+Mangalore+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 7 Alvas --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">7<\/span>Alvas Institute of Engineering &amp; Technology (AIET)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">AICTE Approved<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><span style=\"background:#dcfce7;color:#166534;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:3px;font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif\">Moodbidri<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Enquire<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">KCET \/ COMEDK<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Alvas Group<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Ecosystem<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">~35 km<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">From Mangalore<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ISE<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">Alvas Institute of Engineering &amp; Technology is part of the Alva&#8217;s Education Foundation in Moodbidri \u2014 known across Karnataka for Alva&#8217;s Virasat, one of India&#8217;s largest cultural festivals. The campus offers an immersive residential engineering experience about 35 km from Mangalore city. VTU-affiliated and AICTE-approved. The Alvas ecosystem (also operating medical, pharmacy, and arts colleges) provides engineering students with a unique multidisciplinary peer community. Strong extracurricular programs supplement technical education.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada | ~35 km from Mangalore | VTU + AICTE<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+Alvas+Institute+Engineering+Technology+B.Tech+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 8 Sahyadri --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">8<\/span>Sahyadri College of Engineering &amp; Management<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">AICTE Approved<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Enquire<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">KCET \/ COMEDK<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">VTU Affiliated<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Affiliation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Adyar<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch hot\">AI &amp; ML<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">Sahyadri College of Engineering &amp; Management is located in Adyar, Mangalore, and is VTU-affiliated and AICTE-approved. It offers both engineering (B.Tech\/BE) and management (MBA) programs on the same campus \u2014 giving engineering students easy access to cross-disciplinary management electives and dual-degree pathways. The college has an active placement cell with strong ties to IT and manufacturing companies. Consistently upgrades branch offerings; AI &amp; ML and Data Science electives are now part of the curriculum.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Adyar, Mangalore | VTU Affiliated | KCET + COMEDK<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+Sahyadri+College+Engineering+B.Tech+Mangalore+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 9 PA College --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">9<\/span>PA College of Engineering<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">AICTE Approved<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Enquire<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">KCET \/ COMEDK<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">VTU Affiliated<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Affiliation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Nadupadav<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">PA College of Engineering, Nadupadav, Mangalore, is one of the established VTU-affiliated engineering colleges in the district. AICTE-approved with a dedicated placement cell. The college offers standard BE branches with emphasis on quality teaching and practical lab training. A reliable option for KCET students in the lower rank range who want a Mangalore-based college with a familiar VTU curriculum and university degree. B.Com programs are also offered alongside engineering \u2014 a multidisciplinary campus advantage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Nadupadav, Mangalore | VTU Affiliated | KCET + COMEDK<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+PA+College+Engineering+B.Tech+Mangalore+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- 10 St Josephs --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-top\">\n<div class=\"ch-card-title\"><span class=\"ch-rank-circle\">10<\/span>St. Joseph&#8217;s Engineering College<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-badges\"><span class=\"ch-bi\">AICTE Approved<\/span><span class=\"ch-bn\">VTU<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-card-body\">\n<div class=\"ch-ig\">\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Enquire<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">4-Year Fees<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">KCET \/ COMEDK<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Admission<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">VTU Affiliated<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Affiliation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ic\">\n<div class=\"v\">Mangalore<\/div>\n<div class=\"k\">Location<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-branches\">\n        <span class=\"ch-branch hot\">CSE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">ECE<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Mechanical<\/span><span class=\"ch-branch\">Civil<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<p class=\"ch-card-desc\">St. Joseph&#8217;s Engineering College is a VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved institution in Mangalore. Part of the broader St. Joseph&#8217;s educational ecosystem in the region, it offers standard BE branches and is a solid choice for students seeking an established college with a recognisable name in Dakshina Kannada. Placement cell conducts campus drives with local and regional IT and manufacturing companies. Separate from SJEC (St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor) \u2014 this is a distinct institution; confirm program details before applying.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-card-ft\">\n        <span class=\"ch-dist\">\ud83d\udccd Mangalore | VTU Affiliated | KCET + COMEDK<\/span><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/919108703683?text=I+am+interested+in+St+Josephs+Engineering+College+B.Tech+Mangalore+2026\" class=\"ch-enq\">Enquire Now \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- BRANCHES GUIDE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Branch Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Which B.Tech Branch to Choose? \u2014 2026 Guide for Mangalore Students<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-box\">\n<div class=\"ch-stbl-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ch-stbl\">\n<tr>\n<th>Branch<\/th>\n<th>Avg Starting Package<\/th>\n<th>Top Recruiters<\/th>\n<th>KCET Cutoff Difficulty<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CSE \/ Computer Science<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b95\u201327+ LPA<\/td>\n<td>TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Amazon, Microsoft<\/td>\n<td>Very High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>AI &amp; Machine Learning<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b95\u201320 LPA<\/td>\n<td>Google, IBM, Accenture, analytics cos.<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ECE \/ Electronics &amp; Comm.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b93.5\u201312 LPA<\/td>\n<td>Bosch, Intel, Qualcomm, ISRO<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>IT \/ Info. Technology<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b94\u201318 LPA<\/td>\n<td>Capgemini, HCL, TCS, Cognizant<\/td>\n<td>High<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mechanical Engineering<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b93\u20137 LPA<\/td>\n<td>MRPL, ONGC, L&amp;T, Tata Motors<\/td>\n<td>Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Civil Engineering<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b92.5\u20136 LPA<\/td>\n<td>L&amp;T, NHAI, PWD, port contractors<\/td>\n<td>Low\u2013Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chemical Engineering<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b93.5\u20138 LPA<\/td>\n<td>MRPL, BASF India, MCF Mangalore<\/td>\n<td>Medium (NITK only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-hl\">\n    <strong>\ud83c\udfed Mangalore&#8217;s Industrial Advantage for Engineers<\/strong><br \/>\n    Mangalore hosts MRPL (Mangalore Refinery &amp; Petrochemicals Ltd), Hindustan Unilever, Mangalore Chemicals &amp; Fertilisers (MCF), New Mangalore Port, and an expanding IT\/ITES sector. Chemical, Mechanical, and Civil engineers in Mangalore have direct access to PSU and heavy industry placements that aren&#8217;t available in many other cities. CSE and IT graduates increasingly work remotely with national and global companies.\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ELIGIBILITY --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Admission 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility, KCET &amp; Admission Process<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-box\">\n<div class=\"ch-2col\">\n<div>\n<h3>Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ch-checklist\">\n<li>Passed 10+2 \/ 2nd PUC with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry \/ Biology \/ Computer Science as optional subject<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC\/ST) for KCET \/ Karnataka colleges<\/li>\n<li>NITK Surathkal: JEE Main score + JoSAA counselling \u2014 no KCET<\/li>\n<li>NMAMIT (Nitte): NUCAT entrance exam by Nitte University<\/li>\n<li>For COMEDK UGET: must have PCM in 10+2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:16px\">Admission Process (VTU Private Colleges)<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ch-checklist\">\n<li><strong>KCET route:<\/strong> Appear in KCET \u2192 KEA counselling \u2192 seat allotment \u2192 confirm<\/li>\n<li><strong>COMEDK UGET route:<\/strong> Appear in COMEDK \u2192 counselling \u2192 seat allotment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Management quota:<\/strong> Direct admission from college; higher fees<\/li>\n<li><strong>Admission window:<\/strong> KCET counselling June\u2013August 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documents:<\/strong> 10th &amp; 12th marksheets, KCET \/ COMEDK rank card, TC, Aadhar, caste certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Fee Structure Overview<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ch-stbl-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ch-stbl\">\n<tr>\n<th>College \/ Category<\/th>\n<th>Total 4-Year Fees<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NITK Surathkal (Govt NIT)<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b95.7 \u2013 \u20b96L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VTU private \u2014 Govt. quota<\/td>\n<td style=\"color:#92400e;font-weight:600\">\u20b94L \u2013 \u20b95L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VTU private \u2014 Mgmt. quota<\/td>\n<td style=\"color:#1b3a7a;font-weight:600\">\u20b95L \u2013 \u20b99L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NMAMIT \u2014 Nitte (Deemed)<\/td>\n<td style=\"color:#1b3a7a;font-weight:600\">Enquire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SJEC (CSE \u2014 top branch)<\/td>\n<td style=\"color:#1b3a7a;font-weight:600\">Up to \u20b98.09L<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-hl\">\n        <strong>\ud83d\udca1 KCET vs COMEDK \u2014 Which to Prefer?<\/strong><br \/>\n        KCET is mandatory for Karnataka domicile students to access government-regulated fee seats. COMEDK covers the same private colleges but at higher (management-equivalent) fees. If you&#8217;re a Karnataka domicile student, always use KCET quota first for best fee savings. Non-Karnataka students must use COMEDK or direct management quota.\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- SALARY + JOBS --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">Career<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Salary &amp; Career Scope After B.Tech from Mangalore<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-box\">\n<div class=\"ch-stbl-wrap\">\n<table class=\"ch-stbl\">\n<tr>\n<th>Experience<\/th>\n<th>Role<\/th>\n<th>Monthly Salary<\/th>\n<th>Annual Package<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fresher \u2014 NITK \/ Top NIT<\/td>\n<td>Software Engineer \/ Data Analyst<\/td>\n<td>\u20b980,000 \u2013 \u20b92,50,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b99.6 \u2013 30 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fresher \u2014 Private College<\/td>\n<td>Junior Developer \/ Site Engineer<\/td>\n<td>\u20b920,000 \u2013 \u20b945,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b92.4 \u2013 5.4 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mid-level (3\u20135 yrs)<\/td>\n<td>Senior Engineer \/ Tech Lead<\/td>\n<td>\u20b960,000 \u2013 \u20b91,50,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b97.2 \u2013 18 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Senior (7+ yrs)<\/td>\n<td>Engineering Manager \/ Architect<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,50,000 \u2013 \u20b95,00,000+<\/td>\n<td class=\"ch-green\">\u20b918 \u2013 60+ LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom:10px\">Top Job Roles for Engineering Graduates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ch-jgrid\">\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Software Developer \/ SDE<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Data Analyst \/ Scientist<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">AI \/ ML Engineer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Site \/ Civil Engineer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Electronics Design Engineer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Process Engineer (PSU)<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Embedded Systems Engineer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Cloud \/ DevOps Engineer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Mechanical Design Engineer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Network \/ Cybersecurity Analyst<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">Refinery \/ Chemical Engineer<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-jpill\">GATE \u2192 M.Tech \/ PSU<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-sh\"><span class=\"tag\">FAQs<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 B.Tech in Mangalore<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input class=\"ch-faq-cb\" id=\"btf1\" type=\"checkbox\"><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"btf1\">Which is the best engineering college in Mangalore?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\"><strong>NIT Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal<\/strong> is by far the best engineering college in Mangalore \u2014 ranked #17 in India in Engineering by NIRF 2025, with a median B.Tech package of \u20b914 LPA, highest package of \u20b963.3 LPA in IT, and recruiters like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Nvidia. Among private colleges, <strong>SJEC (St. Joseph Engineering College)<\/strong> consistently ranks as the top private engineering option in Mangalore, with a median placement of \u20b95.60 LPA and Careers360 AAA rating.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input class=\"ch-faq-cb\" id=\"btf2\" type=\"checkbox\"><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"btf2\">What is the fee for B.Tech in Mangalore?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\">Fee ranges: NITK Surathkal (Government NIT): \u20b95.7\u20136L total for 4 years, admission via JEE Main. Private VTU colleges via KCET government quota: \u20b94L\u2013\u20b95L. Private VTU colleges via management quota or COMEDK: \u20b95L\u2013\u20b99L. MITE&#8217;s total fee of \u20b94.5L is among the most competitive for a NAAC-accredited private college.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input class=\"ch-faq-cb\" id=\"btf3\" type=\"checkbox\"><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"btf3\">What is the KCET cutoff for engineering colleges in Mangalore?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\">KCET cutoffs vary by branch and category. For SJEC CSE (General category), closing ranks are typically in the 5,000\u201315,000 range. For MITE CSE, closing ranks are around 15,000\u201330,000. Mechanical and Civil branches at most colleges close in the 50,000\u201380,000 range. NITK Surathkal does not use KCET \u2014 it requires JEE Main with CSE closing rank around 1,827 (General, Round 6, 2025). Check KEA&#8217;s official website for the latest KCET 2025 and 2026 cutoff data.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input class=\"ch-faq-cb\" id=\"btf4\" type=\"checkbox\"><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"btf4\">Which branch is best for B.Tech in Mangalore?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\">CSE (Computer Science) remains the highest-demand and highest-paying branch everywhere \u2014 including Mangalore. AI &amp; ML is the fastest-growing new specialisation with strong placement prospects. For Mangalore specifically, Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have additional local advantages \u2014 MRPL, BASF, MCF, ONGC, and New Mangalore Port offer PSU-grade jobs that aren&#8217;t widely available in software-dominated cities. If you can secure NITK, branch selection matters less \u2014 all branches at NITK have strong outcomes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input class=\"ch-faq-cb\" id=\"btf5\" type=\"checkbox\"><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"btf5\">Can I get into NITK Surathkal through KCET?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\">No. NITK Surathkal is a National Institute of Technology (Institute of National Importance) and admits students exclusively through JEE Main + JoSAA counselling. KCET is not accepted at NITK. Karnataka students applying to NITK must appear in JEE Main and participate in JoSAA counselling. The Home State quota (HS) at NITK has slightly relaxed cutoffs for Karnataka domicile students compared to the all-India pool.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-faq\"><input class=\"ch-faq-cb\" id=\"btf6\" type=\"checkbox\"><label class=\"ch-faq-q\" for=\"btf6\">What is the salary after B.Tech from Mangalore colleges?<span class=\"ch-faq-icon\">+<\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-faq-a\">Salaries vary significantly by college. NITK graduates: median \u20b914 LPA, CSE average \u20b927+ LPA, highest \u20b963.3 LPA. SJEC private college graduates: median \u20b95.60 LPA. MITE graduates: median \u20b94.60 LPA. Freshers from smaller VTU-affiliated private colleges typically earn \u20b92.5\u20134.5 LPA in their first role. With 5 years of experience, most B.Tech graduates from any college can reach \u20b98\u201318 LPA in the IT sector.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- AUTHOR --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ch-author\" style=\"margin-top:28px\">\n<div class=\"ch-av\">CH<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-ainfo\">\n<h4>CampusHunt Research Team<\/h4>\n<p>This guide was researched and compiled by the CampusHunt editorial team, with over 10 years of experience in education counselling across South India. College data verified through NIRF 2025 reports, VTU affiliation records, AICTE approved list, Careers360 and official college placement data. Last reviewed: April 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/campushunt.in\/about.php\">About CampusHunt \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ch-bcta\">\n<h3>Need Help Choosing the Right Engineering College?<\/h3>\n<p>Our counsellors can guide you on KCET college selection, JEE counselling, branch selection &amp; more. 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