Admission 2026 – COMEDK UGET, KCET, Management quota · Eligibility, fees, cutoffs and step-by-step guidance
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Dr. AIT at a glance
Details last checked on 16 Sep 2026
- Established
- 1980
- Institution type
- Autonomous (VTU affiliated)
- Affiliation
- Autonomous (since 2010), affiliated to VTU Belagavi; government-aided
- Approvals
- AICTE
- NAAC grade
- A+
- NIRF rank (Engineering)
- 151-200 (Engineering, reported)
- Area
- Mallathahalli / Nagarbhavi
- Campus
- Outer Ring Road, Mallathahalli
- Hostel
- Yes
- Programmes
- B.E., M.Tech, MBA
- Admission routes
- COMEDK UGET, KCET, Management quota
- Entrance exams accepted
- KCET, COMEDK UGET
Fees
| Admission route | Tuition fee (indicative, per year) |
|---|---|
| KCET (government quota) | About ₹40,000 to ₹44,311 tuition per year (aided) |
| COMEDK | Call us for updated details |
| Management quota | About ₹2.81 lakh per year (uniform across branches) |
Cutoff 2024-25
- KCET closing rank, CSE (General)
- About 7,369-8,500 (GM, aided seats)
- COMEDK closing rank, CSE (General)
- Call us for updated details
Placements 2024-25
- Students placed
- About 85-90% (reported)
- Highest package
- ₹19.75-29.48 LPA (reported, varies by year)
- Top recruiters
- TCS, IBM, Accenture, Target, PhonePe
Fees, cutoffs and placement figures are indicative and change every year. Please confirm with the institution before making a decision.
Why students choose Dr. AIT
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (Dr. AIT) was established in 1980 by the Panchajanya Vidya Peetha Welfare Trust and named in honour of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The college sits on the Outer Ring Road at Mallathahalli, near the Bangalore University Jnanabharathi campus in west Bengaluru. Dr. AIT holds government-aided status, which keeps its KCET-quota tuition at the same rate as top aided colleges in Karnataka, and has been autonomous since 2010 while remaining affiliated to VTU.
Dr. AIT is approved by AICTE, NBA-accredited for eligible programmes, and accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. It has appeared in the NIRF Engineering 151-200 band (ranked 163 in one recent cycle) and has run World Bank TEQIP grant phases across its history.
Courses and branches
Dr. AIT offers the four-year B.E. across around 14 branches, one of the broader branch lists among government-aided colleges, along with M.Tech and MBA programmes. B.E. branches include:
- Computer Science and Engineering, CSE (AI & ML) and CSE (Data Science)
- Information Science and Engineering
- Electronics and Communication (including VLSI focus), and Electrical and Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering
Eligibility
For B.E., candidates need a pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English, with at least 45% aggregate. A valid KCET or COMEDK UGET rank is required for the respective route.
Admission routes at Dr. AIT
1. KCET (aided seats)
Karnataka candidates are allotted government-aided seats through KEA counselling, at the same low tuition as other aided colleges in the state.
2. COMEDK UGET
Students from any state can apply through COMEDK counselling for unaided seats.
3. Management quota
A limited number of seats are available through management quota at a fee that remains lower than most NIRF-ranked private peers. Call +91 76760 80008 for updated details.
Dr. AIT fee structure
| Route | Fee (indicative) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KCET, aided | About ₹40,000 to ₹44,311 per year | Same rate as top aided colleges in Karnataka |
| COMEDK | Call us for updated details | Unaided-seat tuition, higher than KCET |
| Management quota | About ₹2.81 lakh per year (uniform across branches) | Includes CSE, CSE (Data Science), AI&ML, ECE (VLSI) |
A full four-year degree under the aided KCET quota is reported at around ₹1.6-3.2 lakh — a fraction of what one year of management quota costs at many top-tier private colleges. Confirm the current fee structure with the college before paying.
Dr. AIT cutoff 2025
The table shows reported General Merit closing ranks. Ranks change by round, category and year.
| Branch | KCET (GM) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | About 7,369-8,500 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Autonomous-unaided seats) | 18,262 |
| Information Science and Engineering | 22,958 |
| Electronics and Communication | About 31,182 (reported, 2023) |
Dr. AIT’s aided fees at this cutoff range make it one of the most affordable ways to secure a mid-range Bangalore engineering seat. Check the official KEA cutoff list for the current year.
Dr. AIT placements
Dr. AIT reports around 85-90% placements most years, with an average package in the ₹4-10 LPA range depending on the source and year, and a highest package reported between ₹19.75 LPA and ₹29.48 LPA (from CSE) in recent cycles. Reported recruiters include TCS, IBM, Accenture, Target and PhonePe.
Campus and location
Dr. AIT’s campus is on the Outer Ring Road at Mallathahalli, close to Nagarbhavi and the Bangalore University Jnanabharathi campus in west Bengaluru. Facilities include hostels, a library, a gym and medical care.
Is Dr. AIT right for you?
Dr. AIT is a strong value pick for budget-conscious students with a KCET rank around 7,000-20,000 who want a NAAC A+, autonomous, government-aided college in Bangalore city at a fraction of typical private fees. The college comparison tool shows fees and cutoffs side by side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KCET fee at Dr. AIT?
The reported aided-seat KCET tuition fee is about ₹40,000 to ₹44,311 per year, the same rate as other government-aided Karnataka colleges.
Is Dr. AIT a government college?
Dr. AIT is a government-aided, privately-run institution under the Panchajanya Vidya Peetha Welfare Trust, which is why some KCET seats carry unusually low fees compared with fully private colleges.
What KCET rank is needed for CSE at Dr. AIT?
Recent years show the General Merit closing rank for CSE around 7,369 to 8,500 for aided seats. Ranks vary by round and category.
What is the average package at Dr. AIT?
Reported average packages range from about ₹4 LPA to ₹10 LPA depending on the source and year.
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