HKBK College of Engineering, Bangalore

About HKBK College of Engineering

HKBK College of Engineering was established in 1997 and sits on a 14-17 acre campus at Nagavara, opposite Manyata Tech Park, in north Bengaluru. HKBK is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and approved by AICTE.

HKBK is accredited by NBA and NAAC. It has been ranked 44th nationally by the Times of India for its B.Tech programme in one recent cycle.

Courses and branches

HKBK offers the four-year B.E./B.Tech across several specialisations, along with M.Tech, MBA and other programmes. B.E. branches include:

• Computer Science and Engineering, and CSE (AI & ML)
• Information Science and Engineering
• Electronics and Communication
• Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility

For B.E./B.Tech, candidates need a pass in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus one other science subject, with at least 45% aggregate. A valid KCET, COMEDK or JEE Main rank is required for the respective route.

Admission routes at HKBK

1. KCET

Karnataka candidates are allotted seats through KEA counselling, followed by KEA seat allotment. This is HKBK’s lowest-fee route, at around ₹1.2 lakh per year.

2. COMEDK UGET and JEE Main

Students from any state can apply through COMEDK counselling or with a JEE Main rank.

3. Management quota

Admission to Engineering is also offered through management quota for students who do not secure a seat through entrance exams. HKBK reports 100% scholarships for students with excellent KCET rankings. Call +91 76760 80008 for updated fee and seat details.

HKBK fee structure

Route	Total course fee (indicative)	Notes
KCET	About ₹1.2 lakh per year	Lowest-fee route
COMEDK / Management	₹4.5 lakh to ₹11.3 lakh (4-year total)	Varies by branch; CSE reported up to ₹16.68 lakh in some sources

Confirm the current branch-wise fee structure with the college before paying, as figures vary widely by source.

HKBK cutoff 2025

The table shows reported 2025 General category closing ranks.

Branch	KCET 2024-25 (General)
AI & Machine Learning	80,643 (2024)
Computer Science and Engineering	85,014 (2024)
Information Science and Engineering	86,041 (2024)
Electronics and Communication	92,591 (2024)
Mechanical Engineering	1,49,788 (2024)
Overall college range	33,519-2,57,576 (2025)

Check the official KEA cutoff list for the current year and your category.

HKBK placements

HKBK’s highest package is reported at ₹31.4 LPA, with an average package in the ₹5-6 LPA range and a placement rate around 96% in one recent cycle. Reported recruiters include Adobe, Amazon, Bosch, Nokia, IBM and Google.

Campus and location

HKBK’s campus is at Nagavara, opposite Manyata Tech Park, one of Bengaluru’s major IT employer clusters in the north of the city, giving good access to internships and placements in that corridor.

Is HKBK right for you?

HKBK suits students with KCET ranks in the tens of thousands who want a north Bengaluru campus near Manyata Tech Park. The college comparison tool shows fees and cutoffs side by side.

Frequently asked questions

What is the KCET fee at HKBK?

The reported KCET tuition fee is about ₹1.2 lakh per year, HKBK’s most affordable admission route.

What KCET rank is needed for CSE at HKBK?

The 2024 closing rank for CSE was reported at about 85,014 for the General category. Ranks vary by round and year.

Where is HKBK located?

HKBK’s campus is at Nagavara, opposite Manyata Tech Park, in north Bengaluru.

What is the highest package at HKBK?

The highest package reported at HKBK is ₹31.4 LPA.

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