R.T.E.Society’s, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti
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About R.T.E.Society’s, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti
R.T.E.Society’s, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti is a private college in Gadag, Karnataka. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 7 programs, including B.Tech (7). Together these have 300 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade A (CGPA 3.18), valid until Sep 2027.
Admission is through official counselling for KCET. In KCET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 73,283 to 247,252.
R.T.E. Society's, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti is a private engineering college in Hulkoti, Gadag district, Karnataka, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. It holds a NAAC grade of A valid till 2027-09-26 and is approved by AICTE.
The college offers full-time four-year undergraduate engineering programmes. Computer Science and Engineering has 120 seats and Electronics and Communication Engineering has 60 seats. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Textile Technology have 30 seats each.
Admission cutoffs for the college are available for KCET. In KCET 2025 round 3, the general category closing rank for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning under the ROK quota was 1529001, and for Computer Science and Engineering it was 2444612.
The NAAC accreditation carries a CGPA of 3.18, valid from 2022-09-27 to 2027-09-26. The college is located on NH63, Gadag Hubli Road, Hulkoti, with pincode 582205.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 4 years | 30 | — |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 years | 30 | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | 120 | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | 60 | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | 30 | — |
| B.Tech Textile Technology | — | 30 | — |
| B.Tech Textiles Technology | 4 years | — | — |
Courses and fees
R.T.E. Society's, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti offers undergraduate programmes in engineering and technology, all full-time. Most of them run for 48 months, that is four years.
Computer Science and Engineering has the largest intake at 120 seats. Electronics and Communication Engineering has 60 seats. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have 30 seats each, and Textile Technology also has 30 seats.
The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, so you can expect the university's curriculum and examination pattern to apply. For the current fee structure, check the college's official admission notice or the counselling authority's fee notification before applying.
Admission
Admission to the engineering programmes at R.T.E. Society's, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti is through KCET counselling, for which cutoff ranks are available. The cutoffs for 2025 relate to round 3 of KCET counselling under the ROK quota1.
The college is a private institution in Hulkoti, Gadag district, Karnataka, and is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. Seats are offered in six undergraduate branches, with Computer Science and Engineering having 120 seats and Electronics and Communication Engineering having 60 seats.
You should register for KCET, keep category and rural-status certificates ready where relevant, and follow the official counselling schedule for choice entry and seat allotment. Compare your rank with the closing ranks in the cutoff section to judge your chances.
Latest cutoffs
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at R.T.E.Society’s, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti was 152,900 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was 244,461 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering was 247,252 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).3
In KCET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for B.Tech Civil Engineering was 207,175 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).4 In KCET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering was 159,028 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).5 In KCET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for B.Tech Textiles Technology was 201,147 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).6
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCET 2025 | 3 | B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | General · ROK · gender-neutral | — | 152,900 | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KCET) Verified |
| KCET 2025 | 3 | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | General · ROK · gender-neutral | — | 244,461 | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KCET) Verified |
| KCET 2025 | 3 | B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | General · ROK · gender-neutral | — | 247,252 | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KCET) Verified |
| KCET 2025 | 1 | B.Tech Civil Engineering | General · HK · gender-neutral | — | 207,175 | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KCET) Verified |
| KCET 2025 | 1 | B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | General · ROK · gender-neutral | — | 159,028 | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KCET) Verified |
| KCET 2025 | 1 | B.Tech Textiles Technology | General · HK · gender-neutral | — | 201,147 | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KCET) Verified |
Cutoff trends
Cutoff data for this college comes from KCET 2025, round 3, under the ROK quota1. Closing ranks differ by branch and category, so compare your own rank with the relevant row.
For the general category, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning closed at rank 1529002, Computer Science and Engineering at 2444613, and Electronics and Communication Engineering at 2472524.
Within Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, closing ranks in round 3 were 173412 for SC5, 179443 for 3B6, 192465 for ST7 and 205817 for general-rural8. These figures are from a single year and round, so treat them as a guide rather than a prediction for coming years.
Placements
R.T.E.Society’s, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
R.T.E.Society’s, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti holds NAAC accreditation with grade A, valid from 27 September 2022 to 26 September 2027.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | A (3.18) | Sep 2022 – Sep 2027 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
AICTE approval status for R.T.E. Society's, Rural Engineering College, Hulkoti is valid, and AICTE is the approving body. The AICTE record is for the academic year 2025 and lists the college as Private-Self Financing. The college holds NAAC grade A with a CGPA of 3.18, valid from 2022-09-27 to 2027-09-26.
The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University.
You can verify these yourself. Search for the college on the AICTE approved institutions pages, check the NAAC list of accredited institutions for the grade and validity dates, and look at the UGC fake university list. Also confirm the affiliation with Visvesvaraya Technological University before paying any fee.
Contact and location
- Address
- R T E SOCIETYS RURAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE NH63, GADAG HUBLI ROAD HULKOTI,HULKOTI,Gadag,Karnataka,582205
- PIN code
- 582205
- District
- Gadag
- State
- Karnataka
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Private
- Affiliated to
- Visvesvaraya Technological University
- AICTE ID
- 1-44643502181
- AISHE code
- C-1372
How to reach
The college is at NH63, Gadag Hubli Road, Hulkoti, in Gadag district, Karnataka, pincode 582205. Since it lies on the Gadag-Hubli road, you can look for buses or taxis running along NH63 and ask for the college stop at Hulkoti. For exact routes and timings, confirm with the college office before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Where is R.T.E.Society's, Rural Engineering College located?
The college is at NH63, Gadag Hubli Road, Hulkoti, in Gadag district of Karnataka, with the pincode 582205. It is a private engineering college.
Which university is the college affiliated to?
The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. It offers engineering programmes and is a private institution in Karnataka.
Is the college approved by AICTE?
Yes. AICTE approval status is valid for the college, and the AICTE record for the academic year 2025 classifies it as Private-Self Financing. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutes page by searching the college name or its AICTE ID, 1-44643502181.
Does the college have NAAC accreditation?
Yes. NAAC has awarded the college an A grade with a CGPA of 3.18. The accreditation is valid from 2022-09-27 to 2027-09-26. You can verify it in the list of accredited institutions on the NAAC website.
Is the college on the UGC list of fake universities?
No. The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. It is always sensible to check the current list on the UGC website yourself before taking admission.
Which courses does the college offer and how many seats are there?
The college lists full-time four-year undergraduate programmes in Computer Science and Engineering with 120 seats, Electronics and Communication Engineering with 60 seats, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with 30 seats each. Textile Technology is also listed with 30 seats.
Which entrance exam is used for admission?
Cutoff ranks for this college are available from KCET, the Karnataka counselling route. The 2025 cutoffs listed for the college are from KCET round 31. You should check the official KCET counselling notices for the current seat allotment process.
What was the KCET 2025 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering?
What were the KCET 2025 closing ranks for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning?
What is the AICTE ID and AISHE code of the college?
The college's AICTE ID is 1-44643502181 and its AISHE code is C-1372. You can use these identifiers to look up the college on the official AICTE and AISHE websites.