Visvesvaraya Technological University
Data last verified:
NIRF 2024 #69
| NIRF rank | #69 (2024) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 17 |
About Visvesvaraya Technological University
Visvesvaraya Technological University is a government university in Belgaum, Karnataka. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 17 programs, including B.Tech (8), M.Tech (5), Mba (3), MCA. Together these have 816 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade B+ (CGPA 2.73), valid until Mar 2027. In NIRF 2024 it ranked #69 in the Engineering category.
Admission is through official counselling for KCET, Karnataka PGCET. In KCET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 36,078 to 157,981.
Visvesvaraya Technological University is a government university in Belagavi, Karnataka, offering Engineering and Management programmes. It holds AICTE approval and a NAAC accreditation of grade B+, valid until 2027-03-28. Admission cutoffs are published for KCET and Karnataka PGCET.
The university lists 9 programmes across Engineering and Management. At undergraduate level it offers 4-year B.Tech programmes such as Computer Science and Engineering with 120 seats, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with 120 seats, and Electronics and Computer Engineering with 60 seats. Postgraduate options include the Master of Business Administration with 120 seats and the Master of Computer Applications with 180 seats.
For admission, B.Tech cutoffs come from KCET counselling and MBA cutoffs from Karnataka PGCET. In KCET 2025 round 3, the general category closing rank for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering under the ROK quota was 473121. In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, the general category closing rank for MBA (Digital Marketing) under the ROK quota was 282202.
In NIRF 2024, the university was ranked 75 in the university category and 69 in the engineering category34. Its NAAC score is a CGPA of 2.73. The campus address is Jnana Sangama, Machhe, Belagavi, Karnataka, pincode 590018.
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Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | — | 120 | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | 120 | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering | 4 years | 60 | — |
| B.Tech in Computer Science and Business Systems | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech in Robotics and Automation | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | — | 60 | — |
| M.Tech Computer Aided Design of Structures | — | 24 | — |
| M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | — | 18 | — |
| M.Tech Construction Technology | — | 18 | — |
| M.Tech Highway Technology | — | 18 | — |
| M.Tech Vlsi Design and Embedded Systems | — | 18 | — |
| MBA | 2 years | 120 | — |
| MBA (Digital Marketing) | 2 years | — | — |
| MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) | 2 years | 60 | — |
| MCA | — | 180 | — |
Courses and fees
Visvesvaraya Technological University, a government university in Belagavi, Karnataka, offers 9 programmes in the Engineering and Management streams. At the undergraduate level, the B.Tech courses include Computer Science and Engineering with 120 seats over 48 months, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science with 120 seats, Electronics and Computer Engineering with 60 seats, and Mechanical Engineering with 60 seats. Other B.Tech options are Computer Science and Business Systems and Robotics and Automation, each running for 48 months, along with Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology).
At the postgraduate level, the Master of Business Administration has 120 seats over 24 months, with a Digital Marketing option and a Logistics and Supply Chain Management option that has 60 seats. The Master of Computer Applications has 180 seats. M.Tech-level courses include Computer Aided Design of Structures with 24 seats, and Computer Science and Engineering, Construction Technology, Highway Technology and VLSI Design and Embedded Systems with 18 seats each. Fee details are not covered here, so check the current fee structure with the university before applying.
Admission
Admission to the courses at Visvesvaraya Technological University runs through two entrance exams: KCET for the B.Tech programmes and Karnataka PGCET for the MBA programmes. You should register for the relevant exam and take part in the counselling that follows.
In KCET 2025 round 3, the general category closing rank under the ROK quota for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering was 473121. Under the HK quota, the general category closing rank for the same course was 631022. For B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science), the general category ROK closing rank was 547493. The general category ROK closing rank for B.Tech in Electronics and Computer Engineering was 713714.
For Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, the general category ROK closing rank was 28220 for MBA (Digital Marketing)5 and 30078 for MBA (General Management)6. Closing ranks differ by quota and category, so compare your own rank with the figure for your category and quota before choosing options.
Latest cutoffs
In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for MBA at Visvesvaraya Technological University was 30,078 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for MBA (Digital Marketing) was 28,220 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2, the closing rank for MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) was 28,856 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).3
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech in Computer Science and Business Systems was 124,307 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).4 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was 63,102 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).5 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) was 60,768 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).6
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Computer Engineering was 79,012 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).7 In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) was 135,865 (General category, HK quota, gender-neutral seats).8
The table below lists all 9 rows, each with its official source.
Cutoff trends
The 2025 round 3 cutoffs come from KCET for B.Tech and Karnataka PGCET for MBA. For the general category under the ROK quota, the B.Tech closing rank was 47312 for Computer Science and Engineering1, 54749 for the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science variant2, and 71371 for Electronics and Computer Engineering3. Computer Science and Business Systems closed at 995684, VLSI Design & Technology at 1053135, and Robotics and Automation at 1440746.
Under the HK quota in the general category, Computer Science and Engineering closed at 631027 and Electronics and Computer Engineering at 790128.
Category matters: for Computer Science and Engineering under ROK, the closing rank was 48318 for general-kannada9, 54509 for general-rural10, 60438 for 3b11, 63936 for 2b12 and 76490 for 2a13.
In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, the general category ROK closing rank was 28220 for MBA (Digital Marketing)14 and 30078 for MBA (General Management)15. Only the 2025 round 3 figures are shown here, so compare with later rounds on the official site.
Placements
Visvesvaraya Technological University 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.
Rankings
Visvesvaraya Technological University is ranked #69 in the NIRF 2024 engineering ranking.1 Visvesvaraya Technological University is ranked #75 in the NIRF 2024 university ranking.2 Visvesvaraya Technological University is ranked #52 in the NIRF 2023 engineering ranking.3
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2024 | Engineering | #69 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2024 | University | #75 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2023 | Engineering | #52 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Accreditation
Visvesvaraya Technological University holds NAAC accreditation with grade B+, valid from 29 March 2022 to 28 March 2027.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | B+ (2.73) | Mar 2022 – Mar 2027 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
AICTE approval for Visvesvaraya Technological University is shown as valid, and the AICTE record for 2025 lists it as a government institution. Its NAAC accreditation is grade B+ with a CGPA of 2.73, valid from 2022-03-29 to 2027-03-28. The university does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
To verify these yourself, search the institution name on the AICTE approved institutions list for the relevant year, check the NAAC list of accredited institutions for the grade and validity dates, and look at the UGC list of fake universities. Also read the mandatory disclosure published on the university's own website.
Contact and location
- Address
- Visvesvaraya Technological University Jnana Sangama Machhe Belagavi Karanataka 590018,Belagavi,Belgaum,Karnataka,590018
- PIN code
- 590018
- District
- Belgaum
- State
- Karnataka
- Official website
- vtu.ac.in
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AICTE ID
- 1-44637277334
- AISHE code
- U-0249
How to reach
Visvesvaraya Technological University is at Jnana Sangama, Machhe, Belagavi, Belgaum district, Karnataka, pincode 590018. Use the address and pincode in a map application or share them with a local taxi or auto driver. For campus-specific directions, check with the university office before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Visvesvaraya Technological University located?
The university is in Belagavi, in Belgaum district of Karnataka, with the pincode 590018. It is a government university.
Which streams does the university offer?
The university offers programmes in the Engineering and Management streams, with 9 programmes in total. These include B.Tech, MBA, MCA and postgraduate engineering courses.
Which entrance exams are used for admission?
What was the KCET 2025 closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering?
How many seats are there in B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering?
The B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering programme has 120 seats and runs for 48 months. The Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme also has 120 seats.
Does the university offer MBA and MCA?
Yes. The Master of Business Administration has 120 seats over 24 months, and the Master of Computer Applications has 180 seats. The MBA also has a Digital Marketing option and a Logistics and Supply Chain Management option.
Is the university approved by AICTE?
AICTE approval is shown as valid for the university. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutions list for the academic year 2025.
What is the NAAC grade of the university?
The university holds a NAAC grade of B+ with a score of 2.73, valid from 2022-03-29 to 2027-03-28.
Does the university have an NIRF rank?
Is the university on the UGC fake list?
The university does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can confirm this on the UGC website before taking admission.