Vsm’s Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute Of Technology Nipani
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About Vsm’s Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute Of Technology Nipani
Vsm’s Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute Of Technology Nipani is a private college in Belgaum, Karnataka. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 11 programs, including B.Tech (5), Diploma in Engineering (4), Mba, MCA. Together these have 600 approved seats.
Admission is through official counselling for Karnataka PGCET. In Karnataka PGCET 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 6,686 to 26,783.
Vsm's Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute Of Technology Nipani is a private engineering college in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. It is approved by AICTE, and its approval status is valid. The institute is categorised as Private-Self Financing for the 2025 academic year.
The college offers full-time programmes at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels in engineering and technology, management and computer applications. At the undergraduate level, Computer Science and Engineering has 120 seats, while Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) and Electronics and Communication Engineering have 60 seats each. Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have 30 seats each at the undergraduate level. Postgraduate options include Master of Business Administration with 60 seats over 24 months and Mca with 60 seats.
For admission, Karnataka PGCET is the exam with cutoff information for this college. In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for Masters in Business Administration in the general category under the ROK quota was 66861. The campus is located at Basav-Vidya Nagar in Belgaum district, Karnataka.
Courses offered
Courses and fees
The college runs programmes at three levels, all in full-time mode. At the undergraduate level, you can choose Computer Science and Engineering with 120 seats, Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) with 60 seats, Electronics and Communication Engineering with 60 seats, Civil Engineering with 30 seats and Mechanical Engineering with 30 seats.
The diploma level covers Civil Engineering with 30 seats, Computer Science and Engineering with 30 seats, Electronics and Communication Engineering with 60 seats and Mechanical Engineering with 60 seats. At the postgraduate level, Master of Business Administration has 60 seats and a duration of 24 months, and Mca has 60 seats.
The institute is classed as Private-Self Financing by AICTE for 2025. Since fee details are not covered here, please confirm current fees with the college office or its admission notice before applying.
Admission
Karnataka PGCET is the exam linked to admission cutoffs at this college. The cutoff information relates to the counselling for Masters in Business Administration, which is a 24-month full-time postgraduate programme with 60 seats1.
In 2025, the Karnataka PGCET counselling reached round 3 for this programme, and seats were filled under quotas such as ROK2. Mca is the other postgraduate programme, with 60 seats.
Before you apply, check the official Karnataka PGCET counselling notice for eligibility, registration dates and document requirements. For diploma and undergraduate seats, confirm the admission route directly with the college, as the route and process can differ by programme.
Latest cutoffs
In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for MBA at Vsm’s Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute Of Technology Nipani was 6,686 (General category, ROK quota, gender-neutral seats).1
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET 2025 | 3 | MBA | General · ROK · gender-neutral | — | 6,686 | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) – PGCET Verified |
Cutoff trends
Cutoff information for this college comes from Karnataka PGCET. In 2025, in round 3 of counselling, the closing rank for Masters in Business Administration in the general category under the ROK quota was 66861. The rank type for this cutoff is a standard rank, and the gender pool is neutral2.
A closing rank is the last rank at which a seat was allotted in that round, so candidates with a rank at or better than this figure were considered for the seat in that category and quota. Cutoffs can change from year to year and from round to round, depending on the number of applicants and the choices they fill.
To understand the trend properly, compare this figure with the cutoffs of other years and rounds published by the Karnataka PGCET counselling authority. Use the cutoff only as a guide and keep your category and quota in mind while checking your chances.
Placements
Vsm’s Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute Of Technology Nipani 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.
Contact and location
- Address
- BASAV-VIDYA NAGAR,
- District
- Belgaum
- State
- Karnataka
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Private
- AICTE ID
- 1-44638385327
How to reach
The college is located at Basav-Vidya Nagar in Belgaum district, Karnataka. The district is Belgaum and the state is Karnataka. Before you travel, confirm the exact route and the nearest transport options with the college office, and keep the full address handy when booking a vehicle or asking for directions.
Is this college genuine?
AICTE approval for this college is valid. AICTE lists it as a Private-Self Financing institute for the 2025 academic year. The college does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
To verify these points yourself, open the AICTE approved institutes section on the AICTE website and search for the college by name or its AICTE ID, 1-44638385327. Check that the approval is shown for the current academic year and for the specific course you want. You can also look at the UGC website, which publishes its list of fake universities, and confirm the college's affiliation with its university or board before paying any fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vsm's Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute Of Technology Nipani?
It is a private engineering college in Belgaum district, Karnataka, located at Basav-Vidya Nagar. It runs diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, management and computer applications.
Is the college approved by AICTE?
Yes. The approval status is valid, and the approving body is AICTE. The AICTE record for the academic year 2025 lists the institution as Private-Self Financing. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutes dashboard.
Does the college appear on the UGC list of fake universities?
No. The college does not appear on the fake-list check. You can also cross-check on the UGC website, which publishes its list of fake universities.
Which undergraduate engineering courses are offered and how many seats are there?
The full-time undergraduate courses are Civil Engineering with 30 seats, Computer Science and Engineering with 120 seats, Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) with 60 seats, Electronics and Communication Engineering with 60 seats, and Mechanical Engineering with 30 seats.
Does the college offer diploma courses?
Yes. The full-time diploma courses are Civil Engineering with 30 seats, Computer Science and Engineering with 30 seats, Electronics and Communication Engineering with 60 seats, and Mechanical Engineering with 60 seats.
Are postgraduate courses available?
Yes. The college offers a full-time Master of Business Administration with 60 seats and a duration of 24 months, and a full-time Mca with 60 seats.
Which entrance exam cutoff is available for this college?
Cutoffs are available for the Karnataka PGCET, which is the exam linked to the college's postgraduate admissions. Always check the official counselling notice for the exam applicable to the course you want.
What was the MBA closing rank in Karnataka PGCET 2025?
In round 3 of Karnataka PGCET counselling in 2025, the closing rank for Masters in Business Administration in the general category under the ROK quota was 66861. Cutoffs change each year and round, so treat this as a reference point only.
Where is the college located?
The college is at Basav-Vidya Nagar in Belgaum district, Karnataka. Check the official website or contact the college office for exact directions and travel details.
Is the college a government or private institution?
It is a private institution. The AICTE record classifies it as Private-Self Financing for the academic year 2025.