Dayananda Sagar University DEVARAKAGGALAHALLI VILLAGE, HAROHALLI, KANAKAPURA MAIN ROAD, RAMANAGAR DIST vs The Chanakya University No 29 Haraluru, Devanahalli Taluk (Near Bengaluru Internationla Airport)
Key facts, side by side
Dayananda Sagar University DEVARAKAGGALAHALLI VILLAGE, HAROHALLI, KANAKAPURA MAIN ROAD, RAMANAGAR DIST
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 3.0/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 27,364
The Chanakya University No 29 Haraluru, Devanahalli Taluk (Near Bengaluru Internationla Airport)
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.6/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 82,586
Side by side, from official records
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Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit students through KCET, and the figures below are from round 3 of 2025. At Dayananda Sagar University, the General closing ranks for B Tech in Aero Space Engineering were 24,798 under ROK and 27,364 under HK. Its B Tech in Computer Science and Engineering closed at 31,148 under ROK and 35,875 under HK.
At The Chanakya University, the General closing ranks for B Tech in Computer Science and Engineering were 43,650 under ROK and 57,502 under HK. For B Tech in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, the closing ranks were 45,214 under ROK and 52,291 under HK. Compare your KCET rank against these closing ranks for the quota that applies to you.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Dayananda Sagar University has no NAAC grade, is not accredited, and is not recognised by UGC according to the records held. The Chanakya University is likewise not accredited and not recognised by UGC. Neither college appears on the fake-institution list.
Dayananda Sagar University has a Think Grads Rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors, for B Tech Computer Science. The Chanakya University has a Think Grads Rating of 2.6 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors, for the same course.
Campus and location
Dayananda Sagar University is located in Ramanagar district of Karnataka, at Devarakaggalahalli village, Harohalli, Kanakapura Main Road. It offers programmes in engineering and has 17 programmes listed. The Chanakya University is located in Devanahalli taluk of Karnataka, near the Bengaluru International Airport, at Haraluru. It offers programmes in engineering and has 7 programmes listed.
Which one suits you
Dayananda Sagar University suits students who want a wider range of engineering programmes, with 17 listed, and who hold a KCET rank within the closing range of 24,798 to 121,064 seen in round 3 of 2025. It also suits students who are interested in computer science specialisations such as artificial intelligence, data science and cyber security.
The Chanakya University suits students who prefer a smaller set of engineering programmes, with 7 listed, and who are based near Bengaluru or are comfortable with a location near the airport. It suits students whose KCET rank falls within the closing range of 43,650 to 244,685 seen in round 3 of 2025. Its offerings include computer science and artificial intelligence alongside biotechnology and mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do both colleges accept for admission?
Both colleges accept KCET for admission in Karnataka. Round 3 of 2025 is the cutoff data used for both.
What was the general closing rank for Computer Science at Dayananda Sagar University?
The general closing rank for B Tech Computer Science and Engineering in the home quota was 35,875 in round 3 of 2025. Under the Rest of Karnataka quota it was 31,148.
What was the general closing rank for Computer Science at The Chanakya University?
The general closing rank for B Tech Computer Science and Engineering in the home quota was 57,502 in round 3 of 2025. Under the Rest of Karnataka quota it was 43,650.
How many programmes does each college offer?
Dayananda Sagar University offers 17 programmes in engineering. The Chanakya University offers 7 programmes in engineering.
What are the Think Grads Ratings for each college?
Dayananda Sagar University has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 for B Tech Computer Science. The Chanakya University has a rating of 2.6 out of 5 for the same course.
Are both colleges accredited by NAAC?
Neither college is accredited by NAAC in the information available. Verify this with each college before you apply.
