K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal UDYOG VIDYA NAGAR,DANDELI ROAD, HALIYAL-581329 vs Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management (Bitm) Campus, BALLARI-HOSPET Road, Near Allipur, BALLARI-583104
Key facts, side by side
K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal UDYOG VIDYA NAGAR,DANDELI ROAD, HALIYAL-581329
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.1/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 99,800
Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management (Bitm) Campus, BALLARI-HOSPET Road, Near Allipur, BALLARI-583104
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.0/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 252,383
Side by side, from official records
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Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit students through KCET. For K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal, the General closing ranks in round 3 of 2025 ran from 72,662 to 2,60,724 across its five programmes. For Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management (BITM) Campus, the General closing ranks in round 3 of 2025 ran from 78,311 to 2,60,082 across its four programmes.
For Computer Science and Engineering, K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal closed at 73,119 in the ROK quota and at 99,800 in the HK quota, General category, round 3 of 2025. Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management (BITM) Campus closed at 2,52,383 for the same branch in the ROK quota. You can compare these ranks with your own KCET rank to see where you stand.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal is not listed as UGC recognised and has no NAAC grade. Its approval status is recorded as unknown, and it is not on the fake list. Its Think Grads Rating for B.Tech Computer Science is 2.1 out of 5.
Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management is also not listed as UGC recognised and has no NAAC grade. Its approval status is unknown, and it is not on the fake list. Its Think Grads Rating for B.Tech Computer Science is 2.0 out of 5. Verify approvals directly with the regulator before you apply.
Campus and location
K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal is located at Udyog Vidya Nagar, Dandeli Road, Haliyal, in Karnataka. Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management (BITM) Campus is located on Ballari-Hospet Road near Allipur, Ballari, in Karnataka. Both colleges are in Karnataka.
K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal offers six programmes, all in engineering. Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management (BITM) Campus offers six programmes, also in engineering.
Which one suits you
K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal suits students who want a Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning seat at a closing rank near 72,662 to 73,119 in KCET round 3 of 2025. It also suits students who are comfortable with a Haliyal location and a six-programme engineering mix.
Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management (BITM) Campus suits students who are comfortable with a closing rank around 97,428 to 2,52,383 for Computer Science branches in KCET round 3 of 2025. It also suits students who prefer a Ballari location and a programme mix that includes Pharmaceutical Engineering.
Frequently asked questions
Which college has a lower General closing rank for Computer Science?
For Computer Science and Engineering in round 3 of 2025, K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal closed at 99,800 under HK and 73,119 under ROK. Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management closed at 252,383 under ROK. Quota matters, so compare the same quota.
Do both colleges accept KCET?
Yes. Both colleges were compared on KCET counselling in round 3 of 2025. Check the current counselling schedule before you apply.
Are both colleges UGC recognised?
Neither college is listed as UGC recognised in the records used for this comparison. Confirm recognition on the UGC website before you apply.
What is the NAAC grade of each college?
Both colleges are recorded as not accredited by NAAC. Ask each college for its current accreditation status.
How do the Think Grads Ratings compare?
K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal has a rating of 2.1 out of 5. Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management has a rating of 2.0 out of 5. Both ratings use three of six factors.
How many programmes does each college offer?
K L S Viswanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology, Haliyal offers six programmes. Kishkinda University Ballari Institute of Technology & Management offers six programmes. Check which branches match your interest.