V S M`s Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology,Nippani, Belgaum. BASAV-VIDYA NAGAR,BELGAUM vs Srinivas University SRINIVAS CAMPUS MUKKA MANGALURU
Key facts, side by side
V S M`s Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology,Nippani, Belgaum. BASAV-VIDYA NAGAR,BELGAUM
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 1.8/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 206,483
Srinivas University SRINIVAS CAMPUS MUKKA MANGALURU
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.2/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 221,055
Side by side, from official records
| V S M`s Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology,Nippani, Belgaum. BASAV-VIDYA NAGAR,BELGAUM | Srinivas University SRINIVAS CAMPUS MUKKA MANGALURU | |
|---|---|---|
| Last closing rank (General) | 206,483 | 221,055 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges were assessed through KCET in round 3 of 2025. For V S M's Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology, the general closing ranks across its programmes ran from 126,748 to 259,969. For Srinivas University SRINIVAS CAMPUS MUKKA MANGALURU, they ran from 129,125 to 257,013.
In the programmes both colleges share, the Kothiwale institute's Computer Science and Engineering closing rank was 206,483 under the HK quota, while Srinivas University's Civil Engineering closing rank was 197,320 under ROK. If you plan to apply, check the quota and category that match your profile before you rely on these ranks.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
V S M's Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology is not UGC recognised, has no NAAC accreditation, and its approval status is listed as unknown. Srinivas University SRINIVAS CAMPUS MUKKA MANGALURU is also not UGC recognised, has no NAAC accreditation, and its approval status is listed as unknown.
Think Grads Ratings are 1.8 out of 5 for V S M's Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology and 2.2 out of 5 for Srinivas University, both for the mechanical course. Check the approvals of each college directly before you apply.
Campus and location
V S M's Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology is located in Belgaum, Karnataka. Srinivas University SRINIVAS CAMPUS MUKKA MANGALURU is located in Mangaluru, Karnataka.
V S M's Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology offers 5 programmes and Srinivas University offers 6, all in the engineering stream.
Which one suits you
V S M's Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology suits students who want a Belgaum campus and an engineering programme in Computer Science and Engineering or Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and whose KCET rank falls near its General closing ranks of 1,26,748 to 2,59,969.
Srinivas University SRINIVAS CAMPUS MUKKA MANGALURU suits students who want a Mangaluru campus and a wider range of six engineering programmes, including Cyber Security, whose KCET rank falls near its General closing ranks of 1,29,125 to 2,57,013.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do both colleges accept?
Both colleges admit students through KCET counselling for round 3 of 2025. Check the current admission notice on the college website before applying.
What were the General closing ranks at each college?
V S M`s Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology had General closing ranks from 1,26,748 to 2,59,969. Srinivas University had General closing ranks from 1,29,125 to 2,57,013.
How many programmes does each college offer?
The first college offers 5 programmes and Srinivas University offers 6 programmes, all in engineering.
Where are the two colleges located?
V S M`s Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology is in Belgaum and Srinivas University is in Mukka, Mangaluru, both in Karnataka.
Are both colleges NAAC accredited?
Neither college is listed as NAAC accredited, and neither is listed as UGC recognised.
What are the Think Grads Ratings?
The first college has a rating of 1.8 out of 5 and Srinivas University has a rating of 2.2 out of 5, both for the B.Tech Mechanical listing.