Top 10 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Colleges in Bengaluru, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Closing rank (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Institute Of Information Technology Bangalore | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 2 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | — | 4,160 (KCET 2025) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 3 | B.M.S.College Of Engineering | 4.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | 4,646 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 4 | CMR Institute of Technology | 4.3/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.71) | 20,870 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 5 | Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.31) | — | Ramanagara, Karnataka |
| 6 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.33) | — | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| 7 | Global Academy Of Technology | 3.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 32,187 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 8 | Bgs College Of Engineering And Technology | 3.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 39,040 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 9 | The Oxford College Of Engineering | 3.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.24) | 43,234 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 10 | East West Institute Of Technology | 3.2/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.25) | 60,699 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only, such as NAAC grades, counselling closing ranks, approvals and published disclosures. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course. Bengaluru has 15 rated colleges for this course. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. International Institute Of Information Technology Bangalore
International Institute Of Information Technology Bangalore is at position 1 on this list. It is a deemed institution in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF ranked it 69 in the engineering category in 2025, which places it in the national top 100 and so first in NIRF order. On academic standing it scored higher than 96% of the colleges it was compared with. On official disclosures it scored higher than 91% of them.
Good fit if you want a college with a NIRF engineering rank of 69 and strong academic standing.
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2. M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology is at position 2, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NIRF ranked it 75 in the engineering category in 2025, so it follows the first college in NIRF order. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 4160 for this course. On student demand it scored higher than 96% of the colleges compared, and on academic standing higher than 95%.
Good fit if you expect a strong KCET rank and want a college with high student demand and a NIRF engineering rank of 75.
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3. B.M.S.College Of Engineering
B.M.S.College Of Engineering is at position 3, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. It is a government-category college in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 4646 for this course. On student demand it scored higher than 95% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC grade together with a closing rank of 4646 in KCET round 3.
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4. CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is at position 4, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.71, valid until 25 Oct 2027. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 20870 for this course. On academic standing it scored higher than 98% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a college with an A++ NAAC grade and a KCET closing rank around 20870.
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5. Dayananda Sagar University
Dayananda Sagar University is at position 5, with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. It is a private university in Ramanagara, Karnataka. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.31, valid until 20 Mar 2029. On academic standing it scored higher than 70% of the colleges compared, and on official disclosures higher than 78%.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC-graded university with accreditation valid until 2029.
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6. Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology
Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology is at position 6, with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33. The record in our data gives no validity date for this grade. On academic standing it scored higher than 74% of the colleges compared. On official disclosures it scored higher than 35% of them.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC-graded institute in Bangalore and are ready to check its published disclosures yourself.
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7. Global Academy Of Technology
Global Academy Of Technology is at position 7, with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 32187 for this course. On student demand it scored higher than 67% of the colleges compared. On official disclosures it scored higher than 44% of them.
Good fit if your KCET rank is near 32187 and you want a college where student demand is above that of most compared colleges.
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8. Bgs College Of Engineering And Technology
Bgs College Of Engineering And Technology is at position 8, with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 39040 for this course. On student demand it scored higher than 61% of the colleges compared, and on official disclosures higher than 62%.
Good fit if your KCET rank is near 39040 and you want a college with moderate student demand and published disclosures.
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9. The Oxford College Of Engineering
The Oxford College Of Engineering is at position 9, with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.24, valid until 29 Mar 2028. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 43234 for this course. On official disclosures it scored higher than 78% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if your KCET rank is near 43234 and you want a NAAC A-graded college valid until 2028.
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10. East West Institute Of Technology
East West Institute Of Technology is at position 10, with a Think Grads Rating of 3.2. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.25, valid until 5 Oct 2028. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 60699 for this course. On official disclosures it scored higher than 78% of the colleges compared, and on academic standing higher than 66%.
Good fit if your KCET rank is near 60699 and you want a NAAC A-graded college.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in ranking basis and facts. International Institute Of Information Technology Bangalore is a deemed institution, M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology is private, and B.M.S.College Of Engineering is government. NIRF ranked the first two at 69 and 75 in engineering in 2025. The KCET 2025 round 3 General closing rank was 4160 at M. S. Ramaiah and 4646 at B.M.S.. NAAC graded B.M.S.College Of Engineering A++ with a CGPA of 3.56.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it with your own rank, category and budget. Check the official closing ranks for your category and round, because they change each year. Also confirm the college's approvals before you apply. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build a shortlist. For example, the KCET 2025 round 3 General closing ranks on this list range from 4160 to 60699.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the top B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science college in Bengaluru?
International Institute Of Information Technology Bangalore is ranked #1 on the Think Grads list, with a rating of 4.5. NIRF ranked it 69 in the engineering category in 2025. The list is reviewed every month using official data only.
How many Bengaluru colleges were rated for this course?
Think Grads rated 15 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science colleges in Bengaluru. The top 10 are shown on this page, in order of NIRF rank where available and then by the Think Grads Rating, as reviewed in October 2026.
What is the Think Grads Rating?
The Think Grads Rating is a score from 1.0 to 5.0 built only from official data. It covers academic standing, student demand, approvals, outcomes and transparency. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course.
Which college has the highest Think Grads Rating in this list?
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology has the highest Think Grads Rating at 4.6, but it sits at position 2. Positions follow NIRF order first for colleges in NIRF's national top 100, and then the rating.
What was the KCET closing rank at M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology?
The KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 4160 for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology. Check the latest official counselling data before applying.
Which colleges on this list have an A++ NAAC grade?
B.M.S.College Of Engineering holds an A++ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY also holds A++ with a CGPA of 3.71, valid until 25 Oct 2027.
Can a college pay to improve its position?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position on Think Grads. The ranking uses official data only and is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
Which colleges on this list are in the NIRF top 100?
International Institute Of Information Technology Bangalore, ranked 69, and M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, ranked 75, are in NIRF's 2025 engineering category. They are listed first in NIRF order.