Top 10 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 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 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology | 4.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | — | 2,791 (KCET 2025) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 2 | R.V. College Of Engineering | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.39) | 742 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 3 | B.M.S.College Of Engineering | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | 5,087 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 4 | CMR Institute of Technology | 4.4/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.71) | 19,559 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 5 | Bangalore Institute of Technology | 4.4/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.42) | 9,607 (KCET 2025) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 6 | Rv Institute Of Technology And Management | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 14,002 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 7 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology | 4.3/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.48) | 22,487 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 8 | Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Karnataka | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.42) | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 9 | S. J. B. Institute of Technology | 4.2/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.46) | 25,477 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 10 | Bms Institute Of Technology & Management | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 13,485 (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 weighs academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Only official data is used. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course.
Bengaluru has 57 rated B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology, Bengaluru, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.7. NIRF ranked it 75 in the engineering category in 2025, and NIRF-ranked colleges are listed first.
Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) was 2791. On the rating it scores ahead of 98% of compared colleges on student demand and 95% on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked private college with strong counselling demand for its AI and ML seats.
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2. R.V. College Of Engineering
R.V. College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. NIRF ranked it 99 in the engineering category in 2024.
NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.39, valid until 28 Nov 2029. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) was 742. It scores ahead of 99% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if you hold a very high KCET rank and want an NAAC A+ private college.
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3. B.M.S.College Of Engineering
B.M.S.College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6. It is a government-category college.
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, in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 5087. It scores ahead of 95% of compared colleges on academic standing and 96% on student demand.
Good fit if you want an NAAC A++ college and your KCET rank is near 5087.
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4. CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Bangalore Urban, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. 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, in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 19559. It scores ahead of 99% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you prioritise a high NAAC score and your KCET rank is around 19559.
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5. BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Bengaluru, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.42, valid until 13 Jun 2027.
Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 9607. It scores ahead of 92% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if your KCET rank is close to 9607 and you want an NAAC A+ college.
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6. Rv Institute Of Technology And Management
Rv Institute Of Technology And Management, Bangalore Urban, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. Three of the six rating factors were available for it.
Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) was 14002. It scores ahead of 93% of compared colleges on official disclosures and 89% on student demand.
Good fit if your KCET rank is near 14002 and you value a college that publishes much official information.
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7. Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology
Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology, Bangalore Urban, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. It is a government-category college.
NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 20 Aug 2028. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 22487.
Good fit if you want a government college with an NAAC A+ grade and your KCET rank is near 22487.
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8. Cambridge Institute Of Technology
Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Bangalore Urban, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.42, valid until 10 Oct 2027.
Three of the six rating factors were available for it, and it scores ahead of 86% of compared colleges on academic standing. No KCET closing rank for it is in our official records for this list.
Good fit if NAAC accreditation is your main filter and you will check its closing ranks separately.
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9. S. J. B. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
S. J. B. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Bangalore Urban, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.46, valid until 20 Apr 2028.
Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 25477. It scores ahead of 88% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if your KCET rank is around 25477 and you want an NAAC A+ college.
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10. Bms Institute Of Technology & Management
Bms Institute Of Technology & Management, Bangalore Urban, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. Three of the six rating factors were available for it.
Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 13485. It scores ahead of 89% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if your KCET rank is near 13485 and you want an AI and ML seat with solid counselling demand.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ on the facts below.
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology is NIRF-ranked 75 (2025), with a KCET 2025 closing rank of 2791. R.V. College Of Engineering is NIRF-ranked 99 (2024), with a closing rank of 742 and NAAC A+ at CGPA 3.39. B.M.S.College Of Engineering has no NIRF rank in this pack, holds NAAC A++ at CGPA 3.56, and had a closing rank of 5087.
The first two are private and the third is government-category.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting shortlist, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. The closing ranks shown are KCET 2025 round 3 figures for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, so check the official closing ranks for your category and seat type before applying. Also confirm each college's NAAC status and approvals.
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 and narrow your shortlist.
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 Machine Learning college in Bengaluru?
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating with 4.7 among B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning colleges in Bengaluru. It is also NIRF-ranked 75 in engineering for 2025, and NIRF-ranked colleges are listed first.
How many colleges are on this list and how many were rated?
The list shows 10 colleges. Think Grads rated 57 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning colleges in Bengaluru, and each is compared with every college in India offering the course. The list was reviewed in October 2026.
What was the KCET closing rank for AI and ML at R.V. College Of Engineering?
For KCET 2025 round 3, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at R.V. College Of Engineering was 742. This is an official counselling figure and varies by category and seat type.
Which colleges on this list hold an NAAC A++ grade?
NAAC graded B.M.S.College Of Engineering A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. It also graded CMR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY A++ with a CGPA of 3.71, valid until 25 Oct 2027.
Are there government colleges on this list?
Yes. B.M.S.College Of Engineering at position 3 and Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology at position 7 are listed as government-category colleges. The rest of the ten are private.
How are these colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course's category come first in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which uses official data on academic standing, student demand, approvals, outcomes and transparency.
Can a college pay to improve its position?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The ranking uses official data only, and the list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
What was the KCET closing rank at B.M.S.College Of Engineering for AI and ML?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the General category closing rank for rest-of-Karnataka seats in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at B.M.S.College Of Engineering was 5087. Check the official counselling data for your own category before applying.