Top 5 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Colleges in Dakshina Kannada, 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 | Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering | 4.1/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.44) | 30,362 (KCET 2025) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 2 | Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 25,740 (KCET 2025) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 3 | Alva’s Institute Of Engineering And Technology | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.32) | — | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 4 | Canara Engineering College | 3.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A (3.24) | — | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 5 | Srinivas Institute Of Technology | 2.3/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.12) | 239,332 (KCET 2025) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only: academic standing, student demand in counselling, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency.
Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course. Dakshina Kannada has 8 rated colleges for this course. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering
Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.44, valid until 27 Dec 2026. In KCET 2025 round 3, its closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 30362. It scores higher than 87% of compared colleges on academic standing and 72% on student demand.
Good fit if you want a college with an A+ NAAC grade and strong KCET demand among the colleges on this list.
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2. Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management
Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. In KCET 2025 round 3, its closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 25740. It scores higher than 75% of compared colleges on student demand and 60% on approvals and standing. Three of the six rating factors could be used for this college.
Good fit if student demand in KCET counselling matters most to you, since its closing rank of 25740 is the numerically lowest among the colleges here with a KCET record.
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3. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.32, valid until 16 Jan 2028. It scores higher than 73% of compared colleges on academic standing and 55% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you prefer a college with an A+ NAAC grade that stays valid until January 2028.
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4. Canara Engineering College
Canara Engineering College in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.2. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.24, valid until 23 Jun 2028. It scores higher than 57% of compared colleges on academic standing and 60% on approvals and standing. Its official disclosures score is above 36% of compared colleges.
Good fit if an A-graded NAAC accreditation valid until June 2028 meets your requirement.
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5. Srinivas Institute Of Technology
Srinivas Institute Of Technology in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.3. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.12, valid until 28 Nov 2029. In KCET 2025 round 3, its closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 239332. It scores higher than 82% of compared colleges on official disclosures but 8% on student demand.
Good fit if you want a college whose NAAC accreditation runs until November 2029 and whose counselling closing rank is relatively high.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ on rating and official records. Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering is rated 4.1, Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management 3.8 and Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology 3.7. NAAC graded the first A+ with 3.44 and the third A+ with 3.32. In KCET 2025 round 3 the closing ranks were 30362 for the first and 25740 for the second.
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 seat type, because the KCET figures here are for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats in round 3 of 2025. Confirm approvals and the validity of NAAC accreditation before applying.
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 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 AI and ML college in Dakshina Kannada?
Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering ranks #1 on the Think Grads Rating with 4.1 among rated B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning colleges in Dakshina Kannada. The rating is based on official data and the list is reviewed every month.
How many B.Tech AI and ML colleges are rated in Dakshina Kannada?
Think Grads has rated 8 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning colleges in Dakshina Kannada. This article lists the top 5 of them by position, and the list was last reviewed in October 2026 using official data.
What is the NAAC grade of Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering?
NAAC graded Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering A+ with a CGPA of 3.44. The accreditation is valid until 27 Dec 2026, so students should confirm the current status before applying.
What was the KCET 2025 closing rank at Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats in its AI and ML program at Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management was 25740. Your category and seat type may differ.
Which colleges here have an A+ NAAC grade?
NAAC graded Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering A+ with a CGPA of 3.44, and Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology A+ with a CGPA of 3.32. Their validity dates differ, so check them before applying.
How does Think Grads rank these colleges?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first, in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which compares each college with every college in India offering the course. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or reordered.
What was the KCET 2025 closing rank at Srinivas Institute Of Technology?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats in the AI and ML program at Srinivas Institute Of Technology was 239332. It is ranked 5th on this list with a rating of 2.3.
How long is Canara Engineering College's NAAC accreditation valid?
NAAC graded Canara Engineering College A with a CGPA of 3.24. The accreditation is valid until 23 Jun 2028, and the college is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.2.