Top 3 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Colleges in Kolhapur, Ranked on Official Data

Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026

Top 3 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Colleges in Kolhapur: ranked from 5 colleges compared
# College Think Grads Rating NAAC grade (CGPA) Closing rank (General) Location
1 Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College Of Engineering Kolhapur 3.8/5 based on 4 of 6 factors A+ (3.38) 57,322 (MHT-CET 2025) Kolhapur, Maharashtra
2 Kolhapur Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering (Autonomous) 3.8/5 based on 4 of 6 factors A+ (3.33) 16,814 (MHT-CET 2025) Kolhapur, Maharashtra
3 Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s Ashokrao Mane Group Of Institutions 2.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors — 99,597 (MHT-CET 2025) Kolhapur, Maharashtra

How we ranked these colleges

Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category come first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating looks at academic standing, student demand in official counselling, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Only official data is used, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Kolhapur has 5 rated B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.

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1. Bharati Vidyapeeth's College Of Engineering Kolhapur

Bharati Vidyapeeth's College Of Engineering Kolhapur is at position 1 in Kolhapur with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.38, valid until 14 Dec 2028. On academic standing it scores above 83% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures above 82%. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, other-university seats, in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) was 57322 in round 4.

Good fit if you want a college with an A+ NAAC grade and a strong record of official disclosures.

2. KOLHAPUR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY'S COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (AUTONOMOUS)

Kolhapur Institute of Technology's College of Engineering (Autonomous) is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33, valid until 6 Sep 2028. On student demand it scores above 90% of the colleges it was compared with. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) was 16814 in round 4.

Good fit if you hold a relatively strong MHT-CET rank and want a college with high student demand and an A+ NAAC grade.

3. Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Ashokrao Mane Group Of Institutions

Shri Balasaheb Mane Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Ashokrao Mane Group Of Institutions is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.9, based on three of the six factors in the method. It scores above 67% of compared colleges on official disclosures and above 60% on approvals and standing. Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 99597 in round 3.

Good fit if your MHT-CET rank is in a higher range and you want a college with solid official disclosures.

How the top three compare

The top three differ on ratings and counselling closing ranks. Bharati Vidyapeeth's and Kolhapur Institute of Technology's both carry a rating of 3.8, while Shri Balasaheb Mane's is 2.9. Both of the first two hold NAAC A+, with CGPAs of 3.38 and 3.33 respectively. Their MHT-CET 2025 General closing ranks were 57322 (other-university seats), 16814 and 99597 (both state-level seats).

How to choose, and your chances

Use this list as a starting point, then check it against your own rank, category and budget. Closing ranks differ by category, round and seat type, so confirm the latest official counselling figures before applying. Also verify the college's approvals and accreditation validity. 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 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning college in Kolhapur?

Bharati Vidyapeeth's College Of Engineering Kolhapur is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8, scored from official data. Kolhapur Institute of Technology's College of Engineering (Autonomous) follows at #2, also rated 3.8.

How many B.Tech AI and ML colleges are rated in Kolhapur?

The Think Grads Rating covers 5 B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning colleges in Kolhapur. This list shows the top 3 of them, ordered by the rating, with colleges in NIRF's national top 100 placed first where applicable.

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.

What is the NAAC grade of Bharati Vidyapeeth's College Of Engineering Kolhapur?

NAAC graded Bharati Vidyapeeth's College Of Engineering Kolhapur A+ with a CGPA of 3.38. This accreditation is valid until 14 Dec 2028, according to the NAAC record.

What was the MHT-CET 2025 closing rank at Kolhapur Institute of Technology's College of Engineering?

Its MHT-CET 2025 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) was 16814 in round 4. Ranks vary by category and round.

What was the 2025 MHT-CET closing rank at Shri Balasaheb Mane's Ashokrao Mane Group Of Institutions?

For General category, state-level seats, the MHT-CET 2025 closing rank in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 99597 in round 3. Check official counselling data for your own category before applying.

Can a college pay to improve its position on this list?

No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The list uses official data only, and it is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.

When was this Kolhapur list last reviewed?

This list was last reviewed in October 2026. Think Grads reviews its lists every month when new official data arrives, so positions and ratings can change as that data updates.

Think Grads Rating, methodology 1.0. Official data only: NAAC, NIRF, official counselling closing ranks (JoSAA and state CAP rounds), AICTE and UGC approvals.

Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.

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