Top 10 B.Tech Civil Engineering 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 | 4.4/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | — | 30,510 (KCET 2025) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 2 | R.V. College Of Engineering | 4.4/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.39) | 10,832 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 3 | B.M.S.College Of Engineering | 4.3/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | 43,431 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 4 | Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Karnataka | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.42) | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 5 | M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.33) | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 6 | Reva University, Bengaluru | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.3) | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 7 | Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.33) | — | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| 8 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology | 3.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.48) | 119,580 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 9 | Bangalore Institute of Technology | 3.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.42) | 117,401 (KCET 2025) | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 10 | Bms Institute Of Technology & Management | 3.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 72,135 (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, and 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, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Bengaluru has 42 rated B.Tech Civil Engineering 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 in Bengaluru, Karnataka is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. It is ranked 75 in the NIRF 2025 engineering category, which places it in the NIRF-ordered group at the top of this list.
Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Civil Engineering was 30510. On the rating factors, it scores ahead of 95% of compared colleges on academic standing and 92% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a college with a NIRF engineering rank and a closing rank of 30510 in KCET 2025 round 3.
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2. R.V. College Of Engineering
R.V. College Of Engineering in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. It is ranked 99 in the NIRF 2024 engineering category.
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 Civil Engineering was 10832. It scores ahead of 90% of compared colleges on student demand and 92% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you hold a strong KCET rank and want an A+ NAAC grade with a NIRF engineering rank, given the closing rank of 10832.
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3. B.M.S.College Of Engineering
B.M.S.College Of Engineering in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. It is a government-category college in our data.
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 Civil Engineering was 43431. It scores ahead of 94% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you value the A++ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.56 and a closing rank around 43431.
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4. Cambridge Institute Of Technology
Cambridge Institute Of Technology in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.42, valid until 10 Oct 2027.
On the rating factors, it scores ahead of 85% of compared colleges on academic standing and 80% on official disclosures. This rating uses three of the six factors in our method, because counselling data was not available for it.
Good fit if you want a college with an A+ NAAC grade and a CGPA of 3.42.
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5. M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences
M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33, valid until 15 Jun 2029.
It scores ahead of 75% of compared colleges on academic standing and 80% on official disclosures. Its rating rests on three of the six factors in our method.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.33 that stays valid until 15 Jun 2029.
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6. Reva University
Reva University in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 9 Apr 2029.
It scores ahead of 69% of compared colleges on academic standing and 80% on official disclosures. Its rating uses three of the six factors in our method.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.3 that is valid until 9 Apr 2029.
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7. Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology
Nitte Meenakshi Institute Of Technology in Bangalore, Karnataka is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33.
It scores ahead of 75% of compared colleges on academic standing and 43% on official disclosures. Its rating uses three of the six factors in our method.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.33.
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8. Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology
Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. It is a government-category college in our data.
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 Civil Engineering was 119580. It scores ahead of 89% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a government college with an A+ NAAC grade and are comfortable with a closing rank near 119580.
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9. BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY in Bengaluru, Karnataka is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. 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 Civil Engineering was 117401. It scores ahead of 85% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.42 and your KCET rank is near 117401.
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10. Bms Institute Of Technology & Management
Bms Institute Of Technology & Management in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Civil Engineering was 72135.
It scores ahead of 66% of compared colleges on student demand and 53% on official disclosures. Its rating uses three of the six factors in our method.
Good fit if your KCET rank is near 72135 and you want a Bengaluru option listed on this ranking.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ mainly on NIRF placement, NAAC grade and closing ranks. M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology is ranked 75 in NIRF 2025 engineering, while R.V. College Of Engineering is ranked 99 in NIRF 2024. B.M.S.College Of Engineering holds NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.56), against A+ (CGPA 3.39) for R.V. College Of Engineering. KCET 2025 round 3 General closing ranks were 10832 for R.V. College Of Engineering, 30510 for M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology and 43431 for B.M.S.College Of Engineering.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting shortlist, then match it to your own KCET rank, category and budget. Closing ranks differ by category, seat type and round, so check the official counselling data for your case before applying. Also confirm each college's NAAC validity 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 Civil Engineering college in Bengaluru?
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating at 4.4, ahead of R.V. College Of Engineering at 4.4 and B.M.S.College Of Engineering at 4.3. The ranking uses official data only and is reviewed every month.
How many Bengaluru B.Tech Civil Engineering colleges were rated?
Think Grads rated 42 B.Tech Civil Engineering colleges in Bengaluru, and this article lists the top 10 of them. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, using official data only, with the list reviewed in October 2026.
What was the KCET closing rank for Civil Engineering at R.V. College Of Engineering?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the General category closing rank for rest-of-Karnataka seats in Civil Engineering at R.V. College Of Engineering was 10832. This was the lowest closing rank among the colleges with counselling data on this list, such as M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology at 30510.
Which Bengaluru civil engineering college has a NAAC A++ grade?
B.M.S.College Of Engineering holds a NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. Among the others on this list with a NAAC record, such as R.V. College Of Engineering, the grade is A+.
Which colleges here have a NIRF rank?
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology is ranked 75 in the NIRF 2025 engineering category. R.V. College Of Engineering is ranked 99 in the NIRF 2024 engineering category. Colleges in NIRF's top 100 are listed first, in NIRF order.
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 8 are marked as government in our data. The other colleges on the list are private.
What was the KCET closing rank at Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the General category closing rank for rest-of-Karnataka seats in Civil Engineering at Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology was 119580. Its NAAC grade is A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 20 Aug 2028.
Can a college pay to improve its position?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. Positions come from NIRF order for colleges in the national top 100 and from the Think Grads Rating for the rest, using official data only. The list is reviewed every month when new data arrives.