Top 5 B.Tech 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) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.67) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 2 | Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering | 3.8/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.44) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 3 | Alva’s Institute Of Engineering And Technology | 3.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.32) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 4 | Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management | 3.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 5 | Canara Engineering College | 3.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A (3.24) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
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 uses official data only, covering academic standing, student demand, 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 9 rated B.Tech colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.67, valid until 23 Jan 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 96% of the colleges it was compared with. On official disclosures it scores higher than 90%. On approvals and standing it scores higher than 64%. Three of the six factors in the method were available for this college.
Good fit if you want a college with a NAAC A++ grade and strong academic standing.
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2. Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering
Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering, a private college in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.44, valid until 27 Dec 2026. In KCET 2025 round 3, its Computer Science and Engg (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 30362. It scores higher than 83% of compared colleges on academic standing and 55% on student demand.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college and your KCET rank is near the closing rank given here.
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3. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology, a private college in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.32, valid until 16 Jan 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 69% of the colleges it was compared with. On approvals and standing it scores higher than 64%, and on official disclosures higher than 54%. Three of the six factors in the method were available for this college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college whose accreditation runs until January 2028.
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4. Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management
Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management, a private college in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. In KCET 2025 round 3, its Computer Science and Engineering closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 19138. It scores higher than 68% of compared colleges on student demand, 64% on approvals and standing, and 50% on official disclosures. Three of the six factors in the method were available for this college.
Good fit if you want a college with a tighter KCET closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering than the other colleges listed here with a published rank.
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5. Canara Engineering College
Canara Engineering College, a private college in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, is at position 5 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 55% of compared colleges on academic standing, 64% on approvals and standing, and 41% on official disclosures. Three of the six factors in the method were available for this college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC-accredited college whose grade is valid until June 2028.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in rating and accreditation. St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) is rated 4.5 with a NAAC A++ grade and CGPA 3.67. Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering is rated 3.8 with a NAAC A+ grade and CGPA 3.44. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology is rated 3.6 with a NAAC A+ grade and CGPA 3.32. Only Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering was scored on student demand, among these three.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting shortlist, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. Before applying, check the official closing ranks for your category and confirm each college's approvals. For example, Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management's KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 19138 for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats. 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 narrow the 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 college in Dakshina Kannada?
St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) is ranked #1 among B.Tech colleges in Dakshina Kannada on the Think Grads Rating, with a rating of 4.5 out of 5. The ranking uses official data only and is reviewed every month.
How many B.Tech colleges in Dakshina Kannada are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 9 B.Tech colleges in Dakshina Kannada. This article lists the top 5 of them by position, using official data and a comparison with every college in India that offers the course.
What is the NAAC grade of St. Aloysius College (Autonomous)?
NAAC graded St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) A++ with a CGPA of 3.67. The accreditation is valid until 23 Jan 2028. This is the highest grade among the five colleges on this list.
What was the KCET closing rank at Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management was 19138. This was for the General category on rest-of-Karnataka seats.
What was the KCET closing rank at Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for Computer Science and Engg (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering was 30362. This was for the General category on rest-of-Karnataka seats.
How does Think Grads rank B.Tech 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 uses official data on academic standing, student demand, approvals, outcomes and transparency.
Can a college pay to improve its position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position on the Think Grads list. Positions come from official data, with each college compared against every college in India that offers the same course.
Which colleges are in the top five B.Tech colleges in Dakshina Kannada?
The top five are St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering, Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management, and Canara Engineering College, in that order.