Top 5 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 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) | 4.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.67) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 2 | Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering | 3.9/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.44) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 3 | Alva’s Institute Of Engineering And Technology | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.32) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 4 | Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 5 | Canara Engineering College | 3.4/5 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 are listed first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only, such as NAAC grades, counselling closing ranks, approvals and published disclosures. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course. Dakshina Kannada has 9 rated B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 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 4.6. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.67, valid until 23 Jan 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 97% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 92%. On approvals and standing it is ahead of 65%.
Good fit if you want a college whose NAAC grade is A++ with a CGPA of 3.67.
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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 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.44, valid until 27 Dec 2026. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) was 30362. It scores higher than 86% of compared colleges on academic standing and 61% on student demand.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC-graded college and your KCET rank is near 30362.
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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 3.8. 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 56% on official disclosures. On approvals and standing it is ahead of 65%.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC-graded college whose accreditation runs until 16 Jan 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 3.7. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Computer Science and Engineering was 19138. It scores higher than 70% of compared colleges on student demand, 65% on approvals and standing, and 52% on official disclosures.
Good fit if your KCET General category rank is close to 19138 and you want a college with strong student demand.
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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 3.4. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.24, valid until 23 Jun 2028. It scores higher than 60% of compared colleges on academic standing, 65% on approvals and standing, and 42% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a NAAC-graded college, with an A grade valid until 23 Jun 2028, to include on your shortlist.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ most on NAAC grades and ratings. St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) holds A++ with a CGPA of 3.67 and a rating of 4.6. Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering holds A+ with 3.44 and a rating of 3.9. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology holds A+ with 3.32 and a rating of 3.8. Only Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering has a student-demand score among the three, at 61%.
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, such as the KCET round 3 ranks shown above, and confirm each college's approvals 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 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 Computer Science and Engineering college in Dakshina Kannada?
St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) ranks #1 on the Think Grads Rating at 4.6 among B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering colleges in Dakshina Kannada. The list was reviewed in October 2026 using official data only.
How many B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering colleges are rated in Dakshina Kannada?
Think Grads has rated 9 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering colleges in Dakshina Kannada. This article lists the top 5 of them, each compared with every college in India offering the course, using official data only.
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, and the grade is one of the facts behind its position 1 on this list.
What was the KCET closing rank for Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Computer Science and Engineering at Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management was 19138. Ranks change every year, so check official counselling data again before you apply.
What was the KCET closing rank for Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering?
For KCET 2025 round 3, the General category, rest-of-Karnataka closing rank in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering was 30362. Always confirm the latest official figures for your own category.
How does Think Grads rank 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 compares each college with every college in India offering the same course, using official data only.
Can colleges pay to be listed higher?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position on this list. Positions and ratings are computed from official data, and the list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
How often is this list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This version of the Top 5 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Colleges in Dakshina Kannada was reviewed in October 2026, and ratings use a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.