Top 5 B.Tech Electronics and Communication 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) | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.67) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 2 | Alva’s Institute Of Engineering And Technology | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.32) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 3 | Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management | 3.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 4 | Canara Engineering College | 3.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A (3.24) | Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| 5 | Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering | 2.9/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.44) | 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 looks at 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. Dakshina Kannada has 9 rated colleges for this course. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) in Dakshina Kannada 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 98% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 91%. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 60% of compared colleges.
Good fit if you want a college with a NAAC A++ grade and a strong record of official disclosures.
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2. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology in Dakshina Kannada is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.32, valid until 16 Jan 2028. Its academic standing score is higher than 72% of compared colleges, and its official disclosures score is higher than 52%. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 60% of compared colleges. It is a private college.
Good fit if you value a NAAC A+ grade at a private college with a solid academic standing score.
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3. Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management
Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management in Dakshina Kannada is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.3. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Electronics and Communication Engineering was 35584. Its student demand score is higher than 60% of compared colleges, and its official disclosures score is higher than 46%. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 60% of compared colleges.
Good fit if student demand in KCET counselling matters to you and your rank is near 35584.
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4. Canara Engineering College
Canara Engineering College in Dakshina Kannada is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.3. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.24, valid until 23 Jun 2028. Its academic standing score is higher than 59% of compared colleges, and its official disclosures score is higher than 35%. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 60% of compared colleges. It is a private college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC-accredited private college with a grade of A and a CGPA of 3.24.
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5. Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering
Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering in Dakshina Kannada is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.44, valid until 27 Dec 2026. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Electronics and Communication Engineering was 260602. Its academic standing score is higher than 85% of compared colleges.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college and your KCET rank is far from the top, given the closing rank of 260602.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ on accreditation and available data. St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) has a NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.67, while Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology has an A+ with 3.32. Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management is scored on student demand instead, with a KCET 2025 round 3 General closing rank of 35584. Their ratings are 4.5, 3.7 and 3.3 respectively.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. Check each college's official closing ranks for your category and seat type, and confirm its approvals before you apply. For example, Sahyadri's KCET 2025 round 3 General closing rank was 35584, and it will differ for other categories. 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 Electronics and Communication Engineering college in Dakshina Kannada?
St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating with 4.5 out of 5. The rating is computed from official data, and the list was reviewed in October 2026.
How many colleges are on this list?
This list has 5 colleges, chosen from the 9 rated B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering colleges in Dakshina Kannada. Each is compared with every college in India offering the same 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. This accreditation is valid until 23 Jan 2028, and it is part of the academic standing factor in the Think Grads Rating.
What is the NAAC grade of Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology?
NAAC graded Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology A+ with a CGPA of 3.32, valid until 16 Jan 2028. The college is ranked #2 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7.
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 Electronics and Communication Engineering at Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management was 35584. Ranks vary by category and round.
What was the KCET closing rank for Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering?
In KCET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Mangalore Institute Of Technology & Engineering was 260602. Your own category may have a different closing rank.
How are these colleges ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course's category come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses only official data, and colleges cannot pay to be listed or reordered.
How often is the list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This version was reviewed in October 2026, and ratings or positions can change when new NAAC grades or counselling closing ranks are published.