Top 10 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Colleges in Bangalore Urban, 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 | R.V. College Of Engineering | 4.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.39) | 5,812 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 2 | B.M.S.College Of Engineering | 4.4/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | 17,812 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 3 | Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Karnataka | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.42) | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 4 | M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.33) | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 5 | Bms Institute Of Technology & Management | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 40,952 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 6 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology | 3.8/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.48) | 96,614 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 7 | Reva University, Bengaluru | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.3) | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 8 | Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering | 3.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.2) | 49,720 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 9 | Rns Institute Of Technology | 3.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.31) | 102,061 (KCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 10 | Bnm Institute Of Technology | 3.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 84,273 (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. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Bangalore Urban has 39 rated B.Tech Mechanical Engineering colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. R.V. College Of Engineering
R.V. College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban, is at position 1 on this list, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF ranked it 99 in the engineering category in 2024, which places it first in NIRF order. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.39, valid until 28 Nov 2029. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Mechanical Engineering was 5812.
Good fit if you want a college with a NIRF ranking and a strong KCET closing rank.
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2. B.M.S.College Of Engineering
B.M.S.College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for Mechanical Engineering, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 17812. It is a government college, and on academic standing it scores higher than 94% of the colleges it was compared with.
Good fit if you want a government college with an A++ NAAC grade and a closing rank of 17812.
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3. Cambridge Institute Of Technology
Cambridge Institute Of Technology, Bangalore Urban, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.42, valid until 10 Oct 2027. On academic standing it scores higher than 85% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 80%. This placement rests on three of the six factors in the method.
Good fit if you want a private college with an A+ NAAC grade and a CGPA of 3.42.
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4. M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences
M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore Urban, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33, valid until 15 Jun 2029. On academic standing it scores higher than 75% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 80%. It is a private university, and three of the six factors in the method were available for it.
Good fit if you want a private university with an A+ NAAC grade valid until 15 Jun 2029.
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5. Bms Institute Of Technology & Management
Bms Institute Of Technology & Management, Bangalore Urban, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for Mechanical Engineering, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 40952. On student demand it scores higher than 77% of the colleges it was compared with. Its official disclosures score is higher than 51% of compared colleges.
Good fit if your KCET General category rank is near 40952 and you want a private college.
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6. Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology
Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology, Bangalore Urban, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 20 Aug 2028. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for Mechanical Engineering, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 96614. It is a government college and scores higher than 89% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a government college with an A+ NAAC grade and a closing rank of 96614.
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7. Reva University
Reva University, Bangalore Urban, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 9 Apr 2029. On academic standing it scores higher than 69% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 80%. It is a private university, and three of the six factors in the method were available for it.
Good fit if you want a private university with an A+ NAAC grade valid until 9 Apr 2029.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
8. Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.2, valid until 27 Jun 2027. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Mechanical Engineering was 49720.
Good fit if your General-category KCET rank is around 49720 and an A grade from NAAC meets your needs.
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9. Rns Institute Of Technology
Rns Institute Of Technology, Bangalore Urban, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.31, valid until 19 Feb 2028. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Mechanical Engineering was 102061.
Good fit if your General-category KCET rank is near 102061 and you want a private college with an A+ NAAC grade.
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10. Bnm Institute Of Technology
Bnm Institute Of Technology, Bangalore Urban, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.3. Its KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for Mechanical Engineering, General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 84273. On student demand it scores higher than 57% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 51%. Three of the six factors in the method were available for it.
Good fit if your KCET General category rank is near 84273 and you want a private college.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine?
How the top three compare
The top three differ on accreditation and counselling ranks. NAAC graded B.M.S.College Of Engineering A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, while R.V. College Of Engineering and Cambridge Institute Of Technology each hold A+ with CGPAs of 3.39 and 3.42. KCET 2025 round 3 General closing ranks were 5812 for R.V. College Of Engineering and 17812 for B.M.S.College Of Engineering. Only R.V. College Of Engineering has a NIRF rank, 99 in 2024.
How to choose, and your chances
Start with your own KCET rank, reservation category and fee budget, then shortlist colleges whose official closing ranks are close to your rank. Closing ranks change every year, so check the latest official counselling data and confirm the college's AICTE or UGC approval 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 help you build and compare your shortlist. The ranking here is not advice to pick any one college.
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 Mechanical Engineering college in Bangalore Urban?
R.V. College Of Engineering is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating at 4.5, followed by B.M.S.College Of Engineering at 4.4. It is also the only college on this list with a NIRF rank, 99 in the engineering category in 2024.
How many B.Tech Mechanical Engineering colleges were rated in Bangalore Urban?
Think Grads rated 39 B.Tech Mechanical Engineering colleges in Bangalore Urban and lists the top 10 here. The list was reviewed in October 2026 and is checked again every month when new official data arrives.
What was the KCET closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at R.V. College Of Engineering?
The KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for Mechanical Engineering at R.V. College Of Engineering was 5812 for the General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats. Check the official counselling data for your own category before you rely on it.
Which college on this list has the highest NAAC grade?
B.M.S.College Of Engineering has the highest NAAC grade on this list, A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. R.V. College Of Engineering and Cambridge Institute Of Technology hold A+ grades.
Are there government colleges among the top 10?
Yes, two government colleges are on this list: B.M.S.College Of Engineering at position 2 with a rating of 4.4 and Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology at position 6 with a rating of 3.8. The other eight are private.
How does Think Grads rank these colleges?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course's category come first in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, built from official data on academic standing, student demand, approvals, outcomes and transparency. Colleges cannot pay to change their position.
What was the closing rank at Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology?
Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology had a KCET 2025 round 3 closing rank of 96614 for Mechanical Engineering in the General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats. Its NAAC grade is A+ with a CGPA of 3.48.
Does paying a fee change a college's position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position on this list. Positions come from official data and the Think Grads Rating, which compares each college with every college in India offering the same course.