Maharaja Institute of Technology, Mysore (MIT Mysore) was established in 2007 by the Maharaja Education Trust as a private engineering college. It is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. The institute is accredited by NAAC, while selected programmes have NBA accreditation. It is not included in the NIRF Engineering ranked list.

The campus is at Belawadi, Srirangapatna, in Karnataka's Mandya district, along the Bangalore-Mysore highway. More than 100 buses connect the college with Mysore, Mandya and nearby districts within an 80 km radius. Boys and girls have separate hostels on the campus.

Engineering, management and computer application programmes are available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The total BE fee ranges from INR 6 Lakhs for Civil Engineering to INR 9.40 Lakhs for CSE and technology-focused branches. Merit scholarships can cover up to 100% of the fee. In 2024, the college reported a highest placement package of INR 10 LPA, while the NIRF 2024 median salary was INR 1.9 LPA.

  • BE has 11 branches and more than 960 seats. The branches are CSE, CSE (AI), CSE (AI and ML), CSE (Data Science), CSE (Business Systems), CSE (IoT and Cyber Security), Computer Engineering, ECE, Information Science, Civil and Mechanical. Seats are offered through KCET, COMEDK UGET and Management Quota.
  • MBA is a 2-year programme with 180 seats, and admission is based on Karnataka PGCET.
  • MCA runs for 2 years, has 180 seats and accepts Karnataka PGCET scores.
  • M.Tech is offered in CSE, Signal Processing and Thermal Power Engineering, with 9 to 18 seats in each specialisation. Admission uses GATE and Karnataka PGCET.
Admission Update: KCET 2026 and COMEDK UGET 2026 counselling for BE admission in the 2026-27 session has finished. Management Quota BE applications for the same session remain open through the MIT Mysore admission portal. Karnataka PGCET-based MBA and MCA admissions are also in progress for the 2026-27 intake.

MIT Mysore Courses and Fees

MIT Mysore has 11 BE branches with a combined annual intake of more than 960 seats. Its postgraduate choices are MBA, MCA and three M.Tech specialisations. The following General Quota fees are based on the official 2026 schedule.

CourseDurationSeatsFee
BE in CSE and technology branches4 years60 to 180 per branchINR 9.40 Lakhs
BE in Civil Engineering4 years120INR 6 Lakhs
MBA2 years180INR 1.17 Lakhs
MCA2 years180INR 1.50 Lakhs
M.Tech2 years9 to 18 per specialisationINR 1.51 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The BE technology group covers CSE, CSE (AI), CSE (AI and ML), CSE (Data Science), CSE (Business Systems), CSE (IoT and Cyber Security), Computer Engineering, ECE, Information Science and Mechanical Engineering. At the M.Tech level, students can choose Computer Science and Engineering, Signal Processing or Thermal Power Engineering. Eligible students may receive merit scholarships that provide a fee waiver of up to 100%.

MIT Mysore Admission Process

Admission routes differ by programme. BE applicants may enter through KCET, COMEDK UGET or the college's Management Quota. Karnataka PGCET is used for MBA and MCA, while M.Tech selection considers both GATE and Karnataka PGCET.

ProgrammeExam AcceptedAuthority
BEKCET / COMEDK UGET / Management QuotaKEA / COMEDK / MIT Mysore
MBAKarnataka PGCETKEA
MCAKarnataka PGCETKEA
M.TechGATE + Karnataka PGCETKEA / GATE authority

BE Admission

KCET is meant for eligible Karnataka candidates, whereas COMEDK UGET accepts applications from every state. The Management Quota route is handled directly by MIT Mysore.

  1. Register for KCET or COMEDK UGET through the relevant examination authority.
  2. Download the hall ticket and appear for the entrance test.
  3. Check the declared score and complete KEA or COMEDK counselling registration.
  4. Enter and arrange college and branch choices during choice filling.
  5. Accept the allotted seat and report to MIT Mysore to complete admission.
  • Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Electronics or Computer Science.
  • General category applicants need at least 45% aggregate in PCM. The minimum is 40% for SC, ST and Karnataka Category 1 to 3B applicants.
  • KCET applicants must hold Karnataka domicile status or have studied in Karnataka during the previous 7 years. Other applicants can use COMEDK UGET or the Management Quota route.
  • The MIT Mysore CET code is E-158.

Management Quota allotment follows personal counselling at the campus, but its academic eligibility rules match those used for KCET and COMEDK UGET admission. Applicants can call the admission office at +91-9620228256 to ask about available seats.

MBA and MCA Admission

KEA conducts Karnataka PGCET for MBA and MCA admission. MBA applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. For MCA, the bachelor's degree must include Mathematics. A candidate who did not study Mathematics must complete a bridge course.

M.Tech Admission

M.Tech applicants need a valid GATE score as well as Karnataka PGCET qualification. The GATE score receives weightage when the merit list is prepared.

MIT Mysore Placements

The Placement and Training Cell arranges campus recruitment for IT services, consulting and core engineering roles. Most recruiters come from the IT service sector, particularly for CSE, ECE and Information Science students. Campus opportunities are comparatively fewer for the Mechanical and Civil branches.

Note: The college reports its own placement figures, and these have not been checked against its NIRF submission. For 2024, MIT Mysore stated that the highest package was INR 10 LPA and that placed students received an average of INR 3.5 to 5 LPA. NIRF 2024 recorded a median salary of INR 1.9 LPA for the full eligible graduating group, including students who were not placed.
Metric2024 ResultReported By
Highest packageINR 10 LPACollege
Average package for placed studentsINR 3.5 to 5 LPACollege
Median salaryINR 1.9 LPANIRF 2024, covering all eligible graduates
Placement rate80%College

Infosys, Wipro, TCS and Cognizant are among the IT service recruiters that visit the campus. L&T represents the core engineering sector, while banking and financial services companies also take part in recruitment.

MIT Mysore Campus and Infrastructure

MIT Mysore is based at Belawadi in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, beside the Bangalore-Mysore highway. Each engineering department has dedicated laboratory blocks. Students also have access to a central digital library and a sports area. The transport network includes more than 100 buses operating every day across an 80 km radius, with routes serving Mysore city, Mandya and nearby taluks. Separate on-campus hostels with basic facilities are provided for male and female students.

The academic setup consists of 11 BE departments and the three postgraduate programmes of MBA, MCA and M.Tech. Soft-skills laboratories are managed by the Placement and Training Cell, which provides pre-placement preparation during the third and fourth years. Every programme follows the VTU curriculum. The VTU codes are E-158 for BE, B-219 for MBA and C-446 for MCA.

MIT Mysore vs NIE Mysore vs VVCE Mysore

Students considering MIT Mysore through KCET or COMEDK UGET often compare it with two other private VTU-affiliated engineering colleges in the region: the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) and Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE).

ParameterMIT MysoreNIE, MysoreVVCE, Mysore
Established200719461979
TypePrivate (Aided / Unaided)Private aided (Grant-in-Aid)Private unaided
AffiliationVTUVTUVTU
LocationSrirangapatna, MandyaMysore cityMysore city
NBA AccreditationYes, for select programmesYes, for multiple programmesYes, for select programmes
NAAC GradeAccreditedA+A

NIE was founded earlier, has an A+ NAAC grade and is located within Mysore city. VVCE is also in the city, carries an A grade from NAAC and has stronger industry connections in Mysore. MIT Mysore has a larger overall seat capacity and an extensive bus system that serves students across Mandya and Mysore districts.

MIT Mysore FAQs

Ques. How much does the complete CSE BE programme cost at MIT Mysore?

Ans. Under the General Quota, the total fee for the 4-year BE in CSE is INR 9.40 Lakhs. The same total applies to most technology-focused options, including ECE, Information Science, AI, AI and ML, IoT and Computer Engineering. The full 4-year Civil Engineering fee is INR 6 Lakhs.

Ques. Which admission routes are open to applicants from outside Karnataka?

Ans. Students from any state may seek admission through COMEDK UGET. KCET is limited to eligible Karnataka candidates. Non-Karnataka students can also apply for Management Quota seats and attend counselling directly at the college.

Ques. Which university governs the programmes at MIT Mysore?

Ans. Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, affiliates MIT Mysore's BE and M.Tech courses. Its MBA and MCA programmes are regulated by VTU and Karnataka state rules. The BE CET code is E-158.

Ques. What placement figures did MIT Mysore report for the 2024 batch?

Ans. The college stated that 80% of the 2024 batch was placed and that the highest offer reached INR 10 LPA. NIRF 2024 showed a median salary of INR 1.9 LPA across all eligible graduates, including those who did not secure placements. Regular IT recruiters include Infosys, Wipro, TCS and Cognizant.

Ques. Are accommodation and daily transport available at MIT Mysore?

Ans. Yes. Separate campus hostels are provided for boys and girls. Day scholars can use a fleet of more than 100 college buses, which serves Mysore, Mandya and nearby districts across an 80 km radius.

Ques. How can students receive financial support at MIT Mysore?

Ans. Entrance performance in KCET or COMEDK UGET can qualify a student for a merit scholarship with a fee waiver of up to 100%. Eligible students may also use Karnataka government SC, ST and OBC scholarships. The admission office provides the applicable score thresholds and application steps.