KLS Gogte Institute of Technology (KLS GIT) is a private autonomous engineering institute in Belagavi, Karnataka, established in 1979. Karnatak Law Society (KLS) manages the institute. It is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and has AICTE approval. KLS GIT holds a NAAC A+ grade, while several engineering departments have NBA accreditation.

KLS GIT was placed in the 251 to 300 band in the NIRF Engineering 2022 ranking. Its academic portfolio covers engineering, architecture, design, management and science at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.

The institute operates from Udyambag in Belagavi, northern Karnataka. Its facilities include specialised engineering laboratories, design studios, CAD/CAM workshops, a central library and spaces for student activities.

  • Bachelor of Engineering [BE] is available in 15 specialisations. These include Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering. Diploma holders can also pursue BE through lateral entry.
  • Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch] is a 5-year course with 80 seats, and admission is based on NATA.
  • Bachelor of Design [B.Des] covers Communication Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design and Lifestyle Accessory Design. Selection is merit-based.
  • M.Tech specialisations include Automotive Electronic Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Machine Design and Structural Engineering. Karnataka PGCET or GATE scores are accepted for admission.
  • MBA has 120 seats, while MCA has 60 seats. Applicants need a Karnataka PGCET or KMAT score.
  • B.Sc Hons is offered in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. PhD study is available in ten disciplines, including Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Management Studies.
Admission Update: Admissions for the 2026-27 batch have closed, and classes for the batch have begun. The 2027-28 cycle is expected to start with KCET 2027 in April 2027.

KLS GIT Admission Dates 2027

The next KLS GIT admission cycle covers the 2027-28 batch. The schedule below is tentative and follows the timing seen in earlier admission cycles.

EventDate
KCET 2027 for BE and B.ArchApril 2027 (Tentative)
KCET 2027 resultJune 2027 (Tentative)
KCET 2027 counselling by KEAJuly to August 2027 (Tentative)
COMEDK UGET 2027May 2027 (Tentative)
NATA 2027 for B.ArchFebruary to June 2027 (Tentative)
Karnataka PGCET 2027 for M.Tech, MBA and MCAJune to July 2027 (Tentative)

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

KLS GIT Courses and Fees

KLS GIT runs undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in engineering, architecture, design, management and science. The following programme fees apply to the 2026-27 academic year.

CourseDurationFee
BE Computer Science and Engineering4 YearsINR 12,88,000
BE Electronics and Communication Engineering4 YearsINR 12,88,000
BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning4 YearsINR 4,81,280
BE Aeronautical, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering4 YearsINR 8,77,560
BE Civil Engineering4 YearsINR 5,77,560
BE Lateral Entry, all branches3 YearsINR 3,60,960
B.Arch5 YearsINR 4,25,000
B.Des, all specialisations4 YearsINR 4,77,560
MBA2 YearsINR 1,15,500
MCA2 YearsINR 1,38,600
M.Tech2 YearsINR 1,35,600 to INR 1,40,000
B.Sc Hons in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics3 YearsINR 1,20,000
PhDVariesINR 75,000

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

Separate on-campus accommodation is provided for male and female students. The annual hostel charge is up to INR 27,600 for boys and up to INR 33,600 for girls. The selected room category determines the final amount.

KLS GIT Admission Process

KLS GIT uses different selection routes for its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. BE applicants may enter through KCET or COMEDK UGET, while architecture, design and postgraduate courses follow their respective admission criteria.

  1. For regular BE admission, students must pass Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry or Biology as core subjects.
  2. Karnataka domicile students who meet the state government's eligibility requirements can compete for KCET seats. The KEA institute code for KLS GIT is E037.
  3. Applicants from any Indian state may seek a BE seat through COMEDK UGET using institute code E073.
  4. B.Arch selection uses NATA scores, whereas B.Des admission is based on merit and does not require an entrance test.
  5. MBA and MCA applicants need a valid Karnataka PGCET or KMAT score. M.Tech admission accepts Karnataka PGCET or GATE scores.
  6. Diploma holders may apply for BE Lateral Entry through the DCET organised by KEA.

KLS GIT Cutoffs

The closing rank depends on the entrance examination, counselling round, branch and applicant category. The table compares General Merit closing ranks from COMEDK 2026 Round 1 and KCET 2025 Round 3, with the newer year shown first.

BranchCOMEDK 2026 R1 Closing Rank (GM)KCET 2025 R3 Closing Rank (GM)
Computer Science and Engineering23,73410,609
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning18,52713,447
Electronics and Communication Engineering33,41420,242
Electrical and Electronics Engineering47,58435,076
Aeronautical Engineering1,01,56543,613
Mechanical Engineering82,96475,846
Civil Engineering7,4061,02,880

KLS GIT Placements

During the 2024-25 placement season, KLS GIT students received 605 plus placement offers. NIRF 2025 institutional data reports an average package of INR 6.54 LPA and a median package of INR 5.2 LPA.

Placement YearPlacement OffersAverage PackageMedian Package
2024-25605 plusINR 6.54 LPAINR 5.2 LPA

Amazon, Google, Mercedes-Benz, TCS and Wipro were among the leading recruiters in 2024-25. Throughout the academic year, the Training and Placement Cell arranges recruitment drives, aptitude and communication workshops, mock interviews and preparation before placements. Belagavi's industrial strength in precision manufacturing, automobile components and electronics also creates engineering opportunities outside the IT sector.

KLS GIT Rankings

National ranking and accreditation bodies have assessed KLS GIT at both institution and department levels. It has a NAAC A+ grade, and multiple engineering departments hold NBA accreditation for their undergraduate programmes.

Ranking or Accreditation BodyCategoryRank or Grade
NIRF 2022Engineering251 to 300
NAACInstitutional AccreditationA+
NBADepartment AccreditationAccredited, multiple departments

KLS GIT Campus and Infrastructure

KLS GIT's Udyambag campus in Belagavi contains department-specific engineering laboratories. Students use advanced computing facilities, embedded systems and electronics labs, fluid mechanics and hydraulics facilities, a materials testing lab, and CAD/CAM and CNC workshops for mechanical and manufacturing work. Communication, Fashion, Industrial and Lifestyle Accessory Design each have dedicated design studios.

The central library holds technical books and research journals and provides online database access. Boys and girls have separate on-campus hostels. Other amenities include a canteen, sports grounds, facilities for indoor games, transport services and student activity centres. These centres support the institute's yearly cultural festival and technical symposium.

Through the Industry-Institute Partnership Cell, students take part in industrial visits, attend talks by industry professionals and work on live projects with organisations from the Belagavi industrial corridor and major IT companies. Karnatak Law Society manages other educational institutions in the region as well, allowing KLS GIT students to connect with a wider alumni and mentorship network.

KLS GIT Scholarships

Students at KLS GIT may apply for scholarship and fee-support programmes run by the Karnataka and central governments. Eligibility depends on the conditions of each scheme.

Under the Karnataka Fee Determination Committee (KFD) provision, eligible SC/ST students receive full fee reimbursement. Students belonging to OBC and minority communities may receive partial reimbursement, subject to the Karnataka government's income and eligibility rules.

The AICTE Pragati Scholarship provides girl students in AICTE-approved programmes with INR 50,000 per year for academic and living costs. Differently-abled students can receive INR 50,000 per year through the AICTE Saksham Scholarship under similar eligibility requirements.

The National Scholarship Portal Central Sector Scheme is open to meritorious students who placed within the top 20 percentile in their Class 12 board examinations and meet the scheme's family-income limit. Applications must be submitted on the NSP portal during the yearly window announced by the Ministry of Education.

KLS GIT vs SDMCET Dharwad vs BEC Bagalkot

Students seeking admission through KCET or COMEDK often compare KLS GIT with SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET), Dharwad, and Basaveshwar Engineering College (BEC), Bagalkot. These are established VTU-affiliated institutions in North Karnataka that serve a broadly similar group of applicants.

ParameterKLS GIT, BelagaviSDMCET, DharwadBEC, Bagalkot
TypePrivate AutonomousPrivate AutonomousGovernment Aided
VTU AffiliationYesYesYes
NAAC GradeA+A+Information unavailable
Admission RouteKCET and COMEDKKCET and COMEDKKCET
B.Arch and B.Des OfferedYesNoNo
MBA and MCA OfferedYesYesNo
NIRF Engineering, 2022251 to 300Information unavailableInformation unavailable
Placement Average, 2024-25INR 6.54 LPAInformation unavailableInformation unavailable

Both KLS GIT and SDMCET are private autonomous, VTU-affiliated institutions with a NAAC A+ grade. KLS GIT offers a wider mix of programmes because its portfolio includes B.Arch and B.Des along with engineering, while SDMCET does not run these two courses.

BEC Bagalkot is a government-aided institution. Its KCET government-quota fee structure is significantly lower than the fees at the two private colleges. However, BEC accepts only KCET allotments and does not provide architecture, design or management programmes. It can therefore be a lower-cost route to a VTU engineering degree for cost-conscious Karnataka domicile applicants using KCET. KLS GIT offers more streams and accepts COMEDK, but its charges are at the private-college level.

KLS GIT FAQs

Ques. How much does the four-year CSE programme cost at KLS GIT?

Ans. According to the 2026-27 fee schedule, the total charge for the four-year BE in Computer Science and Engineering is INR 12,88,000. The yearly amount works out to INR 3,22,000.

Ques. Which institute codes should applicants select for KLS GIT?

Ans. KLS Gogte Institute of Technology uses KEA code E037 for KCET and code E073 for COMEDK UGET. Applicants should enter the relevant code while filling their choices during KCET or COMEDK counselling.

Ques. At what KCET 2025 rank did KLS GIT close CSE admission?

Ans. In KCET 2025 Round 3, the General Merit closing rank was 10,609 for Computer Science and Engineering and 13,447 for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Closing ranks change from year to year according to seat availability and the number of qualified applicants.

Ques. What were the main KLS GIT placement figures for 2024-25?

Ans. KLS GIT recorded 605 plus placement offers in 2024-25. NIRF 2025 data lists an average package of INR 6.54 LPA and a median package of INR 5.2 LPA. Recruiters included Amazon, Google, Mercedes-Benz, TCS and Wipro.

Ques. Which accreditations does KLS GIT hold?

Ans. KLS Gogte Institute of Technology has a NAAC A+ grade. NBA has also accredited several individual engineering departments, covering the quality of their undergraduate programmes.

Ques. Are hostels available on the KLS GIT campus?

Ans. Yes. KLS GIT provides separate on-campus hostels for boys and girls. Annual charges are up to INR 27,600 for boys and up to INR 33,600 for girls, with the exact fee based on the chosen room type.

Ques. How is the next KLS GIT admission cycle expected to begin?

Ans. The next cycle, for the 2027-28 batch, is expected to start with KCET 2027, usually held in April. Karnataka PGCET is the admission route for M.Tech, MBA and MCA and is generally conducted from June to July each year.