Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore offers BE and M.Tech admission for the 2026-27 session. The annual KCET quota fee for BE is INR 44,200, while M.Tech costs INR 1,11,140 per year.

AIT Bangalore is a private aided autonomous engineering college affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). KCET is used for government-aided BE seats, while COMEDK UGET is used for management category seats.

Admission Update:
  • BE 2026-27: Government-aided seats are filled through KCET, while COMEDK UGET is the admission route for management category seats.
  • M.Tech: Applicants need a Karnataka PGCET M.Tech rank and must take part in KEA counselling.
  • MBA and MCA: Admission is based on the Karnataka PGCET rank followed by KEA counselling.
  • The KCET 2026 closing rank for CSE at AIT Bangalore was 8,484 for the General category under the government quota.
  • CSE closed at 14,314 in COMEDK UGET 2026 Round 2 for the General category.
  • Every BE branch has an annual KCET government-aided quota fee of INR 44,200.
  • Students can choose from 14 BE branches, including CSE, ECE, AI and ML, Data Science, VLSI, and Aeronautical Engineering.
  • Karnataka students from SC, ST, and OBC categories can apply for scholarships offered under state and central government schemes.

AIT Bangalore Admission Portal 2026: aitbangalore.edu.in

AIT Bangalore BE Admission 2026

AIT Bangalore admits students to 14 BE branches. KCET ranks determine government-aided quota allotments, while COMEDK UGET ranks are considered for management category seats. The institute does not hold a separate BE entrance test.

BE Courses, Eligibility and Fees

Applicants must pass 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. General category students need at least 45% in PCM, while SC and ST applicants need 40%. Students must also hold a valid KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026 rank for the relevant quota.

Branch Group Eligibility Annual Fee (KCET Quota)
CSE, ISE, AI and ML, Data Science, Computer Science and Business Systems, VLSI Design 10+2 with PCM from a recognised board. General category: minimum 45%. SC and ST categories: minimum 40%. A valid KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026 rank is required. INR 44,200
ECE, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Telecom, Electronics and Instrumentation INR 44,200
Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Aeronautical Engineering INR 44,200

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

The listed amount applies to KCET government-aided quota seats. COMEDK and management quota seats have higher fees. Students should contact the college or check aitbangalore.edu.in for the exact fee structure.

  • The government-regulated KCET quota fee for every BE branch is INR 44,200 per year.
  • Diploma holders may enter the three-year lateral entry BE course. They need a relevant diploma with at least 45%.
  • Karnataka-domicile applicants holding Horanadu or Gadinadu Kannadiga status can seek admission through the KCET quota.
  • AIT Bangalore is affiliated with VTU and has AICTE approval.

BE Selection and Counselling Process

Seat allotment is based only on the applicant's KCET or COMEDK UGET merit rank. The applicable counselling authority assigns seats after students submit and lock their preferred colleges and branches.

  • For the KCET quota, students must register at keaonline.kar.nic.in and join the KEA counselling process.
  • COMEDK applicants must complete registration on the COMEDK counselling portal and select AIT Bangalore among their preferences.
  • During choice filling, applicants should arrange their preferred college and branches and lock the choices before the applicable deadline.
  • After allotment, students must pay the required semester fee to accept the seat.
  • Admission is completed by reporting to the AIT Bangalore campus with the original documents.

Management Quota Admission

AIT Bangalore makes BE management quota seats available after the KCET and COMEDK counselling rounds. Students who do not receive an allotment through either route may approach the college admission office directly. Applicants must have at least 45% in 10+2 PCM. Seat availability can be checked by calling +91-80-2328-0898.

How to Apply for BE at AIT Bangalore

  • KCET applicants must sign up through the KEA portal at keaonline.kar.nic.in and complete the counselling requirements.
  • COMEDK candidates need to register for COMEDK counselling and enter AIT Bangalore as one of their college choices.
  • For management quota admission, contact the AIT Bangalore admission office at +91-80-2328-0898 after the KCET and COMEDK rounds.
  • Keep the 10+2 marksheet, KCET or COMEDK rank card, Aadhaar card, Transfer Certificate, passport-size photograph, and caste certificate, where applicable, ready for verification.
  • Once the seat is confirmed, report to the Mallathahalli campus in Bangalore to finish enrollment.

AIT Bangalore M.Tech, MBA and MCA Admission 2026

AIT Bangalore fills its M.Tech, MBA, and MCA seats through Karnataka PGCET merit and KEA counselling. Applicants must take the PGCET paper for their chosen programme because the college does not conduct another entrance examination.

PG Programmes, Eligibility and Fees

Programme Eligibility Annual Fee
M.Tech in CSE, AI and Robotics, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, or Structural Engineering A BE or B.Tech in the relevant branch from a recognised university with at least 50%. Reserved category applicants need 45%. A valid PGCET M.Tech rank is compulsory. INR 1,11,140
MBA Any bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50%. Reserved category applicants need 45%. Students must have a valid PGCET MBA rank. INR 99,590
MCA A bachelor's degree that includes Mathematics, with at least 50%. The minimum for reserved categories is 45%. A valid PGCET MCA rank is required. INR 99,590

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

Students should confirm the exact programme fee with the college or through aitbangalore.edu.in.

PG Selection Procedure

KEA assigns M.Tech, MBA, and MCA seats according to Karnataka PGCET ranks. Students who meet the academic conditions must complete counselling and place AIT Bangalore in their preference list.

  • Take Karnataka PGCET in the paper meant for M.Tech, MBA, or MCA and obtain a qualifying rank.
  • Download the PGCET rank card from the KEA portal after the result is issued.
  • Complete counselling registration at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.
  • Add AIT Bangalore and the preferred PG course during choice filling, then lock the selection before the KEA deadline.
  • After receiving a seat, pay the prescribed fee and visit the campus with original documents to confirm admission.

How to Apply for M.Tech, MBA and MCA

  • Register through the KEA Karnataka PGCET counselling portal because PG allotments are handled through KEA counselling only.
  • Select AIT Bangalore and the required M.Tech specialisation, MBA, or MCA programme while entering preferences.
  • Prepare the BE or bachelor's degree marksheets, PGCET rank card, Aadhaar card, Transfer Certificate, and caste certificate, if applicable.
  • Following seat allotment, carry the original records to the Mallathahalli campus for verification and fee payment.

AIT Bangalore Cutoff 2026

The 2026 closing ranks show the last General category ranks admitted to the listed branches and quotas. Cutoffs can change with the level of competition in each admission year.

Entrance Exam Branch Quota and Category Closing Rank
KCET 2026 CSE Government quota, General category 8,484
KCET 2026 ECE Government quota, General category 15,113
KCET 2026 Mechanical Engineering Government quota, General category 57,591
KCET 2026 Civil Engineering Government quota, General category 74,370
COMEDK UGET 2026 CSE Round 2, General category 14,314

The KCET rank for CSE ended at 8,484 in 2026. Based on these figures, students placed from 8,500 to 15,000 could consider ECE and ISE under the government quota. COMEDK CSE allotment extended to rank 14,314. Computing branches such as CSE, ISE, AI and ML, and Data Science generally close at lower ranks.

AIT Bangalore Scholarships

Eligible AIT Bangalore students may apply for scholarships run by the Karnataka and central governments. State schemes can provide fee reimbursement to qualifying Karnataka students from SC, ST, and OBC categories.

  • Karnataka-domicile SC and ST students may apply for the Karnataka SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship through the Karnataka Rajyotsava scholarship portal.
  • The OBC Scholarship is based on family income. Applications must reach the state scholarship portal before its yearly deadline.
  • The Central Sector Scholarship for College and University Students supports applicants who rank in the top 20 percentile of their Class 12 board examination.
  • The Department of Science and Technology offers the INSPIRE Scholarship to students entering natural science programmes. It applies to science-stream BE branches at AIT Bangalore.
  • Minority-category students who meet the merit and income rules can submit a Minority Scholarship application through the National Scholarship Portal.

AIT Bangalore Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance score can be used to join the BE programme at AIT Bangalore?

Ans. Students seeking a government-aided BE seat must use KCET 2026, while COMEDK UGET 2026 is the route for management category seats. JEE Main scores are not accepted. KCET is meant for eligible Karnataka-domicile applicants, but students from any state can take the COMEDK route.

Ques. How did the 2026 KCET closing ranks differ across AIT Bangalore branches?

Ans. For General category government quota seats, CSE closed at 8,484, ECE at 15,113, Mechanical Engineering at 57,591, and Civil Engineering at 74,370. A rank below the relevant closing figure gives a student a stronger chance for that branch, although the cutoff changes each year with competition.

Ques. Up to which COMEDK rank was CSE allotted at AIT Bangalore in 2026?

Ans. The Round 2 General category closing rank for CSE through COMEDK UGET 2026 was 14,314. CSE, ISE, AI and ML, and Data Science are computing branches that usually finish allotment at lower ranks. Round-wise figures for the other branches are available through the COMEDK portal.

Ques. How much does a government-quota BE seat at AIT Bangalore cost each year?

Ans. The yearly fee for every BE branch under the KCET government-aided quota is INR 44,200. COMEDK and management quota seats have higher charges. The admission office can provide the exact management quota fee structure.

Ques. Can a student approach AIT Bangalore directly for a BE management seat?

Ans. Yes. Management quota seats are offered after the KCET and COMEDK counselling rounds, subject to availability. Applicants can contact the admission office at +91-80-2328-0898. General category students must have at least 45% in 10+2 PCM.

Ques. Who is allowed to apply through KCET for AIT Bangalore?

Ans. The KCET government-aided quota is available to eligible Karnataka-domicile students. Applicants from other states may seek admission through COMEDK UGET because it has no domicile restriction. All-India candidates can also be considered for management quota seats when vacancies are available.

Ques. What academic conditions must a BE applicant meet?

Ans. Applicants need to pass 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The minimum PCM aggregate is 45% for the General category and 40% for SC and ST candidates. They also need a valid KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026 rank. Final-year 10+2 students who took either examination may submit a provisional application.

Ques. Which postgraduate courses does AIT Bangalore provide, and what are their annual fees?

Ans. The college offers M.Tech in CSE, AI and Robotics, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, and Structural Engineering, along with MBA and MCA. M.Tech has an annual fee of INR 1,11,140. MBA and MCA each cost INR 99,590 per year. Karnataka PGCET and KEA counselling are used for every PG admission, and the fees may be revised.

Ques. What procedure is followed for M.Tech seat allotment at AIT Bangalore?

Ans. KEA assigns M.Tech seats through Karnataka PGCET counselling. Applicants must register on the KEA counselling portal and include AIT Bangalore in their choice list. Admission requires a valid PGCET rank and a relevant BE or B.Tech degree with at least 50%. Reserved category applicants need 45%.