Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Ranking & Davangere Campus Life

About Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - [BIET] Davanagere

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davanagere, established in 1979, operates as an autonomous engineering and technology institute in Davanagere, Karnataka. Managed by the Bapuji Educational Association (BEA), founded in 1958, it affiliates with Visvesvaraya Technological University and spans a 61.5-acre campus.

BIET holds NAAC 'A' grade accreditation and NBA accreditation for 12 departments, with 13 departments recognized as research centers. It offers 12 BE programs, 5 M.Tech specializations, MCA, and MBA, serving around 3000 undergraduates and 250 postgraduates with 300 administrative staff. Key achievements include AICTE approval, UGC recognition under 2(f) and 12(b), and participation in NIRF 2025 rankings.

Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Full Name	Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology
Established	1979
Type	Private Autonomous
Affiliation	Visvesvaraya Technological University
Approved By	AICTE, UGC
NAAC Grade	A
Campus	61.5 acres, Davanagere, Karnataka
Courses	12 UG + 5 PG
Popular Programmes	BE Computer Science & Engineering, BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, BE Information Science & Engineering, BE Electronics & Communication Engineering, BE Civil Engineering
Students	3250
Faculty	300
Website	www.bietdvg.edu

Admission Dates 2026

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere, conducts admissions through entrance exams including KCET and COMEDK UGET for BTech/BE, GATE and Karnataka PGCET for MTech, and Karnataka PGCET or KMAT for MBA and MCA. The cycle involves application submission, entrance exams, counselling by KEA or COMEDK, seat allotment, and reporting with documents. Seats are allocated based on ranks, preferences, and quotas like KEA CET 45%, COMEDK 30%, management 25%.

Programme	Event	Date
BTech	COMEDK UGET Application Start	01 Feb 2026
BTech	COMEDK UGET Application Deadline	24 Mar 2026
BTech	COMEDK UGET Result	07 Jun 2026
BTech	BIET Application Deadline	30 Jun 2026
BTech	Counselling Start	01 Jul 2026
MTech	Karnataka PGCET Exam	31 May 2026
MBA	Karnataka PGCET Exam	22 Jun 2026
MCA	Karnataka PGCET Exam	22 Jun 2026

Admission Process

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET) Davangere offers admissions to BE/BTech through KCET and COMEDK UGET for government and COMEDK seats, and management quota. Postgraduate admissions to MTech, MCA, and MBA occur via GATE/Karnataka PGCET/KMAT with additional selection processes including written tests, interviews, or GD/PI.

BE/BTech Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Appear for KCET or COMEDK UGET entrance exam.
2. Submit online application on BIET website after qualifying exam.
3. Participate in KCET or COMEDK counselling for seat allotment based on rank and preferences.
4. Report to college for document verification and pay admission fee.
5. Collect admission letter upon verification.

MTech Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Qualify GATE or Karnataka PGCET.
2. Apply online on BIET website and upload documents.
3. Appear for written test and personal interview.
4. Complete document verification and pay fee upon selection.

MCA Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Appear for Karnataka PGCET or KMAT.
2. Apply online on BIET website post-exam.
3. Attend counselling or selection process.
4. Verify documents and pay admission fee.

MBA Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Appear for Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT.
2. Submit online application on BIET website.
3. Attend group discussion and personal interview.
4. Verify documents and pay fee upon selection.

Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Programme	Qualification	Entrance Exam	Min %	Fees (per year)
BE/BTech	10+2 PCM	KCET/COMEDK UGET	45%	₹12,750
MTech	BE/BTech	GATE/Karnataka PGCET	50%	₹75,000
MCA	BCA/BSc/BCom/BA with Maths	Karnataka PGCET/KMAT	50%	₹80,000
MBA	Graduation	Karnataka PGCET/KMAT	50%	₹1,20,000

Documents Required

• 10th and 12th marksheets
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Identification proof

Cutoff 2025

BIET Davanagere KCET 2025 cutoffs for BTech programs show Computer Science and Engineering as the most competitive branch with closing ranks around 35,148 in Round 3 for General category, while branches like Civil and Mechanical extend to over 118,000. COMEDK UGET 2025 cutoffs range higher, from 81,544 for CSE to 111,716 for Data Science in later rounds. Cutoffs reflect increased competition in core CS branches compared to traditional engineering streams.

Exam	Branch/Course	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
KCET	Computer Science and Engineering	35148	16997	13512	11679	7853
KCET	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	17345	17955	16986	11714	15173
KCET	Information Science and Engineering	19145	15624	11170	11734	5931
KCET	Electronics & Communication Engineering	43562	46452	48882	105280	6039
KCET	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	6039	49187	124861	96766	11358
KCET	Mechanical Engineering	11358	117506	137487	138319	13281
KCET	Civil Engineering	15769	160560	136333	178330	12556
KCET	Data Science	38135	37777	16986	11714	15173
COMEDK UGET	Computer Science and Engineering	110850
COMEDK UGET	Data Science	111716
COMEDK UGET	Electronics & Communication Engineering	111412
Karnataka PGCET	MBA	30147

Placements 2025

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology recorded 377 students placed with 548 offers from 59 companies. Highest package stood at ₹10 LPA and average package at ₹4.4 LPA.

Placement Statistics

Parameter	Value
Highest Package	₹10 LPA
Average Package	₹4.4 LPA
Students Placed	377
Companies Visited	59

Top Recruiters

IT: TCS, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Wipro, Redbus

Consulting: KPMG

Rankings & Accreditations

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET) Davangere participated in NIRF 2025 Engineering, Innovation, and SDG categories without securing ranked positions. BIET secured #90 in B.Tech by IIRF 2024 and #151 overall by NIRF Innovation 2023.

Other Rankings

Agency	Rank	Year
IIRF B.Tech	#90	2024
NIRF Innovation Overall	#151	2023

Accreditations

• NAAC: A Grade
• NBA: UG Programmes (Valid upto 2028)

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology facilitates government scholarships through NSP and state portals for SC/ST, OBC, minority, and merit students, with amounts from ₹17,000 to ₹75,000 annually based on category and income. Institute-level aid includes merit scholarships from Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa Trust and departmental funds for poor students, plus corporate sponsorships like ₹50,000 from Quest Global. Students apply via official college channels, NSP, or sanctioning authorities for hostel and tuition support.

Institute Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa Trust – Poor and Merit Scholarship	Poor and meritorious students	₹50,000/year
Dr. S. Manjappa Scholarship	Poor students on merit basis	₹20,000/year
Quest Global Scholarship	Best project performers	₹50,000/year

Government Scholarships

Scheme	For	Amount	Portal
SC/ST Scholarship [Below 2 Lakh Income]	SC/ST students, family income < ₹2 lakh	₹45,000-75,000	NSP/Social Welfare Office
SC/ST Scholarship [Above 2 Lakh Income]	SC/ST students, family income > ₹2 lakh	₹17,000-35,000	NSP/DTE Office
Category I,II,III Scholarship	OBC students	₹17,000-35,000	NSP/BCM Office
Minority Scholarship [Loan]	Minority students	₹18,100	NSP/Karnataka Minority Development
Minority Merit Students Scholarship	Merit-based minority students	₹17,000-35,000	NSP/Karnataka Minority Development
Kittur Rani Channamma Scholarship	Merit girl students	₹25,000	NSP/Director of Collegiate Education
SSP (Vidyasiri)	Merit-cum-income based	₹17,000-35,000	NSP/State

Comparison

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET) Davangere is compared with G M Institute of Technology (GMIT) Davangere and Jain Institute of Technology (JIT) Davangere as these are peer private engineering colleges in the same city, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, participating in NIRF rankings, and commonly considered by students for similar B.Tech programs via KCET/COMEDK admissions.

Parameter	Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - [BIET] Davangere	G M Institute of Technology - [GMIT] Davangere	Jain Institute of Technology - [JIT] Davangere
Type	Pvt	Pvt	Pvt
Established	1979	2001	2001
NAAC	A+	A	A
Fee (Total)	₹1.1L-7.5L	₹3L	₹2.8L

Key Strengths

• Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - [BIET] Davangere: Strong placement record with 377 students placed in 2025, NIRF Innovation #151 (2023), and consistent IIRF B.Tech rankings (#90 in 2024).
• G M Institute of Technology - [GMIT] Davangere: Active NIRF participation across Engineering, Innovation, and SDG categories in 2025, focus on research and infrastructure in Davangere region.
• Jain Institute of Technology - [JIT] Davangere: NIRF participation in 2025, emphasis on core engineering branches with growing placement support in local industry hub.

Campus & Infrastructure

Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET) features a lush green campus spanning 61.5 acres on Shamanur Road in Davanagere, Karnataka, with state-of-the-art infrastructure including modern buildings and extensive facilities for academics, research, and extracurricular activities.

Campus Details

Parameter	Details
Area	61.5 acres
Location	Davanagere, Karnataka

Academic Facilities

• Library: 4485 back volumes, 139 print journals
• Labs: Electronics Lab, Microcontroller Lab, Machines Lab, Control system Lab, Measurement Lab, Power system simulation lab, High voltage and relay lab
• Classrooms: 70 student seating capacity with projectors

Hostel

Type	Capacity
Boys	608
Girls	320

Other Facilities

• Auditorium: 700 seating capacity with Christie projecting system
• Gym: Multi gym
• Indoor Games: Shuttle, Badminton, Table Tennis, Carom, Chess in Ekalavya hall

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria for BTech admission at BIET Davanagere?

Admission requires passing 10+2 with 45% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics, and one optional subject. KCET or COMEDK UGET entrance exam scores determine seat allocation through Karnataka state counseling. VTU affiliation mandates these norms for all branches.

What is the cutoff rank for CSE in KCET at BIET?

General merit KCET cutoff for CSE ranges 5000-8000 ranks based on 2024 data. Cutoffs vary by category; 3B GK around 15000-20000. Seats filled via JoSAA and state counseling portals.

How to apply for BTech at BIET Davanagere?

Register on Karnataka Examinations Authority site for KCET, select BIET choices. Participate in centralized counseling. Direct applications via official BIET website for management quota seats post entrance results.

What is the annual hostel fee for boys at BIET?

Boys hostel fee including mess for 2025-26 is Rs.70,000 plus Rs.10,000 refundable deposit, totaling Rs.80,000. Payable online to IDBI Bank account 005011500001060. Three students share rooms in Kamadhenu and Kalpataru blocks.

What are the girls hostel facilities and capacity at BIET?

Girls hostel has one 4-floor block for 320 boarders with two dining halls serving North and South Indian food. Rooms well-furnished amid green surroundings. Discipline maintained by faculty wardens.

Does BIET offer scholarships for engineering students?

Merit scholarships via Karnataka government for SC/ST and high KCET rankers up to Rs.50,000 annually. Institute provides fee waivers for top university rank holders from hostel residents. Apply through state portal post admission.

What is the highest placement package at BIET Davanagere?

Highest package reaches Rs.20 LPA from recruiters like Infosys and TCS in 2024 drives. CSE and ISE branches secure top offers.

Which companies recruit from BIET placements?

Recruiters include IBM, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, and Capgemini. IBM recognizes CSE as Centre of Excellence. Campus drives target final-year BE students via training and placement dean.

Are internships available for BIET students?

Industry-Institute Partnership Cell arranges internships at ISRO and local firms. EDUSAT and NPTEL support skill training. Incubation center aids entrepreneurial projects with Karnataka IT-BT sponsorship.

How many BE branches does BIET offer?

BIET offers BE in 12 disciplines including CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and AI-ML. Affiliated to VTU with 13 research-recognized departments. Autonomous status since NBA accreditation in 2021.

Is the CSE department at BIET good for research?

CSE has IBM Centre of Excellence for software applications. VTU recognizes it as research center with MTech options. Students access e-journals via VTU Consortium and incubation facilities.

What is the faculty strength at BIET?

Administrative staff totals 300 including qualified PhD holders across 18 departments. Heads of departments oversee academics under Principal Dr. Aravind H.B. NBA accredits 12 departments.

Is hostel compulsory for first-year students at BIET?

Hostel not compulsory but recommended for outstation students. Boys blocks house 510, girls 320 on 4.5-acre green campus. Rooms allotted by warden with cot, table, chair provided.

What is Davana fest like at BIET?

Davana is 3-day annual fest with inter-college competitions and cultural extravaganza. Attracts Karnataka engineering students. Concludes with grand evening events on 61.5-acre campus.

Is the BIET campus Wi-Fi enabled?

Wi-Fi available in departments, hostels, and library but not entire campus. Laptops allowed in digital library with 4485 back volumes and 139 print journals. Projectors in smart classrooms.

Does BIET have gym and sports facilities?

Gym in hostels with multi-gym and Ekalavya indoor hall for badminton, TT, carrom. Campus sports complex includes cricket ground and basketball court. Health center with first-aid ties to Bapuji Hospital.

How far is BIET from Davanagere railway station?

BIET on NH-48, 5 km from Davanagere station. NH4 connects to Bengaluru 265 km away. Campus shuttle service available; vehicle parking in hostels.

Is there a dress code at BIET Davanagere?

Uniform not mandatory; formal attire for labs and placements. Casual wear allowed in classes. Discipline enforced in hostels with CCTV coverage.

What is the ROI of studying BE at BIET?

85% placement rate yields average Rs.5-7 LPA against Rs.1-1.5 lakh annual fees. Alumni in ISRO, IBM, and startups. Top-10 Karnataka rank per official claims boosts long-term value.

How does BIET compare to other VTU colleges?

BIET autonomous with 4 NBA accreditations outperforms regional VTU peers in research centers. 3000 UG intake on 375550 sq.m campus exceeds average infrastructure. Stronger industry MoUs than nearby institutes.