About Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology is at B.G. Nagara, Mandya district — part of the vast Adichunchanagiri Math institutional campus. The college is listed as VTU-affiliated in this entry. However, this requires important verification: the Adichunchanagiri Math also runs Adichunchanagiri University — a deemed university — from the same B.G. Nagara campus. If AIT is a constituent college of Adichunchanagiri University (deemed), your degree would be from the deemed university, not VTU.
Confirm explicitly whether this college awards VTU degrees or Adichunchanagiri University degrees before applying. This distinction affects degree recognition, government job eligibility, and PSU recruitment eligibility.
Adichunchanagiri University — Critical Warning
| Factor | If VTU Affiliated | If Adichunchanagiri University (Deemed) |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Awarded By | VTU | Adichunchanagiri University |
| KCET Applicable | Yes | No (deemed universities don't use KCET) |
| Govt Job / PSU Eligibility | VTU degree accepted universally | Verify per specific requirement |
Confirm current affiliation status at aitchikmagalur.ac.in or directly with the college admissions office before paying any fees.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Location | B.G. Nagara, Mandya District, Karnataka |
| Affiliation | VTU (listed) — verify current status: may be Adichunchanagiri University (deemed) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC A |
| Total Seats | ~300 (B.E.) + M.Tech programmes |
| Website | aitchikmagalur.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs (B.E.)
| Branch | Approx. KCET 2023 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 15,000 – 30,000 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 16,000 – 31,000 |
| Electronics & Communication | 20,000 – 36,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 22,000 – 40,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 23,000 – 42,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 26,000 – 46,000 |
KCET cutoffs apply only if this college is VTU-affiliated — verify current affiliation status. Check at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Admission Process
If VTU-affiliated: Karnataka domicile students apply through KCET. If under Adichunchanagiri University (deemed): KCET does not apply and admission is through the university's own process. Confirm which applies before applying. Standard PCM eligibility: 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST).
Fee Structure
| Category | Annual Tuition (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET Quota (if VTU) | Rs. 1 lakh – 1.5 lakh per year |
| University / Management Quota | Rs. 2 lakh – 4 lakh per year |
Placements
AIT places students in IT service companies. The B.G. Nagara campus is 80 km from Bangalore — off-campus Bangalore placement drives require travel. Mysuru is approximately 40–45 km away with Infosys and BEML providing local recruitment avenues. The Adichunchanagiri Math's extensive institutional network in Karnataka provides some alumni placement support.
Who Should Apply
If the college is confirmed VTU-affiliated, AIT is a reasonable option for Mandya-region students in the 15,000 – 32,000 GM range with NAAC A credentials and the Adichunchanagiri institutional backing. Hostel facilities at the B.G. Nagara campus are part of the broader Math campus infrastructure.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Do not apply without confirming the exact degree-awarding authority. If this college awards Adichunchanagiri University degrees rather than VTU degrees, evaluate the deemed university implications for your career goals before accepting admission. BGSIT (also at B.G. Nagara, also NAAC A, VTU) is an alternative to compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adichunchanagiri IT under VTU or Adichunchanagiri University?
This requires direct verification with the college. Adichunchanagiri University is a deemed university operating from the same B.G. Nagara campus. Some colleges under the Math are VTU-affiliated; others are under the deemed university. Confirm which applies to this engineering college before applying.
What is Adichunchanagiri University?
Adichunchanagiri University is a deemed-to-be university run by the Adichunchanagiri Math at B.G. Nagara, Mandya district. It awards its own degrees across medical, dental, pharmacy, engineering, and other programmes. Being a deemed university means KCET doesn't apply and degrees are from the university rather than VTU or Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.
What KCET rank is needed for CSE here?
If VTU-affiliated, CSE has closed in the 15,000 – 30,000 GM range approximately. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in — and confirm the institution code corresponds to a KCET-eligible VTU seat.