About AIT Chickmagalur
AIT Chikkamagaluru is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college in Chikkamagaluru (Chikmagalur) — established in 1980, making it one of Karnataka's older private engineering colleges. Holding NAAC B+ accreditation and AICTE approval, AIT serves students from Chikkamagaluru, Mudigere, Kadur and surrounding coffee-growing districts who want engineering education in their home region without relocating to Mangalore, Hassan or Bangalore.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chikkamagaluru (Chikmagalur), Karnataka |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC B+ |
| Website | aitckm.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~1,20,000–1,60,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~1,30,000–1,70,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,50,000–2,00,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~1,60,000–2,10,000 |
| BE Electrical & Electronics | ~1,40,000–1,80,000 |
Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Fee Structure 2026-27
| Category | Annual Tuition (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET / Government Quota | Rs 1–1.5 lakh per year |
| COMEDK / Management Quota | Rs 1.8–2.5 lakh per year |
Chikkamagaluru — India's Coffee Capital
Chikkamagaluru is India's coffee capital — the district where coffee was first commercially cultivated in India. The Western Ghats terrain, coffee and spice estates, Mullayanagiri peak (the highest in Karnataka at 1,925m) and the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary make the district a significant tourism and agricultural economy. For Mechanical Engineering graduates, coffee processing machinery, estate infrastructure maintenance and agro-processing equipment provide locally relevant employment. The Chikkamagaluru-Hassan-Mangalore triangle gives AIT graduates access to both Mangalore's port economy (110 km) and Hassan's growing industrial zone (60 km).
Who Should Apply
AIT Chikkamagaluru suits students from Chikkamagaluru, Mudigere, Kadur and Tarikere taluks in the 1,20,000–1,60,000 GM KCET range who want local engineering education without relocating. The 1980 establishment date gives AIT 45 years of institutional history — the oldest private engineering college in the region. For Mechanical and Civil graduates, the district's agro-processing and tourism infrastructure sector provide locally accessible careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AIT Chikkamagaluru's KCET cutoff for CSE?
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank was approximately 1,20,000–1,60,000 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
How far is AIT Chikkamagaluru from Mangalore and Hassan?
Chikkamagaluru is approximately 110 km from Mangalore and 60 km from Hassan — giving AIT graduates access to both employment markets.