About Ballari Institute of Technology & Management
Ballari Institute of Technology and Management (BITM) is a private autonomous VTU-affiliated engineering college on Bellary-Hospet Road, Ballari — established in 1997 and holding NAAC A+ and NBA accreditation. BITM is Outlook-ICARE ranked #73 Private Engineering (2024) and NIRF ranked within the Engineering category. The 2025 placement season recorded 440+ offers with a highest package of Rs 51 LPA, top-25% average of Rs 6.17 LPA and 80% placement rate. JSW Steel's Toranagallu plant is 15 km from campus.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Location | Jnana Gangothri Campus, Bellary-Hospet Road, Ballari |
| Autonomy | Autonomous under VTU |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE, UGC |
| Accreditation | NAAC A+, NBA, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Outlook Ranking | #73 Private Engineering (2024) |
| Total Campus | 11 acres |
| Website | bitm.edu.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2024 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2024 Cutoff (GM) | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | 29,703–31,700 | Rs 1.4–3.25 lakh/year |
| BE AI & Machine Learning | 44,863–48,130 | Rs 1.4–3.25 lakh/year |
| BE AI & Data Science | ~51,030 | Rs 1.4–3.25 lakh/year |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~98,632 | Rs 1.4–3.25 lakh/year |
| BE Electrical & Electronics | ~64,107 | Rs 1.4–3.25 lakh/year |
| BE Robotics & Automation | ~93,986 | Rs 1.4–3.25 lakh/year |
KCET 2024 overall GM range was 29,703–1,58,687. Total 4-year BTech fee is Rs 4.67 lakh. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for 2025 data.
Placements 2025
| Metric | 2025 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | Rs 51 LPA | — |
| Top-25% Average | Rs 6.17 LPA | — |
| Placement Rate | 80% | — |
| Total Offers | 440+ | 572 placed |
| Top Recruiters | Tracelink (Rs 27 LPA), Zscaler (Rs 19.50 LPA), Malaysian Airlines (Rs 18 LPA), Amadeus | — |
Autonomous Status and Rankings
BITM is autonomous under VTU — designing its own curriculum, examinations and credit systems for industry alignment. The NAAC A+ grade, Outlook #73 ranking and NIRF category presence make BITM one of North Karnataka's most credentialed private engineering colleges. Top-25% average of Rs 6.17 LPA and Zscaler (a leading cybersecurity company) visiting for Rs 19.50 LPA packages signal strong industry connectivity for a Bellary-based college.
Bellary — Steel Capital Context
Ballari (Bellary) is North Karnataka's industrial capital — anchored by JSW Steel's Toranagallu plant (15 km, one of India's largest at 12 MTPA), Vijayanagara Steel Plant and the Bellary iron ore mining belt. For Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students, the JSW ecosystem provides internships and direct placement opportunities. BITM's location on Bellary-Hospet Road between Ballari and Hospet puts the campus between two significant employment markets.
Who Should Apply to BITM
BITM is one of North Karnataka's strongest private engineering colleges — NAAC A+ autonomous, Outlook #73, Rs 51 LPA highest, 80% placement rate, with JSW Steel 15 km away. For students in the 29,000–50,000 GM KCET range from North Karnataka, BITM offers institutional credentials comparable to Bangalore colleges at significantly lower living costs in Bellary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BITM's KCET 2024 CSE cutoff?
KCET 2024 CSE closing rank for BITM Bellary was 29,703–31,700 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for 2025 data.
What was BITM's highest placement package in 2025?
The highest package in 2025 was Rs 51 LPA. 440+ offers were made with top-25% average of Rs 6.17 LPA and 80% overall placement rate.