About Global Institute of Engineering & Technology
Global Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET) is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college in Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada — established in 2002 and holding NAAC B+ accreditation. Moodbidri is the "Jain Kashi" of Karnataka, approximately 35 km from Mangalore city on NH-75. GIET offers BTech programmes for students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and surrounding coastal Karnataka districts.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Location | Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka (35 km from Mangalore) |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC B+ |
| Website | globaltech.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM-HS)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~1,00,000–1,40,000 |
| BE AI & Machine Learning | ~1,00,000–1,30,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~1,20,000–1,60,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,50,000–2,00,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~1,60,000–2,10,000 |
Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The college is listed under Dakshina Kannada district in KEA's KCET counselling.
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 |
Moodbidri — Western Ghats Coastal Context
Moodbidri is a historic Jain pilgrimage town on the Western Ghats foothills, 35 km from Mangalore on NH-75. For engineering students in this location, Mangalore's industrial economy (NMPT port, MRPL refinery, BASF, cashew processing, fishing industry) is within 35 km — accessible for internships and placement drives. The Mangalore-Hassan highway corridor and the Mangalore-Udupi IT sector are the primary employment markets for GIET graduates.
Who Should Apply
GIET suits students from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in the 1,00,000–1,40,000 GM KCET range (HS quota) who want a local VTU engineering college near Mangalore without commuting to the city. For students comparing GIET with Dr MV Shetty IT (NAAC A, same Moodbidri area, similar HS cutoffs), NAAC A is the stronger accreditation — verify which college has the current NAAC grade before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GIET Moodbidri's KCET cutoff for CSE?
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank was approximately 1,00,000–1,40,000 GM (HS quota). Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
How far is GIET Moodbidri from Mangalore?
GIET is in Moodbidri — approximately 35 km from Mangalore city on NH-75 (Mangalore-Hassan highway).