About KLE Dr MS Sheshgiri College of Engineering Belagavi
Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder, OneCity Technologies · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006 Last Updated: June 30, 2026 · Verified with AICTE, VTU and KEA data for 2026–27
KLE Dr. M.S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology (KLEMSSCET), established in 1979, is one of Belagavi's oldest and most reputed private engineering colleges. Part of the KLE Society — the large educational trust behind KLE University, KLE Medical College, and dozens of institutions across North Karnataka — KLEMSSCET is located on Angol Main Road, Udyambag, Belagavi city. Unlike most private engineering colleges in Karnataka which are VTU-affiliated, KLEMSSCET is affiliated to KLE Technological University (KLE Tech) — the deemed university arm of the KLE Society in Belagavi. This makes KLEMSSCET's degree a KLE Tech degree rather than a VTU degree, which employers across Karnataka and nationally recognise well. NBA accredited for all B.E. programmes, AICTE approved, and ISO 9001:2015 certified, KLEMSSCET is consistently ranked among Karnataka's top private engineering colleges outside Bangalore — ranked #111 nationally by The Week 2024.
KLE Dr MS Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology Belagavi — College Profile 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Trust | KLE Society (also runs KLE Tech University, KLE Medical College and 300+ institutions) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Affiliation | KLE Technological University, Belagavi (not VTU) |
| Accreditation | NBA (all B.E. programmes) | AICTE approved | ISO 9001:2015 | UGC recognised |
| Location | Angol Main Road, Udyambag, Belagavi 590008, Karnataka |
| National Ranking | The Week 2024: #111 in India B.Tech | Outlook 2019: #76 |
| Website | kletech.ac.in/belagavi |
Branches and KCET Cutoff
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM, AI quota) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | ~23,578 (last round, 2025) — most competitive |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ~48,161 (2023 reference) |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | ~74,484 (2023 reference) |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~70,046 (2023 reference) |
| Overall KCET range (all branches/categories) | 23,578–2,61,873 (2025) |
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank of ~23,578 makes KLEMSSCET one of the most competitive private engineering colleges in Belagavi for CSE. Ranks change each year — verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. COMEDK UGET is also accepted for non-Karnataka students.
Admission — 2026-27
B.E. admission at KLEMSSCET follows KCET counselling (KCET and COMEDK UGET) following KLE Technological University admission guidelines. JEE Main is also accepted. Minimum eligibility: 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (note: 50%, not 45% — stricter than most VTU colleges). M.Tech via GATE or PGCET Karnataka; MBA/MCA via PGCET/CAT/MAT/GMAT; PhD via KLE Tech's ULRAT.
Important: KLEMSSCET is affiliated to KLE Technological University, not VTU. The B.E. degree awarded is a KLE Tech degree. This is a recognised deemed university degree — widely accepted by employers and for M.Tech/MS admissions nationally.
Fee Structure
| Programme | Approximate Total Fee |
|---|---|
| B.E. CSE (4 years, general quota) | Rs 9.72L total |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering (4 years) | Rs 3.59L total |
| B.E. range (all branches) | Rs 3.86L–10.46L total |
| MBA (2 years) | Rs 1.17L total |
Fees are approximate. Verify exact 2026-27 fee with KLEMSSCET admissions office. KCET quota fees are separately regulated. Scholarships available for meritorious and deserving students.
Placements
Placement 2024: 652 total offers from 70+ companies, highest package Rs 34 LPA, average Rs 8.05 LPA, 80% placement rate for CSE and ECE. Top recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Accenture, Cognizant, Federal Bank, Electrobit, Continental, TCS Ninja, and Scientific Games. The mix of IT services (TCS, Wipro, Accenture), product-adjacent companies (Electrobit, Continental — both automotive tech firms), and banking (Federal Bank) reflects KLEMSSCET's placement diversity. The Training and Placement Cell facilitates mock interviews, aptitude training, and company-specific modules.
Location and Infrastructure
KLEMSSCET is located in Udyambag, within Belagavi city — a well-connected urban campus on Angol Main Road, approximately 16 acres with Wi-Fi throughout, smart classrooms, well-equipped labs, separate boys and girls hostels, a canteen, and medical facilities. Belagavi city is on the Pune-Bengaluru highway and has its own domestic airport, making it more accessible than most North Karnataka engineering college locations. The KLE Society's broader Belagavi campus includes the KLE Medical College, KLE Law College, and KLE Institute of Technology — students benefit from the group's shared infrastructure and industry connections.
Key Considerations
KLEMSSCET's KCET CSE cutoff of ~23,578 places it in the same bracket as several well-regarded Bangalore colleges — yet it's in Belagavi, where living costs and hostel fees are significantly lower. For students from North Karnataka, Goa, or Maharashtra border districts who want a strong KLE Society-backed engineering degree without relocating to Bangalore, KLEMSSCET is arguably the strongest private engineering option in the region. The KLE Tech affiliation (rather than VTU) is a differentiator — KLE Tech has its own research focus and curriculum autonomy. Continental and Electrobit recruiting directly from campus is notable for Mechanical and ECE students interested in automotive embedded systems.
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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, KEA, NAAC, and institutional data. Fees and cutoffs are approximate — verify directly with the college and KEA before admission. KCET ranks change every year. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006.