About KLE Institute of Technology Hubli
Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder & Chief Strategist · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006
Last Updated: July 11, 2026 · Verified with AICTE, VTU and NAAC data for 2026–27
KLE Institute of Technology, Hubballi — Complete Admission and Course Guide
KLE Institute of Technology (KLEIT), Hubballi, was established in 2008 by the KLE Society, Belagavi, and sits opposite Hubballi Airport. Before anything else: KLEIT is not the same institution as KLE Technological University (formerly B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, or BVBCET) — that's a separate, older, larger institution founded in 1947 that became a deemed private university in 2015 and is no longer affiliated to VTU. KLEIT is a smaller, newer, VTU-affiliated college under the same parent society, and the two get mixed up constantly across college-comparison sites. If you're researching this specific college, make sure whatever cutoff or placement figure you're looking at actually says "KLEIT" or "KLE Institute of Technology" and not "KLE Technological University" or "BVBCET."
Affiliation, Approval, and Accreditation
- Affiliated University: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi
- Approval: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Accreditation: NAAC A grade; NBA accreditation for its core B.E. programmes
- Established: 2008
- Campus Location: Opposite Hubballi Airport, Hubballi
The KLE Society Behind the College
The Karnatak Lingayat Education (KLE) Society was founded in 1916 in Belagavi by seven founding members, often referred to as the "Saptarishis," with a stated mission of spreading education without regard to caste or background. Today, under longtime leadership from Dr. Prabhakar Kore, the society runs over 200 institutions across Karnataka spanning schools, degree colleges, medical and engineering education, and more — KLEIT is one node within that much larger educational network, distinct from (though under the same parent umbrella as) KLE Technological University, KLE's medical and dental institutions in Belagavi, and KLS Gogte Institute of Technology.
B.E. Programmes
KLEIT offers B.E. across five core branches, all NBA-accredited: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Postgraduate options include an MCA and an M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering.
| Programme | Duration |
|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering | 4 Years |
| B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 Years |
| B.E. Information Science and Engineering | 4 Years |
| B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 4 Years |
| B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 Years |
| MCA | 2 Years |
| M.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) | 2 Years |
Reported BE intake runs to roughly 96 seats across the branches in some years — this is a comparatively small college by seat count next to the bigger Hubballi-Dharwad engineering colleges, which can mean smaller class sizes and more individual faculty attention, worth weighing against the trade-off of a less extensive alumni network.
Admission Process
Admission to KLEIT's B.E. programmes runs through KCET for government-quota seats and COMEDK UGET for the COMEDK quota, with Karnataka PGCET as the route into the M.Tech and MCA programmes.
- KCET Quota: Karnataka CET rank and category determine eligibility through KEA's centralised online counselling.
- COMEDK Quota: COMEDK UGET rank-based online counselling.
- PGCET (PG programmes): Karnataka PGCET score required for M.Tech and MCA admission.
Fee Structure
Reported total B.E. course fees run to approximately ₹10.77 lakh across four years, though this figure varies by admission quota and should be confirmed directly with the college and cross-checked against the current Fee Regulatory Authority (FRA) Karnataka order before you commit to anything.
Campus Infrastructure
The campus spans roughly 11 acres directly opposite Hubballi Airport, with six separate academic blocks averaging around 60,000 square feet of built-up area each. Facilities include 400 Mbps leased-line internet connectivity, 150 KVA power backup, an on-campus Canara Bank ATM, medical facility, and an incubation centre for student startups. The college holds ISO 21001:2018 certification for its educational management systems and is recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
Placements
KLEIT's placement figures reported across student-review sources put the average package in the roughly ₹4.5–4.6 lakh range with a highest package around ₹8 lakh — modest but realistic numbers for a smaller regional engineering college, and worth treating as more trustworthy than any inflated "up to X lakh" headline figure you might see elsewhere, precisely because they're consistent across independent sources rather than a single marketing claim. Student reviews describe the college's placement support as active but note that outcomes depend significantly on individual student effort in interview and aptitude preparation, which is fairly standard advice for any college at this tier.
Admission Competitiveness and the KLE Name Confusion
Because KLEIT shares its parent society's name with the much larger and better-known KLE Technological University, it's worth being extra careful when comparing cutoff ranks online — a KCET closing rank you find for "KLE" without a precise institution name attached could easily belong to the university (which runs its own separate, generally more competitive admission process) rather than KLEIT. Always cross-check the exact institution code on the official KEA option-entry portal during counselling, not just the college name as it appears in a search result.
Getting There
Hubballi is well-connected by rail (Hubballi Junction, one of the larger railway junctions in North Karnataka), by air (Hubballi Airport, literally across the road from the KLEIT campus), and by road via NH-4 and NH-63. That airport-adjacent location is a genuine convenience for students travelling from other parts of Karnataka or neighbouring states, cutting down on the last-mile travel that colleges further from transport hubs usually require.
Student Life
Campus life includes sports facilities, a bus service connecting students from across Hubballi city to the campus, and the standard mix of technical and cultural student activities common to VTU-affiliated colleges. The college's network access policy for students is notably structured — it restricts access to non-educational sites and social media on campus networks during academic hours, which current students describe as a deliberate, if occasionally frustrating, focus-oriented policy.
Who This College Suits
- Students who want a smaller-class-size VTU college in Hubballi-Dharwad rather than a large campus
- Those specifically targeting KLEIT and not accidentally researching KLE Technological University instead
- Students comfortable with realistic, modest placement numbers rather than chasing headline packages
- Anyone prioritising the KLE Society's institutional backing and stability over a newer, independent college
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KLEIT the same as KLE Technological University?
No. KLEIT (KLE Institute of Technology) was established in 2008 and remains VTU-affiliated. KLE Technological University, formerly BVBCET, was founded in 1947 and became an independent deemed university in 2015. Both are run by the same parent KLE Society but are separate institutions with separate admissions, fees, and campuses.
What is KLEIT's NAAC grade?
NAAC A grade, with NBA accreditation on its core B.E. programmes.
What branches does KLEIT offer?
Five B.E. branches — Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Information Science, Mechanical, and Electrical & Electronics — plus an MCA and an M.Tech in Computer Science.
How do I get admission to KLEIT?
Through KCET or COMEDK UGET for the B.E. programme, or Karnataka PGCET for the M.Tech and MCA programmes.
What's the placement record like at KLEIT?
Reported figures put the average package around ₹4.5–4.6 lakh with a highest around ₹8 lakh — realistic numbers for a smaller regional college rather than headline-grabbing ones.
Where exactly is the KLEIT campus located?
Directly opposite Hubballi Airport in Hubballi, Karnataka.
Contact Information
KLE Institute of Technology
Opposite Hubballi Airport, Hubballi, Karnataka
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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, and NAAC data. Fees and packages are approximate — verify directly with the college and KEA before admission. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006, covering engineering admissions data since 2019 through CollegesInfo.org.