About Maharaja Institute of Technology Thandavapura
Maharaja Institute of Technology Thandavapura is the second MIT campus in the Maharaja group — alongside MIT Mysore (Belawadi, Mandya). Located at Thandavapura near Nanjangud, approximately 25 km south of Mysuru, this campus is VTU-affiliated with NAAC A accreditation. Established in 1989, it's one of the older private engineering colleges in the Mysuru-Nanjangud corridor.
Students from Mysuru, Nanjangud, Chamarajanagar, and the broader South Karnataka belt who want a NAAC A engineering education close to home without relocating to Bangalore will find MIT Thandavapura a practical option.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Location | Thandavapura, Nanjangud Taluk, Mysuru District |
| Distance | ~25 km from Mysuru city, ~170 km from Bangalore |
| Affiliation | VTU |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC A |
| Total Seats | ~300 (B.E.) + M.Tech |
| Website | mittthandavapura.com |
MIT Thandavapura vs MIT Mysore
| Factor | MIT Thandavapura (this) | MIT Mysore (Belawadi) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nanjangud, Mysuru Dist | Belawadi, Mandya Dist |
| NAAC | A | A |
| Founded | 1989 | 2007 |
| Distance from Mysuru | ~25 km | ~30 km |
Both share the Maharaja institutional backing and NAAC A. MIT Thandavapura is older (1989 vs 2007) and closer to Mysuru. Confirm which campus your KCET allotment code refers to.
Branches and KCET Cutoffs (B.E.)
| Branch | Approx. KCET 2023 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 15,000 – 30,000 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 16,000 – 31,000 |
| Electronics & Communication | 20,000 – 36,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22,000 – 40,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 26,000 – 45,000 |
Approximate figures. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Fee Structure
| Category | Annual Tuition (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET / Government Quota | Rs. 1 lakh – 1.5 lakh per year |
| Management Quota | Rs. 1.8 lakh – 3 lakh per year |
Living costs near Nanjangud are significantly lower than Bangalore or even Mysuru city.
Who Should Apply
MIT Thandavapura suits students from Nanjangud, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, or H.D. Kote areas in the 15,000 – 32,000 GM range who want a NAAC A college near home. The 1989 founding gives it institutional depth above newer colleges at comparable accreditation grades in South Karnataka.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
If your rank reaches NIE Mysuru (2,000 – 5,000 GM) or SJCE (government, 1,000 – 3,000 GM), those Mysuru city colleges are significantly stronger. MIT Thandavapura's case is the Nanjangud proximity and NAAC A credentials for ranks in the 15,000 – 32,000 range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thandavapura?
Thandavapura is in Nanjangud Taluk, Mysuru District — about 25 km south of Mysuru city. Nanjangud is known for the Srikanteshwara Temple and is a growing industrial town on the Mysuru-Chamarajanagar highway.
What KCET rank is needed for CSE?
CSE has closed in the 15,000 – 30,000 GM range. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.