About Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE)
Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering (MITE) is a private autonomous VTU-affiliated engineering college at Badaga Mijar, Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada — established in 2007 and holding NAAC A+ and NBA accreditation. MITE ranked in the NIRF Innovation 151-300 band (2023) and was awarded 'Best Performing College of the Year' by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) 2020. The 2023-24 placement season recorded a highest package of Rs 50 LPA with median Rs 4.6 LPA, with 167 companies visiting campus annually. Major industry collaborators include Bosch, Infosys Campus Connect, Management Development Institute of Singapore and ITE-West.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Location | Badaga Mijar, Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| Affiliation | Autonomous under VTU |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC A+, NBA |
| Award | KSCST Best Performing College 2020 |
| Total Staff | 1,265 technical and non-technical |
| Website | mite.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) | Total 4-Year Fees |
|---|---|---|
| BE CS & Engg (AI & ML) | 30,362 | Rs 4.17–10.66 lakh |
| BE CS & Engineering | 54,544 | Rs 4.17–10.66 lakh |
| BE CS (AI & ML variant) | ~33,547 | Rs 4.17–10.66 lakh |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~80,000–1,10,000 | Rs 4.17 lakh |
| BE Aeronautical Engineering | ~2,53,882 | — |
| BE Robotics & AI | ~62,333 | — |
KCET 2024 overall GM range was 29,833–1,48,537. KCET 2025 overall range was 24,205–2,60,602. COMEDK 2025 GM range was 59,124–1,11,345. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Placements 2023-24
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | Rs 50 LPA |
| Median Package | Rs 4.6 LPA |
| Companies Visiting | 167 annually |
| Top Recruiters | Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, IBM, PWC, EY, KPMG, Bosch |
NAAC A+ Autonomous — What It Means
MITE is both NAAC A+ accredited and autonomous under VTU — a combination that places it among the top tier of private engineering colleges in Dakshina Kannada. Autonomy means MITE designs its own industry-aligned curriculum, examinations and credit systems. The KSCST Best Performing College award, Bosch and Infosys Campus Connect partnerships, and MoUs with Singapore institutions indicate a college systematically pursuing quality beyond standard VTU requirements.
Moodbidri — Jain Kashi Context
Moodbidri is the "Jain Kashi" of Karnataka — a historic pilgrimage town with 18 Jain bastis on the Western Ghats coastal foothills. The 110-acre MITE campus at Badaga Mijar is approximately 5-6 km from Moodbidri town and 35-40 km from Mangalore city on NH-75. Mangalore's industrial base (NMPT port, MRPL refinery, BASF, the Mangalore-Udupi IT corridor) is within 40 km — creating employment access for MITE graduates without long-distance relocation.
Who Should Apply to MITE
MITE is the strongest mid-tier private engineering college in Dakshina Kannada by accreditation — NAAC A+, autonomous, 167 companies visiting, Rs 50 LPA highest. For students in the 30,000–55,000 GM KCET range who want a Mangalore-area college, MITE offers credentials significantly stronger than most colleges at this cutoff range. Amazon and PwC visiting campus signals a placement cell that connects to high-value opportunities.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Students whose rank reaches NMAMIT Nitte (NAAC A+, tighter cutoffs, Udupi area), AJIET Mangalore (NAAC A+), or St Joseph Engineering College Mangalore (NAAC A+) should compare carefully — all are stronger brands in the Mangalore belt. MITE's 2007 establishment means it has a shorter alumni history than colleges established in the 1990s.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MITE's KCET 2025 cutoff for AI/ML and CSE?
KCET 2025 AI/ML (CS) closing rank was 30,362 GM. Core CSE closed at 54,544 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
What was MITE's highest placement package?
The highest package in 2023-24 was Rs 50 LPA. Median package was Rs 4.6 LPA. 167 companies visit MITE campus annually.