About MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (RIT, formerly MSRIT) was established in 1962 by the Gokula Education Foundation under the late Dr. M.S. Ramaiah. It sits inside the Ramaiah institutional campus in Mathikere — sharing space with Ramaiah Medical College, Ramaiah Dental College, and several other institutions. That multi-discipline environment gives RIT a university-like feel that standalone engineering colleges can't replicate.
RIT is an autonomous college under VTU with NAAC A+ accreditation. Your degree is from VTU. The college is also known as MSRIT — both names refer to the same institution at MSR Nagar, Mathikere, Bangalore.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Location | MSR Nagar, Mathikere, Bangalore – 560054 |
| Affiliation | Autonomous under VTU |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC A+, NBA (multiple departments) |
| Total Seats | ~300 (B.E.) + M.Tech + Ph.D |
| Website | msrit.edu |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs (B.E.)
| Branch | Approx. KCET 2023 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 800 – 2,000 |
| Artificial Intelligence & ML | 600 – 1,500 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 1,000 – 2,500 |
| Electronics & Communication | 2,000 – 5,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 4,000 – 9,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6,000 – 14,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 10,000 – 20,000 |
Approximate figures based on KEA 2023 allotment data. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Admission Process
Karnataka domicile students apply through KCET. Minimum eligibility: PCM in Class 12 with 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). RIT's KCET cutoffs sit between BMSCE and DSCE for most branches — the realistic option for ranks in the 1,000 – 3,000 GM range.
Fee Structure
| Category | Annual Tuition (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET / Government Quota | Rs. 1.1 lakh – 1.5 lakh per year |
| Management Quota | Rs. 2.5 lakh – 3.5 lakh per year |
| NRI Quota | USD 3,000 – 5,000 per year |
Placements
RIT places students with Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Oracle, Capgemini, and product companies. CSE and AIML see the strongest offers. Yeshwanthpur Metro and the Mathikere location give good access to Bangalore's IT corridors for off-campus drives.
Who Should Apply
RIT suits students with KCET ranks in the 1,000 – 4,000 GM range who want a VTU autonomous degree from an established Bangalore institution with a multi-discipline campus feel.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
If your rank reaches RVCE or BMSCE on government quota, take those first — brand perception is stronger for product company hiring. If your rank puts you in management quota territory at RIT, compare against government quota seats at other colleges before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RIT the same as MSRIT?
Yes. Same college — MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology was officially shortened to RIT. Both names refer to the MSR Nagar, Mathikere campus.
Is RIT a deemed university?
No. RIT is an autonomous college under VTU — degree is awarded by VTU. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) is a separate deemed entity in the Ramaiah group.
What KCET rank is needed for CSE at RIT?
CSE has closed in the 800 – 2,000 GM range in recent cycles. AIML is slightly more competitive. Check cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for current year data.