Rajeev Institute of Technology Hassan

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

Rajeev Institute of Technology (RIT), Hassan — Complete Admission and Course Guide

Rajeev Institute of Technology (RIT), Hassan, was established in 2008 by the late Dr. V. Rajeev, a medical practitioner and philanthropist, under the Rajeev Education Trust (the trust itself was founded in 1998). RIT is one of four engineering colleges in Hassan city, and is currently led by Dr. Rachana Rajeev as President, alongside Dr. Ranjith Rajeev (Vice President) and Dr. B.N. Rathna Rajeev (Secretary) — a genuinely family-run institution across two generations, which is worth knowing if institutional continuity and long-term stability matter to how you're weighing your options.

Affiliation, Approval, and Accreditation

• Affiliated University: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi
• Approval: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE); recognised by Directorate of Technical Education, Karnataka
• Accreditation: NAAC A grade
• Established: 2008
• Campus Location: Plot 1-D, Growth Center, Industrial Area, Bangalore-Mangalore Bypass Road, Hassan

B.E. Programmes

RIT offers B.E. across branches including Computer Science, Mechanical, Information Science, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, alongside Basic Science and Humanities as a foundational department. Postgraduate options include MBA and M.Tech in Computer Science, VLSI Design & Embedded Systems, and Thermal Engineering.

Current enrolment runs to roughly 1,850 students across 8 academic departments, supported by around 107 faculty members.

Admission Process

Admission to RIT's B.E. programmes runs through KCET or COMEDK UGET, with Karnataka PGCET as the route into M.Tech and MBA.

• KCET Quota: Karnataka CET rank and category through KEA's centralised online counselling. One reported case cited a general-category admission at rank 23,000; another at rank 63,000 in a later round — a reminder that closing ranks vary meaningfully by round and year.
• COMEDK Quota: COMEDK UGET rank-based online counselling.
• PGCET (PG programmes): Karnataka PGCET score for M.Tech and MBA.

Fee Structure

Reported total B.E. course fees vary across sources — from roughly ₹2.4 lakh to ₹7.2 lakh, and MBA fees around ₹1.17–1.28 lakh for the full two-year programme. Given the spread, confirm the current-year, branch-specific fee schedule directly with the college and cross-check against the FRA Karnataka order before budgeting.

Campus Infrastructure

The roughly 21-acre campus sits about 7 km from Hassan city on the Bangalore-Mangalore Bypass Road. A distinctive feature worth knowing: the Rajeev Education Trust runs a 300-bed hospital that serves general health needs for students and faculty, with on-site facilities for ultrasound, scanning, and X-rays — a genuinely unusual level of on-campus medical infrastructure for a regional engineering college. The library seats around 200 at a time, and separate hostels serve boys and girls with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal options. Additional facilities include an industrial lab, sports complex, ATM, seminar hall, and campus-wide Wi-Fi coverage.

Placements

NIRF 2025 data reports 153 of 215 graduating UG students placed, with a median salary of roughly ₹4,23,000; separately, 4 of 4 M.Tech graduates were placed. Other sources cite a highest package around ₹12 lakh with an average closer to ₹4.5 lakh for the 2024–25 cycle. Named recruiters include Indus Towers, Accord Software, Infoway, LG, Bharat Electronics Limited, Deloitte, Qspiders, Wipro, TCS, and Infosys — a genuinely diverse mix spanning telecom, defence-adjacent electronics, and standard IT services. The placement cell runs semester-wise structured training, starting with foundational communication skills in the first two semesters and progressing to advanced interview and aptitude preparation in later years. That kind of early, staged skill-building isn't something every regional college invests in this systematically, and it's worth asking about directly during a campus visit if you're comparing RIT against similarly-sized alternatives.

Admission Competitiveness

The wide gap between reported closing ranks (23,000 in one case, 63,000 in another) across different rounds and years reflects how much branch choice and counselling round matter at RIT, as at most VTU colleges outside the very top tier. Check KEA's official seat matrix and the previous year's round-wise closing ranks by category and branch before assuming any single figure applies to your situation.

Student Life

Campus culture at RIT draws on its status as a well-established option among Hassan's four engineering colleges, with alumni reportedly placed at organisations across India and internationally. The institute places real emphasis on research and development activity, aiming to build technological self-sufficiency through structured R&D initiatives alongside standard coursework — a stated priority worth asking about directly if research exposure matters to your decision.

Rankings and Recognition

RIT was ranked 159th out of 170 colleges nationally by The Times of India in 2023 — treat this as one snapshot data point rather than a fixed, current position, since rankings of this kind shift meaningfully year to year. The institute has signed an MoU with ICT Academy for training and placement support, and maintains a tie-up with Aspiring Minds for computer-adaptive skill assessment services.

Who This College Suits

• Students targeting Hassan specifically, among the city's four engineering college options
• Those who value on-campus medical infrastructure (a full 300-bed hospital) as part of their college's support ecosystem
• Students interested in the newer AI & Machine Learning branch alongside established core engineering options
• Applicants who want a family-run institution with two generations of continuity in leadership
• Students who prioritise a college that emphasises structured R&D activity alongside standard coursework

Frequently Asked Questions

When was RIT Hassan established?
2008, by the late Dr. V. Rajeev under the Rajeev Education Trust, affiliated to VTU and approved by AICTE.

What is RIT's NAAC grade?
NAAC A.

What branches does RIT offer?
Computer Science, Mechanical, Information Science, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

How do I get admission to RIT Hassan?
Through KCET or COMEDK UGET for the B.E. programme, or Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech and MBA.

What's the placement record like?
NIRF 2025 data reports 153 of 215 UG graduates placed with a median salary around ₹4.23 lakh. Recruiters include Indus Towers, Deloitte, Wipro, TCS, and Infosys among others.

Does RIT have medical facilities on campus?
Yes — a distinctive 300-bed hospital run by the Rajeev Education Trust, with ultrasound, scanning, and X-ray facilities available on-site.

Contact Information

Rajeev Institute of Technology
Plot 1-D, Growth Center, Industrial Area, B-M Bypass Road, Hassan, Karnataka – 573201

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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, and NAAC data. Fees and placement figures 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.