About Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology was established in 1986 by the Vokkaligara Sangha — one of Karnataka's most prominent community educational trusts, which also operates Maharani's Colleges in Mysuru and several other institutions across the state. The college sits on a 133-acre campus at Hunasamaranahalli, International Airport Road, approximately 6 km from Kempegowda International Airport. For a private VTU engineering college, 133 acres is exceptional — the scale allows proper sports infrastructure, spacious hostels, and a genuine residential campus experience.
Named after Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya — the legendary engineer-statesman whose birthday (September 15) is observed as Engineers' Day in India — Sir MVIT is a VTU-affiliated college with NAAC A accreditation.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Location | Krishnadevaraya Nagar, Hunasamaranahalli, International Airport Road, Bangalore – 562157 |
| Distance from Airport | ~6 km from KIAL (Kempegowda International Airport) |
| Affiliation | VTU (non-autonomous) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC A, NBA (select departments) |
| Trust | Vokkaligara Sangha (Sri Krishnadevaraya Educational Trust) |
| Campus | 133 acres |
| Total Seats | ~300 (B.E.) + M.Tech programmes |
| Website | sirmvit.edu |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs (B.E.)
| Branch | Approx. KCET 2023 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 6,000 – 14,000 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 7,000 – 15,000 |
| Artificial Intelligence & ML | 6,500 – 14,000 |
| Electronics & Communication | 10,000 – 20,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 13,000 – 26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15,000 – 30,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,000 – 38,000 |
Approximate figures based on KEA 2023 allotment data. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Admission Process
Karnataka domicile students apply through KCET. Standard PCM eligibility: 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST). Sir MVIT's CSE cutoffs in the 6,000 – 14,000 GM range reflect its established standing and large campus infrastructure. Management and NRI quota seats fill separately.
Fee Structure
| Category | Annual Tuition (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET / Government Quota | Rs. 1 lakh – 1.5 lakh per year |
| Management Quota | Rs. 2 lakh – 3.5 lakh per year |
| NRI Quota | USD 2,500 – 4,000 per year |
Placements
Sir MVIT places students in IT service companies — Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and Capgemini recruit on campus. The Airport Road location is 25–30 km from Bangalore's main IT hubs in Whitefield and the ORR corridor, which limits off-campus drive access compared to city-based colleges. The large residential campus compensates by hosting more on-campus recruitment events than compact city colleges can manage.
Who Should Apply
Sir MVIT suits students in the 6,000 – 16,000 GM range who value a large residential campus environment. The Vokkaligara Sangha backing gives it strong community credibility in Karnataka, particularly for students from the Vokkaligara community. The 133-acre campus with full hostel infrastructure is one of the better residential engineering setups in North Bangalore.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Sir MVIT is non-autonomous. At similar KCET cutoffs, NMIT (autonomous, NAAC A+, Yelahanka) and DSCE (autonomous, NAAC A, South Bangalore) offer stronger academic credentials. Sir MVIT's primary advantage is campus scale and the Vokkaligara trust backing — not academic differentiation over autonomous peers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Vokkaligara Sangha?
The Vokkaligara Sangha is one of Karnataka's oldest and most prominent community organisations, historically associated with the Vokkaligara agricultural and landowning community. Its educational trust (Sri Krishnadevaraya Educational Trust) runs Sir MVIT alongside Maharani's Science College and other institutions in Mysuru and Karnataka. The Sangha also runs BIT (Bangalore Institute of Technology) on K.R. Road through the Rajya Vokkaligara Sangha — a related but distinct body.
Is Sir MVIT autonomous under VTU?
No. Sir MVIT is VTU-affiliated but not autonomous — it follows VTU's standard syllabus.
What KCET rank is needed for CSE at Sir MVIT?
CSE has closed in the 6,000 – 14,000 GM range. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
How far is Sir MVIT from central Bangalore?
Approximately 25–30 km from the city centre via NH44 (Airport Road). The campus is 6 km from KIAL. For residential students, the distance is manageable. For daily commuters from the city, it's a significant commute — factor this in if you're not planning to stay in the hostel.
Does Sir MVIT have hostel facilities?
Yes. The 133-acre campus has extensive hostel facilities for both boys and girls — among the stronger residential setups of any Bangalore VTU engineering college.