About Smt Kamala & Sri Venkappa M Agadi College of Engineering
Smt Kamala and Sri Venkappa M Agadi College of Engineering and Technology (SKSVMACET) is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college at Lakshmeshwar, Gadag district, North Karnataka — established in 2003 and AICTE approved. SKSVMACET offers BTech programmes for students from Gadag, Shirahatti, Lakshmeshwar and surrounding North Karnataka taluks who want engineering education close to home in the Gadag-Dharwad region.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Location | Lakshmeshwar Road, Gadag, North Karnataka |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Website | sksvmacet.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~1,00,000–1,40,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~1,20,000–1,60,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,40,000–1,90,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~1,50,000–2,00,000 |
| BE Electrical & Electronics | ~1,30,000–1,70,000 |
Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Admission through KCET and COMEDK UGET.
Fee Structure 2026-27
| Category | Annual Tuition (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET / Government Quota | Rs 1–1.5 lakh per year |
| COMEDK / Management Quota | Rs 1.8–2.5 lakh per year |
Gadag-Lakshmeshwar Context
Lakshmeshwar is a taluk in Gadag district, 20 km from Gadag city on the Gadag-Koppal road. The town is known for the Brahma temple (one of very few Brahma temples in India) and cotton cultivation. For engineering graduates, Hubli-Dharwad (70 km) is the nearest significant employment market, with the Dharwad-Gadag agricultural and textile economy providing local Mechanical and Civil engineering context. SKSVMACET is the primary engineering option for students in the Lakshmeshwar-Shirahatti-Naragund taluk cluster.
Who Should Apply
SKSVMACET suits students from Gadag, Shirahatti, Lakshmeshwar and surrounding taluks in the 1,00,000–1,40,000 GM KCET range who want local engineering education without commuting to Gadag city (20 km) or Hubli-Dharwad (70 km) for an engineering degree. The 2003 founding gives SKSVMACET since 2006 of institutional history in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SKSVMACET's KCET cutoff for CSE?
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank was approximately 1,00,000–1,40,000 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Where is SKSVMACET located?
SKSVMACET is in Lakshmeshwar, Gadag district — approximately 20 km from Gadag city on the Gadag-Koppal road.