About Srinivas Institute of Technology Mangalore
Srinivas Institute of Technology (SIT) is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college at Valachil, Mangaluru — established in 2002 under the Srinivas Group of Colleges, one of Dakshina Kannada's significant private educational groups. Holding NAAC A accreditation and AICTE approval, SIT offers BTech programmes in multiple specialisations with access to Mangalore's port, pharmaceutical, IT and petrochemical employment ecosystems.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Location | Valachil, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka |
| Managed By | Srinivas Group of Colleges |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC A |
| Website | sit.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM-HS)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~80,000–1,10,000 |
| BE AI & Machine Learning | ~80,000–1,10,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~1,00,000–1,40,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,40,000–1,90,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~1,50,000–2,00,000 |
| BE Electrical & Electronics | ~1,20,000–1,60,000 |
Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The college is listed under Dakshina Kannada district in KEA's KCET counselling.
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 |
Mangalore Industrial and Economic Context
Mangalore is Karnataka's principal port city and industrial hub. New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) handles petroleum, iron ore and container cargo — creating Civil and Mechanical Engineering demand. MRPL (Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited) is the city's largest employer for Chemical and Mechanical engineers. The Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) hosts pharma and IT companies. The Mangalore-Manipal IT corridor and the growing tech services sector provide CSE and AI/ML employment. For SIT students, Mangalore's industrial diversity means engineering career options span oil and gas, petrochemicals, shipping logistics, pharmaceuticals and software.
Srinivas Group — Institutional Ecosystem
The Srinivas Group operates Srinivas University, Srinivas College of Pharmacy, multiple degree colleges and SIT across Dakshina Kannada. The group's cross-institutional network provides students with a broader educational ecosystem than standalone engineering colleges, with access to interdisciplinary activities and the Srinivas University research infrastructure.
Who Should Apply
SIT Mangalore suits students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Hassan districts in the 80,000–1,10,000 GM KCET range who want a NAAC A accredited VTU college near Mangalore's industrial and port economy. NAAC A at this cutoff range is good value — most colleges at 80,000-1,10,000 GM hold NAAC B or B+ grades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SIT Mangalore's KCET cutoff for CSE?
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank for Srinivas Institute of Technology was approximately 80,000–1,10,000 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Where is SIT Mangalore located?
SIT is at Valachil, Mangaluru — approximately 15-20 km from Mangalore city on the Mangalore-Udupi road corridor.