About Tontadarya College of Engineering Gadag
Tontadarya College of Engineering (TCE) is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college in Gadag — the headquarters of Gadag district, North Karnataka. Established in 1997 and holding NAAC B and NBA accreditation, TCE offers BTech programmes for students from Gadag, Shirahatti, Ron and surrounding taluks who want engineering education in their home district rather than travelling to Hubli-Dharwad (55 km) or Bangalore (400 km).
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Location | Gadag, Karnataka (55 km from Hubli-Dharwad, 400 km from Bangalore) |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC B, NBA |
| Website | tcegadag.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~80,000–1,20,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~1,00,000–1,40,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,30,000–1,80,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~1,50,000–2,00,000 |
| BE Electrical & Electronics | ~1,10,000–1,50,000 |
Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
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 — Cotton and Temple Town
Gadag is renowned for the Trikutesvara temple complex (11th century Chalukya architecture) and the Gadag-Bettageri cotton textile industry. The district has historically been a centre for handloom sarees (Gadag sarees) and cotton trading. For Civil and Mechanical Engineering graduates, the construction and agro-processing sectors provide local employment. Hubli-Dharwad's growing IT park and industrial zone (55 km) is the nearest significant employment market, accessible by rail and road.
Who Should Apply
TCE suits students from Gadag, Shirahatti, Ron, Nargund and surrounding taluks in the 80,000–1,20,000 GM KCET range who want local engineering education. NBA accreditation is useful for GATE preparation and PSU applications. The 1997 founding gives TCE 28 years of alumni in the local network. Hubli-Dharwad (55 km) is a realistic employment target for graduates without Bangalore relocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TCE Gadag's KCET cutoff for CSE?
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank was approximately 80,000–1,20,000 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
How far is TCE from Hubli-Dharwad?
TCE Gadag is approximately 55 km from Hubli-Dharwad — the nearest major employment city for engineering graduates in North Karnataka.