Vivekananda Institute of Technology in Bengaluru goes by VKIT, and the extra K matters. Families searching for “VIT” often land on pages about a very different university in Vellore, or on other colleges named after Swami Vivekananda. This guide is about one college only: VKIT on Mysore Road at Kumbalagodu, near Kengeri, run by the Janatha Education Society. It explains how a management quota seat at VKIT works for the 2027 intake, which branches it offers and who the campus suits.
For figures that change every year, such as fees or the seats still open, please contact us for updated details.
VKIT at a Glance
- College: Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bengaluru
- Managed by: Janatha Education Society, registered in 1972
- Began: 1997, according to the college
- Address: Bangalore-Mysore Road, Kumbalagodu, Kengeri, Bengaluru 560074
- University: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi
- Approval: AICTE, New Delhi
- Accreditation: check the current NAAC status on the official VKIT website
VKIT, VIT and Other Vivekananda Colleges
Several institutions share similar names, and admission offices regularly receive calls meant for someone else. Here is how to keep them apart.
| Name you may see | What it is | Same as VKIT Bengaluru? |
|---|---|---|
| VKIT, Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Kengeri | VTU-affiliated engineering college on Mysore Road | Yes, this guide |
| VIT, Vellore Institute of Technology | A deemed university in Tamil Nadu with its own entrance test | No |
| Other colleges named after Swami Vivekananda | Separate institutions in Karnataka and other states | No |
VKIT does not run its own national entrance test. Its seats are filled through Karnataka’s KCET and COMEDK counselling and the management quota.
Management Seats at VKIT
A private unaided college in Karnataka keeps part of every branch for seats it fills itself. In 2025-26, the state’s seat-sharing order (ED 170 TEC 2025, dated 5 July 2025) set the split for non-minority private unaided colleges at 45 percent for KCET through the Karnataka Examinations Authority, 30 percent for COMEDK UGET, and 25 percent for the management and NRI category. The order is issued again each year, so confirm VKIT’s category and split for 2027.
A management seat is a full VTU seat. Your classes, internal assessments, semester exams and final degree are exactly what a KCET or COMEDK student in the same branch gets.
Branches Offered at VKIT
| B.E. branch | Typical focus | Consider it if you |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | Programming, data structures, systems software | Want flexible software career options |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | Learning models, data handling, AI applications | Like maths and problem solving with data |
| Information Science and Engineering | Information systems, databases, web technologies | Lean towards application and IT roles |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Electronic circuits, communication, embedded systems | Prefer hardware and devices |
| Mechanical Engineering | Machines, thermal systems, manufacturing | Want a core industry career |
| Civil Engineering | Structures, construction materials, surveying | Are interested in infrastructure and building |
VKIT keeps both traditional core branches, Mechanical and Civil, which fits its location. The Mysore Road belt has manufacturing and construction activity, which helps students in those branches find site visits and project work.
CSE, AI and ML or ISE at VKIT: How to Choose
Most management enquiries at VKIT are for the three computing branches, and the choice between them confuses many families. A simple way to decide:
- Pick CSE if you are not yet sure which part of computing you like. It keeps the most doors open, from software development to systems and networking.
- Pick AI and ML if you already enjoy mathematics, statistics and working with data, and you are happy to go deep into one area early.
- Pick ISE if you see yourself building business applications, databases and web systems rather than research-heavy work.
All three lead to software jobs, and recruiters usually look at skills and projects more than the branch name. If one branch has no management seat left, the next one is rarely a bad outcome. Our comparison of CSE vs AI and ML vs Data Science goes into more detail.
The Mysore Road Location
VKIT’s campus sits on the Bengaluru side of the Mysore Road corridor, close to Kengeri. Getting the commute right is part of choosing this college.
- Who it suits best: students living in Kengeri, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Nagarbhavi, Vijayanagar, Bidadi or along Mysore Road.
- Students from Ramanagara, Channapatna, Mandya and Mysuru sometimes choose VKIT because it is on their side of the city.
- Metro: the Purple Line reaches Kengeri and Challaghatta, which shortens the trip from central Bengaluru, but you will still need road transport for the last stretch to the campus. Ask the college about its bus routes.
- North and east Bengaluru are far, so students from there usually look for a hostel or PG nearby.
The Wikipedia overview of Bengaluru is a quick way for out-of-state families to see how the city is spread out.
Eligibility for VKIT Management Quota
You can apply for a management seat at VKIT if you meet these conditions:
- A pass in 2nd PUC or Class 12, with Physics and Mathematics compulsory.
- One more subject from Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Electronics.
- The AICTE minimum percentage across these subjects, which has been 45 percent for general merit and 40 percent for reserved categories.
- A KCET, COMEDK UGET or JEE Main result, which most colleges, including VKIT, are likely to ask for even on the management route.
Diploma holders apply for second-year admission through DCET. The rules for 2027 are confirmed only close to the admission season, so contact us for updated details before you apply.
Getting a Management Seat at VKIT, Step by Step
- Check your eligibility once your Class 12 marks are declared.
- Pick a main branch and a backup. Computing branches usually fill first.
- Call or visit the VKIT office at Kumbalagodu and confirm that management seats are open in your branches.
- See the campus, especially the labs and workshops for your branch.
- Hand in your application with copies of your marks cards and entrance result.
- Get a written provisional offer listing your branch and every fee item.
- Pay through the college’s official account and file each receipt.
- Complete document verification so your seat is confirmed.
Our guides on documents required for management quota and the management quota admission timeline help you prepare.
VKIT Management Quota Fees 2027
VKIT charges a different management fee for each branch and updates it every year, so we do not publish figures that could mislead you. Contact us for updated details on the current fee for your branch. Pay only the amounts on the official fee structure, and only to the college. Karnataka banned capitation under the Karnataka Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1984, so a request for unreceipted cash is a reason to stop and check.
Questions to Put to VKIT
- Which branches have management seats left for 2027?
- What is the current NAAC status of the college?
- Which bus routes serve Kengeri metro, Rajarajeshwari Nagar and my area?
- Are hostel rooms available for first-year students?
- What were the placement results for my branch in the last few years, in the college’s own report?
- When will I receive the provisional admission letter, and what will it state?
Nearby Colleges on the Same Corridor
The Mysore Road and Kengeri area has several engineering colleges. These guides on our site can help you compare:
- Direct admission in SJBIT, also in Kengeri.
- Direct admission in RajaRajeswari College of Engineering, on Mysore Road.
- Direct admission in Global Academy of Technology, in Rajarajeshwari Nagar.
- Engineering colleges in south Bangalore, for the wider picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VKIT the same as VIT Vellore?
No. VKIT is Vivekananda Institute of Technology, a VTU-affiliated engineering college on Mysore Road in Bengaluru. VIT Vellore is a separate deemed university in Tamil Nadu with its own entrance test.
Where is Vivekananda Institute of Technology located?
VKIT is on Bangalore-Mysore Road at Kumbalagodu, Kengeri, Bengaluru 560074.
Does VKIT have management quota seats?
Yes. Each B.E. branch has a share set aside for the management and NRI category, which VKIT fills directly, while the rest go through KCET and COMEDK.
Which branches does VKIT offer?
VKIT lists CSE, AI and ML, ISE, ECE, Mechanical and Civil Engineering. Contact us for updated details on this year’s management seats.
Who runs Vivekananda Institute of Technology?
VKIT is run by the Janatha Education Society, which was registered in 1972.
Need Help With VKIT Admission?
If you want to check VKIT’s branches, your eligibility or the documents you need, call Infinity Consultancy Services on +91 76760 80008. We will explain your options and help you follow the official process. If you are deciding which entrance exams to write, our guide to exams for Bangalore engineering colleges covers them. To check approvals and affiliation yourself, visit the AICTE website and the VTU website. For general background on the field, the Wikipedia article on engineering is a good place to start.