Rajeev Institute of Technology Hassan: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

RIT Hassan Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session at RIT Hassan are governed by KCET and COMEDK UGET for BE programmes, and by Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech and MBA. Both KCET and COMEDK exams are completed and KEA and COMEDK counselling rounds are ongoing.

M.Tech and MBA admissions run through Karnataka PGCET 2026 conducted by KEA. The PGCET exam for M.Tech was held on May 24, 2026 and for MBA on Jun 14, 2026. KEA PGCET counselling for both programmes is currently ongoing through October 2026.

RIT Hassan Courses and Fees

RIT Hassan offers 10 BE specialisations, one M.Tech programme, an MBA, and Ph.D. programmes across five disciplines. Total BE intake for 2026-27 is 540 seats. Fees vary by branch under the institution quota, while all branches carry a uniform KCET quota fee.

The CSE family of branches carries the highest institution-quota fees due to higher demand and industry-linked curriculum. Branches such as Civil and Mechanical carry the lowest institution-quota fee. For KCET-allotted students, the annual fee is uniform at INR 1,73,720 regardless of branch.

RIT Hassan Admission Process

RIT Hassan admissions for BE are managed through three parallel routes. Centralised counselling routes cover the 75% of seats distributed via KCET and COMEDK. The remaining 25% is handled directly by the college under the management quota.

BE Admission Process

Candidates must have passed 2nd PUC or Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with English. Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, or Computer Science is accepted as the third required subject.

• Minimum PCM aggregate: 45% for General category. 40% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
• KCET quota (45%): Karnataka domicile mandatory. KEA conducts online counselling. Rank determines allotment. KCET annual fee fixed at INR 1,73,720 across all branches.
• COMEDK UGET quota (30%): Open to candidates from all states. COMEDK conducts centralised counselling. No domicile restriction.
• Management quota (25%): Direct application to the college. No entrance exam required. Only eligibility marks apply.

Seat allotment follows the Karnataka government reservation norms for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories within the KCET quota. KCET closing ranks for CSE and CSE(AI and ML) at RIT Hassan have historically ranged in the mid-to-upper range for private colleges in Hassan district, based on KCET allotment data.

M.Tech and MBA Admission Process

Both M.Tech and MBA admissions use Karnataka PGCET conducted by KEA. M.Tech applicants must hold a BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC and ST). MBA applicants need any bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years with 50% marks (45% for SC and ST). GATE score holders may receive merit preference in M.Tech seat allotment, though GATE is not mandatory.

RIT Hassan Placements

RIT Hassan maintains a structured training and placement programme across 3 years of the BE curriculum. The college’s placement cell coordinates with IT and core engineering companies for campus recruitment.

As per NIRF 2025 data, 153 out of 215 graduating UG students secured placements. The median salary stood at INR 4.23 LPA. Packages ranged from INR 2.2 LPA to INR 4.5 LPA.

IT sector placements dominate, with CSE, ISE, and AI and ML branches recording the highest placement activity. Core engineering placements for ECE, EEE, and Mechanical branches are led by companies such as Robert Bosch and Cerner Healthcare Solutions. The institute’s placement range is typical for VTU-affiliated private colleges in the Hassan district.

RIT Hassan Scholarships

Students at RIT Hassan may access government and institutional scholarships. The primary routes are Karnataka state post-matric scholarships and central government portals.

Scholarship applications for government schemes are processed through the respective state and central portals. Students are advised to apply at the start of each academic year. EWS and minority scholarships under central schemes are also accessible via the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

RIT Hassan Campus and Infrastructure

RIT Hassan is located in Hassan city, the administrative headquarters of Hassan district in Karnataka. The city is well connected to Bengaluru (about 185 km) and Mysuru (about 90 km) by road and rail.

The institute operates an AICTE IDEA Lab, supporting innovation and prototype development. Dedicated laboratories are available for each engineering department, including computing labs for CSE and AI programmes, electronics and communication labs for ECE, and a VLSI design lab. The campus includes seminar halls, a central library, and sports facilities.

NBA accreditation is held for the ECE and ISE programmes, indicating that these two departments meet the outcome-based education benchmarks set by the National Board of Accreditation. The institute’s autonomous status under VTU allows it to design its own examination patterns and curriculum supplements.

RIT Hassan vs MCE Hassan vs PES College of Engineering Mandya

Aspirants from Hassan and neighbouring districts typically compare RIT Hassan against Malnad College of Engineering (MCE) Hassan, the government engineering college in the same city, and PES College of Engineering (PESCE) in Mandya, a private VTU-affiliated institution in the same region. The key decision points are college type, fee structure, NIRF rank, and placement outcomes.

MCE Hassan offers the advantage of government college fees under KCET, making it significantly more affordable, and carries a longer institutional track record. RIT Hassan and PESCE Mandya are broadly comparable in fee structure and private-college positioning. RIT Hassan’s newer specialised programmes in AI, Data Science, and Cyber Security offer a wider choice within the same KCET-admission framework.