SIT Tumkur: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

SIT Tumkur Admission Dates 2027

BE and B.Arch admissions at SIT Tumkur are anchored by KCET (via KEA counselling) and COMEDK UGET, with a limited number of management quota seats filled directly by the institute. The 2026-27 batch admissions have concluded. The 2027-28 cycle opens with KCET 2027 registration expected in January 2027.

The tentative schedule for the 2027-28 admission cycle, based on the historical KEA and COMEDK pattern, is as follows.

Postgraduate admissions use separate channels. The table below lists the entrance exam accepted for each programme at SIT Tumkur.

SIT Tumkur Courses and Fees

SIT Tumkur offers over 20 programmes across engineering, architecture, management, computer applications, and research. All BE and B.Arch programmes are affiliated to VTU. The fee structure below is for the general quota; management quota seats carry a higher fee.

BE lateral entry students (diploma holders entering 2nd year) are admitted for 3 years at the same annual rate of INR 1,40,320. Hostel fees are charged separately, up to INR 86,550 per year for both boys and girls hostels.

SIT Tumkur Admission Process

BE and B.Arch

BE admission at SIT Tumkur follows two routes: the government quota route through KEA counselling (KCET scores) and the COMEDK route for Karnataka and non-Karnataka candidates. A management quota route is also available directly from the institute. Eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, plus any one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Electronics, or Computer Science, with a minimum of 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC-Category 1).

The selection stages for KCET route: KCET registration, exam, result, option entry on KEA portal using CET Code E016, seat allotment, and document verification at the institute. COMEDK route follows a similar process using COMEDK Code E125. Lateral entry to 2nd year BE is available for diploma holders through KEA lateral entry counselling.

KCET closing rank at SIT Tumkur for CSE (General Category) has typically been in the range of 10,000 to 18,000 in recent cycles, while core branches like Civil and Mechanical close at higher ranks (lower competition). B.Arch requires a valid NATA score, with a minimum 50% in 10+2 with Mathematics.

M.Tech

M.Tech admission requires a B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). Candidates apply through Karnataka PGCET (M.Tech stream) or with a GATE score, followed by KEA counselling. M.Tech specialisations offered are Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, CSE, and VLSI Design and Embedded Systems.

MBA and MCA

MBA and MCA admissions require any Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). Karnataka PGCET (MBA/MCA stream) or KMAT Karnataka scores are accepted, followed by KEA counselling. Karnataka PGCET 2027 is tentatively expected in May to June 2027.

SIT Tumkur Placements

SIT Tumkur’s placement cell reports that over 500 companies recruit from campus, with a placement rate exceeding 90%. The highest package recorded stands at INR 46.54 LPA. The institute’s alumni network spans 24 countries with over 10,000 graduates placed globally.

As per NIRF 2025 placement data, SIT Tumkur placed 846 UG students and 251 PG students, with 240 unique recruiters participating. Sectors represented include IT and software, core engineering, manufacturing, VLSI and semiconductor design, and management consulting.

SIT Tumkur maintains Centers of Excellence in partnership with industry, including a 5G Use Case Lab, an Automation and Robotics Lab, and a Thin Films Lab, which support technical hiring. Companies from Bengaluru’s IT corridor account for the bulk of software-sector placements.

SIT Tumkur Rankings

SIT Tumkur is recognised in the NIRF Engineering category. As per NIRF Engineering 2025, the institute is ranked in the 101 to 150 band among engineering institutes in India. This places it among the top 150 engineering colleges in the country, and among the better-ranked private autonomous institutes in Karnataka outside Bengaluru.

SIT Tumkur holds NAAC A++ accreditation, the highest grade, and selected programmes are accredited by NBA. These accreditations are distinct from rankings but are key trust signals for VTU-affiliated private engineering institutes.

SIT Tumkur Scholarships

Students at SIT Tumkur are eligible for central and state government scholarships, as well as institutional merit support. Government scholarship applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal and the Karnataka Scholarship Portal.

SIT Tumkur Campus and Infrastructure

SIT Tumkur is located in Tumakuru, Karnataka, approximately 70 km from Bengaluru on the Bengaluru-Pune highway. The campus provides a fully self-contained academic and residential environment with separate boys’ and girls’ hostels, each charging up to INR 86,550 per year.

Academic infrastructure includes dedicated laboratories for each department, a central library, a health centre, and an AICTE IDEA Lab. Centers of Excellence on campus include a 5G Use Case Lab, an Automation and Robotics Lab, and a Thin Films Lab — all established in collaboration with industry partners.

The institute is ISO-certified and runs 13 engineering departments alongside architecture, management, and computer applications schools. A 3D virtual campus walkthrough is available on the official website for prospective students.

SIT Tumkur vs BMSCE vs RNSIT

Karnataka engineering aspirants who shortlist SIT Tumkur often compare it with BMSCE (BM Sri Engineering College) Bengaluru and RNS Institute of Technology Bengaluru. All three are private autonomous institutes affiliated to VTU, with KCET and COMEDK UGET as the primary admission gateways.

SIT Tumkur holds an edge on NAAC grade (A++ vs A) and is the oldest among the three. BMSCE offers a Bengaluru location advantage for city-based internships and proximity to tech companies. RNSIT suits students who prefer to study within Bengaluru city. The lower fee at SIT Tumkur and its established placement cell with 500+ recruiters make it competitive at the national level despite its location outside Bengaluru.