Overview
RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT) is a private autonomous institution located in Bangalore, Karnataka, offering programmes affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).
Key highlights of the institute include:
- Rankings: RNSIT ranked 93rd in the Private Engineering category in The Week Rankings 2026. It also featured in the 251–300 band for Engineering in an earlier NIRF ranking.
- Recognitions and Accreditation: The institute is recognised by UGC, with AICTE approval and NBA accreditation. Additionally, 10 departments are recognised by VTU as research and development centres.
- Fees: The annual fee for both MBA and MCA is INR 3 lakh. Total BTech tuition fees range from INR 4.4 lakh to INR 30 lakh, with Civil Engineering having the lowest fee and Computer Science Engineering the highest.
- Flagship Programmes: RNSIT is known for its BTech and MBA programmes. BTech is offered in 10 specialisations, including Computer Science, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
- Admission Criteria: Admissions are based on entrance examination scores. Accepted exams include KCET, COMEDK UGET and JEE Main for BTech, and GATE and PGCET for MTech. Other accepted management and postgraduate entrance exams include KMAT, CAT, MAT and GMAT, depending on the programme.
- Placements: The highest package reported for 2026 was INR 20.87 LPA. Prominent recruiters included Amazon, Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture and LTI.
- Collaborations: RNSIT has collaborated with organisations such as IBM, ISRO, Infosys and Tech Mahindra, alongside initiatives involving STUDSAT, Co-Cubes and Aspiring Minds. Its collaboration with Samsung R&D Institute India established a Samsung Innovation Campus to develop students’ skills in Artificial Intelligence and coding.
Courses offered
| Course | Fee | Duration | Eligibility |
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| MBA/PGDM | ₹5,00,000 | 2 Years | Graduation: 50 %
Exams: KMAT, Karnataka PGCET
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| MCA | ₹5,00,000 | 2 Years | Graduation: 50 %
Exams: KMAT, Karnataka PGCET
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| B.E. / B.Tech | ₹20,00,000 | 4 Years | 10+2: 45 %
Exams: COMEDK UGET, KCET, JEE Main
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