Information Science and Engineering
₹1.75LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Verified 26 Apr 2026Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur is a private self-financing engineering college established in 1986 in Tiptur town of Tumkur district, Karnataka. The institute is run by Kalpataru…
NAAC B+ · 2.7
₹1.75L
ISE · Management quota
₹1.75L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
76%
Placement · 2025
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur
- Short name
- KIT Tiptur
- City
- Tiptur
- Page type
- College profile with management-quota section
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- KCET, COMEDK, Management Quota / Direct Admission, NRI Quota
- Primary fee shown
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning): ₹1,75,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required
- Last reviewed
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor verification required
- Canonical URL
- /colleges/kalpatharu-institute-of-technology-tiptur
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Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.
Fees · 2026-27
KIT Tiptur fees
NRI · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Annual fee · 4-yr ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
KIT Tiptur management quota quick facts 2026-27
- Primary branch
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
- Verified fee
- ₹1,75,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- 4-year total
- ₹7,00,000
- Route
- KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
- Documents
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required before payment
- Last verified
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor-verified fee row
- Parent verification
- Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer
CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 5 branches
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Information Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹7,00,000 | ₹1,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹7,00,000 | ₹1,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹7,00,000 | ₹1,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹7,00,000 | ₹1,75,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹7,00,000 | ₹1,75,000 /yr |
Route comparison · KCET vs COMEDK vs management quota
KCET / KEALowest government-quota fee when the student has a qualifying Karnataka counselling rank.
COMEDKMerit counselling route for private engineering colleges, usually higher than KCET and lower than management quota.
Management quota / direct admissionBranch-specific fee and seat status must be verified before payment; use official receipts and institution payment channels.
Application process · mgmt quota
1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on
+917975193033 for current branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with the admissions office.
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Placements · 2,025
KIT Tiptur placements
76%
₹5LAvg CTC
14 LPAHighest CTC
Placements at Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur follow the standard pattern for Tiptur's engineering ecosystem. The Training & Placement Cell coordinates campus drives across semesters 6-8, with pre-placement internships running in semester 5-7 summer windows.
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹1.75LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹1.75LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹1.75LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹1.75LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs · 2024
KIT Tiptur KCET cutoffs · 2024
BranchR1 GMMockR3 GM
ISE——28,000
CSE AIML——28,000
CSE Cyber——28,000
CSE DS——28,000
AI&ML——28,000
Admissions · 2026-27
KIT Tiptur admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Hostel facilities at Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur are organised across separate boys' and girls' hostel blocks with mess facilities, recreation rooms, common study areas, and 24x7 security. Room types range from triple-sharing (most common for first-year students) to twin-sharing and single rooms (typically reserved for senior students or by allocation merit). Hostel fees range approximately ₹65000-105000 per year, with mess fees typically charged separately or bundled depending on plan.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships available to students of Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur span institutional, state-government, and central-government schemes. Institutional scholarships typically include merit-based fee waivers for top entrance ranks, need-based assistance for students with family income below ₹4-5 lakh per annum, and special-category awards for sportspersons, cultural artists, and exceptional academic performers.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure at Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur includes academic blocks for each engineering department, dedicated laboratories for branch-specific practical work (CSE programming labs, ECE electronics labs, Mech workshops, Civil materials-testing labs,…
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
Research activity at Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas.
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
The alumni network of Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT), Tiptur spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Tiptur and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).
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FAQ
KIT Tiptur FAQs
When was KIT Tiptur established and who runs it?
Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT) was established in 1986 in Tiptur town of Tumkur district, Karnataka. The college is run by Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe, a Tiptur-based educational trust founded in 1961 by a group of local philanthropists — with Sri P. K. Thipperudrappa as its founding president — to promote good education for the upliftment of rural society. KIT serves as the engineering flagship within a wider trust network that also includes Kalpataru First Grade Science College, Kalpataru PU College, Kalpataru College of Education, Kalpataru Central School and Pallagatti Adavappa Arts College.
Where is KIT Tiptur located and how large is the campus?
KIT is located on National Highway 206 (B.H. Road), near Hassan Circle, on the outskirts of Tiptur town, with the postal address Tiptur 572201, Tumkur District, Karnataka. The campus extends over approximately 11 acres and is situated about 2 kilometres from the Tiptur railway station and bus stand. Tiptur is a well-connected town on the Bengaluru-Hassan-Mangaluru corridor, giving students and faculty direct road and rail connectivity to Bengaluru, Tumkur, Arsikere, Hassan and onward to the Mangaluru coastal belt via the national highway network.
Is KIT Tiptur affiliated to VTU and what accreditations does it hold?
Yes. KIT Tiptur is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, and recognised by the Government of Karnataka. Eligible engineering programmes at KIT are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and the institution markets itself explicitly as "AICTE Approved, VTU Affiliated, NBA Accredited" on its official communications. Admissions and examinations follow the VTU scheme and the current CBCS curriculum applicable to VTU-affiliated engineering colleges in Karnataka.
Which B.E. branches does KIT Tiptur offer?
KIT Tiptur offers undergraduate B.E. programmes across six engineering streams — Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML), Information Science and Engineering (ISE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The inclusion of the dedicated AI & ML branch alongside the classical CSE, ISE, ECE, Civil and Mechanical programmes is a recent modernisation that lets students choose between emerging computing specialisations and proven core-engineering paths, all under the VTU CBCS curriculum.
What postgraduate programmes are offered at KIT?
At the postgraduate level, KIT offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme under the Visvesvaraya Technological University postgraduate framework. The MBA is delivered by a qualified faculty team and is designed for engineering and non-engineering graduates who want to augment a technical background with a structured management education. Historically, the college has also flagged that its ECE department received VTU affiliation as early as 1998 — making it among the first-generation VTU-era engineering programmes running in the Tumkur district.
How are B.E. admissions to KIT conducted?
B.E. admissions at KIT are conducted through the Karnataka state admission framework. The principal routes are KCET (Karnataka CET) counselling administered by the Karnataka Examinations Authority and COMEDK UGET for merit-based private-quota seats. Additional seats are filled through management and minority-quota channels handled directly by Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe. JEE (Main) scores are considered where applicable for All-India candidates. Lateral-entry diploma holders are admitted to the second year via Karnataka DCET. Admission helplines are published on the official website kittiptur.ac.in.
What are the eligibility requirements for B.E. admission?
Candidates seeking direct entry into the first year of B.E. at KIT Tiptur must have passed the Karnataka 10+2 PUC-II examination or an equivalent qualifying examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Electronics as the third science subject. The minimum aggregate required is 45% across the three subjects (40% for SC, ST and Category-I reserved categories in Karnataka), and candidates must additionally qualify through KCET, COMEDK UGET or JEE (Main) depending on the counselling track they choose.
What hostel and campus facilities are available at KIT?
KIT Tiptur offers separate hostels for boys and girls on its 11-acre campus with hygienic mess services, 24x7 water and power back-up, common rooms, study rooms and resident wardens. The campus also houses VTU-aligned departmental laboratories across CSE, AI & ML, ISE, ECE, Civil and Mechanical departments, a central library stocked with reference books and digital resources, a central computing and IT facility, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, an auditorium, seminar halls, a cafeteria and on-campus medical support, complemented by an active NSS unit and co-curricular clubs.
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