Information Science and Engineering
₹1.6LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Verified 26 Apr 2026RTE Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
R.T.E. Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, was established in 1980 by Late Shri K.H. Patilji — a prominent leader of the Karnataka Cooperative movement, Former KPCC Chairman and…
NAAC A
₹1.6L
ISE · Management quota
₹1.6L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
70%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- RTE Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag
- Short name
- REC Hulkoti
- City
- Hulkoti
- Page type
- College profile with management-quota section
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- KCET, COMEDK, Management Quota / Direct Admission
- Primary fee shown
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning): ₹1,60,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required
- Last reviewed
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor verification required
- Canonical URL
- /colleges/rte-society-rural-engineering-college-hulkoti
Reviewed by
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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
REC Hulkoti fees
Annual fee by branch · 5 programmes
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Management quota · annual | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Management quota · annual | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) Management quota · annual | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Management quota · annual | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Management quota · annual | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
REC Hulkoti management quota quick facts 2026-27
- Primary branch
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
- Verified fee
- ₹1,60,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- 4-year total
- ₹6,40,000
- 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 ₹6,40,000 | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,40,000 | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,40,000 | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,40,000 | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,40,000 | ₹1,60,000 /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 · 2023-24
REC Hulkoti placements
70%
₹5LAvg CTC
7 LPAHighest CTC
Placements at R.T.E. Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag follow the standard pattern for Hulkoti's engineering ecosystem.
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹1.6LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹1.6LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹1.6LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹1.6LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs · 2024
REC Hulkoti 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
REC Hulkoti admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Hostel facilities at R.T.E. Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag 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 R.T.E. Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag 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 R.T.E. Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag includes academic blocks for each engineering department, dedicated laboratories for branch-specific practical work (CSE programming labs, ECE electronics labs, Mech workshops, Civil…
46 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
Research activity at R.T.E. Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag 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 R.T.E. Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Hulkoti and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).
FAQ
REC Hulkoti FAQs
When was REC Hulkoti established and who founded it?
Rural Engineering College (REC) Hulkoti was established in 1980 by Late Shri K.H. Patilji, a prominent leader of the Karnataka Cooperative movement, Former KPCC Chairman and Minister of Revenue and Panchayat Raj in the Government of Karnataka. The parent Rural Technical Education (RTE) Society was constituted the same year with the explicit mission of bringing professional technical education to rural and semi-urban North Karnataka.
Where is REC Hulkoti located and how large is the campus?
REC Hulkoti operates from an expansive 46-acre campus at Hulkoti village in Gadag District, Karnataka (PIN 582205), situated directly on NH-65 (the Pune — Vijayawada national highway). The location offers strong road and rail connectivity to Gadag, Hubballi, Dharwad, Koppal, Haveri and the Lakshmeshwara — Shirahatti taluks, while retaining a residential, rural character that suits full-time campus-based study.
What are the affiliations and accreditations of REC Hulkoti?
REC Hulkoti is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. The college has been accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a CGPA of 3.18 out of 4.00, granted 2(f) status by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and is listed under the COMEDK / Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation framework.
What B.E. programmes does REC Hulkoti offer?
REC Hulkoti offers seven four-year B.E. undergraduate programmes under the VTU scheme of examinations, spanning Computer Science and Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and an allied/emerging engineering stream. All branches follow the VTU syllabus and lead to a B.E. degree awarded by VTU, Belagavi.
How can I get admission to the B.E. programmes at REC Hulkoti?
Admission to the B.E. programmes is through KCET (Karnataka CET) conducted by KEA, COMEDK UGET, JEE (Main) or the management quota. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Electronics, with at least 45 percent aggregate in the relevant subjects (40 percent for SC, ST and OBC candidates from Karnataka). Seats are allotted through KEA, COMEDK/KPCF and the college's own management counselling.
Is there a lateral entry option at REC Hulkoti?
Yes. Three-year diploma holders in engineering can join the second year of B.E. at REC Hulkoti through the Karnataka Diploma CET (DCET) conducted by KEA. Lateral-entry seats are allotted through centralised DCET counselling under VTU and AICTE rules, and are available across the seven B.E. disciplines subject to departmental capacity and cut-off ranks in the Karnataka Diploma CET examination.
What are the placement statistics at REC Hulkoti?
Institutional data indicates a placement rate of approximately 70 percent, with a highest package of around INR 7 LPA, an average package of about INR 5 LPA and a lowest / starting package of roughly INR 3 LPA. Recruiters that have visited the campus include L&T Infotech, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, TAFE, Wistron, Accenture, Fleetguard, HAL, HP and Cognizant, among others.
What campus and residential facilities are available?
The 46-acre Hulkoti campus houses departmental laboratories for every B.E. stream, a central library stocked with VTU-prescribed titles and digital resources, modern computing centres with Wi-Fi campus coverage, seminar halls, a central auditorium, separate hostels for boys and girls with in-house mess facilities, a canteen, a department store, an on-campus bank/ATM, RO water plant, a health centre and indoor and outdoor sports facilities, along with a dedicated transport fleet.
Sources
Verification & sources
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