Reviewed 26 Apr 2026REC Hulkoti · HulkotiRTE 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…
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota fee
₹1.6L/year
₹6.4L for 4 years · Route: KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
Published sources disagree — confirm with the collegeSeats vary by branch & date — verify availability before paying.
₹1.6L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
70%
Placement · 2023-24
REC Hulkoti management quota fees 2026-27. Computer Science and Engineering is ₹1.6L. Compare the source status and confirm live seat availability before payment.Published sources disagree — confirm with the college
Per-branch management-quota fees · 3 branches
Annual management-quota fee shown; 4-year total below each. Figures vary by branch & date — confirm the live seat & fee before any payment.
| Branch | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Confirm the current fee with the college | ₹1,60,000 /yr₹6,40,000 · 4 yrs |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Published sources disagree — confirm with the college | ₹1,60,000 /yr₹6,40,000 · 4 yrs |
| Information Science and Engineering Published sources disagree — confirm with the college | ₹1,60,000 /yr₹6,40,000 · 4 yrs |
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 WhatsApp for current 2026-27 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 only institution-confirmed tuition plus any documented college-level charges through the official payment channel. Hostel + transport billed separately; original documents deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with a College AndFees counsellor on Whats App.
Get current 2026-27 tier rates and branch-wise availability checks via WhatsApp.CollegeAndFees counsellor:
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Fees · published years · see each row
REC Hulkoti fees
REC Hulkoti fees: Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota is ₹1.6L. Use the rows below to compare quota-wise and branch-wise amounts in one place.Confirm the current fee with the college
Management quota · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Annual fee (2026-27) · confirm the current fee with the college · 4-yr ₹6,40,000 | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee (2026-27) · published sources disagree — confirm with the college · 4-yr ₹6,40,000 | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Annual fee (2026-27) · published sources disagree — confirm with the college · 4-yr ₹6,40,000 | ₹1,60,000 /yr |
KCET · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Annual fee (2025-26) · confirm the current fee with the college | ₹1,13,205 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee (2025-26) · confirm the current fee with the college | ₹1,13,205 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Annual fee (2025-26) · confirm the current fee with the college | ₹1,13,205 /yr |
COMEDK · fee by branch
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)Source Annual fee (2025-26) | ₹2,81,100 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Annual fee (2025-26) · published sources disagree — confirm with the college | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Annual fee (2025-26) · published sources disagree — confirm with the college | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
Placements · 2023-24
REC Hulkoti placements
REC Hulkoti placements 2023-24: 70% placement rate, ₹5L average CTC, 7 LPA highest CTC.
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.
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
B E Civil Engineering
B E Computer Science And Engineering
B E Electronics And Communication Engineering
B E Mechanical Engineering
B E Textile Technology
Admissions · collected information
REC Hulkoti admissions
Admission to R.T.E. Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag follows the established pathway for Hulkoti-based engineering institutions.
Hostel · campus
REC Hulkoti hostel
REC Hulkoti hostel details are listed in this section. 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.
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).
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 & facilities
Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities
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…
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Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research & rankings
Centres, patents, grants & MoU partnersResearch 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.
Notable alumni
Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events
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).
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Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to REC Hulkoti? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
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?
RTE Society's Rural Engineering College (REC), Hulkoti, Gadag is located in Hulkoti, Karnataka.
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.
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.
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Verification & sources
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Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.