Computer Science & Engineering
120reported intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) · NipaniVSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani Fees 2022-23, Courses
VSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani is an engineering college in Nipani, Karnataka, established in 2010. VSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani is…
CV · Management quota
₹75,000/year
Route: Stated for 2022-23
₹75,000 /yr
CV · Management quota · 2022-23
300
Reported intake
Overview
About VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT)
VSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani is an engineering college in Nipani, Karnataka, established in 2010. VSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. VSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani offers 5 programmes at undergraduate level. They are Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 300 seats. Official pages identify the institution as VSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani, managed by Vidya Samvardhak Mandal, AICTE-approved and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. The 2025-26 EoA lists UG intakes of Civil 30, CSE 120, CSE (AI & ML) 60, ECE 60 and Mechanical 30. The website identifies Dr. Umesh P. Patil as Principal & Director; the official disclosure gives ME (Structural Engineering), PhD. No authoritative publication was located supporting attendance, medium, exam pattern, institution-wide laboratory count, research metrics or 2026-27 approval data. VTU's Belagavi affiliated-colleges page shows 8338 as STD code and 221391 as landline, not as a university college code. The college website separately describes 08338 as Nipani's STD code. The retrieved AICTE EoA is for 2025-26, not 2026-27; therefore no target-year 2026-27 intake is asserted. Diploma affiliation is with the Directorate of Technical Education, Bangalore and is not the degree-awarding affiliation recorded here.
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) management quota fees 2026-27. CSE is ₹98,984. Compare the source status and confirm live seat availability before payment.Source: Official fee-category row
Per-branch management-quota fees · 5 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 |
|---|---|
| AIML · Management/private fee categoryOfficial fee-category row | ₹98,984 /yr |
| CSE · Management/private fee categoryOfficial fee-category row | ₹98,984 published amount |
| Cv · Management/private fee categoryOfficial fee-category row | ₹75,000 published amount |
| ECE · Management/private fee categoryOfficial fee-category row | ₹98,984 published amount |
| MECH · Management/private fee categoryOfficial fee-category row | ₹75,000 published amount |
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.
Get current 2026-27 tier rates and branch-wise availability checks via WhatsApp.CollegeAndFees counsellor:
WhatsApp for exact range+919844736561Rates listed are the most recently published or source-linked bands. Tariffs change every admission cycle. Why fee numbers differ →
Courses & costs
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIMLTuition · Management quota Source | 2022-23 | ₹98,984per year |
| CSETuition · Management quota Source | ₹98,984 | |
| CvTuition · Management quota Source | ₹75,000 | |
| ECETuition · Management quota Source | ₹98,984 | |
| MECHTuition · Management quota Source | ₹75,000 | |
| AIMLTuition Source | 2022-23 | ₹98,984per year |
| CSETuition Source | 2022-23 | ₹98,984per year |
| CVTuition Source | 2022-23 | ₹75,000per year |
| ECETuition Source | 2022-23 | ₹98,984per year |
| MECHTuition Source | 2022-23 | ₹75,000per year |
Placements
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) placements
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) placements: recruiter network includes Sympir, Valve Works India Pvt. Ltd., Xtelify Limited, Williams Refrigeration, Capgemini, Brillio.
Recruiter network
SympirValve Works India Pvt. Ltd.Xtelify LimitedWilliams RefrigerationCapgeminiBrillioTechnotree Convergence Pvt. Ltd.Bleuebenz Digitization Pvt. Ltd.Clari5-A PerfiosAxidio CorporationSony India Software Center Pvt. Ltd.In Two Cloud Pvt. Ltd.MRI Software India Pvt. Ltd.MECHTRACEMarine Electricals India Ltd.InfosysTCSWiproTATA Motors
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
60reported intake
Electronics & Communication Engineering
60reported intake
Mechanical Engineering
30reported intake
Civil Engineering
30reported intake
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) admissions
KCET counselling · BTech · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)Direct application to the college · BTech · Management quota
KCET counselling · BTech · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by KEA, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDirect application to the college · BTech · Management quota
Seats are filled by college for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceThe college's official fee page marks B.E. admissions open for academic year 2026-27 and identifies engineering CET code E207. The college's B.E. page states that 75% of seats are through KEA merit quota using KCET and 25% through management quota. B.E. eligibility is 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics and at least 45% aggregate, reduced to 40% for Karnataka reserved-category candidates. Admission source
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | Engineering Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Company | IIIT Dharwad Source |
| Institution type | Recruitment Source |
| Company | Vishvarth Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Source |
| Company | Candorworks Source |
| Company | ISRO Source |
| Company | Sympir Source |
| Company | Valve Works India Pvt. Ltd. Source |
| Company | Xtelify Limited Source |
| Company | Williams Refrigeration Source |
| Company | Capgemini Source |
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Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
Planning your application to VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT)? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.
Reach the college
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) contact details
| Address | Basava Vidya Nagar, Shripewadi Road, Nipani, Taluka Chikodi, District Belagavi, Karnataka 591237 |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.vsmsrkit.edu.in/ |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Umesh P. Patil | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | VSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 2010 Source |
| Recognition code type | AICTE permanent id Source |
| Recognition code | 1-5585441 Source |
| Recognition code type | AICTE application no Source |
| Recognition code | 1-44638385327 Source |
| Recognition code type | CET college code Source |
| Recognition code | E207 Source |
| Name | Visvesvaraya Technological University Source |
| Institution type | State technical university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | BTECH Source |
| Name | Computer Science & Engineering Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics; 45% aggregate, or 40% for Karnataka reserved-category candidates Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Visvesvaraya Technological University Source |
| Approving body | AICTE Source |
| Duration in years | 4 Source |
| Specialisation | CSE Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Advertised intake | 120 Source |
FAQ
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) FAQs
What are the fees at VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT)?
Published annual fees at VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) range from ₹75,000 for Cv under the management quota for 2022-23 to ₹98,984 for AIML under the management quota for 2022-23. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT)?
Admission to VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) is through the KCET route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://portal.vmedulife.com/public/auth/#/login/VSMIT-Nipani.
What courses does VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) offer?
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) offers 5 programmes, including Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering.
Where is VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) located?
VSM'S Somashekhar R. Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani is located at Basava Vidya Nagar, Shripewadi Road, Nipani, Taluka Chikodi, District Belagavi, Karnataka 591237.
Is VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) recognised and accredited?
VSM Institute of Technology (VSMIT) is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- vtu.ac.in — VTU Belagavi Affiliated Colleges
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — VSMIT official website
- vsmsrkit.edu.in · pdf — AICTE EoA 2025-26
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — B.E(Undergraduate)
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — VSMIT fee structure and 2026-27 admissions notice
- vtu.ac.in — VTU Belagavi affiliated colleges
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — About Us - VSMIT
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — About TPO - VSMSRKIT
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — Placement Training Partners
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — Placement Records - VSMSRKIT
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — Collaboration with University of Strathclyde, UK
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 Engineering rankings/participating pages
- vsmsrkit.edu.in · pdf — AICTE mandatory disclosure
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — Civil Engineering faculty profile
- vsmsrkit.edu.in — VSMIT-IIIT Dharwad MoU announcement
- vsmsrkit.edu.in · pdf — AICTE EoA 2024-25
- facilities.aicte-india.org — regulator
- nbaind.org — regulator
- kea.kar.nic.in — regulator
- vsmsrkit.edu.in
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.