

KLE College of Engineering and Technology in Chikodi, commonly referred to as KLE College of Engineering, is a private institution that was founded in 2008. This college is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, one of Karnataka’s top state public technical universities recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). VTU is accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC, boosting the academic prestige of its affiliated colleges. KLE College itself is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and holds a 'B+' grade from NAAC. The college offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the fields of engineering, computer applications, and management, amounting to seven distinct courses. The flagship course remains the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) with specializations like Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The tuition fee for the first year of the B.E. program is approximately INR 2.06 lakhs. Eligibility for admission into the B.E. program requires candidates to have completed their 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks and to have qualified the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET). Although KLE College of Engineering has not published its placement data for 2025 on its website yet, research indicates the highest salary package offered stood at INR 7.25 LPA, with an average salary of INR 3.5 LPA. Prominent recruiters in the placement drive include renowned companies like Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd, Anora Semiconductor, Infosys Technologies, Sankey Solutions, TCS, Shriram Transport Finance, Narasipur Auto Components, Alpha9 Marine, and Cinif Technology Ltd. (CTL).