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Admissions 2025–26

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Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

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Academic Requirement

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.

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Entrance Exam

Valid score in CET / COMEDK / JEE Main. Seat allotment done by KEA or COMEDK respectively.

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Language Proficiency

Proficiency in reading and writing English is mandatory for all programmes.

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Autonomous Institution

NIE is an autonomous institution under VTU for UG courses. Follows Government of Karnataka and AICTE guidelines.

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Management Quota

Limited management quota seats available. Based on merit. Contact the Admissions Office for details.

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SC/ST / OBC

Reservations as per Government of Karnataka norms for CET seats. Category certificates required.

Step-by-Step

Admission Process

CET (Karnataka)

  1. 1Apply online for CET through the KEA website (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in)
  2. 2Attend the CET examinations as per KCET Schedule
  3. 3Receive ranking after evaluation
  4. 4Complete option entry in the KEA portal
  5. 5Report to NIE with all documents after seat allotment

COMEDK

  1. 1Visit www.comedk.org and register on the official portal
  2. 2Read the brochure carefully for rules, eligibility, and exam process
  3. 3Fill the application form online through COMEDK portal
  4. 4Appear for the COMEDK UGET exam on the scheduled date
  5. 5Participate in counselling and report to NIE with documents

Management Quota

  1. 1Submit the Management Quota application at www.nie.ac.in
  2. 2Counsellor verifies documents and discusses the process
  3. 3After Principal's approval, payment details are shared
  4. 4Submit SSLC & PUC marks cards (originals), signed undertaking, and payment proof
  5. 5Receive temporary seat confirmation via email after payment
Seat Availability

Undergraduate Seat Matrix

BranchAidedUnaidedMgmtCOMEDKTotal
Civil Engineering57271818120
Mechanical Engineering57271818120
Electrical & Electronics543036120
Electronics & Communication57543336180
CSE (AI & ML)543036120
Computer Science216120144480
Total1714322492881,140
Postgraduate Intake

PG Seat Matrix (2025-26)

ProgramTotal IntakeKEAMgmt Quota
M.Tech Hydraulics12102
M.Tech Power Systems12102
M.Tech Information Technology12102
M.Tech Industrial Automation & Robotics12102
M.Tech Computer Networking12102
M.Tech Structural Engineering18144
M.Tech Embedded Systems12102
MCA1206060
Total21013476
Quick Reference

College Codes

Use these codes when selecting NIE during CET or COMEDK counselling.

CET (KEA) Codes

South Campus (Aided)E022
South Campus (Unaided)E056
North Campus (CSE AI & ML)E178

COMEDK Codes

South CampusE142
North CampusE085
Financial Information

Fee Structure & Cut-off Ranks

Download detailed fee structure and previous year cut-off rank documents.

Management Quota

Management Quota Admissions

254 UG seats available under management quota across all branches.

UG Management Seats by Branch

Civil Engineering23
Mechanical Engineering18
Electrical & Electronics30
Electronics & Communication33
Computer Science & Engineering120
CSE (AI & ML)30
Total254

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum 60% in 10th and 12th standard Mathematics and Science/Physics separately

Must have appeared in CET / COMEDK / JEE Mains with a valid rank

Application Process

  1. 1

    Submit application at www.nie.ac.in

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    Document verification by counsellor

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    Parent meeting & Principal's approval

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    Payment submission

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    Temporary seat confirmation via email

Management Quota Helpline
Merit Awards

Scholarships for Meritorious Students

Tuition fee waivers for top CET rankers (CET quota only). Top 10 students per category are considered.

100%
Tuition Fees
CET Rank < 1000
75%
Tuition Fees
CET Rank < 1500
50%
Tuition Fees
CET Rank < 2500
Sports Excellence

Sports Quota Fee Waivers

Olympic / World Cup Representation
50% development & tuition fees
State Senior Team Representation
50% development fees
International Student Games
50% development fees
Junior / Sub-Junior State Representation
50% tuition fees
Postgraduate

M.Tech & MCA Programmes

Admission through Karnataka PGCET, GATE, or GMAT. Total intake: 210 seats.

M.Tech · 2 Years

7 Specialisations

B.E./B.Tech with 50% aggregate (45% SC/ST/Category-I). Valid GATE score required for KEA seats.

KEA Portal
  • Structural Engineering
  • Hydraulics & Water Resources
  • Power Systems & Power Electronics
  • Computer Networking & Engineering
  • Industrial Automation & Robotics
  • Embedded Systems & Computing
  • Information Technology
MCA · 2 Years · 120 Seats

Master of Computer Applications

BCA / CSE / B.Sc. / B.Com / B.A. with 50% aggregate. KEA + Management quota.

A rigorous two-year programme covering advanced software development, database systems, AI, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture. Strong placement record with leading IT companies.

Total Seats
120
Duration
2 Years
Intake Route
GMAT / PGCET
Eligibility
50% in graduation
Research

PhD & Doctoral Programmes

Full-time and part-time research across 9 disciplines. Rolling admissions as per VTU regulations.

💻Computer Science & Engineering
📡Electronics & Communication
⚙️Mechanical Engineering
🏗️Civil Engineering
Electrical & Electronics
📐Mathematics
🔭Physics
🧪Chemistry
📊Management Studies

Admission Process

Eligibility

B.E./M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. with first class. Minimum 55% aggregate for PhD. Guide allocation required.

Programme Types

Full-time PhD, Part-time PhD, and M.Sc. (Engineering by Research) available across all departments.

How to Apply

Apply through VTU PhD portal. Contact the respective department HoD for guide allocation and research area availability.

Recognition

Graduation Day & Endowment Awards

NIE celebrates academic excellence through its annual Graduation Day ceremony, where meritorious students are honoured with 47+ named endowment awards across departments — recognising toppers, best CGPA holders, outstanding sportspersons, and innovative minds.

Best CGPA across semesters (per department)
Topper in final year (per branch)
Best Sports Personality of the Year
Meritorious & economically weaker students
Best Paper Publication by Faculty
Best Implementable Idea (Students)
Financial Aid

External Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to NIE's merit-based waivers, students can access several government and corporate scholarship programmes.

Girl / PwD

AICTE Pragathi & Saksham

All India Council for Technical Education

Pragathi for girl students, Saksham for differently-abled students in AICTE-approved institutions.

Postgraduate

AICTE PG GATE Scholarship

All India Council for Technical Education

Monthly stipend for GATE-qualified M.Tech students in AICTE-approved institutions.

Category Benefit

SC / ST Post-Matric Scholarship

Government of Karnataka

Full fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance for SC/ST students as per Karnataka government norms.

OBC / Minority

SSP Post-Matric & ePass

Social Welfare Department, Karnataka

State scholarship for OBC/minority category students. Apply via SSP portal or ePass.

State Govt

Vidyasiri & Prothsahadana

Government of Karnataka

Fee concession and maintenance grants for backward class students in Karnataka.

Central Govt

Central Sector Scheme (NSP)

Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

Merit-cum-means scholarship for students scoring above 80th percentile in Class XII. Apply via National Scholarship Portal.

Doctoral

DST PhD Scholarship

Department of Science & Technology

For students pursuing PhD programmes in science and engineering disciplines.

Girl Students

SKF Girls Scholarship

SKF India Foundation

Merit-based scholarship for girl students in engineering, supporting education and skill development.

UG / PG

Reliance Foundation Scholarship

Reliance Industries

5,000 scholarships worth ₹100 Crores for UG/PG students in science, technology, and commerce.

Defence

Defence Scholarship

Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India

For wards of ex-servicemen and serving defence personnel pursuing professional courses.

OBC

OBC Fee Concession

Backward Classes Welfare, Karnataka

Tuition fee concession for Other Backward Classes students admitted through government quota.

Central Govt

PM Scholarship (CAPF)

Ministry of Home Affairs

For wards of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles personnel.

Contact Admissions

Have Questions?

Assistant Registrar: Mr. Chandrashekar Murthy

Phone: +91 821-4004900 / 2480475

Email: admission@nie.ac.in

Address: Manandavadi Road, Mysuru, Karnataka 570008

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