About
OfficialKalpataru Institute of Technology is an engineering institution in Tiptur, Karnataka, affiliated to VTU and established in 1986.
- Established in 1986
- Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi
- Approved by AICTE
- NAAC Grade B+
- NBA accredited: Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering
About
Kalpataru Institute of Technology (KIT) was established in 1986 under the aegis of Kalpataru Vidya Samsthe. The college is located in Tiptur, Karnataka, and offers engineering and management education. Its stated mission is to impart quality technical and managerial education at graduate and postgraduate levels through dedicated and well qualified faculty.
Academics
KIT is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and all undergraduate engineering programs follow the VTU curriculum and examination system. The institution is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Departments include Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The MBA is a two-year program with specializations in Marketing, Finance, and HR.
Accreditation
The institution is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with Grade B+. The Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering (B.E.) programs are accredited Tier-II by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), valid until 30-06-2028. The institution's AICTE approval is renewed annually.
Campus & Facilities
The campus is described as 30+ acres and is located on BH Road, Tiptur. The central library has 50,000+ books, e-journals, and digital resources. Facilities listed include computer, electronics & communication, mechanical, civil, and AI & ML labs, a mechanical workshop, reading rooms, boys and girls hostels, common rooms, and bus service.
Admissions
Undergraduate (B.E.) and postgraduate (MBA/M.Tech) admissions are through a common entrance test. Lateral entry is available for Diploma and B.Sc holders, for Karnataka students only.
Quick stats
Courses offered
17
Avg placements
₹5.2 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources