KCT Engineering College Kalaburgi

Institutional Overview

KCT Engineering College, established in 2001, is a private, self-financing institution located in Kalaburgi (Gulbarga), Karnataka. The institution is managed by the Hazrath Shaikh Minhajuddin Ansari Kallerawan Charitable Trust. It is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

The institution focuses on delivering technical education in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region and is accredited by NBA and NAAC with an A++ grade.

Academic Programs & Fees

The college offers undergraduate engineering programs along with doctoral programs. The AICTE approved intake for the academic year 2026-27 is 270 students across four distinct branches.

Sanctioned Intake (2026-27):

• Computer Science and Engineering: 90
• Civil Engineering: 60
• Electronics & Communication Engg: 60
• Mechanical Engineering: 60

Enrollment Insights (NIRF 2026 Data):

• Total Undergraduate Students: 454 (330 male, 124 female).
• A large majority of the students (427) are from within the state of Karnataka.

Placement Statistics & Career Outcomes

Based on the latest NIRF 2026 data for the 2024-25 academic year, the placement outcomes for the 4-year undergraduate program are as follows:

• Total Graduating Students: 83
• Students Placed: 24 (Placement Rate: ~29%)
• Median Salary Package: ₹2.50 LPA (Two Lakhs Fifty Thousand)

Placement Trends (Past 3 Years):

The training and placement cell facilitates regional placements, primarily in mid-sized technology and core engineering firms.

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

The college campus is equipped with standard academic resources and student amenities:

• Library Resources: Utilised ₹1,00,870 on books, journals, and e-resources in the 2024-25 academic year.
• Laboratories: Invested ₹13,33,088 in new equipment and software for laboratories recently.
• PCS Facilities: The campus features lifts/ramps in more than 60% of buildings and provisions for walking aids (wheelchairs). Specially designed toilets for handicapped students are currently not available.
• General Amenities: Hostel facilities, sports grounds, a computer center, transportation services, and a canteen.

Observations & Transparency

• Data Sources: The data relies on the official AICTE Extension of Approval (EoA) for 2026-27 and the submitted NIRF 2026 data.
• Institutional Stability Indicators: The institution shows active operational investments and a functioning consultancy wing (22 consultancy projects yielding ₹25,000 in 2024-25).
• Enrollment Observations: While the sanctioned intake is robust, historical enrollment numbers indicate room for utilization improvements, with recent graduating batches being smaller than the sanctioned capacities.