Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology

What Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology does

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT) is a private engineering and technology education institution founded in 1986 and operated by the Sri Krishnadevaraya Educational Trust in Bangalore, India. The institute delivers 13 undergraduate B.E. programs (including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Electronics, and Robotics & AI), 4 M.Tech specializations, MBA, MCA, and Ph.D. programs across multiple VTU-recognized R&D centers. It operates from a 133-acre multi-disciplinary campus shared with a Dental College and School of Architecture, supported by infrastructure including an AICTE IDEA Lab, modern IT facilities with optical fiber backbone, and dedicated laboratories. Approximately 3,500 students are taught by 186 faculty (42 with Ph.D.s), with reported 91% placement rates and a top offer of INR 52 LPA for academic year 2025-2026.

The institute's revenue model is tuition-driven, with annual fees published for first-year and higher-semester students (2026-27 cycle), supplemented by hostel fees and ancillary consultancy services such as concrete and soil testing from the Civil Engineering department. Student intake follows a regulated tripartite structure: 45% of seats through Karnataka CET, 30% through COMED-K (open to non-Karnataka students), and 25% through Management Quota. GTM is sales-led via admission offices, official website (sirmvit.edu), and an AI chatbot assistant. The institution holds NAAC 'A' grade, NBA accreditation for six programs, AICTE approval, VTU affiliation, and SIRO recognition, with active research output including 950+ publications, ₹2.9 Crores in grant-funded projects (DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, VGST, BIRAC), and multiple granted patents in India, Germany, and the UK. Industry partnerships span UltraTech Cement (Centre of Excellence, 2025), Biocon-BMS, Himalaya Drug Company, EDSCA Global, and 60-70 annual campus recruiters including Amazon, Microsoft, Cisco, TCS, and LAM Research.

Name

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology

Legal name

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology

Website

https://sirmvit.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology is a Bangalore-based private engineering college, founded in 1986, offering 13 B.E. programs and postgraduate degrees to ~3,500 students through a trust-operated 133-acre campus with NAAC 'A' accreditation and strong placement outcomes.

Ownership category

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Product category

Engineering Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Campus placement
• Research and development

Headquarters

HQ city

Chinchiwad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Annual tuition fees collected from students across B.E., M.Tech, MBA, and MCA programs. Fees are payable per academic year with details available for first year and higher semester students for 2026-2027.
2. Hostel Fees: Separate hostel accommodation fees for ladies hostel, covering room and board services.
3. Consultancy Services: Professional consultancy services in concrete cube testing, construction material testing, and soil testing carried out by Civil Engineering department in well-equipped laboratories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology is a private engineering college offering 13 undergraduate B.E. programs (AI & ML, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, IoT & Cybersecurity, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & AI, etc.), 4 M.Tech postgraduate programs, MBA, MCA, and Ph.D. research programs to approximately 3,500 students. The institution also runs a Training & Placement cell enabling campus recruitment and provides professional consultancy services (concrete cube, material, and soil testing) through its Civil Engineering department.

Product overview

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology operates as a multi-disciplinary engineering and technology education institution offering a unified portfolio of academic programs. The core offerings consist of 13 undergraduate B.E. programs (including AI & ML, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, and Robotics & AI), 4 M.Tech postgraduate programs, MBA, MCA, and doctoral research programs. These programs are delivered across departments housed in a 133-acre campus, supported by shared infrastructure including the AICTE IDEA Lab for innovation, E-CELL for entrepreneurship, a Training & Placement cell, and centralized R&D facilities. The institution's programs follow a platform-plus-support-services model where the degree programs form the core academic platform, supplemented by co-curricular innovation labs, industry partnerships, and career services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.E. Programs (Undergraduate) Thirteen four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree programs covering Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Data Science, IoT & Cybersecurity with Blockchain, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Information Science, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics & AI, and related disciplines for students who have completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics.
• M.Tech Programs (Postgraduate) Four Master of Technology programs in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, and Construction Technology, each with 18 seats intake, for bachelor's degree holders seeking advanced engineering education.
• M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) Two-year MBA program with core specializations in Marketing, Finance, and HR, plus dual specializations including Business Analytics for graduates seeking management education and business analytics skills.
• M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) Two-year postgraduate program in Computer Applications for graduates with relevant bachelor's background seeking advanced computing education.
• Ph.D. Programs (Doctorate) Doctoral research programs across multiple departments recognized as R&D centers by VTU, including Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, and AI & ML, offered as full-time and part-time Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg.) by Research programs.
• Training & Placement Services Dedicated Training & Placement cell that actively engages with companies for campus recruitment, connecting students with top employers including Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, Amazon, Microsoft, Cisco, LAM RESEARCH, Biocon, and others, with placement packages up to INR 52 LPA and a 91% placement rate.
• Professional Consultancy Services (Civil Engineering) Professional consultancy services in concrete cube testing, construction material testing, and soil testing carried out by the Civil Engineering department in well-equipped laboratories for external clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% placement rate with top salary packages up to INR 52 LPA
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UltraTech Cement LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Centre of Excellence inaugurated on 22nd December 2025 with UltraTech Cement Limited, in association with Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Sir M. Visvesvaraya School of Architecture. This partnership strengthens industry-academia collaboration with technical expertise from UltraTech's Regional Head - Technical.
• Agastya FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU signed for student mentorship and innovation programs
• Kimberlite Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU signed for industry-academia collaboration in chemical sciences
• Srikem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., MaharashtraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MoU signed for industry collaboration and research opportunities
• Aspartika Biotech Pvt. Ltd., BengaluruminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MoU for biotech research and startup incubation. Company won National Entrepreneurship Award 2019 and Smart Bio Award 2019. Currently non-functional.
• Mallipatra Nutraceuticals Pvt. Ltd., BengaluruminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018MoU for nutraceuticals research. Won Smart Bio Award 2019 in India Bio-Bangalore Tech Summit. Currently non-functional.
• EDSCA Global, BengaluruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to strengthen academia-industry collaboration with certification programs, skill development workshops, faculty development initiatives, internship and placement opportunities.
• Kundur Constructions Pvt Ltd, BengaluruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for Civil Engineering department industry-academia partnership
• The Himalaya Drug CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized 10-day integrative workshop on Downstream processing of phytopharmaceuticals. Regular industrial visits and expert lectures organized.
• Biocon-Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS-USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported 10-week lecture series on Drug Discovery. Funded research project worth ₹3,46,000 for in-vitro pharmacological studies.
• ICAR-IIHR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest lecture on hydroponics and vertical farming by Dr. Safeena S.A., Principal Scientist
• Manipal Hospital, HebbalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for health awareness programs including kidney health talk and health checkup sessions
• Cytecare HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreast cancer awareness session collaboration

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology: VTU-affiliated Bangalore engineering college with similar AI/ML and CS offerings; competes in the same Karnataka engineering market segment.
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering: VTU-affiliated Bangalore engineering college with broad program portfolio (including AI/ML) and similar corporate-recruiter base; competes for top quartile of CET/COMED-K admittees.
• Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal: Reputed private engineering institution under MAHE with similar program breadth and stronger NIRF ranking; competes for non-Karnataka students applying through COMED-K and management quota.
• PES University (PESIT): Bangalore-based deemed university offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA and Ph.D. with strong placements; directly competes for Karnataka's CET/management quota students in engineering programs.
• B.N.M. Institute of Technology: VTU-affiliated Bangalore engineering college with comparable B.E. portfolio, NAAC accreditation, and similar recruiter mix - directly comparable peer in the Bangalore mid-tier engineering segment.
• Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT): VTU-affiliated Bangalore engineering college offering comparable undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs; competes for similar student segments in Karnataka.
• R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE): Premier private engineering college in Bangalore affiliated to VTU, offering 13+ B.E. programs with strong placements and research. Most direct competitor to Sir MVIT within Karnataka's top engineering tier.
• BMS College of Engineering: Long-established Bangalore-based VTU-affiliated engineering college with similar multi-disciplinary portfolio, NBA accreditation, and comparable recruiter network - directly competes for the same Karnataka student pool.
• M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT): VTU-affiliated Bangalore engineering college with autonomous status, comparable B.E. and M.Tech offerings, and a placement track record that benchmarks closely against Sir MVIT's.

Broad incumbents

• Christ University (Department of Engineering): Deemed university in Bangalore with engineering and broader offerings; broader portfolio than Sir MVIT but overlaps on B.Tech admissions and Bangalore placement market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sirmvitedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sir-m-visvesvaraya-institute-of-technology-cp

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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