KLE Institute of Technology

What KLE Institute of Technology does

KLE Institute of Technology (KLEIT) is a private engineering college operating in Hubli, Karnataka, India, under the KLE Society umbrella. Founded in 2008, the institute is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Belagavi, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, and certified under ISO 21001:2018. It delivers five Bachelor of Engineering programs (Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Civil) and a Master of Computer Applications (MCA), with an M.Tech program also referenced in the short description. Civil Engineering is NBA-accredited through 2025, and the institute ranked in the NIRF Top 300 Engineering Colleges in India for 2021-2022. Total student enrollment, triangulated from departmental intake figures, is estimated at 1,500-2,400 across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The institute's technology stack centers on digital learning infrastructure — notably KLEIT Cloud (an internal platform for open-elective course delivery), the IRINS Institutional Research Information System for faculty research tracking, Virtual Labs partnership with IITs, and an NPTEL local chapter for certification courses. Faculty have produced open-source artifacts including the PSA structural analysis tool (on SourceForge) and the EasySurvey Android surveying application. The Samsung Innovation Campus partnership (launched January 2024) layers industry-aligned certification onto the core VTU curriculum, and the IRINS portal manages funded research from agencies such as DST-SERB and KSCST.

The business model is tuition-driven and subscription-recurring: annual fees are charged per academic year under three pricing tiers corresponding to CET government quota, COMEDK private quota, and management quota admissions, with a separate lateral-entry path for diploma holders. Recruitment is event-driven — students enter primarily through the Karnataka CET (Code E166) and COMEDK (E072) counseling systems — supplemented by direct management quota intake and education expos such as Eduverse. A secondary sales-led motion operates through the Training and Placement Office, which coordinates campus recruitment drives with corporate partners including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Toyota Kirloskar, Mind Tree, Happiest Minds, and Sonata Software; placement outcomes reached 493 offers for 324 eligible students in 2023-24 and 341 offers for 360 eligible students in 2024-25. KLEIT is led by Founder Principal Dr. B. S. Anami (recipient of the 2022 IEEE Life Time Achievement Award) and current Principal Dr. Manu T. M., operating under the parent KLE Society as a private educational trust with no disclosed revenue, funding, or external investment.

Name

KLE Institute of Technology

Legal name

KLE Institute of Technology, Hubli

Website

https://kleit.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KLE Institute of Technology is a private engineering college in Hubli, Karnataka, offering five B.E. programs and MCA, affiliated with VTU Belagavi and approved by AICTE. It recruits undergraduate students through Karnataka CET and COMEDK entrance exams and serves North Karnataka engineering aspirants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hubli

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students for B.E. and MCA programs based on Karnataka government norms and management quota. Fee structure published for academic year 2024-2025.
2. Placement Services: Facilitation of campus recruitment by corporate partners, connecting students with employers across engineering and IT sectors.
3. Research and Development: Funded research projects from agencies like KSCST, DST-SERB, and international grants supporting research scholars and faculty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KLE Institute of Technology is a private engineering college offering five undergraduate B.E. programs (Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, and Civil Engineering) and a postgraduate Master of Computer Applications (MCA), affiliated with VTU Belagavi and approved by AICTE. It delivers these programs through a campus-based model in Hubli with dedicated placement services, research centers, and digital learning platforms including KLEIT Cloud and IRINS. The institute also develops academic software such as the PSA structural analysis tool and EasySurvey app.

Product overview

KLE Institute of Technology is an educational institution offering undergraduate engineering programs (B.E.) in five disciplines and postgraduate programs (MCA, M.Tech) affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, and approved by AICTE. The institution provides technology training through Samsung Innovation Campus partnership, operates internal digital platforms including KLEIT Cloud for e-learning, and has developed proprietary software tools including PSA (Program for Structural Analysis) and EasySurvey mobile application. The institution conducts annual technical festival ADVITIYA and maintains research centers across engineering and science departments. ISO 21001:2018 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E.) Five undergraduate B.E. programs (Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Civil Engineering) affiliated with VTU Belagavi and approved by AICTE, targeted at students who have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and recruited through CET (Code E166), COMEDK (Code E072), and management quota.
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Program Two-year postgraduate Master of Computer Applications program established in 2012 with a 60-student annual intake, 6 certified teachers, 45 courses, and 660 alumni, targeted at graduates seeking specialised computer applications training and IT sector placement support, with operation through student forums like 'Bit-Shifter's'.
• PSA (Program for Structural Analysis) Open-source structural analysis software developed by the Civil Engineering department faculty and available for free download on SourceForge, intended for use in engineering analysis by students and practitioners.
• EasySurvey App (Civil Engineering Field Survey) Android mobile application for civil engineering field survey operations developed by the Civil Engineering department and published on the Google Play Store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked in Top 300 Engineering Colleges in India by NIRF 2021-2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UltraTech Cement LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2024MoU signed for establishment of Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Construction Materials & Practices. Dr. S.G. Joshi, Principal of KLEIT and Er. Srivatsa, Regional Head of NK&Goa UltraTech Cement Ltd signed the agreement. Joint initiative for research and training in sustainable construction.
• Samsung Innovation CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill development program partnership with Samsung for training students in latest technologies. Provides certification and industry-aligned skill training.
• KSCST (Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology)minorOthersKSCST sponsors student projects including flood mitigation, water treatment, and sustainable infrastructure research with grants ranging from Rs. 4,000-7,500 per project.
• University of Agricultural Sciences, DharwadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic MoU for collaborative research and knowledge sharing in agricultural and related engineering domains.
• Career LabsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer guidance and placement support partnership for student recruitment and industry connect.
• AMPWORK Pvt. LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternship and career opportunity facilitation for students through industry collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• IIIT Dharwad: Newer government-backed IIIT in North Karnataka offering CSE-focused undergraduate programs; emerging competitor for top engineering talent in the same regional catchment.

Broad incumbents

• PES University, Bangalore: Large Bangalore-based deemed university offering engineering and MCA programs; competes for Karnataka's top engineering aspirants and IT campus recruiters.
• RV College of Engineering, Bangalore: Highly-ranked Bangalore-based VTU-affiliated engineering college with stronger NIRF rankings and brand, competing for top Karnataka students and IT recruiters.
• NIT Karnataka (NITK Surathkal): Premier government-funded NIT with top NIRF rankings and pan-India admissions through JoSAA, competing for the same engineering talent pool across Karnataka.
• Manipal Institute of Technology: Reputed private engineering institution under Manipal Academy with national brand recognition, broader program portfolio, and pan-India student catchment.
• MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore: Autonomous VTU-affiliated engineering college in Bangalore with strong placement record and similar IT/manufacturing recruiter base.
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore: VTU-affiliated Bangalore engineering college with comparable UG/PG offerings and similar recruiter portfolio competing across Karnataka.
• BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore: Established autonomous engineering college in Bangalore with similar UG/PG programs, stronger brand, and superior placement record drawing the same recruiter pool.

Direct peers

• BVB College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli: VTU-affiliated engineering college located in the same city (Hubli) offering similar B.E. and MCA programs, competing directly for the same regional student pool and corporate recruiters.
• SDM College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad: Nearby VTU-affiliated private engineering college with comparable program mix and recruiter base, directly competing for North Karnataka engineering aspirants.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/admin_kleit
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kleinstituteoftechnologyhu6717/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/kleithbl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kle-institute-of-technology-hubli
• Instagraminstagram.com/kleit_official

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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