Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur Overview

SIT Tumkur Latest Updates and News

• Karnataka PGCET 2025: The final answer key for MBA/MCA programs has been released.

• COMEDK UGET 2025 Counselling: Registration for B.E/B.Tech admissions is currently ongoing. The deadline to register and upload required documents on comedk.org has been extended to June 30, 2025 (11 AM). Round 1 document verification is open till July 12, 2025.

• KMAT 2025: Registrations are open for MBA, PGDM, and MCA programs. The last date to apply is July 31, 2025, through the official website kmatindia.com.

• COMEDK UGET 2025 B.Arch Counselling: Registration and document upload are ongoing at comedk.org, with the final date set as July 9, 2025 (4 PM).

• SIT Tumkur Hostel Fee 2025-26: The institute has released the updated hostel fee structure, which ranges between INR 81,550 and INR 86,550 per annum.

Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Karnataka—commonly known as SIT Tumkur—was established in 1963. In the Collegedunia 2025 rankings, it secured the 227th position out of 762 colleges in India. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, SIT achieved the 100th position in the Engineering category. The institute is recognised by the UGC, approved by AICTE, and has been accredited with an “A++” grade by NAAC.

SIT offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs leading to B.Tech and M.Tech degrees. The B.Tech program is available in 14 specialisations. Admission to B.Tech is based on KCET or COMEDK scores, followed by counselling conducted by DTE Karnataka. For 2024 admissions, the COMEDK cutoff ranks for the general category ranged between 7356 and 14382. The total B.Tech fee at SIT Tumkur is between INR 3.12 lakhs and INR 10.66 lakhs, depending on the specialisation.

The SIT Tumkur Placement Report 2025 has been partially released. So far, 174 offers have been made, with the highest package reaching INR 32.88 LPA. In comparison, the 2024 placement drive recorded a highest package of INR 34 LPA and an average package of INR 9 LPA. Major recruiters include Cisco, Visa, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Commvault, Philips, MIQ Digital, Mercedes-Benz R&D, A.P. Moller Maersk, and British Telecom, among others.

SIT Tumkur Highlights 2025

SIT Tumkur Courses and Fees 2025

SIT Tumkur Important Dates 2025

Siddaganga Institute of Technology Admission Process 2025

Siddaganga Institute of Technology conducts admissions through both online and offline modes. Online admissions are available for all courses, but candidates need to visit the college for document verification after completing the admission process.

Regarding seat allocation at SIT, 45% of total seats are reserved for CET candidates, 30% for COMED-K candidates, and the remaining seats are allocated to JEE Main score candidates under the Management Quota.

SIT Tumkur Admission Process 2025

The course-specific admission process at SIT is detailed below:

UG Courses

• Karnataka residents should take the KCET exam for BE admissions, while those outside Karnataka must clear the COMEDK exam.
• After qualifying, students participate in counseling to choose a college based on their rank.
• A rank up to 3000 is needed for CS/IT and Circuital branches, while 10,000 is sufficient for Mechanical/Civil branches.

PG Courses

• Candidates with a valid GATE score or PGCET of Karnataka are eligible for admission to MTech courses.

How To Apply?

• Apply through Karnataka CET by visiting the KCET website.
• Download the information brochure from the KCET website.
• Fill and submit the online application form, providing all necessary details as per the information brochure.
• Pay the application fee online through e-Challan.
• Upload scanned copies of passport-size photographs, candidate's signature, candidate's left hand thumb impression, and parent's signature.
• Retain at least three printouts of the finally submitted online application.
• Keep proof of fee payment.
• Preserve 2-3 copies of identical photographs that were scanned and uploaded.
• Admit cards will be issued to all successful applicants for the CET. Preserve the Admit Card until the admission in college.
• Outside Karnataka candidates can apply through COMEDK.

Note: The application process for M.Tech, MBA, and MCA courses is identical to that of B.E. However, candidates should apply through the PGCET link instead of the KCET link.

For Ph.D. Programs

• Prospective candidates for Ph.D. programs can obtain the application form from the institute's admission cell.
• Application fees can be paid using either cash or a demand draft.
• The completed application form, along with the necessary documents, should be submitted to the institute's admission office by the specified deadline.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, and admission will be granted based on the interview process.

SIT Tumkur Rankings (Year-wise)

SIT Tumkur COMEDK UGET Cutoff 2024

(Round 1 – General Merit (GM) & Kalyana Karnataka Region (KKR))

Note: The SIT Tumkur 2025 cutoff is yet to be announced. Admissions are based on national-level exams such as KCET, COMEDK, GATE, CMAT, NATA, etc.

Siddaganga Institute of Technology Tumkur Placements 2025

Siddaganga Institute of Technology takes pride in being the first institution among the affiliated colleges of Visvesvaraya Technological University to establish a comprehensive Training and Placement Department.

The SIT Tumkur Placement Report 2025 has been partially released. Based on the data available from the 2024 placement season, the highest package offered was INR 34 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 9 LPA.

Below is a comparative summary of the placement statistics for the years 2023 and 2024:

SIT Tumkur Placement Statistics

Siddaganga Institute of Technology Tumkur Top Recruiters 

Siddaganga Institute of Technology Tumkur Scholarships

Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur offers a variety of scholarships to support students based on merit, financial need, category, and special achievements. These scholarships are aimed at encouraging academic excellence and making education accessible to all.

Merit-cum-Means Scholarships

1. Sri Sripathi K.A. Memorial Scholarship

• Awarded to a top-performing student admitted through CET.

• Applicable for students with family income below INR 3 lakh per annum.

• Provides an annual grant of INR 50,000, based on PUC marks and continued academic performance.

2. Dr. M.N. Channabasappa Endowment Fund Loan Scholarship

• Offered to financially needy students admitted via CET or COMEDK.

• Income should not exceed INR 3 lakh per year.

• Provides up to 50% tuition fee as a loan scholarship.

• Selection is made through interviews among the top 10 shortlisted applicants.

Government-Funded Scholarships

• Scholarships are available for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD students under both state and central government schemes.

• These may include fee reimbursements, hostel fee waivers, and other financial aid, depending on the category and income criteria.

Institute-Level Fee Concessions

• Merit-Based Concessions: Students with high academic performance are eligible for tuition and hostel fee concessions ranging from 15% to 100%.

• Employee-Dependent Scholarship: Children of SIT staff are eligible for 20% to 60% fee concessions, depending on family income.

• CRPF and Indian Navy Children Scholarships: Special fee waivers (up to 100%) are offered for children of CRPF personnel and Navy servicemen.

• Sports Scholarships: Students excelling in sports at state, national, or university levels are eligible for partial or full tuition and hostel fee waivers.

SIT Tumkur Campus Facilities:-

Library

The centrally located SIT Library comprises two independent three-story buildings covering a total area of 1851 sq. m. It was established through a generous donation by Sri T.N. Kempahonnaiah, a philanthropist from Tumkur.

The library houses a collection of over 1.39 lakh volumes, which includes:

• 60,670 books in the General Section

• 35,632 books in the Book Bank

• 14,683 books in the SC/ST Book Bank

• 28,367 additional volumes

Reference materials include dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and technical standards. The library also subscribes to 154 technical journals, including around six international publications, and maintains nearly 3,993 back volumes.

To meet AICTE guidelines, the library offers access to over 27,000 e-books from publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, McGraw Hill, New Age International, Packt, Taylor & Francis, Mint Books, and IEEE. These resources are accessible throughout the campus 24/7.

The library has tie-ups with prestigious libraries such as the British Library, NAL Library, IIMB Library, and CMTI Library in Bangalore. It can accommodate up to 543 users at once, with two air-conditioned reading halls (150 users each). The library is fully computerised using NewGenLib software, and students can access the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) across campus.

Hostel Facilities

The SIT Group of Hostels manages 4 boys' hostels and 2 girls' hostels with a total capacity of 2,100 students over a built-up area of 30,021 sq. m. Each hostel is overseen by a faculty member acting as Deputy Warden. Rooms are furnished with cots, study tables, chairs, book racks, and ceiling fans.

A guest house is available at nominal charges for visiting parents and guardians, who can also use the hostel mess facilities during their stay.

Hostel Blocks and Capacity

Chief Warden: Dr. P. Usha
Contact: +91 98803 23586, 0816-2257952 / 2282996
Email: [email protected]

Boarding and Additional Facilities

• Wi-Fi internet connectivity in all hostels

• Supply of both hot and cold water

• Power backup via diesel generators (415 KVA total capacity)

• Visitor’s room and in-room newspaper facilities

• Common televisions in hostels

• Girls' hostels equipped with a gym and drawing room

• Laundry services through external vendors

• 24x7 security surveillance

• Well-maintained lawns for ambiance

• On-campus dispensary with full-time residential medical officer

• Lady doctor available for girls

• Emergency ambulance services

• Guest house for visiting parents/guardians on rental basis

Computer & Internet Facilities

• The institute has 29 computer centers with 1600 systems for student use, and an additional 250 computers for faculty.

• All computers are updated with the latest configurations.

• A fiber-optic campus-wide network connects labs, departments, hostels, and the library.

• Hostels are integrated through a wireless access network.

• The institute uses a 14 Mbps internet leased line to provide connectivity to all systems across departments and hostels.

Sports Facilities

SIT Tumkur provides extensive sports infrastructure to support physical education and extracurricular activities:

• 400-meter, 8-lane athletic track

• Cricket practice nets and a match pitch

• Football and hockey fields

• Flood-lit basketball and volleyball courts

• Tennis and ball badminton courts

• Multi-gym facility with modern equipment

• Indoor stadium with badminton and table tennis facilities

• Chess and carrom boards

• Dedicated indoor sports facilities for girls

• A dedicated sports stadium was constructed at a cost of INR 1.75 crores

Auditorium

The auditorium at SIT spans two floors, including a gallery on the first floor, and can seat approximately 1,000 people. It features:

• A modern sound system

• A projection room with a 35mm film projector

• The building was constructed at an estimated cost of INR 15 lakhs

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