VSM's Somashekhar R Kothiwale Institute of Technology, Nipani

VSM Institute of Technology, Belgaum (VSMIT) as one of the prestigious institutions established in the year 2010. This affiliated college, situated in Nipani of Karnataka state, has an area of 13.38 acres of land in total. VSMIT currently has 9 engineering courses: There are 9 engineering academic programmes at VSMIT, categorised into 2 degrees. The institute has 565 total enrolments of students and it is staffed by 63 dedicated faculty members. Another reason why VSMIT is known is for their focus on providing technical education; hence, it was approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Through a speciality in engineering fields such as computer science, electronics, communication, and mechanical engineering, the institute has positioned itself well to foster future technology professionals. The facilities at VSM Institute of Technology are up to date, and the institution is proud to offer all-round learning facilities. It has well-equipped laboratories to engage students in practicals that support each theory learnt. A modern library provides a knowledge centre; it has more than sixty thousand books and twenty-four national & international journals. Students also get to use such famous libraries on the Internet as IEEE & IEL, Elsevier Science Direct, and Springer. Hostels: As separate hostels for boys and girls are available, more than 200 boys and more than 160 girls up from different cities can easily afford a comfortable stay. These hostels are provided with all essential and sophisticated facilities, such as RO water plant, TV room, wagon, and round-the-clock security. This institute currently has programmes that total up to 9 courses , the engineering undergraduate with engineering courses as well as the diploma courses. These full-time BE (Bachelor of Engineering) programmes take four years, while the diploma programmes take three years. VSMIT’s course spans across conventional engineering disciplines and emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The total approved intake for all the courses is 565 students, which depicts the institutes’ potential of moulding a large number of young engineers each year. Course Name Total Number of Seats Total Fees BE Computer Science and Engineering 120 Rs 395,936 BE Electronics and Communication Engineering 60 Rs 395,936 BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 60 Rs 395,936 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 60 - Diploma in Electronics and Communications Engineering 60 - Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering 30 - BE Civil Engineering 30 - BE Mechanical Engineering 30 - Diploma in Civil Engineering 30 Nearly all the admission to VSMIT primarily depends on the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). The KCET , also known as the Karnataka Common Entrance Test, is the primary entry point to the common stream for interested learners. Out of total sanctioned intake for BE programmes, 75% of seats are self-financing through the KEA cell based on merit and the remaining 25% are management quota seats. This avails a competitive and fair manner of staffing. The institute strictly operates under the admission schedule announced by KEA, most often after the KCET results are declared. Working towards the development of talent, VSMIT has strong representation from the student community across various regions of Karnataka and other states with aspiring talents. Read more Get admission in top colleges accepting applications Click on Apply to check the best colleges that might interest you. Apply