About

Rajeev Institute of Technology (RIT), a private technical co-educational engineering college is one of the most renowned and reputed Institution among the four Engineering colleges in Hassan City and is a premier centre for Technical Education.  It was started as one in the galaxy of Technical Colleges under the aegis of the Rajeev Education Trust which was founded by people with noble thoughts, who aimed to bring quality education and to serve the society on a large scale.

 
The RIT, a Private co-educational un-aided engineering college was established in the year 2008 by Late Dr. V. Rajeev a renowned medical practitioner, great visionary and philanthropist.  His dynamic and enterprising daughter Dr. Rachana Rajeev took up the reins of the establishment as its President and with the support of Dr. Ranjith Rajeev, the Vice President and Dr. B.N Rathna Rajeev, the Secretary of the Rajeev education trust has been instrumental in initiating the new B.E courses such as Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) from the year 2022 and B.E. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) from the year 2023.

 
The Rajeev Institute of Technology is situated on a sprawling campus that covers approximately 21 acres of serene land about 7 km from Hassan city in Plot 1-D, Growth Center, Industrial Area, B-M Bypass Road, Hassan, Karnataka. 

 
Rajeev Institute of Technology is an affiliated college of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgavi.  It is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and Directorate of Technical Education (Karnataka State). Entire admission process for First Year Engineering and Direct Second Year Engineering is carried out through Karnataka Examination Authority (Government of Karnataka) and the institute strictly follows rules laid down by the DTE & KEA.

 
The Institute is reputed for the quality of its faculty and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Rajeev Institute of Technology offers BE Degree in 7 disciplines of Engineering.  It also offers PG programs, MTech in CS&Engg and MBA Degrees.  Candidate should have qualifying rank in either CET KEA or COMEDK entrance test for admissions into this Institute.

 
RIT is single mindedly focused on addressing student needs and has ensured that all necessary infrastructural facilities are provided.  This technical education center boasts well-equipped infrastructure to support its academic programs and student activities. The campus provides an environment conducive to learning and growth, with facilities designed to enhance the educational experience for students pursuing various courses like Green Campus, Industry Labs, Library, Seminar Hall, Boys & Girls Hostel, Health Centre  and Medical Facilities, Transportation, Convenience Shop, Cafeteria, Security, Canteen, Wi-fi, etc are some of the essentials provided.  The other amenities include Drinking Water & RO system, Solar Roof System, CCTV Surveillance as precautionary measures, as well as host of student-centric activities like Career Guidance and Placement Cell, SWARIT, NSS, Sports, Women Cell, Magazine, Counselling, Anti-Ragging Committee, Scholarships, academic and non-academic Events.

 
Rajeev Institute of Technology has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 'ICT Academy', for providing assistance in Training and Skill development as well as Placement assistance for Management Vertical.  It also has a tie-up with Aspiring minds Assessment Pvt. Ltd which provides online computer adaptive test services. The Company offers skill assessment capabilities, recruitment solutions, corporate talent benchmarks, and assessments for education to judge individual suitability from a pool of candidates.  Aspiring Minds Assessment serves businesses, campuses, and talent finders throughout India.

 
RIT lays a lot of emphasis to Research and Development with the objective of fostering research attitude and impart the research based teaching practices in the campus.  Dedicated efforts are made to align its R&D focus to achieve technological self-sufficiency. Students and faculty conduct various research activities which include publications in international and national journals and conferences, book publications, patents, projects, organization of conference/workshops/seminars in emerging areas of science and engineering.

 
The college offers good placements for students with the help of the Placement Cell which is working with a goal of 100% placement for eligible candidates.  Companies which are the Top Recruiters include Persistent Systems Pvt.Ltd, Continental, HCL, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Capgemini, KPIT, Cognizant, Mindtree, Innominds, Zensar, PEOL Technologies, Mahindra Aerospace, Hexaware, OYO, Siya, Seventh Sense, Robosoft, Globaledge, DELL emc, CESCO, Autodesk, Bosch, Razorthink, etc. to name just a few.

 
Rajeev Institute of Technology has consistently produced excellent results and RIT alumni can be found at premier organizations in India and overseas.  It is reputed for the quality of its faculty and the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

 
From academic excellence to leadership qualities, a nurturing environment to cutting edge infrastructure, RIT offers everything you need to succeed.  The institute has holistic approach towards education and training, thereby systematizing professional manpower for tomorrow and future.  In quest of this commitment, the management and faculty accept the responsibility to ensure ceaseless progress towards this objective.  

Some Highlights of Rajeev Institute of Technology, Hassan

Industry-Oriented Education

Rajeev Institute of Technology focuses on delivering industry-oriented technical education through a balanced curriculum that combines theoretical concepts with practical exposure. The institution regularly updates its academic practices to match current industry trends and technological advancements, helping students gain relevant technical skills for future careers.

Experienced Faculty

The institute has a team of qualified and experienced faculty members who guide students academically as well as professionally. Faculty members encourage innovation, project-based learning, technical presentations, and participation in seminars and workshops to improve students’ overall knowledge and confidence.

Modern Infrastructure

The campus is equipped with modern infrastructure including well-designed classrooms, advanced laboratories, seminar halls, workshops, and computer centers. The learning environment is designed to support both academic excellence and research activities for students across various engineering disciplines.

Placement Opportunities

Rajeev Institute of Technology provides placement assistance through training programs, aptitude sessions, mock interviews, and industry interaction activities. The dedicated placement cell works to connect students with reputed companies and helps improve employability skills through continuous career guidance programs.

Research and Innovation Support

The institution encourages students and faculty members to participate in research, innovation, and technical development activities. Students are motivated to work on real-time projects, technical competitions, and interdisciplinary research initiatives that enhance creativity and practical problem-solving abilities.

Student-Friendly Campus Environment

The college offers a supportive and student-friendly atmosphere that promotes academic growth along with extracurricular development. Various technical clubs, cultural events, sports activities, and student associations help students improve leadership qualities, teamwork, and communication skills.

Library and Learning Resources

The institute provides access to a well-maintained library with a large collection of textbooks, journals, research publications, digital learning materials, and online resources. These facilities help students strengthen their academic preparation and research capabilities.

Hostel and Campus Facilities

The campus includes hostel accommodation, transportation support, cafeteria services, internet connectivity, and recreational facilities for students. These amenities ensure a comfortable and convenient learning experience for students coming from different regions.

Rajeev Institute of Technology Hassan Courses are offered at UG, PG, Doctorate level. There are 13 courses offered at Rajeev Institute of Technology Hassan. The courses are offered disciplines like Management, Engineering. Rajeev Institute of Technology Hassan courses includes BE, MBA, M.Tech. Popular courses at Rajeev Institute of Technology Hassan are BE, MBA, M.Tech.

Admission Criteria

State Scholarship Portal (SSP)

SSP Scholarship is an initiative taken by the Government of Karnataka to provide financial aid to engineering students. It offers pre-matric and    post-matric scholarships to SC/ ST, Backward Classes students

Scholarship for Engineering Students

Eligibility:

• Karnataka students studying engineering in Karnataka.
• The candidate must score at least 50% in their previous examinations.

• How to Apply? : SSP portal: ONLINE

For All Category OBC Students: (Offered by Backward Classes Welfare Department)

• Eligibility: The annual family income must not exceed 1.5 lacs.  
• What do you get?: Yearly Rs.19,200 only

For SC-ST Students (Offered by Social Welfare Department)

• Students through only CET are eligible.
• Eligibility: The annual family income Rs.10,000 to 2.5 Lakhs.
• What do you get?: Yearly CET Tuition Fee only 

For SC-ST Students (Offered by Department of Technical Education)

• Students through only CET are eligible.
• Eligibility: The annual family income Rs.2.5 Lakhs to10 Lakhs
• What do you get?: CET Tuition fee of that academic year(E-attestation of parent’s salary certificate)

National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

1. Scholarship for Minority students

• The annual family income must not exceed 1.5 lakhs.
• What do you get: Yearly Rs.50,000
• How to Apply? : NSP portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/

• Scholarship from Department of Railways (only for children of railway department employees)

• No limit on annual income
• What do you get: Yearly Rs.20,000
• How to Apply? : OFFLINE MODE

Training and Placement Cell of RIT sincerely believes in comprehensively training the students to face the corporate world and have a successful professional career. The training programs encompass a three stage process to train the students to make them ready for the industry and develop the students to face the corporate world. Special emphasis is made to train the students to meet the requirements of the information technology industry through e-learning. This facilitates the students to learn technologies of the information technology industry in a scientific manner through a structured path, on 24X7 basis, at a pace suitable for individual students. Our college has entered in to a tie up with an industry leader for the delivery of this program. Almost, all the eligible students have been placed in reputed companies with some of them having more than one offer.

Separate hostels are provided for both boys and girls with a choice of two or three shared rooms. The students are provided the best possible comfort with well furnished rooms that come with attached bathrooms. A common room with mess facilities are features of each of the hostels, besides a visitors’ room. Each hostel has been provided with more than one TV with dish connections.To build the library and information centre as a center for excellence in accessing the right information at a right time to the right user To embrace the principle of excellence in advancing the teaching, learning, research and service mission of the institute through the acquisition, organization and management of collections to full fill the needs of library and information centre users.

The campus-wide Wi-Fi infrastructure at RIT facilitates continuous connectivity for students and faculty members to access the College portal and the Internet from any location and at any time. RIT boasts an enterprise-class IT infrastructure that supports the academic community and management, featuring cutting-edge computing and communication resources. These resources offer 24×7 access to various facilities, including the Campus ERP, Students and Faculty portal, internet browsing, web and desktop applications, virtual labs, e-library, NPTEL videos, e-mail services, project management, seminars, and interactive tele-lectures, among other applications.

The campus is equipped with a high-speed network that ensures seamless connectivity to the internet, providing ample bandwidth for students and faculty members. Strict monitoring and filtering measures are implemented on the RIT network to adhere to the Institute’s IT and data security policies. In total, there are 45 Wi-Fi access points strategically placed across the campus.RIT boasts in-house cafeteria SANTRUPTI and RRS Cafeteria which are dedicated to satisfy the appetites of our students and staff. The cleanliness and hygienic preparation of the food create an immediate sense of comfort, and the pricing is thoughtfully tailored to accommodate the financial considerations of the students.

Separate hostels are provided for both boys and girls with a choice of two or three shared rooms. The students are provided the best possible comfort with well furnished rooms that come with attached bathrooms. A common room with mess facilities are features of each of the hostels, besides a visitors’ room. Each hostel has been provided with more than one TV with dish connections. Both the hostels have generators, water coolers, and dining halls with a modern kitchen. Doctors will be available on call from our hospital to take care of the health and always make them feel at home. Both men and women hostels are situated inside the campus and are managed by full time residential wardens.

The college has its own fleet of buses that ply to and from various vantage points in the city. It is to facilitate easy travel for the students and staff residing outside the college campus. The buses travel through the city and suburbs; routes are planned properly to be punctual and convenient for students and staff. Additionally, the college has the advantage of being well connected to the KSRTC bus services and a major station of the under commission.