Tontadarya College of Engineering (TCE) Gadag
Est: 1997 | Loc: Mundaragi Road, Panchal Nagar, Kalyan Nagar, Gadag 582101, Karnataka (Gooty–Karwar National Highway #63) | Affiliation: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi | Approval: AICTE, DTE Karnataka | Accreditation: NAAC B (CGPA 2.5) | NBA (CSE, ECE, Civil, EEE) | Type: Private | Management: Shri Tontada Siddhalinga Kalyan Kendra | Principal: Dr. M.M. Awati | Campus: 10 acres 2 guntas | Intake: 1,152 | Faculty: 66 | Special: RETE (Super 30) — Govt of India identified | Silver Jubilee 2023 | Top 10 North Karnataka
COURSES & SPECIALISATIONS
| Program |
Details |
| B.E (UG) |
Specs (6): Computer Science Engineering | Civil Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Electronics & Communication | Mechanical Engineering | Agriculture & Farm Engineering | Total Seats: 378 | Duration: 4 yrs | Admit: KCET, COMEDK | Fees: ₹3.92L (4-yr) | ₹9.86L range (COMEDK) | Eligibility: 10+2 PCM 45%+ | Lateral entry available |
| M.Tech (PG) |
Specialisation: Civil Engineering | Duration: 2 yrs | Fees: ₹1.39L(Total) | Admit: GATE, Karnataka PGCET | PGCET cutoff: ~5469 (General) |
| B.Sc (Hons) |
Fees: ₹1.2L (total) | Science honours program | Interdisciplinary focus |
| Total Programs |
16 courses | UG + PG + B.Sc | 6 B.E specs + M.Tech Civil | VTU-affiliated | NBA 4 depts | RETE Super 30 identified | Agriculture Engineering (unique — North Karnataka advantage) |
PLACEMENTS & CAREER SUPPORT
| Category |
Details |
| Placement Stats |
Median salary: ₹3.4 LPA | Placement rating: 4.6/5 (1,348 reviews) | Consistent annual recruitment | Core + IT sector coverage |
| T&P Services |
Active placement cell | Campus drives | Resume prep | Aptitude + technical coaching | Mock interviews | GD sessions | Soft skills | Communication workshops | Career counselling | Internship coordination | Industry interactions |
| Sector Strengths |
IT (CSE/ECE) | Core engineering (Mech, Civil, Electrical) | Agriculture tech (unique — Agri-Engineering) | Government PSUs | Manufacturing | North Karnataka industrial exposure |
| Ratings (Shiksha) |
Overall: 4.0/5 | Campus Life: 4.4 | Placements: 3.7 | Faculty: 4.1 | Infrastructure: 4.0 | Hostel: 3.9 |
APPROVALS & RECOGNITION
| Authority |
Status |
| AICTE |
Approved — All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi |
| NAAC |
B Grade (CGPA 2.5) |
| NBA |
Accredited — CSE | ECE | Civil | EEE (4 departments) |
| DTE Karnataka |
Recognised — Directorate of Technical Education, Karnataka |
| VTU |
Affiliated — Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi |
| Govt of India |
RETE (Regional Ecosystem for Technical Excellence) — Super 30 identified | 27+ years | Silver Jubilee 2023 | Top 10 North Karnataka |
CAMPUS FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Facility |
Details |
| Location & Campus |
10-acre lush green pollution-free campus | NH-63 (Gooty–Karwar Highway) | Mundaragi Road Gadag | North Karnataka hub | Good highway connectivity | Peaceful academic environment |
| Academic Infrastructure |
Labs (all 6 specs) | NBA-standard CSE + ECE + Civil + EEE labs | Agriculture Engineering testbeds | CAD suites | Programming centers | Smart classrooms | Seminar halls | 66 experienced faculty |
| Library |
Central library | Print + digital resources | E-journals | Study halls | Research support | AICTE-standard collection |
| Hostels |
Boys + Girls separate hostels | Hostel rating 3.9/5 | Mess | WiFi | 24/7 security | Recreation | Study rooms |
| Support Services |
Cafeteria | Medical center | Transport | Sports grounds | Gymnasium | Auditorium | Student clubs | Tech + cultural fests | Campus life rating 4.4/5 |
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
| Scheme |
Details |
| Government Scholarships |
SC/ST/OBC Karnataka schemes | Vidyasiri | Minority scholarships | NSP portal | Post-matric support |
| RETE Super 30 |
Government of India identified — Regional Ecosystem for Technical Excellence | Meritorious student support | Special coaching + opportunities |
| Merit Scholarships |
KCET/COMEDK top scorers | Academic excellence | CGPA-based continuation | Topper awards |
| Education Loans |
Bank partnerships | Flexible EMI | Institutional support | Government-backed schemes |
| Fee Structure |
B.E: ₹9.86L (4-yr) | ₹2.46L| ₹3.92L (KCET) | M.Tech: ₹1.39L | B.Sc: ₹1.2L | Value for money — rural North Karnataka pricing |
Join Tontadarya College of Engineering Gadag
Est 1997 | NH-63 Green Campus Gadag | NAAC B | AICTE | NBA (4 Depts) | VTU | 6 B.E Specs | ₹9.86L (4-yr) | Placement 4.6/5 | Agriculture Engineering (unique) | RETE Super 30 Govt of India | Silver Jubilee 2023 | Top 10 North Karnataka
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