Which is better for a BArch among K.L.S. Gogte Institute of Technology, Belgaum, and KLE Technological University (formerly known as BVBCET), Hubli?

KLE Technological University, also known as Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology is a private university recognized by UGC and AICTE. NIRF 2020 has ranked the institute 151 overall.

K.L.S Gogte Institute of Technology is an autonomous affiliated Indian engineering college in Belgaum, Karnataka. It has been bestowed with the Excellent Technical Education Institute in Karnataka award at the August 9, 2014, National Karnataka Education Summit. It is also ranked 19 for Architecture by India Today 2020.

Admission:

KLE Technological University-

• In order to be eligible for admission to B.Arch at KLE Technological University students are required to have a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.

• For admission into B. Arch, students will have to appear for the NATA entrance test and secure at least 40% marks.

KLS GIT Belgaum-

• For BArch, candidates must pass in 2nd PUC or 12th or equivalent with Mathematics as a subject and obtain a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

• BArch admission is done through NATA.

Teaching-Learning Process:

• In the KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, study tours to places of architectural significance in India are conducted during the 3rd and 5th semester holidays. The 7th semester Urban Insert project focuses on the role of context in the shape and function of developed and unbuilt spaces in urban areas.

• KLE Tech provides highly qualified and professional faculty who constantly aspire to foster skills, foster creativity, and thus ensure that high-caliber architects are produced by the Institution.

Placement: At KLE Tech around 70% of the students get placed each year. Whereas the placement average at KLS GIT is 80%.

Top recruiting companies at KLE Tech are Accenture, Dalmia cement, iGATE, Infosys, etc. Some of the major recruiters at KLS GIT are Asian Paints, Bosch Ltd, Cipla, Global Edge, Aricent, etc.

Both departments have their own perks and demerits. However, it is recommended that students go with their choice of interest.