About KLE Institute of Technology Hubli
KLE Institute of Technology (KLEIT) is a private engineering college located in Hubli, Karnataka, managed by the Karnataka Lingayat Education (KLE) Society. Approved by AICTE and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), KLEIT is part of the KLE Society's extensive educational network in North Karnataka. With an intake of 300 students, KLEIT offers BTech across core engineering disciplines and participates in KCET and COMEDK counselling.
Courses Offered at KLEIT Hubli
| Programme | Duration | Intake | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech — Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
| BTech — Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
| BTech — Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
| BTech — Civil Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
| BTech — Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
Admission Process
KCET: Qualify KCET and participate in KEA's counselling. KLEIT is listed under Dharwad district (Hubli falls under Dharwad district for KEA purposes). Students from Hubli-Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri districts consider KLEIT alongside KLE Tech University and SDM Engineering College.
COMEDK: COMEDK qualifiers apply through COMEDK's centralised process.
KLE Society — North Karnataka's Educational Backbone
The KLE Society manages over 225 institutions across Karnataka including KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER — a deemed university in Belagavi), KLE Tech University (Hubli), multiple medical colleges, engineering colleges, law colleges and schools. The KLE network gives KLEIT students access to group-level placement networks, alumni connections and the institutional credibility that comes with Karnataka's most extensive educational trust.
Hubli-Dharwad — North Karnataka Commercial Capital
Hubli-Dharwad is Karnataka's second largest urban agglomeration. Key employment sectors include Infosys BPM, Wipro BPO, Texmaco Rail manufacturing, pharmaceutical companies and a growing IT sector. IIT Dharwad, established near Hubli in 2016, elevates the academic environment with research collaboration opportunities. KLEIT graduates access Hubli-Dharwad's IT and manufacturing sector directly alongside the broader Karnataka employment market through VTU placement drives.
Infrastructure
- Computing labs for CSE and ECE
- Electronics and communication lab
- Mechanical workshop
- Civil engineering lab
- Electrical machines lab for EEE
- Central library with VTU references and KLE group resources
- Hostel for outstation students
- Sports and outdoor facilities
Career Scope
KLEIT Hubli graduates participate in VTU Dharwad zone pooled placement drives. CSE and ISE graduates access Hubli-Dharwad IT sector and Bangalore. Mechanical graduates target Texmaco Rail, pharmaceutical machinery and the North Karnataka manufacturing corridor. The KLE alumni network in North Karnataka provides strong referral pathways for graduates entering the regional employment market.