KLE Technological University, Hubballi

Overview: KLE Technological University (KLE Tech), formerly known as B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology (BVBCET), has a legacy dating back to 1947. Founded by the Karnatak Lingayat Education (KLE) Society, it was established to meet the technical education needs of North Karnataka. Recognizing its academic excellence and innovation-driven culture, the Government of Karnataka upgraded the institution to a Private University in 2015 under the KLE Technological University Act. Today, it is recognized globally for its "project-based learning" model and for being a hub for campus-based entrepreneurship. Recognized by UGC, approved by AICTE, and accredited by NAAC with 'A ' Grade, the main campus in Hubballi is a lush 64-acre urban space featuring high-end research centers like the VLSI/ESDM Incubation Centre and the Centre for Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CTIE), which has incubated over 135 startups. Ranked in the 151-200 band for Engineering by NIRF 2025 and rated 'Band-Excellent' for innovation achievements by ARIIA.