An Interview with Muralikrishna K Mysore, CTO & MR, RNS Group of Institution

RNS Institute of Technology Bangalore was established in 2001. RNSIT is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It is an affiliate college of Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgavi. RNSIT has been awarded grade A+ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). RNSIT courses include B.Tech, MBA and MCA.

In this interview with Muralikrishna K Mysore, CTO & MR, RNS Group of Institutions, he spoke about the mission and vision of the RNSIT. Muralikrishna K Mysore also spoke about the RNS Institute of Technology Bangalore admission process, infrastructure, internships and placements. Scroll down the article for complete information about RNSIT Bangalore.

Careers360: Tell us something about the institute; when it was set up, vision and mission.
Muralikrishna: RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT) was established in the year 2001 under the aegis of the R. N. Shetty Group of Institutions, with the aim of imparting quality technical education. Our vision is to build a premier institution recognised globally for excellence in technical education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to nurture students into competent professionals and responsible citizens by providing them with a holistic and value-based education, fostering a culture of creativity, discipline, and lifelong learning.

Careers360: Tell us something about the admission process?
Muralikrishna: Admissions to our undergraduate programs are conducted through Karnataka CET (KEA Counselling), COMED-K, and Management quota. We follow AICTE and VTU norms strictly. For postgraduate programs such as MBA and MCA, admissions are based on PGCET scores or equivalent entrance examinations. Transparency, merit, and inclusiveness define our admission process.

Careers360: What kind of infrastructure can students expect at the institute? Please elaborate.
Muralikrishna: At RNSIT, we offer state-of-the-art infrastructure that enhances learning and development:

• Smart classrooms and well-equipped laboratories across all departments

• A fully automated central library with digital resources and subscriptions to reputed journals

• Dedicated innovation and incubation centres

• Industry-standard research labs in emerging technologies like AI, ML, Robotics, and IoT

• A vast sports complex, hostels, canteen, auditorium, and a serene green campus for overall well-being

• We also have Wi-Fi enabled zones and collaborative workspaces that encourage interdisciplinary learning

Careers360: There is a lot of stress that is being made with regard to interaction with the industry as well as companies that recruit. What are the steps being taken by the institute in this direction?
Muralikrishna: Yes, industry interaction is a core priority at RNSIT. We have:

• Active Industry Advisory Boards in each department

• Regular guest lectures, technical talks, and seminars by industry experts

• Strategic MoUs with leading tech companies and startups for training, certifications, and internships

• Industry-mentored projects and hackathons

• We also host annual placement drives and industry-connected events, ensuring students are job-ready with real-world exposure

Careers360: Internships are now mandatory as per AICTE guidelines. Does the institute help students with this? If yes, how?
Muralikrishna: Absolutely. At RNSIT, we have a dedicated Career Development Cell (Training / Internship / Placement) that works in coordination with departments and the placement team to ensure students get meaningful internship opportunities. We collaborate with companies in Bengaluru and other metro cities and leverage alumni networks for industry internships. Our students have interned at leading organisations including Amazon, Bosch, Infosys, TCS, and several innovative startups.

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Careers360: Can you please share details if there is any collaboration with universities abroad?
Muralikrishna: Yes, RNSIT is working on several international collaborations to enhance global exposure. We have signed MoUs with a couple of universities for research collaboration and potential student exchange programs. We are also exploring partnerships in Japan and Australia, especially in the areas of advanced computing, mechatronics, and AI.

Careers360: Please share placement statistics with information on the average package, highest and lowest package, number of students placed, and details of companies that have recruited.
Muralikrishna: RNSIT has consistently maintained an excellent placement record over the years. For the 2024 batch:

• Highest Package: Rs 50 LPA (offered by Amazon India)

• Average Package: Rs 6.5 LPA across top-tier placements

• Over 1000+ students placed across all branches

• Reputed recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, TCS, Capgemini, Visa, Accenture, Wipro, Bosch, EY, and many more

• Several students also secured international remote roles and pre-placement offers (PPOs) through internships

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