 It was named after Indian scientist Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology is spread out on 133 acres of barren land along NH 7, near Air Force Station, Yelahanka, in North Bangalore, close to Bengaluru International Airport (21 km from Bangalore City Junction).Although it is far from the city centre, it is accessible as BMTC buses ply within walking distance, and some pass through the college campus itself, like 283A.