Established1963
AffiliationVisvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) · Autonomous status
Approval & AccreditationAICTE approved · UGC recognised · NAAC A+ · NBA Tier-1 accredited (Washington Accord signatory countries)
Campus~17 acres, Mysore Road
Managed ByRashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST)
RankingEngineering rank band 101–150 (NIRF 2025); consistently ranked among the top 2–3 private engineering colleges in Karnataka across other agency rankings
Average Package₹15–17 LPA
Highest Package₹67 LPA domestic (international offers reported higher)
Admission ModesKCET, COMEDK UGET, Management Quota

Courses Offered

  • BE (4 years)
  • M.Tech
  • MCA
  • PhD

BE / B.Tech Branches

  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Information Science & Engineering
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Electronics & Communication
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Industrial Engineering & Management
  • Telecommunication Engineering

Eligibility & Admission Process

Candidates need a pass in 10+2 (PUC / CBSE / ICSE or equivalent) with Physics and Mathematics compulsory, plus Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or Electronics as the third subject, generally with a minimum 45–50% aggregate (relaxed for reserved categories per Karnataka HED norms). Admission then follows one of RVCE's accepted routes: KCET, COMEDK UGET, Management Quota.

  1. Apply online / register for the relevant entrance exam or direct-admission process.
  2. Upload documents for eligibility verification.
  3. Attend counselling (KEA/COMEDK) or management-quota document verification.
  4. Confirm your seat with the applicable fee payment.
  5. Complete admission formalities and begin classes.

Fee Structure

RouteIndicative Fee
KCET / Karnataka Quota≈ ₹1.3 Lakh / year (₹5.3 Lakh for the full 4-year BE, KCET/Karnataka-quota rate)
COMEDK UGETSlightly higher than the KCET rate — confirm current COMEDK fee slab with us
Management Quota₹15–45+ Lakh total (varies sharply by branch — CSE/ISE command the highest, core branches like Civil/Mechanical the lowest). Figure includes one-time development fee + annual tuition.
Hostel (approx.)≈ ₹1.1–1.2 Lakh / year (room + mess)

Fee figures vary by branch, category and admission cycle, and management-quota figures in particular depend heavily on seat availability at the time you apply — treat the numbers above as a starting guide, not a quote. We'll confirm the exact, current fee sheet directly from the college before you pay anything.

Scholarship

Merit-based fee concessions for top KCET rank holders; sports and defence-quota concessions available on regular seats.

Placements

250+ recruiting companies and 1,000+ offers in a typical placement season; CSE and ISE consistently see close to full placement.

Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Capgemini, Qualcomm.

Cutoff

One of Bangalore's most competitive KCET cutoffs — CSE/ISE closing ranks are typically in the low thousands for General category. Management quota is the realistic route if your rank falls outside this band.

Documents Required

  • 10th & 12th marksheets and pass certificates
  • Transfer Certificate (TC) from the previous institution
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • KCET / COMEDK / JEE Main rank card, where applicable
  • Aadhaar card and category/income certificate (if applicable)
  • 6–8 passport-size photographs
Is management quota admission at RVCE legitimate?+

Yes — management quota is a regulated admission category under Karnataka's higher education framework, filled directly by the college outside KCET/COMEDK counselling. The degree, curriculum and faculty are identical to any other seat; only the admission route and fee differ.

Do I still need a KCET or COMEDK rank for management quota?+

Most colleges, including RVCE, require a valid entrance-exam rank as a basic eligibility formality even for management quota, though the rank threshold is far more relaxed than the general-merit cutoff. We'll check your eligibility on the first call.

Can I visit RVCE before paying anything?+

Yes, and we recommend it. We arrange a campus visit and document verification before any payment is made — never pay in cash or without an official, college-issued receipt.

How current are the fee and placement figures on this page?+

We refresh these figures regularly from public college disclosures and NIRF data, but management-quota fees especially can shift through the admission season depending on branch and seat availability. Always confirm the exact number with us before committing.

Thinking about RVCE?

Tell us your marks/rank and preferred branch — we'll tell you honestly which route fits and what it will actually cost.

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