Overview
RV College of Engineering (RVCE), Bangalore, is a private autonomous engineering institution affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering and computer applications, supported by industry partnerships and research opportunities.
- Popular Programmes: The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) is RVCE’s flagship programme, offered across 13 specialisations. Other key programmes include MTech and MCA.
- Accreditation: RVCE holds NBA Tier 1 accreditation for its accredited BE programmes. Recognition under the Washington Accord depends on the programme and its applicable accreditation period.
- Rankings: RVCE featured in the 101–150 band in the Engineering category of NIRF 2025. According to the supplied ranking details, it secured second place nationally, at the state level and within its zone among private engineering colleges in IIRF 2026.
- Placements: The supplied 2026 placement update reports average annual packages of ₹16.86 lakh for BE, ₹12.73 lakh for MTech and ₹8.79 lakh for MCA. It also records 654 BE students placed, with recruiters including Microsoft, Oracle, Walmart, Qualcomm and Boeing India. These figures represent an ongoing placement cycle.
- Fees: Reported total tuition fees for the BE programme range from ₹1.3 lakh to ₹70 lakh, depending on the specialisation and admission route. Applicants should refer to the fee structure applicable to their seat category, particularly for management quota admissions.
- Entrance Examinations: Admission routes include KCET and COMEDK UGET for BE, with examinations such as Karnataka PGCET and KMAT applicable to postgraduate programmes as specified by the college. JEE Main is not listed as an accepted route for BE admission in the supplied information.
- Cutoff Trends: The supplied 2026 General AI category data lists BE closing ranks ranging from 144 to 6,656 through KCET and 418 to 10,499 through COMEDK. Computer Science and Engineering had the most competitive closing rank in both. Industrial Engineering and Management recorded the highest closing rank in KCET, while Biotechnology recorded the highest in COMEDK.
- Industry Collaborations: RVCE works with organisations such as ISRO, Boeing, Airbus, Cisco and the Indian Navy. These partnerships support activities in aerospace, defence, artificial intelligence, robotics and electric mobility.
Courses offered
| Course | Fee | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCA | ₹10,00,000 | 2 Years | Graduation: 50 %
Exams: KMAT, Karnataka PGCET
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| M.E./M.Tech | ₹15,00,000 | 2 Years | Graduation: 50 %
Exams: Karnataka PGCET, GATE, Karnataka 2nd PUC
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| B.E. / B.Tech | ₹50,00,000 | 4 Years | 10+2: 45 %
Exams: COMEDK UGET, KCET, JEE Main
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