Overview
New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE), Bangalore, is permanently affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and approved by AICTE and UGC. Its flagship BTech programme is offered in specialisations such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Computer Science Engineering.
Key highlights of the college include:
- Rankings and Ratings: NHCE secured a position in the 151–200 band in the Engineering category of NIRF 2025. It also received a Diamond rating from QS I-GAUGE in 2025.
- BTech Cutoff: According to the KCET 2026 cutoff, BE in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning had the lowest cutoff rank at 14,126, making it the most competitive specialisation for admission.
- Fees: The fees for BTech and MBA are approximately INR 10 lakh and INR 7 lakh, respectively.
- Admission Criteria: Admissions are based on entrance examination scores, with KCET accepted for the BTech programme.
- Accepted Entrance Exams: The college accepts scores from KCET, PGCET, GATE and MAT, among other examinations, depending on the programme.
- Placements: As per the 2026 placement details, the average international package was INR 30 LPA, while the average domestic package stood at INR 6.5 LPA.
- Courses Offered: NHCE offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Popular courses include BTech, MTech, MBA and MCA.
- International Collaborations: The institute has signed MoUs with organisations such as Skyline University, UAE; Polyvia Formation, France; and CESI Graduate School of Engineering.