Admission 2026–27 at RVCE Bengaluru
RV College of Engineering, established in 1963 on Mysore Road, is among the oldest and most competitive engineering institutions in Karnataka. The college enjoys an autonomous status under VTU and holds NAAC A++ accreditation. Admissions for the 2026–27 academic year are now open across B.E., M.Tech, MCA and MBA programmes.
Why RVCE Bengaluru is Worth Considering
- Consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in India.
- One of the most competitive private colleges in Karnataka for CSE and AI/ML streams.
- Average B.E. package in 2025 stood at ₹15–16 LPA, with the highest offer touching ₹67 LPA.
- Strategic Bengaluru location — walking distance to several core and IT recruiters.
Management Quota Guidance for RVCE
Roughly 25% of the total sanctioned intake at RVCE is available under the Management Quota. This channel works well for students with moderate entrance exam ranks who still want a seat at RVCE without relying solely on KCET or COMEDK cut-offs.
- Open to students across India (no Karnataka domicile requirement).
- Admission is subject to eligibility and seat availability, not entrance rank.
- Fee structure is higher than KCET / COMEDK but offers flexibility in branch choice.
RVCE Admission Process (Management Quota)
- Submit your profile to us via the enquiry form or a phone call.
- Advisory call — branch suitability, fee planning and document check.
- Provisional offer and document verification.
- Fee remittance and final admission confirmation.
- Joining letter and academic orientation schedule.
Seats are limited and high-demand. Management-quota admissions move on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enquire for RVCE AdmissionAdmission Quotas Available at RVCE
1. KCET Quota (Approx. 45% of seats)
- Karnataka Common Entrance Test — for Karnataka domicile candidates only.
- Lowest fees across all three quotas.
- Merit-based allocation via centralised KEA counselling.
2. COMEDK Quota (Approx. 30% of seats)
- COMEDK UGET — open to students from any state in India.
- Moderate fee structure, lower than management quota.
- Centralised online counselling by COMEDK consortium.
3. Management Quota (Approx. 25% of seats)
- Direct admission through the college management.
- Suitable for students with moderate ranks who still want a seat at RVCE.
- Highest fee structure; branch-wise pricing varies.
B.E. Courses & Fees at RVCE (2026–27)
RVCE follows three distinct fee structures based on admission quota. Figures below are indicative for the 2026–27 academic session.
1. Management Quota — Indicative Fees (₹ Lakhs)
| # | B.E. Branch / Programme | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & Engineering | 36 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 75 |
| 2 | CSE (AI & Machine Learning) | 31 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 67 |
| 3 | CSE (Data Science) | 24 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 60 |
| 4 | CSE (Cyber Security) | 22 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 55 |
| 5 | Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 19 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 43 |
| 6 | Aerospace Engineering | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 35 |
| 7 | Electronics & Telecommunication | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 |
| 8 | Biotechnology | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 28 |
| 9 | Civil / Mechanical / EEE | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| 10 | Industrial Engineering & Management | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 11 | Chemical Engineering | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 18 |
2. COMEDK Quota — Indicative Fees
- Approximately ₹3.3 Lakh per year across all B.E. branches.
- Four-year total ≈ ₹13.2 Lakh.
- Open to students from all Indian states.
3. KCET Quota — Indicative Fees
- Approximately ₹1.3 Lakh per year — lowest of the three channels.
- Four-year total ≈ ₹5.2 Lakh.
- Karnataka domicile mandatory; 7-year study requirement.
Eligibility Criteria & Entrance Exams
Eligibility varies by quota. A candidate may be eligible under one, two or all three admission channels.
KCET — Eligibility
- Must have cleared 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent.
- Physics & Mathematics compulsory, plus one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science.
- Minimum 45% (General) or 40% (SC/ST/OBC Karnataka) aggregate.
- Karnataka domicile — must have studied seven years in Karnataka.
- Valid KCET rank from the Karnataka Examinations Authority.
COMEDK UGET — Eligibility
- Class 12 pass with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as core subjects.
- Minimum 45% (General) / 40% (SC/ST/OBC) aggregate.
- Open to all Indian states — no domicile restriction.
- Valid COMEDK UGET score, counselling handled centrally by the consortium.
Management Quota — Eligibility
- Class 12 pass with a minimum of 60% in Physics and Mathematics separately.
- Candidate must have appeared for KCET 2026, COMEDK UGET 2026 or JEE Main 2026.
- A high rank is not required — basic qualification is generally sufficient.
- Open to all Indian states.
- Admission is direct through the college, subject to seat availability.
Placement Highlights — 2025 Cycle
- Highest package offered was approximately ₹67 LPA.
- Average B.E. package was around ₹15–16 LPA.
- A wide mix of product, consulting and core engineering companies visit the campus every placement season.
- CSE, AI/ML and ECE branches attract the highest recruitment interest.
- Strong internship-to-offer conversion, especially in product and consulting firms.
- Pre-placement training in aptitude, DSA, system design and interview soft-skills.
- Core branches continue to receive meaningful offers from manufacturing and infrastructure firms.
Top Recruiters
Student Reviews — 2026–27 Session
Frequently Asked Questions — RVCE
CSE, Information Science, CSE (AI & ML), ECE and Aerospace Engineering consistently see the tightest cut-offs and the strongest placement activity.
Management quota fees vary sharply by branch — from approximately ₹18 Lakh (Chemical) to ₹75 Lakh (CSE) for the four-year B.E. programme.
Approximately ₹3.3 Lakh per year across all B.E. branches in the COMEDK quota.
The highest offer in the 2025 placement cycle touched ₹67 LPA. Average B.E. package was around ₹15–16 LPA.
KCET (Karnataka quota), COMEDK UGET (national), and JEE Main scores are considered. Management quota accepts any of the three.