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    About RVCE Bangalore

    RV College of Engineering was established in 1963. With highly qualified faculty conducting R&D for both industry and defence, the college welcomes over 2,000 students every year and continues to be synonymous with innovation and engineering brilliance. Some of the key highlights of RV College of Engineering are given below. 

    • RVCE Bangalore RankingNIRF 2025 places RVCE in the 101-150 Engineering band.
    • RVCE Accreditations: The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). It is also approved with an A+ grade by NAAC.
    • Courses of RV College of Engineering are offered to B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc and Ph.D.
    • RVCE Bangalore Fees: Rs 10.07 lakhs is the total RVCE Bangalore B.Tech fees; Rs 4.53 lakhs is the M.Tech fees; Rs 1.10 lakhs is the RVCE fees of the MCA programme.
    • KCET/COMEDK UGET/JEE Main is accepted for B.Tech course admissions at RVCE Bangalore, GATE/PGCET for M.Tech, KMAT/PGCET for MCA, merit in qualifying exam for M.Sc, and M.Phil/Master’s degree performance for Ph.D.
    • As per the RVCE Bangalore placements 2026, the highest package is Rs 67 LPA, while Rs 16.86 LPA is the average package for BTech. 

    RVCE Bangalore is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University. RVCE Bangalore offers courses in full-time and part-time modes. The admissions to B.Tech programmes are based on the performance of the candidate in KCET/ COMEDK UGET/ JEE Main. RVCE Bangalore M.Tech admission process includes qualifying for GATE/PGCET, while KMAT/PGCET scores are accepted for the RVCE Bangalore admissions to the MCA programme. 

    The placement drive of 2025 is still in progress, and as per RV College of Engineering placements 2024, 831 UG students were placed, and the highest RVCE Bangalore salary package stood at Rs 56 LPA. The facilities at RVCE Bangalore include separate hostels for girls and boys with fundamental necessities, sports, a gymnasium, a library, transportation services, a medical unit, wi-fi enabled campus and many more.

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    RVCE Bangalore Ranking Highlights 2025

    The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a system established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. The RVCE Bangalore has been ranked as per the NIRF ranking 2025 under the Engineering category.

    RVCE Bangalore NIRF Ranking 2025

    RVCE Bangalore has secured its position between the 101-150th rank band in engineering. Mentioned below is the year-wise RV College of Engineering, Bangalore ranking comparison. 

    RVCE Bangalore NIRF Ranking Comparison

    YearEngineering category Score
    2025101-150-
    20249944.26
    20239642.22
    20228940.73
    20217741.52

    RVCE Cutoff Highlights 2025

    In round 1, the lowest closing rank is 234 in CSE, while the highest was 9539 in Civil Engineering. The minimum rank required by students in the KCET exam is considered the RV College of Engineering KCET Cut off 2025. Check the details of the round 3 RV College of Engineering cutoff for general merit category students below. 

    RV College of Engineering Bangalore KCET Cutoff 2025 

    RVCE Bangalore Placement Highlights 2026

    A total of 192 companies visited for RV College of Engineering BTech placements 2026. 654 BTech students got placed in RV College of Engineering placements 2026. Students can check the details of RV College of Engineering placements below.

    RV College of Engineering BTech Placements 2026

    ParticularsStatistics

    Number of companies visited

    192

    Number of offers made

    698

    Number of students selected

    654

    Average Package

    Rs 16.86 LPA

    Highest Package

    Rs 67 LPA

    RVCE Bangalore Location

    RV College of Engineering, Bangalore is situated at Mysore Road, RV Vidyaniketan, Bangalore, Karnataka.

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    RVCE Bangalore Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established1963
    ExamGATE, KCET, COMEDK UGET +2 more
    Courses 6 Degrees and 51 Courses
    Institute TypeAutonomous/Affiliated College
    ApprovalsAICTE
    GenderCo-ed
    Student Count5516
    Faculty Count230
    Campus Size17 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 67% and Female 33%
    Students from Outside the State 27%

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    RVCE Bangalore Placements

    RVCE Bangalore has a dedicated department of placement and training cell. The RV College of Engineering Bangalore placement department organises several training programmes for the students, such as soft skill training sessions, which include 36 hours of training by experienced speakers for second and third-year undergraduate students. RVCE Bangalore also offers a variety of value-added programmes for students who are interested, including personality development programs, bridge courses, and technological training programmes. The RVCE Bangalor...

    Domain

    Engineering and Architecture

    Level

    UG

    Year

    4 Years

    Statistics for Academic Year 2023-24

    ParticularsStatistics
    First year total students intake (2020-21)1,060
    Total students admitted (2020-21)1,060
    Total Graduated Students (2023-24)1,087
    Total Placed Students (2023-24)831
    Placement Percentage (2023-24)86.29%
    Total student gone for higher studies (2023-24)124
    Median Salary (2023-24)10.50 L

    Placement yearly trends

    Placement Percentage
    Source Data NIRF 2025

    Key takeaways from RVCE Bangalore's Placement Statistics

    • The Placement Percentage of RVCE Bangalore has increased by 1.16 %
    • The Median salary of RVCE Bangalore has increased by 4.76 %
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    Student Diversification at RVCE Bangalore

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    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    Courses offered by RVCE Bangalore

    RV College of Engineering, Bangalore offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. The RVCE Bangalore UG courses include B.Tech in specialisations like Computer Science and Engineering,  Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Science and Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management and many more. The RVCE Bangalore PG courses are MCA and M.Tech in many specialisations like Highway Technology,...

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    RVCE Bangalore Scholarship

    RV College of Engineering Bangalore offers sports scholarships to sportspersons who have represented India and the state at junior and senior level. RV College of Engineering scholarship aims to provide financial aid to help students continue their education. RVCE Bangalore scholarship is sponsored by Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), the management of the institution. The scholarship amount varies depending upon the type of competition and the position secured by students in these competitions. Apart from scholarships, the sportspersons are also given suitable sportswear, special recognition during the campus recruitment, and attendance for the days missed for the tournament. Given below are the eligibility criteria and RVCE Bangalore scholarship amount offered to the eligible candidates.

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    RVCE Bangalore Scholarships, Eligibility Criteria and Amount

    Name

    Amount offered

    Eligibility Criteria

    RVCE Sports Scholarship

    Students representing the VTU team:

    1st-year students are given a blazer

    In the 2nd year - Cash prize of Rs. 2,500

    In the 3rd year - Cash prize of Rs. 3,000

    In the 4th year - Cash prize of Rs. 3,500


    Students participating in Inter-university competitions:

    First place- Cash award of Rs. 12,000

    Second place- Cash award of Rs. 10,000

    Third place- Cash award of Rs. 7,500

    Fourth place- Cash award of Rs. 1,000


    For University representations- Cash award of Rs. 1,500


    For State representation- Cash award of Rs. 2,500


    For National and International representations- Cash award of Rs. 5,000

    Sportsperson who have represented India and state at junior and senior level. 

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    Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

    UG (4 years): 1267/5189
    PG (2 years): 176/483

    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    RVCE Bangalore Admission

    RVCE Bangalore offers admissions at undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D levels. The eligible candidates must fill out the application form available on the official website of RV College of Engineering. RVCE Bangalore admission to B.E courses is given based on the candidate's scores KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main.  The candidates should be GATE qualified or should have appeared for the Entrance Examination conducted by the Government of Karnataka (PGCET) for admission to M.Tech courses. 

    RV College of Engineering, Bangalore admission to the MCA course is done based on KMAT/Karnataka PGCET scores. Then the candidates must appear for the online counselling process. The RVCE Bangalore admission for doctoral courses are dependent on their performance as well as they have to clear eligibility criteria. The details of the RVCE Bangalore admissions are given below. 

    RVCE Bangalore Application Process 2024

    • The candidates must visit the official website and register themselves on the RVCE Bangalore admissions portal.

    • Then the candidates have to fill out the online application form by filling in all the correct details.

    • Candidates will have to upload scanned copies of all the required documents.

    • Before submitting, candidates pay the RV College of Engineering application fees.

    • Finally, the candidates must check all the details and submit the form.

    RVCE Bangalore UG Admissions 2024

    RV College of Engineering, Bangalore offers B.Tech. at the undergraduate level and the duration of the B.Tech offered by RV College of Engineering is 4 years. The details of the seat intake and eligibility criteria for RVCE Bangalore UG courses are given below in the table. 

    RVCE Bangalore UG Courses, Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Seat Intake

    Eligibility Criteria

    B.Tech 

    40- 285

    12th in English, Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Biology/Electronics/Computer with a minimum of 45% marks.

    + valid score in KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main

    RVCE Bangalore B.Tech Admission Process 2024

    • The candidates must satisfy RVCE Bangalore B.Tech. eligibility criteria.

    • The candidates must appear and qualify for KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main.

    • Then the candidates must fill out the application form available on the official website.

    • Thereafter the candidates must appear for the online counselling process. 

    • Seats will be allotted based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance examination.

    • Finally, the candidates have to report to the college for document verification and RVCE Bangalore fee payment. 

    RVCE Bangalore PG Admissions 2024

    Postgraduate M.Tech, MCA, and M.S. courses are available at RV College of Engineering. The two years that RV College of Engineering's postgraduate studies last. The table below provides information on the eligibility requirements and seat intake for PG courses offered by RVCE Bangalore.

    RVCE Bangalore PG Courses, Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

    Courses

    Seat Intake

    Eligibility Criteria

    M.Tech

    18 - 36

    B.Tech or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks.

    + valid score in GATE/PGCET

    MCA

    120

    BCA or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks.

    + valid score in KMAT/PGCET

    M.Sc

    -

    B.Sc with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised university.

    RVCE Bangalore Admission Process 2024: M.Tech / M.Sc

    • The candidates must satisfy RVCE Bangalore M.Tech. eligibility criteria.

    • The candidates must appear and qualify for PGCET or GATE. 

    • Then the candidates must fill out the application form available on the official website.

    • Thereafter the candidates must appear for the online counselling process. 

    • Seats will be allotted based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance examination.

    • At last, the candidates have to report to the college before the last date mentioned in the Allotment order for document verification and RVCE Bangalore fee payment.

    RVCE Bangalore MCA Admission Process 2024

    • The candidates must satisfy RVCE Bangalore M.Tech. eligibility criteria.

    • The candidates must appear and qualify for PGCET or KMAT. 

    • Then the candidates must fill out the application form available on the official website.

    • Thereafter the candidates must appear for the online counselling process. 

    • Seats will be allotted based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance examination.

    • At last, the candidates have to report to the college before the last date mentioned in the Allotment order for document verification and RVCE Bangalore fee payment.

    RVCE Bangalore Ph.D Admissions 2024

    RV College of Engineering offers 6 years Ph.D admission in 16 programmes. RVCE Bangalore Ph.D eligibility criteria are to have 55% marks aggregate in M.Phil from an approved university.

    RVCE Bangalore Ph.D  Eligibility Criteria

    Course

    Eligibility Criteria

    Ph.D

    M.Phil with at least 55% marks in aggregate from an approved University.

    RVCE Bangalore Ph.D Admissions Process 2024

    • Candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria.

    • Candidates can visit the official website to apply for RVCE Bangalore admission.

    • Fill up the application form correctly along with all required documents.

    • Submit the application form.

    • RVCE Bangalore Ph.D admission is done on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in M.Phil.

    • Candidates should get their documents verified and pay the fees to confirm admission.   

    RVCE Bangalore Admissions - Documents Required

    • 10th Class marks sheet

    • 12th Class marks sheet

    • Entrance exam scorecard

    • Provisional Seat Allotment letter

    • Passport size photographs

    • Transfer Certificate

    • Caste Certificate    

    • Migration Certificate

    • Aadhar Card

    • Residential Certificate (if applicable)

    • Income Certificate (if applicable)

    Note: The candidates must get the above documents verified before the last date mentioned in the RV College of Engineering allotment letter.

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    RVCE Bangalore Facilities

    The sprawling campus of the RV College of Engineering Bangalore is spread over an area of over 16.85 acres. Along with the quality education, the institute is also known for its amazing infrastructure. RVCE Bangalore facilities includes separate hostels for girls and boys with fundamental necessities, sports, gymnasium, library, transportation services, medical unit, wi-fi enabled campus, etc. Apart from these RV College of Engineering Bangalore facilities, students can also avail banking services inside the campus. In addition to these facilit...
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    Student Reviews for RVCE Bangalore

    College Infrastructure: 3.9/5
    Academics: 3.7/5
    Placements: 4.3/5
    Value for Money: 2.2/5
    Campus Life: 3.9/5

    Greatest option RV college for doing engineering from here

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    College Infrastructure

    RV College has a large and modern campus with smart classrooms, advanced labs, and good Wi-Fi access. The library is huge with plenty of books and e-resources. The environment feels professional, giving students real exposure to quality learning facilities.

    Great infrastructure excellent academics vibrant campus life

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    RVCW boasts modern infrastructure with well equipped classrooms, state of the art labs, spacious hostels and abundant green spaces. it provides a conductive evironment for academic and personal growth.

    Go for RVCE if you care for placements.

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    College Infrastructure

    When I graduated, the ECE building was falling apart. The library was understocked as well. I see they've made improvements recently so its better now. The Wifi was unreliable and the gym was subpar. The labs were well stocked though. The food used to be good in my first year but declined along the way.

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    A direct answer to your question is a NO, as RVCE does not accept JEE MAINS scores for merit-based seats. The only way to get admission is through the entrance exam: KCET( for Karnataka residents) and COMDEK UGET( for Non-Karnataka residents and Karnataka residents).

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    Which college should i go for UPES or RVCE for mechanical engineering?

    Between UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) and RVCE (R.V. College of Engineering) for Mechanical Engineering, RVCE is generally the better choice. Located in Bangalore, RVCE has a strong reputation, high placement rates, and excellent faculty in engineering. It’s known for providing hands-on experience and strong industry connections, especially

    RVCE Bangalore Contact Address

    Address:
    RV College of Engineering, R V Vidyanikethan Post, Mysuru Road Bengaluru-560059, Karnataka, India

    RVCE Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: Is RV College of Engineering recognised?

    RV College of Engineering is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and it has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

    2: Is lateral entry provided for MCA at RVCE?

    Yes, lateral entry is provided for the MCA programme at RVCE. Nearly 20% of the available seats have been allotted to candidates who are applying for lateral entry into the MCA programme.

    3: Are there hostel facilities available at RV College of Engineering?

    Yes, there are four hostel blocks at RV College of Engineering out of which all the blocks have UG students while there is one block only for the PG students.

    4: What are the on-campus facilities available for the students at RV College of Engineering?

    The on-campus facilities available for the students at RV College of Engineering are separate hostels for boys and girls, a healthcare centre, a library, sports facilities, IT infrastructure, a food court, transport facility, Wi-Fi facility, banking facilities, laboratories and a gymnasium.

    5: Is RV College of Engineering recognised?

    RV College of Engineering is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and it has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

    6: Which is the nearest bus station to RVCE Bangalore?

    The Rajarajeshwari Bus Depot, located 7 kilometres away, and Kempegowda bus station, located 13 kilometres are the closest bus stations to the college.

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