RV College of Engineering

About RVCE

For most Bengaluru families, RVCE is the private-college aspiration. Top placements, deep CSE specialisations (AI/ML, Cyber, Data Science), and the kind of alumni reach that only a 60-year-old institution builds up. If a student's KCET rank is competitive enough for a CSE seat here, RVCE deserves a serious conversation.

Why families pick RVCE

Top private-college placements in Karnataka — average pay among the city's best
Strongest specialisation depth in CSE, AI/ML, Cyber Security and Data Science
Six decades of alumni — opens product-company doors quickly
Three entry routes — KCET, COMEDK, Management — we help you weigh trade-offs

How we help with RVCE admissions

We sit with the family, walk through the trade-offs (KCET vs COMEDK vs Management quota, fee implications, branch fit, hostel options) and tell you whether RVCE actually makes sense for the student — or whether another campus on our shortlist is a better match. No fees collected on behalf of any college, no commission from anyone.

First counselling call is free. Call +91-8434-106-606 or WhatsApp us.

Courses & Fees (2026 indicative)

KCET (Karnataka State Quota) — branch-wise (2026–27)

KCET fee is uniform across branches. Open only to Karnataka domicile candidates; ~45% of seats.

Branch	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Total
CSE	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
CSE (AI & ML)	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
CSE (Data Science)	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
CSE (Cyber Security)	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
Electronics & Communication	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
Aerospace	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
Biotechnology	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
Civil	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
Mechanical	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
Electrical & Electronics	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L
Chemical	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹1.30 L	₹5.20 L

COMEDK Quota — branch-wise (2026–27)

COMEDK rate is uniform across branches. Open to all-India candidates via COMEDK UGET; ~30% of seats.

Branch	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Total
CSE	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹13.20 L
CSE (AI & ML)	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹13.20 L
CSE (Data Science)	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹13.20 L
CSE (Cyber Security)	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹13.20 L
Electronics & Communication	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹13.20 L
Mechanical	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹13.20 L
Civil	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹3.30 L	₹13.20 L

Management Quota — branch-wise (2026–27)

Year 1 includes the one-time branch deposit; Years 2–4 are uniform tuition. ~25% of seats.

Branch	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Total
CSE	₹36 L	₹13 L	₹13 L	₹13 L	₹75 L
CSE (AI & ML)	₹31 L	₹12 L	₹12 L	₹12 L	₹67 L
CSE (Data Science)	₹24 L	₹12 L	₹12 L	₹12 L	₹60 L
CSE (Cyber Security)	₹22 L	₹11 L	₹11 L	₹11 L	₹55 L
Electronics & Communication	₹19 L	₹8 L	₹8 L	₹8 L	₹43 L
Aerospace	₹11 L	₹8 L	₹8 L	₹8 L	₹35 L
Biotechnology	₹10 L	₹6 L	₹6 L	₹6 L	₹28 L
Civil	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹28 L
Mechanical	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹28 L
Electrical & Electronics	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹7 L	₹28 L
Chemical	₹4.5 L	₹4.5 L	₹4.5 L	₹4.5 L	₹18 L

* All fee figures are indicative, compiled from publicly available sources including the institute's official admission pages and state regulator notifications. Actual fees, deposits and statutory charges are decided by the institute and the regulator each cycle — please verify with RVCE before applying.

Eligibility & Admission Process

10+2 with PCM — minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories)
Valid KCET / COMEDK / JEE Mains score
Admission via KEA, COMEDK or institutional management quota

Documents required

10th & 12th mark sheets and passing certificates
KCET / COMEDK / JEE / relevant entrance exam scorecard
Aadhaar & domicile certificate (Karnataka candidates)
Caste certificate & non-creamy layer (if applicable)
EWS / income certificate (if applicable)
Migration certificate (for non-Karnataka board candidates)

Placements (recent batch)

Highest

₹67 LPA

Average

₹15-16 LPA

Median

₹10 LPA

Placement rate

90-95%

Companies

192+

Top package

₹67 LPA

Top recruiters

Microsoft Google Amazon Infosys Wipro Bosch Boeing Deloitte Intel TCS

* Placement figures are indicative ranges compiled from the institute's most recent publicly released placement reports and reputable third-party data. Actual outcomes vary by branch, batch and student profile.

Campus & Facilities

Sprawling 52-acre campus providing a conducive learning environment
Well-equipped laboratories and modern library
Numerous research centers for advanced study and experimentation
On-campus boys' & girls' hostels with merit/category-based allocation
Sports complexes, auditoriums and recreation facilities
Industry partnerships with leading companies (Bosch, Boeing, Intel, Microsoft Research)
Regular technical events, hackathons, workshops and seminars

Courses Offered

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Biotechnology Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Data Science Cyber Security Aerospace Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering and Management Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions

Admission is through KCET (state quota), COMEDK (all-India quota) or the institutional management quota. CSE is the most competitive — top KCET ranks usually close under 500.

Yes — RVCE has on-campus boys' and girls' hostels with merit-based and category-based allocation. Outstation candidates are typically prioritised.

For CSE/Cyber/Data Science, RVCE's placements (₹15-16 LPA average) often justify the higher fee. We help families weigh the ROI before they decide.