Admission to the college is conducted through the Karnataka CET and ComedK Entrance Exams, followed by counseling sessions for college and course selection. Established in 1946, the college was India's first private engineering college, offering programs like Mechanical Engineering. A security deposit of 50,000 INR is required upon selection. Faculty qualifications are high, with many holding PhDs, providing a supportive learning environment despite some concerns about teaching consistency and assessment uniformity.
Annual tuition fees vary significantly: government-sponsored candidates pay approximately Rs. 22,000, while COMEDK students pay up to Rs. 1.9 lakh, and management seats cost Rs. 5 lakh per year. Hostel and mess fees are around Rs. 1,25,000. Scholarships are available, including National Merit and Karnataka Minorities Scholarships, with specific provisions for CET students. Placement training begins in the 3rd year, with around 90% of students placed, achieving an average salary package between 4-6 LPA and a median of 8.24 LPA in 2022.
Notable companies such as Collins Aerospace and Goldman Sachs offer packages up to 50 LPA. Around 350 companies visited in 2023, making over 1000 offers to 1300 eligible students. While placements in CS/IT sectors are strong, core branches face challenges. Ample internship opportunities with stipends are available. Fees for KCET admissions range from 28,000 to 90,000 INR annually, based on the quota, while COMEDK admissions cost around 2.5 lakhs INR per annum.
Management seats for courses like CS/IS can cost between 50-60 lakhs INR in total. An on-campus Allahabad Bank facilitates student loans.
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