What is RV College of Engineering known for?
RV College of Engineering offers B.Arch, B.Tech / B.E., M.Arch, M.Tech / M.E., MCA / MCM across 13 active programme records.
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore – 2026 Overview
private · Bangalore, Karnataka
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RV College of Engineering has recorded total fees from ₹3,00,000 and placement records with average packages up to ₹19 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
13Active programmes
20Student reviews
4.2Average rating
4Placement years
About RV College of Engineering
History and Background
The establishment of Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering , also referred to as R. V. College of Engineering and RVCE, took place in the academic year of 1963. The institute runs under the aegis of a non-profitable trust known as Rashtreeya Sikshana Samiti Trust. The college is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. R. V. College of Engineering is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated to Visvevaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum. The departments of the college are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). RV College of Engineering (RVCE) Highlights Particular Detail College RV College of Engineering (RVCE) Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU Established in 1963 Approved By AICTE Accredited by NBA Admission mode Online Admission criteria Merit & Entrance Based Entrance Accepted KCET/JEE Mains/COMED-K/GATE/PGCET/KMAT Courses offered Undergraduate - B. Tech Postgraduate - M. Tech and MCA Top Recruiters Adani Groups, Deloitte, KPMG, Samsung, Accenture, E&Y Services, LG, Snapdeal Facilities Sports and Gymnasium, Health Center, Bank, Post Office, Food Court, Transportation, Hostel, and Seminar halls Official website https://www.rvce.edu.in/ The college is known as one of the oldest self-financing engineering colleges in the country. The main aim of the college is to impart technical education among different segments of the society and be known as one of India's leading technical institutions. The infrastructure of the college is spread over an area of 51.4 acres of land. The campus is built on the banks of the Vrishabhavati River in Karnataka. The campus provides all the basic amenities to its students. These facilities include Internet facilities, sports and gymnasium, health center, bank, post office, food court, transport, boys' and girls' hostel, and seminar halls. One of the main aspects of RVCE is its library. The library of the college consists of 1,40,020 books, 29000 e-books, 233 technical journals, and 23 technical magazines. This stack of books contains textbooks, reference books, encyclopedias, and other multimedia sources. One of the most important features of the college is transportation. The college provides its students and staff with transportation facility. The staff shares two exclusively separate buses and there are enough buses for students for commutation purpose. RVCE Courses The college offers various courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. RVCE Courses include BE at the undergraduate level, and M. Tech and MCA at the postgraduate level and the candidates seeking admission to these programs must make sure that they fulfill the minimum educational qualification required by the college. The admission procedure for each program offered by the college differs from one another. RVCE Admissions must be achieved by registering on the official website of the college and qualifying of the entrance examinations conducted at the state and national level. For admission to the undergraduate program, the candidates must appear and qualify Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)/ JEE Main/ COMED-K entrance examinations. Candidates seeking admission to the M. Tech and MCA programs must qualify GATE/ PGCET and PGCET/ KMAT entrance examinations respectively. RVCE Placement The training and placement cell of RVCE is quite active and has collaborated with various reputed companies. These companies conduct various activities which conclude recruitment of the students. The students are recruited based on their academic performance and their participation in the activities and events conducted by the companies. The highest international package offered at RVCE is 1.15 Cr per annum and Domestic package has reached up to 14 LPA.
Campus and Location
Established in 1963. Located in Bangalore, Karnataka. R V Vidyanikethan Post, Mysore Road, Bangalore, Karnataka
Affiliation and Recognition
Affiliated to Visvevaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum.
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Arch Programmes
- Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) – 5 years – 10+2 with mathematics · B.Arch profile
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering Bio Technology – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- Bachelor of Engineering Chemical Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology
- Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology
- Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology
- Bachelor of Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology
- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology
- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology
- Bachelor of Engineering Information Technology – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology
- Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology
M.Arch Programmes
- Master of Architecture – 2 years – B.Arch · M.Arch profile
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- Master of Engineering – 2 years – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in B.E. B.Tech · M.Tech / M.E. profile
MCA Programmes
- Master of Computer Application – 2 years · MCA / MCM profile
Course Fees at RV College of Engineering
MCA Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MCA / MCM: ₹3,00,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Arch: 10+2 with mathematics.
- B.Tech / B.E.: Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology.
- M.Arch: B.Arch.
- M.Tech / M.E.: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained at least 50% (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in B.E. B.Tech.
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for RV College of Engineering
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: GATE, KCET, NATA - Exam, PGCET.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2017₹11 LPA
2023₹62 LPA
2023₹10 LPA
2023₹8 LPA
B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹62 LPA, Average ₹19 LPA, Lowest ₹10 LPA.
MCA / MCM (2023): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.
B.Arch (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2017): Highest ₹11 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.
Top Recruiters
ABB Limited, Accenture, Aditi Technologies, AkzoNobel India, Altair, Applied Materials, Arcot R&D Software, AREVA, ATHDL Design Automation, AVTEC Ltd, Aztec Software, BHIMANENI, CA Computer Associates India, CAP Gemini, Career Launcher India Ltd, Caritor, Caterpillar, CELSTREAM, Central Research Laboratory, Bharat Electronics Ltd. (A Navratna Company), Cerner, Cisco, Cognizant, Computer Science Corporation, Crompton Greaves Ltd., Cypress, Daimler, DECCANET, Dell, Deloitte, Delphi, DIGIBEE, ELGI Equipments Ltd, EMC Corporation, EMPHASIS, Fidelity, Flextronics, FORCE COMPUTERS, Futures First, GMR Group, Godrej & Boyce, goldman sachs, Google, Gujarat Gas, i-flex, ICICI Bank, IDEB PROJECTS (P) LTD, IFB Automotive ltd, Infineon Technologies, Informatica Business Solutions Pvt Ltd., infosys and others (100 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 20
- Average overall rating: 4.2/5
- Infrastructure: 4.4/5
- Hostel: 4.4/5
- Clubs/Activities: 4.3/5
- Faculty: 4.1/5
- Admission: 4.0/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr. B.S. Satyanarayana – Principal
- Dr. H.G. Ashok Kumar – HOD - Bio Technology
- Prof. Dr. B. C. Udayashankar – HOD - Civil Engineering
- Prof.Dr. Jayapal R – HOD - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Shobha G – HOD - Computer Science and Engineering
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2024: Rank 99 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 99 out of 100.
- itoday 2024: Rank 28 out of 285.
- cs 2024: Rank 99 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 99 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 96 out of 100.
- itoday 2023: Rank 27 out of 285.
- nirf 2022: Rank 89 out of 200.
- nirf 2021: Rank 77 out of 300.
- nirf 2020: Rank 69 out of 200.
- nirf 2018: Rank 58 out of 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at RV College of Engineering?
RV College of Engineering lists Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch), Bachelor of Engineering Bio Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering, and other programmes.
What are the fees at RV College of Engineering?
Recorded total fees range from ₹3,00,000 to ₹3,00,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by RV College of Engineering?
The active programme mappings list GATE, KCET, NATA - Exam, PGCET.
How are placements at RV College of Engineering?
Placement records are available for 4 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at RV College of Engineering?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹19 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of RV College of Engineering?
The profile contains 11 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 99 and nirf rank 99.
What is the student rating of RV College of Engineering?
RV College of Engineering has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 20 active review(s).
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.