RV College of Engineering UG, PG Courses 2025

The closing rank cutoff for the M.Tech programme in Computer Science and Engineering at RV College of Engineering through Karnataka PGCET was 1210 in the year 2023. Comparatively, in 2022 and 2021, the closing ranks were 1118 and 113, respectively, indicating the evolving competitiveness in the admission process over the years.

RV College of Engineering accepts COMEDK entrance exam scores for admission to the BE/ BTech courses. For 2024 admission, COMEDK cutoff has been announced, wherein Computer Science & Engineering stands out as the most in-demand course with a the lowest round 3 closing rank of 434 for the General AI quota. The easiest course to get into RV College of Engineering was B.E. in Civil Engineering which has a cutoff rank of 37093. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the COMEDK cutoff 2024 for RV College of Engineering for the General AI category students. The cutoff data available below is for Round 3. 

Course	Round 3 Closing Ranks
B.E. in Civil Engineering	37093
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering	6271
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	4898
B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	1636
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering	434
B.E. in Industrial Engineering and Management	26722
B.E. in Information Science and Engineering	802
B.E. in Biotechnology	7451
B.E. in Aerospace Engineering	5092
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)	862
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)	593

For a detailed category-wise cutoff 2024, click here. 

RV College of Engineering has a total of 1300 seats for its B.E. / B.Tech programs. The seat distribution among specific courses is as follows:

• B.E. in Aerospace Engineering: 60 seats
• B.E. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: 60 seats
• B.E. in Biotechnology: 60 seats
• B.E. in Chemical Engineering: 40 seats
• B.E. in Civil Engineering: 120 seats This breakdown provides insights into the availability of seats across diverse specializations within the college.

The application process for BTech admission at RV College of Engineering involves the following steps:

1. Visit the official website and register, generating login credentials.
2. Log in and complete the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
3. Upload necessary documents, including academic transcripts, entrance exam scorecards, identity proof, and photographs.
4. Pay the application fee through the provided payment gateway.
5. Review and submit the application form online before the specified deadline.
6. Take a printout of the submitted form and fee payment receipt for future reference. Required documents include photocopies of exam rank/score sheets, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, transfer and migration certificates (for non-Maharashtra students), Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and passport-size photographs.

The selection criteria for admission to the BTech programme at RVCE is based on the performance in entrance exams such as CET (Common Entrance Test), COMEDK (Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka), JEE Main, or any other relevant national-level/state-level entrance exam. Candidates need to appear for one of these entrance exams and obtain a qualifying score. The rank or score secured in the entrance exam is a crucial factor considered during the selection process. Additionally, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute to be eligible for admission.

The selection criteria for admission to the MCA programme at RV College of Engineering primarily involves Karnataka PGCET and KMAT scores. Applicants are required to appear for either the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) or the Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT). The scores obtained in these exams play a significant role in the admission process. Additionally, other factors such as academic qualifications and performance in the qualifying examination may also be considered during the selection process. 

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) Seat Allotment Results have been released up to Round 2 for RVCE admission to BE course. According to the RV College of Engineering cutoff for Round 1 in 2023, the closing ranks for all BE specialisations ranged between 242 and 17630. The most competitive specialisation has been B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering with a closing rank of 242, followed by B.E. in Information Science and Engineering with a 360 rank for the General category students. Refer to the table given below to check the Round 1 closing ranks for all BE specialisations offered by RV College of Engineering for the General All India category students:

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank)
B.E. in Civil Engineering	17630
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering	6023
B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	2663
B.E. in Chemical Engineering	9856
B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	3769
B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	761
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering	242
B.E. in Industrial Engineering and Management	16624
B.E. in Information Science and Engineering	360
B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering	2397
B.E. in Biotechnology	3327
B.E. in Aerospace Engineering	2507
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)	620
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)	456

The placements for MCA at RV College of Engineering are ongoing, and the median package (PG) is INR 6.00 LPA. Please note that the data is updated until September 5, 2022, and the Placements 2023 are currently in progress. The college strives to provide excellent placement opportunities for MCA students, with the median package indicating a favourable average salary for graduates.
As the placements for the current year are still ongoing, the final statistics and outcomes may vary upon completion.

Yes, RV College of Engineering offers MCA courses for the duration of two years and is offered in full-time mode. Additionally, the institute also offers lateral entry to MCA courses. To get admission into MCA at R.V. College of Engineering candidates must complete their graduation specifically in  BCA/ UG in CSE/ BSc/ BCom/ BA with Maths. Additionally, candidates must qualify Karnataka PGCET/ KMAT entrance exam to be considered for admission. 

RV College of Engineering offers a diverse range of over 34 courses, including 17 undergraduate B.E./B.Tech programs, 15 postgraduate M.E./M.Tech courses, and 2 MCA programs. Admission criteria vary, with entrance exams like COMEDK UGET, KCET, GATE, Karnataka PGCET, KMAT being considered based on the course.

Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) Seat Allotment Results have been released up to Round 2 for RVCE admission to BE course. Tabulated below is the round-wise cutoff for an OBC candidate to get into B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in RVCE through KCET:

Round	Cutoff 2023
1	2663
2	3532

The KCET cutoff ranks for B.E. / B.Tech courses at RV College of Engineering in 2023 are as follows:

• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering: 310
• B.E. in Information Science and Engineering: 435
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security): 726
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science): 511 These cutoffs reflect the minimum ranks required for admission. Comparatively, there have been fluctuations in the cutoffs over the past three years, with changes observed in programs such as Computer Science, Information Science, and specialised fields like Cyber Security and Data Science.

According to external sources, the majority of RV College of Engineering alumni work in the Engineering sector (about 41%). Some of the other top recruiting sectors for RV College of Engineering alumni are Business Development (13%) and Information Technology (10%). The pie chart below illustrates a sector-wise bifurcation of RV College of Engineering placements throughout the years:

Note: The category ‘Others’ includes Consulting, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Research, Support, Arts & Design, Finance and Quality Assurance.

For admission to BTech, students must meet the minimum eligibility set by the institute and must appear for one among Karnataka CET, COMEDK, JEE Main or any other national-level/state-level entrance exam.

• KCET qualified applicants are required to appear in KCET counselling conducted by KEA and COMEDK qualifiers must attend the COMEDK counselling
• During the counselling, applicants are required to fill the choice of college and course
• Seats are allotted based on the choices filled and score obtained in the entrance exam
• Students also have an option to take admission directly in the second year of BTech via lateral entry

RV College of Engineering guarantees financial assistance for M.Tech students through a varied range of scholarships. These encompass governmental programs like the SC/ST Scholarship, corporate sponsorships from entities such as ABB JDF Foundation, and NGO scholarships like the Arunodaya Scholarship. Collectively, these scholarship opportunities provide support to around 2000 students, contributing significantly to a total financial aid of INR 5 crore.

The highest package offered during RVCE PG placements 2024 stood at INR 35 LPA. The key highlights of PG placements at RVCE over the past four years are presented below:

Particulars	PG Placement Statistics (2021)	PG Placement Statistics (2022)	PG Placement Statistics (2023)	PG Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 21.96 LPA	INR 29.5 LPA	INR 26 LPA	INR 35 LPA
Average package	INR 7.66 LPA	INR 7.99 LPA	INR 9.3 LPA	INR 7 lakh
Median package	INR 6.62 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 7 LPA	-
the lowest package	INR 3 LPA	INR 3 LPA	INR 3.5 LPA	-
Total students	277	284	236	-
Students placed	182	211	190	-
Students opted for higher studies	4	4	3	-

RV College of Engineering provides a total of 120 seats for its MCA programme, offering admission opportunities to aspiring students. The college strives to accommodate a substantial number of students in the MCA programme, reflecting their commitment to inclusivity and diversity. With 120 available seats, RV College of Engineering enables a wide range of students to pursue their education and make valuable contributions to the field of computer applications.

RV College of Engineering has the recorded of offering good placements to its BE and MTech / MCA students. The placement rate recorded during BTech CSE placements in 2024 was 75% (placement 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated). Earlier, the CSE placement rate in 2023 and 2022 was 93% and 97%, respectively.

Further, the branch-wise number of students placed during RV College of Engineering placements 2023 is presented below:

Branch	Total Students (2023)	Students Placed (2023)
Product Design & Manufacturing	28	15
Machine Design	18	15
Biotechnology	17	6
VLSI Design & Embedded Systems	35	19
Communication Systems	6	3

Yes, there is a merit scholarship offered at RV College of Engineering. RV College of Engineering offers scholarships to students on a merit-cum-means basis. The scholarships are funded by both government and external organisations.