List of BMS colleges in India: Courses, Fees, Placements and Cutoffs
Read on to know all about BMS Educational Trust's colleges/institutes, courses, admission criteria and more.
BMS Educational Trust is one of the renowned trusts in Karnataka. The trust is know for establishing the first private Engineering college in India. After the establishment of BMSCE, the trust established other institutions. Currently, around 16,000 students are pursuing their higher education in Science, Engineering, Architecture, Commerce, Management, Arts and Law in different BMS institutions. The colleges under the ambit of BMS Educational Trust are as follows:
| Name of College |
Establishment Year |
|---|---|
| 1946 |
|
| 1963 |
|
| BMS Degree College for Women (BMSCW) |
1964 |
| BMS PU College for Women (BMSPUC) |
1964 |
| BMS Evening College of Engineering (BMSECE) |
1973 |
| BMS Institute of Technology & Management (BMSITM) |
2002 |
| BMS School of Architecture (BMSSA) |
2010 |
| BMS Centre for Executive Education (BMSCEEDL) |
2013 |
| BMS Evening College of Arts & Commerce (BMSECAC) |
2013 |
| BMS College of Architecture (BMSCA) |
2016 |
| BMS College of Commerce & Management (BMSCCM) |
2017 |
Candidates interested in admission to any of the BMS institute can check various details related to the colleges below
BMS College of Engineering
Established in the year 1946, BMSCE has the unique distinction of being the first private engineering college established in India. Over the past 77 years, the institution has produced more than 40,000 engineers. Starting with only three undergraduate courses, BMSCE now offers 13 undergraduate and 16 postgraduate courses both in conventional and emerging areas of engineering & Technology. Following accreditation/ affiliations are awarded to the institute.
- Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with the highest grade of A++.
- The first institution in Karnataka accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in Tire-I format.
- Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi
The institute offers the following courses to students:
| Course Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate |
BE |
| Postgraduate |
MTech MCA MBA |
| Doctoral |
PhD |
Placement
BMS College of Engineering placement 2024 is not released. Earlier, a total of 1,609 students registered out of which 998 students were placed during placements 2023.
Q: What is BMSIT cutoff for MTech?
BMSIT cutoff for the M.Tech courses is based on Karnataka PGCET cutoff followed by round-wise counselling. For BMSIT cutoff 2023, Karnataka PGCET was concluded with the release of Round 2 Seat Allotment results. Tabulated below is the M.Tech course-wise Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for BMSIT cutoff 2023:
| ourse | Round 1 Closing Rank | Last Round Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| MTech CSE | 2442 | 2642 |
| MTech Cyber Security | 4101 | 4822 |
Q: What is the expected BMS College cutoff 2024 for BE courses?
AMC Engineering College admission to BE/ BTech courses is through COMEDK scores. On the basis of last year trends, COMEDK cutoff 2024 for General All India category can be anticipated. Mentioned below are the expected cutoffs for COMEDK Round 1 Seat Alllotment for top BE/ Btech specialisations:
- For B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering cutoff 2024 is expected to range anything between 1319 and 38571.
- For B.E. in Information Science and Engineering cutoff 2024 is expected to range between 1141 and 5201
- For B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science cutoff 2024 is expected to range between 2451 and 6719
- For B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) cutoff 2024 is expected to range between 1562 and 3891
- For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (IOT and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology) cutoff 2024 is expected to range around 1964.
Q: What is the BTech cutoff for SC and ST categories at BMS College of Engineering
BMS College of Engineering BTech cutoff 2023 for B.E in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning was 1903 for SC and 1903 for ST category. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in COMEDK, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.
BMS College of Engineering COMEDK cutoff 2024 has been released for several BTech specialisations, among which B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering emerged as the most competitive one, considering its closing rank.
Cutoff
As per the BMS College of Engineering COMEDK cutoff 2024, the last Round closing ranks for B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering was 3716 for the General All India category.
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BMS College of Law
BMS College of Law (BMSCL) was established in the year 1963 under the aegis of BMS Education Trust. Affiliated to Karnataka State Law University (KSLU), the college is approved by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi. The library at BMSCL has a collection of over 19,000 books and journals which are updated periodically. The Moot Court training persuaded by the college, effectively equips the students in enhancing their litigating skills. The following courses are offered to students by the BMSCL:
Q: What has been the cutoff trend for BE in AI and Machine Learning at BMS College of Engineering in last few years?
The cutoff trend for BTech at BMS College of Engineering has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for BTech. under general category for all India quota was 2065. In 2023, it decreased to 1903. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 2065 to 1903 for OBC 2065 to 1903 for SC 2065 to 1903 for ST 2065 to 1903 for EWS 2065 to 1903 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.
Q: What is BMS College of Engineering BE cutoff 2023?
BMS College of Engineering admissions to BE course are based on COMDEK scores. Candidates with a valid score are called for the COMEDK Counselling. As per cutoff 2023, COMEDK Counselling was concluded after the release of Round 3. Tabulted below are the closing ranks for BE7 College of Engineering cutoff 2023 for General All India category:
Q: What is the COMEDK UG cutoff for admission at BMSIT?
BMSIT cutoff 2024 for Round 3 has been released for BE courses in the form of opening and closing ranks. The closing rank for BMSIT BE cutoff 2024 is 12938 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering specialisation for General AI category candidates offered through COMEDK UGET scores followed by counselling. Candidates seeking admission to BMSIT can refer to the table given below to check out the BMSIT COMEDK UGET cutoffs for the General AI category in 2024:
Q: What is the cutoff for BMS College of Engineering?
BMS College of Engineering accepts the scores of Karnataka PGCET, KCET and COMEDK for admission in specific programmes. BMS College Karnataka PGCET 2023 Round 2 rank for MBA programme stood at 695 for the General All India category, whereas for Round 1, the cutoff was 422.
BMS College of Engineering COMEDK cutoffs 2023 closing rank for Round 1 for admission in the BE programme ranges from 538 to 18,748 for different speacialisations while the closing rank for last round ranges from 1,319 to 31,872 for General All India category. BE Computer Science and Engineering emerged as the most competitive course considering its closing rank. The Round 1 and the last round closing ranks for BE in Computer Science and Engineering were 538 and 1319 respectively, for General All India category.
Similarly, BMSCE KCET cutoffs 2023 closing rank for Round 1 for BE programme ranges between 891 and 41,975 depending upon specialisation selected by candidates while the closing rank for last round ranges from 1,027 to 40,554 for General All India category. Check BMSCE Cutoffs.
Q: What is the B.Tech cutoff for SC and ST category students at BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore?
BMS College Of Engineering BTech cutoff 2024 has been announced across multiple specialisations. The cutoff was released as opening and closing ranks for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD categories. Based on the COMEDK 2024 cutoff in Round 3, the closing ranks ranged between 3716 and 70805 for the students belonging to the General category. Among all the BTech specialsiations, Computer Science & Technology turned out to be the most demanded courses. For SC and ST categories, the COMEDK cutoff is not available. In the meantime, candidates can refer to the table below to check out the BMS College of Engineering 2023 cutoff for both SC and ST categories to get an idea of the cutoff ranks for BTech admission:
| Course | SC Cutoff 2023 | ST Cutoff 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Discontinued (Jun24)- B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 3660 | 3660 |
| B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering | 1319 | 1319 |
| Discontinued (Jun24)- B.E. in Information Science and Engineering | 2235 | 2235 |
| B.E. in Mechanical Engineering | 12810 | 12810 |
| B.E. in Chemical Engineering | 25950 | 25950 |
| B.E. in Civil Engineering | 31536 | 31536 |
| Discontinued (Jun24)-B.E. in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering | 6436 | 6436 |
| B.E. in Biotechnology | 21385 | 21385 |
| Discontinued (Jun24) - B.E. in Medical Electronics Engineering | 31872 | 31872 |
| B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3608 | 3608 |
| B.E. in Aerospace Engineering | 10048 | 10048 |
| B.E in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 2713 | 2713 |
| Discontinued (Jun24)- B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 2451 | 2451 |
| Discontinued (Jun24)- B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | 1562 | 1562 |
| Discontinued (Jun24)- B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (IOT and Cyber Security Including Block Chain Technology) | 1964 | 1964 |
- BA LLB (5 Year Degree Course)
- BCom LLB (5 Year Degree Course)
- LLB (3 Year Degree Course)
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The training and placement cell of the college assists the students in obtaining timely allotment for mandatory internships in leading NGOs and corporate and Law firms of the country. The cell also takes the initiative in conducting placement-related activities such as training programs, mock interviews, general aptitude and group discussions with special emphasis on soft skills, ethics and professionalism to promote the rate of employability.
BMS College for Women
BMS College for Women (BMSCW) was started in the year 1964 under the umbrella of BMS Educational trust. The college is affiliated to Bengaluru Central University and accredited thrice with ‘A’ grade in 2004, 2009 and 2016 by NAAC. BMSCW offers undergraduate (UG) courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Science and vocational courses. The list of various courses offered at the institute is as follows:
| Course Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate |
BA BSc BCom BBM BCA BVoc |
| Postgraduate |
MCom MSc |
| Doctoral |
PhD |
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The Training & Placement (T&P) Cell at BMSCW offer good placements to its students. According to BMS College for Women NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements 2023 stood at INR 1.8 LPA and INR 4.27 LPA, respectively.
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BMS Evening College of Engineering
BMS Evening College of Engineering (BMSECE) came into existence in the year 1973. BMSECE is the first aided institution from Karnataka offering undergraduate (UG) degrees in Engineering programme under a lateral entry scheme, for working diploma candidates with a minimum of two years’ work experience. From the academic year 2001-2002 onwards, the diploma holders are being directly admitted to the second year of four-year BE course. At present, the college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The college offers BE degree in the following streams:
| Engineering Branches |
Intake |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering |
60 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
90 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
60 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
60 |
| Computer Science & Engineering |
60 |
BMS Institute of Technology & Management
BMS Institute of Technology & Management (BMSITM) is one of the most sought-after institutes for good quality engineering education in Karnataka. The institute is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of India, and is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The institute offers the following undergraduate (UG), postgraduate and doctoral-level courses to students in different engineering streams.
| Course Level |
Course Name |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate |
BE |
| Postgraduate |
MTech MCA MBA |
| Doctoral |
PhD |
Click here to know about BMSITM course & fees
The Placement and Training Department was established during the year 2004 in the institute. The highest and average package offered during BMSITM placements 2024 stood at INR 26.40 LPA and INR 7.90 LPA, respectively
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BMS School of Architecture
BMS School of Architecture (BMSSA), the 8th institution under the BMS Educational Trust, was established as an Independent “School of Architecture” in the year 2010. BMSSA offers both UG and PG programmes in Architecture. With a strength of around 500 students and 50 faculty members, the school encourages students to think out of the box and explore the limits of architecture. BMSSA is inimitable in its active involvement with industries, social groups, networking with other institutions and its responsibility towards society. The courses offered by the institute are:
- Undergraduate programme: BArch
- Postgraduate programme: M.Arch
- Research programme: PhD
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BMS Centre for Executive Education & Distance Learning
BMS Centre for Executive Education & Distance Learning (BMSCEEDL) was established as an independent executive education and distance learning institute in the year 2013 by the BMS Educational Trust. Highly qualified faculty members of the institute follow student-centric approach for effective learning among students. Check below BMS Centre for Executive Education and Distance Learning courses:
- Weekend Executive Management Programme
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Management
- Advanced Certificate in Management
Know about BMSCEEDL placements
BMS College of Commerce & Management
BMS College of Commerce & Management (BMSCCM) is run under the aegis of BMS Educational Trust, Bengaluru. The college is affiliated to Bangalore Central University and offers the following undergraduate courses in Commerce, Management and Computer Applications.
- BCom
- BBA
- BCA
- CA/CS/CMA
- Executive Management Programme
Read more: BMSCCM Courses & Fees
BMS Colleges Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is BMS College of Engineering NAAC accredited?
A. Yes, BMS College of Engineering is accredited by the NAAC with an 'A++' Grade and NBA. The college is ranked 5th by India Today 2023 under the Engineering (Private) category, 5th by Times 2023 under the Engineering category, and 24th by India Today 2023. The college has been approved by the AICTE and UGC.
Q. I want to study in an all-girls college. Is there an option under BMS Educational Trust?
A. Yes. Candidates who wish to study in an all-girls college can apply for admissions into BMS Degree College for Women (BMSCW) or BMS PU College for Women (BMSPUC).
Q. Should I opt for BArch under BMS colleges?
A. BMS Educational Trust offers BArch admissions into two institutes - BMS School of Architecture (BMSSA) and BMS College of Architecture (BMSCA). B.Arch is a five-year course spread across 10 semesters. You need to complete a minimum of Class 12 to apply for BArch.
Q. Which University is BMS College of Engineering affiliated to?
A. BMS College of Engineering is an autonomous institute that is affiliated with the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum. BMS College, through various departments offers UG and PG courses to students across Engineering, Computer Application, etc.
Q. Can I apply for BA LLB under BMS colleges?
A. Yes. Candidates can apply for BMS College of Law if they wish to pursue BA LLB. It is a five-year integrated course offered at the UG level. Candidates who have complete Class 12 are eligible to apply for the course.
Q. Which courses can I apply for under BMS colleges?
A. Candidates can apply for various UG, PG and doctoral courses in streams such as Engineering, Architecture, Law, Management and more under the different institutes of BMS.
Q. Are scholarships offered through institutes under BMS colleges?
A. Yes, students pursuing from any of the BMS colleges can apply for various scholarships such as private, government, and Huawei Scholarships for excellence. The criteria of scholarship varies. Hence, candidates must ensure to fulfil the criteria before applying for any of the scholarships.
Q. How can I apply for admissions into BMS College of Engineering?
A. Candidates will be accepted into BMS College of Engineering BTech based on their performance in the entrance examination – KEA/ COMEDK. BMSCE MTech admission is through GATE or Karnataka PGCET.
Q. Can I opt for distance education under BMS colleges?
A. Yes. Candidates who want to do distance education can apply for admissions into BMS Centre for Executive Education & Distance Learning. The centre offers Executive PGDM course in alliance with All India Management Association (AIMA).
Q. How many institutes are under BMS?
A. There are a total of 11 institutes under BMS. Below are the colleges under BMS:
- BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE)
- BMS College of Law (BMSCL)
- BMS Degree College for Women (BMSCW)
- BMS PU College for Women (BMSPUC)
- BMS Evening College of Engineering (BMSECE)
- BMS Institute of Technology & Management (BMSITM)
- BMS School of Architecture (BMSSA)
- BMS Centre for Executive Education (BMSCEEDL)
- BMS Evening College of Arts & Commerce (BMSECAC)
- BMS College of Architecture (BMSCA)
- BMS College of Commerce & Management (BMSCCM)
