About City Engineering College
City Engineering College is in Virgonagar, East Bangalore — on the Bangalore-KGF Road corridor, the same area as EPCET's Virgonagar campus. Established in 1989 and VTU-affiliated with NAAC B+ accreditation, it serves students from East Bangalore, Whitefield, K.R. Puram, and the Bangalore-KGF corridor who want a local engineering seat.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Location | Virgonagar, East Bangalore (Bangalore-KGF Road) |
| Affiliation | VTU (non-autonomous) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC B+ |
| Total Seats | ~300 (B.E.) |
| Website | cityengg.com |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs (B.E.)
| Branch | Approx. KCET 2023 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 25,000 – 44,000 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 26,000 – 45,000 |
| Electronics & Communication | 30,000 – 50,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 32,000 – 54,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,000 – 55,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 36,000 – 58,000 |
Approximate figures. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Admission Process
Karnataka domicile students apply through KCET. Standard PCM eligibility: 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST). City Engineering's cutoffs cover the 25,000 – 46,000 GM range — a late-round option for students targeting East Bangalore.
Fee Structure
| Category | Annual Tuition (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET / Government Quota | Rs. 1 lakh – 1.5 lakh per year |
| Management Quota | Rs. 1.8 lakh – 3 lakh per year |
Placements
IT service companies recruit from campus. Whitefield and K.R. Puram tech offices are accessible within 10–15 km for off-campus drives. TCS, Infosys, and similar firms recruit for CSE and ISE students.
Who Should Apply
City Engineering suits students in the 25,000 – 46,000 GM range from East Bangalore — Virgonagar, K.R. Puram, or the Bangalore-KGF corridor — who want to stay local. At government quota fees, it's a practical late-round Bangalore fallback.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
NAAC B+ and non-autonomous status limit City Engineering compared to autonomous or NAAC A colleges in East Bangalore. CIT (autonomous, NAAC A, K.R. Puram) and MVJCE (autonomous, NAAC A, Whitefield) are stronger at accessible KCET cutoffs in the same East Bangalore zone if your rank reaches them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City Engineering College autonomous under VTU?
No. City Engineering is VTU-affiliated but not autonomous.
What KCET rank is needed for CSE?
CSE has closed in the 25,000 – 44,000 GM range. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.