About Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College Bidar
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC) is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college in Bidar — established in 1980-81 under Sri Nanak Jhira Saheb Foundation (Trust), connected to the Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib gurudwara — one of Karnataka's most significant Sikh pilgrimage sites. Holding NAAC A+ and NBA accreditation, GNDEC offers 9 BTech specialisations, MTech, and MBA with a first year fee of Rs 81,000 — one of the most affordable NAAC A+ engineering colleges in North Karnataka. At 75 km from Hyderabad, GNDEC graduates have direct access to India's second-largest IT market.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1980-81 |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Sri Nanak Jhira Saheb Foundation (Trust) |
| Location | Bidar, Karnataka (75 km from Hyderabad) |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC A+, NBA |
| Student Strength | ~2,800 students |
| PhD Faculty | 32 PhD holders |
| Website | gndec.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) | First Year Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | 42,143 | Rs 81,000 |
| BE AI & Machine Learning | ~50,000–65,000 | Rs 81,000 |
| BE Information Science | ~60,000–80,000 | Rs 81,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~80,000–1,10,000 | Rs 81,000 |
| BE Electrical & Electronics | ~90,000–1,20,000 | Rs 81,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,20,000–1,70,000 | Rs 81,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~1,40,000–1,87,358 | Rs 81,000 |
| BE Automobile Engineering | ~1,30,000–1,80,000 | Rs 81,000 |
KCET 2025 overall GM range was 42,143–1,87,358. KCET 2023 GM range was 34,231–1,85,030. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Fee Structure 2026-27
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| First Year (All BE Branches) | Rs 81,000 |
| MTech (Total) | Rs 1.51 lakh |
Rs 81,000 first year fees for a NAAC A+ college is exceptionally affordable — comparable to government college fee ranges. Article 371(J) HK reservation applies for students from the six Hyderabad Karnataka districts.
Library and Infrastructure
- Library with 32,530+ volumes, 84 national and 12 international technical journals
- Computer lab with 630 terminals
- Hostel for 650 students (separate boys and girls)
- Auditorium for 400 persons
- Sports complex and outdoor facilities
Bidar — 75 km from Hyderabad
Bidar is Karnataka's northernmost district, 75 km from Hyderabad. For GNDEC graduates, Hyderabad's IT market (India's second-largest) is the most accessible major employment city. Article 371(J) HK reservation ensures local students have preferred educational and employment access. The Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib gurudwara (one of Karnataka's most significant Sikh sites) means GNDEC serves students from Sikh families across Karnataka and neighbouring states who value the institutional connection.
Who Should Apply to GNDEC Bidar
GNDEC is exceptional value — NAAC A+ at Rs 81,000/year first year fees with a 42,143 GM KCET CSE cutoff. For students from Bidar, Yadgir, Kalaburagi and surrounding HK districts (HK reservation more accessible cutoffs), GNDEC offers the best accreditation-to-fee ratio of any engineering college in the region. Hyderabad proximity (75 km) makes IT career targets realistic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GNDEC's KCET 2025 CSE cutoff?
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank for GNDEC Bidar was 42,143 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
What are the fees at GNDEC Bidar?
First year fees for all BE branches is Rs 81,000 — one of the most affordable NAAC A+ engineering colleges in North Karnataka.