About Jain College of Engineering Belgaum
Jain College of Engineering (JCE) Belagavi is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college at Machhe, Belagavi — established in 2010 by the Jain Group and accredited NAAC A++. Despite being established only in 2010, JCE Belagavi achieved the highest possible NAAC grade. It offers six BE programmes, MBA and MTech, with 383 students placed in the 2024 placement cycle at a median package of Rs 4 LPA.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Location | Nagar Hunchanatti Cross, Machhe, Belagavi |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ |
| Times Ranking | #132 Engineering (Times) |
| Phone | 08312411192 |
| Website | jainbgm.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) | First Year Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BE AI & Machine Learning | 45,258 | Rs 90,000 |
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~60,000–80,000 | Rs 90,000 |
| BE Information Science & Engineering | ~80,000–1,00,000 | Rs 90,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~1,00,000–1,50,000 | Rs 90,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,50,000–2,50,000 | Rs 90,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~2,00,000–2,55,748 | Rs 90,000 |
KCET 2024 GM range was 34,816–1,54,959. COMEDK 2024 GM range was 40,813–74,464. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Fee Structure 2026-27
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition — All BE Branches | Rs 90,000 per year |
| Total 4-Year BE Cost (KCET quota) | Rs 3.6 lakh |
| Total 4-Year BE Cost (Management) | Rs 7.64 lakh |
| MBA (2 years) | Rs 3.86 lakh total |
Admissions Process 2026
JCE Belagavi accepts KCET for Karnataka domicile students and COMEDK UGET for all others. Standard eligibility: 45% in Physics and Mathematics at 12th standard. Listed under Belagavi district in KEA's KCET allotment. Students from Belagavi, Bagalkot, Vijayapura and North Karnataka who don't secure KLE or government college seats consider JCE as the next best-accredited private option. MBA through PGCET (2025 cutoff 13,061–23,865 GM) and KMAT.
Placements 2024
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Students Placed | 383 out of 507 |
| Placement Rate | 75.5% |
| Median Package | Rs 4 LPA |
JCE Belagavi's placement cell runs pooled drives through VTU Belagavi zone. Mechanical Engineering placements have been strong due to Belagavi's foundry and auto components cluster. CSE and ISE graduates target Hubli-Dharwad's IT sector (60 km) and Pune's tech companies (230 km via NH-48).
Belagavi's Industrial Advantage
Belagavi's foundry and auto components cluster supplies Pune's automotive OEMs. JCE Mechanical Engineering students have direct internship access to foundry operations during their degree. The Belagavi IT Park provides CSE/ISE employment. The NH-48 corridor between Bangalore and Pune gives JCE graduates access to two major employment markets within 300 km.
Who Should Apply
JCE Belagavi's NAAC A++ accreditation makes it the highest-accredited private engineering college in Belagavi district for students in the 45,000–1,00,000 GM KCET range. The Rs 90,000 annual fee is affordable. Students from North Karnataka targeting Belagavi's foundry sector or Pune's automotive industry should consider JCE seriously.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Students whose rank reaches KLE Technological University (NAAC A+) or Gogte Institute of Technology (NAAC A+) should take those first — both are Belagavi-based with stronger brand recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is JCE Belagavi's KCET 2025 cutoff for AI/ML?
KCET 2025 AI & ML closing rank for JCE Belagavi was 45,258 GM. Core CSE closed around 60,000–80,000 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
What is JCE Belagavi's NAAC grade?
JCE Belagavi holds NAAC A++ accreditation — the highest possible NAAC grade — despite being established only in 2010.
How many students were placed from JCE Belagavi in 2024?
383 out of 507 students placed in 2024, median package Rs 4 LPA.