About Nagarjuna College of Engineering Bangalore Rural
Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder, OneCity Technologies · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006 Last Updated: June 30, 2026 · Verified with AICTE, VTU and KEA data for 2026–27
Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology (NCET) in Devanahalli, Bangalore, is an autonomous private engineering college established in 2001 under the Nagarjuna Education Society (NES). AICTE approved, affiliated to VTU, and accredited by NAAC with Grade A+. The college is spread across a 150-acre campus in Devanahalli — near Kempegowda International Airport — making it one of the larger-campus private engineering colleges in the Bangalore North zone. NCET offers B.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and BCA programmes with a total sanctioned intake of 744 UG seats across 7 B.E. branches.
Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology — College Profile 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Trust | Nagarjuna Education Society (NES) |
| Established | 2001 |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi — Autonomous status |
| Accreditation | NAAC A+ | AICTE approved |
| Campus | 150 acres, Devanahalli, North Bangalore |
| Total B.E. Intake | 744 seats across 7 branches |
| Website | ncet.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoff at Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology
| Branch | KCET 2024–25 Approximate Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | ~40,000 (student reviews confirm rank below 40,000 required) |
| AI and Machine Learning / Data Science | ~40,000–70,000 |
| IoT and Cyber Security Including Blockchain | ~70,000–2,60,000 (KCET 2024 last round) |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~60,000–1,00,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~80,000+ |
| Civil Engineering | Open range |
Ranks are approximate from 2024–25 data. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for 2026-27 actual allotment.
Admission at Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology — 2026-27
B.E. admission at NCET follows KCET counselling for Karnataka domicile students and COMEDK UGET for non-Karnataka applicants. Management quota and lateral entry (for diploma holders) are also available. As an autonomous institution, NCET designs its own examination system within VTU affiliation while following VTU norms for degree award. MBA/M.Tech/MCA admissions are via PGCET/KMAT/CMAT.
Scholarships available: State and national scholarships, Pragati scholarship for female B.E. students (1st year and lateral entry), PMSSS scholarship for J&K students, and teachers' scholarships.
Fee Structure — Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology
| Programme | Approximate Total Fee |
|---|---|
| B.E. CSE (4 years) | Rs 12L total (2026-27 approx) |
| B.E. IoT/Cyber Security (4 years) | Rs 9L total (approx) |
| MBA (2 years) | Rs 1.28L total |
| Hostel (boys) | Rs 1.2L – 1.3L/year |
KCET govt quota fees are regulated by Karnataka FRC and significantly lower than the total fee shown. Verify exact 2026-27 fee with NCET before admission.
Placements at Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology
Highest package 2024-25: Rs 20 LPA. Average package: Rs 4.5 LPA. Top recruiters include Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Bosch, and Accenture. The placement data shows 333 out of 490 graduates placed in 2021-22 with median salary of Rs 4 LPA. As an autonomous college, NCET has flexibility to update its curriculum — an advantage for industry-aligned learning. Students from CSE and AI/ML branches typically see the strongest placement outcomes.
Location and Infrastructure
NCET's 150-acre campus in Devanahalli is serene but distant — approximately 40-45 km from central Bangalore and close to Kempegowda International Airport. The Devanahalli location is near the Aerospace Park and KIADB industrial area, which provides some industry proximity. The campus has 5 boys hostels, 2 girls hostels, Wi-Fi enabled classrooms, a central library with 1 lakh+ books, sports facilities, gym, and a fleet of buses connecting various parts of Bangalore. Hostel food costs approximately Rs 45 per meal.
Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology — Key Considerations
NCET's primary advantages are its NAAC A+ accreditation, 150-acre campus, autonomous status allowing curriculum flexibility, and diverse branch offerings including IoT+Blockchain. The Devanahalli location is a tradeoff — access to the airport zone's growing industry but long commute to central Bangalore. For students comfortable with campus hostel life, NCET provides a self-contained residential engineering education experience at accessible KCET ranks. It competes with Adarsha IT and other Devanahalli-corridor colleges for the same student pool.
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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, KEA, NAAC, and institutional data. Fees and cutoffs are approximate — verify directly with the college and KEA before admission. KCET ranks change every year. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006.