About Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College Bellary
Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College (RYMEC) is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college in the Cantonment area of Bellary (Ballari) — founded in 1980 as Vijayanagar Engineering College by the Veerasaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha. Holding NAAC B++ accreditation and ranked #126 by Times of India BTech Rankings 2024, RYMEC is one of North Karnataka's most established engineering colleges, offering 9 BTech specialisations, MTech, MBA and MCA programmes. Average median salary is Rs 4.5 LPA with regular recruiters including Accenture, TCS and Cognizant.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1980 (as Vijayanagar Engineering College) |
|---|---|
| Location | Cantonment, Bellary (Ballari), Karnataka |
| Managed By | Veerasaiva Vidyavardhaka Sangha |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC B++ |
| TOI Ranking | #126 BTech (2024) |
| Total Intake | 1,108 seats across all programmes |
| Website | rymec.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs (GM)
| Branch | KCET 2023 Closing Rank (GM) | First Year Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | 42,129–50,270 | Rs 2,00,000 |
| BE AI & Machine Learning | ~45,000–60,000 | Rs 1,25,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~84,118 (1G) | Rs 1,25,000 |
| BE Electrical & Electronics | ~90,000–1,20,000 | Rs 1,25,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,00,000–1,50,000 | Rs 1,25,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~1,50,000–1,96,777 | Rs 1,16,940 |
KCET 2023 overall GM range was 42,129–1,96,777. COMEDK 2024 overall GM range was 52,980–1,00,573. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for 2025 data.
Fee Structure 2026-27
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| KCET Quota (Core branches) | Rs 1,16,940–2,00,000 first year |
| COMEDK / Management Quota | Rs 1.8–2.5 lakh per year |
| Total (4-year) range | Rs 1,16,940 – 7,44,444 |
Placements
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Median Package | Rs 4.5 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Accenture, Aditya Birla Capital, TCS, Cognizant |
Bellary — Mining, Steel and IIT FDP Hub
Bellary (Ballari) is North Karnataka's most significant industrial city — the historic iron ore mining capital of Karnataka, home to the JSW Steel plant at Toranagallu and the Vijayanagara steel cluster. RYMEC's IIT Bombay FDP (Faculty Development Programme) centre status makes it one of the region's most engaged colleges with the national technical education system. For Mechanical Engineering students, JSW Steel and iron ore processing plants provide direct internship and placement access. Civil graduates target Bellary's ongoing urban infrastructure development. Hyderabad is 190 km away — the nearest major IT market for CSE graduates.
Who Should Apply to RYMEC
RYMEC suits students from Bellary, Vijayanagara, Koppal and Raichur districts in the 42,000–60,000 GM KCET range who want a NAAC B++ rated, 45-year-old institution in North Karnataka's industrial capital. The TOI #126 ranking and IIT Bombay FDP connection give RYMEC more institutional credibility than many peers at similar cutoffs. Mechanical and Civil Engineering students have direct access to JSW Steel and Bellary's mining sector.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Students whose rank reaches GEC Bellary (government fees, tighter cutoffs) should take that first. NAAC B++ is slightly below NAAC A peers at similar cutoffs in the Bangalore-Mysuru belt. Students targeting Bangalore IT product companies should weigh the 300 km distance from Bangalore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was RYMEC's KCET CSE cutoff in 2023?
KCET 2023 CSE closing rank for RYMEC Bellary was 42,129–50,270 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for 2025 data.
Is RYMEC the same as Vijayanagar Engineering College?
Yes. RYMEC was founded in 1980 as Vijayanagar Engineering College and subsequently renamed Rao Bahadur Y Mahabaleswarappa Engineering College.