About Sapthagiri NR Engineering College
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
Sapthagiri College of Engineering (SCE) on Hesaraghatta Road, North-West Bangalore, is a private engineering college established in 2001 under the Srinivasa Education and Charitable Trust. AICTE approved and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), SCE holds NAAC A accreditation and NBA-accredited programmes. Note for applicants: the Sapthagiri group now operates two entities — Sapthagiri College of Engineering (VTU-affiliated, KCET/COMEDK) and the newer Sapthagiri NPS University (deemed university). If you are applying through KCET for a B.E. degree, you are applying to Sapthagiri College of Engineering — described here. Always verify the institution name on your KEA allotment letter.
Sapthagiri College of Engineering Bangalore — College Profile 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Trust | Srinivasa Education and Charitable Trust |
| Established | 2001 |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi |
| Accreditation | NAAC A | NBA accredited | AICTE approved | ISO 9001:2015 certified |
| Campus | 6.25 acres, Hesaraghatta Road, North-West Bangalore |
| Admission | KCET (~45% seats) · COMEDK (~30%) · Management quota (~25%) |
| Website | sapthagiri.edu.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoff at Sapthagiri College of Engineering Bangalore
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| AI and Data Science (AI&DS) | ~49,268 (General AI quota) |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | ~66,750 (last round, 2025) |
| Overall KCET range (all branches) | ~42,558–89,902 (2025) |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~70,000–89,902 |
| Mechanical / Civil / Biotechnology / EEE | Open range — accessible ranks |
Ranks are from 2025 last round data. Ranks change every year — verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. COMEDK 2025 range: 49,468–1,10,300.
Admission at Sapthagiri College of Engineering Bangalore — 2026-27
B.E. admission at Sapthagiri College of Engineering follows KCET counselling for Karnataka domicile students and COMEDK UGET for non-Karnataka applicants. Management quota seats are filled directly by the college. Lateral entry for diploma holders is available at the second year. KCET fee is Rs 83,526/year — significantly lower than management quota rates. Students from Karnataka get significant fee advantage through KCET government quota.
Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry/Biology/Electronics/CS. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
Fee Structure — Sapthagiri College of Engineering Bangalore
| Quota | Fee |
|---|---|
| KCET Government Quota | Rs 83,526/year (official KEA notification) |
| COMEDK Quota | Rs 2,21,960/year |
| Management Quota (total 4 years) | Rs 8L–11L (varies by branch) |
Fees are approximate. Karnataka FRC revises KCET quota fees annually. Verify exact 2026-27 fee before paying. Hostel charges are additional.
Placements at Sapthagiri College of Engineering Bangalore
Highest placement 2024: Rs 35 LPA. Average package: Rs 6 LPA. Placement rate: ~90% of eligible students. Top recruiters: BOSCH, TCS, HCL, Wipro, Infosys, Amazon, Capgemini, HP, Dell, Sonata, and Karix. The college's career placement programme starts from Semester 1 — a dedicated "Career Connect" placement-oriented training running parallel to academics throughout all 4 years. The Hesaraghatta Road location provides access to the tech companies of North Bangalore and proximity to Peenya manufacturing zone for core engineering roles.
Location and Infrastructure
Sapthagiri College of Engineering is on Hesaraghatta Road, North-West Bangalore — approximately 25 km from MG Road. BMTC bus connectivity serves the campus. The 6.25-acre campus includes a hostel for 270 boys and 150 girls, a library with 30,000 books, sports facilities, gymnasium, banking/ATM on campus, and a cafeteria serving both North and South Indian vegetarian meals. The campus is compact but well-organised — notable for a 6.25-acre footprint that houses full hostel and academic infrastructure.
Key Considerations
SCE's strongest differentiators at the KCET rank range of 42,000–90,000: NAAC A accreditation, 90% placement rate with Rs 35 LPA highest package, BOSCH and major IT company recruitment, and the affordable KCET fee of Rs 83,526/year. Note: the Sapthagiri group has been evolving — the college has moved toward university status. Students applying through KCET must verify they are admitted to the correct institution (VTU-affiliated B.E., not the university entity). The Biotechnology branch at SCE has consistently achieved VTU University Ranks — making it a notable option for biotech-oriented students at this rank range.
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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.