About SECAB Institute of Engineering & Technology
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 NAAC data for 2026–27
SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology Vijayapura — Minority Engineering in North Karnataka's Historic City
SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology in Vijayapura (formerly Bijapur) is a Muslim minority engineering college established in 2002 under the Shri Eidgah Committee of Anjuman-e-Islam Bijapur (SECAB). Affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and approved by AICTE, SECAB IET holds NAAC B+ accreditation and admits approximately 300 BE students per year. Vijayapura is northeastern Karnataka's most historically significant city — home to the Gol Gumbaz (the world's second-largest dome and Mughal-era Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II's mausoleum), the Ibrahim Roza, and the architectural legacy of the Adil Shahi Sultanate that ruled the Deccan from the 15th to 17th centuries.
SECAB IET occupies a distinctive position in Vijayapura's educational landscape: it combines minority institution community roots, NAAC B+ quality assurance, and a location in a city with no other NAAC-accredited engineering college. For Muslim minority candidates eligible for minority quota seats, SECAB IET provides AICTE-approved VTU engineering at a city that is genuinely meaningful to the community — Vijayapura's historical Muslim heritage makes it a place where minority community students feel culturally at home in ways that Bangalore or Hubli engineering colleges may not provide for students from smaller north Karnataka towns.
Courses at SECAB IET Vijayapura
SECAB IET offers BE programmes in core engineering branches. Standard offerings include Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Information Science and Engineering (ISE). As a minority institution, a proportion of seats are reserved for Muslim community candidates — verify the current seat matrix in the KEA KCET notification each year. Non-minority candidates compete for open merit seats through KCET and COMEDK management quota. Verify the current branch list and intake at secab.ac.in.
| Branch | Duration | Affiliation | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | VTU | AICTE, NAAC B+ |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | VTU | AICTE |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | VTU | AICTE |
| Civil Engineering | 4 years | VTU | AICTE |
| Information Science and Engineering | 4 years | VTU | AICTE |
Anjuman-e-Islam — The Trust Behind SECAB IET
The Shri Eidgah Committee of Anjuman-e-Islam Bijapur has been active in Vijayapura's Muslim community educational development for decades. SECAB IET is the trust's flagship technical education institution. The Anjuman-e-Islam network has a broader presence across western India — the Mumbai-based Anjuman-e-Islam runs multiple colleges and schools across Maharashtra and Karnataka. This institutional network gives SECAB IET a governance foundation and community support system that purely entrepreneurial engineering colleges in smaller cities typically lack. The trust's community orientation means SECAB IET prioritises educational access for students from economically diverse backgrounds — a practical consideration for families from Vijayapura's agricultural and trading communities.
Vijayapura — Engineering Career Context in North Karnataka's Heritage City
Vijayapura district is an agricultural economy with sugar, wheat, and grape cultivation as primary activities. The city itself is developing as a regional administrative and commercial hub — it's the district headquarters of Vijayapura, one of Karnataka's larger districts bordering Maharashtra and Telangana. Engineering employment in Vijayapura city itself is limited — graduates typically find IT company careers in Hubli-Dharwad (130 km), Pune (350 km), or Bangalore (530 km) for CSE/ISE branches, or local infrastructure, sugar industry, and government service roles for Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical graduates. The Article 371J special provisions for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region — which covers Vijayapura district — give SECAB IET graduates eligibility for regional reservation in government technical service recruitment, an additional career advantage specific to this region.
Gol Gumbaz and Heritage Tourism — Vijayapura's Distinctive Character
Vijayapura's architectural heritage is extraordinary. Gol Gumbaz — completed in 1656 — has the world's second-largest dome (after St Peter's Basilica in Rome) and the famous Whispering Gallery. Ibrahim Roza, the Malik-e-Maidan cannon, Asar Mahal, and the city's numerous Adil Shahi monuments make Vijayapura one of Karnataka's most historically rich cities. For SECAB IET students, studying engineering in a city with this kind of heritage and cultural identity creates a study environment unlike any engineering college in Bangalore or Hubli. The weekly bazaars, historic mosque architecture, and distinctly Deccan cultural character give Vijayapura a sense of place that students from the region find grounding.
Admission — KCET, COMEDK, and Minority Quota
SECAB IET admits BE students through KCET for Karnataka state quota and COMEDK for management quota. Muslim minority candidates may access minority quota seats — verify current eligibility and seat matrix in the KEA notification each year. PCM in Class 12 with minimum 45% aggregate is mandatory for all categories.
- Qualify Class 12 PCM with minimum 45% aggregate
- Appear for KCET (Karnataka domicile) or COMEDK (any state)
- Register on KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for KCET
- Register at comedk.org for COMEDK management quota
- Verify minority quota eligibility in the current KEA notification if applicable
- Fill SECAB IET Vijayapura in your college preferences
- Report on the allotment date with required documents
SECAB IET vs Other Engineering Options in Vijayapura District
| Factor | SECAB IET | PDACE Kalaburagi | Colleges in Hubli |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2002 | 1986 | Varies |
| NAAC Grade | B+ | B++ | A to unaccredited |
| Minority Institution | Yes (Muslim) | No | No |
| Distance from Vijayapura | In city | ~220 km | ~130 km |
| Article 371J Benefit | Yes (Vijayapura dist.) | Yes (Kalaburagi div.) | No |
Frequently Asked Questions — SECAB Institute of Engineering Vijayapura
Is SECAB IET a minority institution?
Yes. SECAB IET is a Muslim minority institution under the Anjuman-e-Islam Bijapur trust. Minority quota seats are reserved for Muslim community candidates — verify eligibility in the current KEA notification.
What is the NAAC grade of SECAB IET?
SECAB IET holds NAAC B+ accreditation.
Is SECAB IET affiliated with VTU?
Yes. SECAB Institute of Engineering and Technology is affiliated with VTU, Belagavi.
How do I apply to SECAB IET?
Through KCET (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for state/minority quota or COMEDK (comedk.org) for management quota. PCM in Class 12 is mandatory.
What branches are available at SECAB IET?
CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and ISE. Verify the current list at secab.ac.in.
What is Article 371J and how does it benefit SECAB IET graduates?
Article 371J of the Indian Constitution provides special provisions for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region including Vijayapura district — reservations in government jobs and educational institutions for residents. SECAB IET graduates from Vijayapura and surrounding districts benefit from these reservations in government technical service recruitment.
Does SECAB IET have hostel facilities?
Contact SECAB IET at secab.ac.in for current hostel availability and fees.
What is the fee for BE at SECAB IET?
KCET quota fees are government-regulated. COMEDK and management quota fees are set by SECAB. Contact secab.ac.in for current year fee details.
What career options do SECAB IET graduates have?
IT company campus drives (CSE/ISE), government technical services via KPSC and PSU recruitment (GATE), sugar industry and infrastructure roles in Vijayapura district, and the Hubli-Dharwad and Pune engineering markets for graduates willing to relocate. Article 371J reservation benefits apply for government service recruitment.
What is Gol Gumbaz in Vijayapura?
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah, completed in 1656. Its dome is the world's second-largest (after St Peter's Basilica in Rome) and its Whispering Gallery — where a whisper travels around the circular gallery — is one of India's most remarkable acoustic architectural features. It's Vijayapura's most visited monument and a UNESCO tentative World Heritage Site.
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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, NAAC, and NIRF data. Fees and cutoffs are approximate — verify directly with the college and KEA before admission. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006, covering engineering admissions data since 2019 through CollegesInfo.org.