About Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering
Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering is a VTU-affiliated engineering college at Vidyanagar Cross, Bangalore — established in 1992 and accredited at NAAC B+. The college has been operational for over three decades, giving it institutional continuity that very recently-established colleges lack.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Location | Vidyanagar Cross, Bangalore |
| Affiliation | VTU (non-autonomous) |
| Approval | AICTE |
| Accreditation | NAAC B+ |
| Total Seats | ~300 (B.E.) + M.Tech programmes |
| Website | svce.ac.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs (B.E.)
| Branch | Approx. KCET 2023 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 20,000 – 38,000 |
| Information Science & Engineering | 21,000 – 39,000 |
| Electronics & Communication | 25,000 – 44,000 |
| Electrical & Electronics | 27,000 – 47,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 29,000 – 50,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 32,000 – 54,000 |
Approximate figures based on KEA 2023 allotment data. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Admission Process
Karnataka domicile students apply through KCET. Standard PCM eligibility: 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST). SVCE's cutoffs cover the 20,000 – 40,000 GM range — a mid-to-late round Bangalore engineering option.
Fee Structure
| Category | Annual Tuition (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET / Government Quota | Rs. 1 lakh – 1.5 lakh per year |
| Management Quota | Rs. 1.8 lakh – 3 lakh per year |
Placements
IT service companies recruit from campus. The Bangalore address gives access to the city's wider placement ecosystem for off-campus drives. TCS, Infosys, and Wipro visit campus for CSE and ISE hiring.
Who Should Apply
SVCE suits students in the 20,000 – 40,000 GM range who want a Bangalore engineering seat. The 1992 founding gives it more institutional depth than colleges established post-2000 at comparable NAAC grades.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
NAAC B+ limits SVCE compared to NAAC A peers at similar KCET cutoffs. If your rank reaches any NAAC A college in Bangalore on government quota, take that first. Verify the Vidyanagar Cross exact location and connectivity relative to your home or target IT hub before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SVCE autonomous under VTU?
No. SVCE is VTU-affiliated but not autonomous — it follows VTU's standard syllabus.
What KCET rank is needed for CSE at SVCE?
CSE has closed in the 20,000 – 38,000 GM range. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.