Which is better, KJ Somaiya, Sion or Fr. Agnel, Bandra?

To choose between, KJ Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology and Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering depends entirely on which course you choose. For courses like Computer Science, Information Technology and Production, CRCE is the better option. The table below draws a comparison between the two above mentioned institutes. Categories KJ Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering Established 2001 1984 Accreditation AICTE, DTE Mumbai AICTE, NAAC Specializations Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Production Engineering, Electronics, and Computer Science Admission JEE Mains, MH CET followed by counseling JEE Mains, MHT CET Course fee 6.22 lakhs 5.86 lakhs Placement Percentage 100% 85% Highest Salary Package 14 LPA 16.5 LPA Average Salary Package 3-7 LPA 4-6 LPA

Which engineering college is better: Thadomal Shahani Engineering College or the Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering?

Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC) is one of the oldest engineering colleges in the state and ranks 4th in Mumbai by NIRF ranking 2020. The total faculty strength consists of 110 members. Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (CRCE) is a private engineering college affiliated to the Mumbai University. It consists of 53 accomplished, supportive faculty members, including 15 PhD holders. Admission process: TSEC The admission in BTech needs to have at least 45% marks in 10+2 with a secured rank in MHT CET or JEE Main. The cutoff required in JEE Main is in the range of 1275 - 10148. The cutoff required in MHT-CET is the range of 119 - 151. The total seats allocated is 180. The fees required is INR 1.64 LPA CRCE The admission in BTech needs to have at least 45% marks in 10+2 with a secured rank in MHT CET or JEE Main. The cutoff required in JEE Main is in the range of 1513 - 8899. The cutoff required in MHT-CET is the range of 124 - 145. The total seats allocated is 240. The fees required is INR 5.86 LPA Placements: Since 2018, TSEC college provides 100% placements for the CSE students in top-notch companies. The highest package offered by Amazon was INR 40 LPA in 2018. The overall placements in CRCE is good as CSE students get 100% placement every year. The highest package offered by Microsoft is INR 17.5 LPA in 2019. The table given below is a brief about the placement statistics of the institutes: Categories TSEC CRCE Placement rate 92.12% 90% Highest CTC INR 40 LPA INR 19.5 LPA Average CTC INR 4-5 LPA INR 4 LPA The top companies are TCS, Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Infosys, Accenture, HSBC, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Barclays, SAP, Directi, etc. Faculty Both the colleges have more than 50 professors in each of the departments including support staff. All of the faculties are professional and cooperative towards the students. Facilities The college has a massive network of approx 50 square feet professional ground for cricket, football and other sports activities. The library of both the colleges have 15 dedicated computers with access for students and faculties. The colleges have well-equipped laboratories for each department. CRCE institute is much better than TSEC in terms of crowd, location, placements, faculties, library service, etc.

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering: Admission 2024, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placements, Rankings

Q: What is the faculty to student ratio in CRCE?

CRCE has a total of 68teachers with 21of them being PhD holders. The institute has a faculty to student ratio of 1:19.

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (FRCRCE), located in Bandra, Mumbai, India, is a prestigious institution founded in 1984 under the patronage of the Agnel Ashram Fathers. Affiliated with the University of Mumbai and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), FRCRCE offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering disciplines such as BTech, MTech, and PhD. The college boasts a modern campus equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories, libraries, and sports amenities, fostering a conducive environment for learning and growth.

Committed to academic excellence, FRCRCE has a dedicated faculty known for their expertise and mentorship, guiding students toward success in their chosen fields. The college's strong placement cell ensures promising career prospects for graduates through internships and job placements with leading companies. Beyond academics, FRCRCE promotes a vibrant campus life, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities such as sports, cultural events, and social initiatives, shaping well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world. Furthermore, students also get on-campus placement evey year where the highest package goes up to INR 17 LPA whereas the average package is recorded at INR 8.2 LPA. The most prominent recruiters of FRCRCE are JP Morgan, Siemens, Reliance, Amazon, Accenture, and many more.

FRCRCE Highlights

Established \| Institute Type	1984 \| Public
Also Known As	Agnel Bandra / CRCE
Affiliated to	University of Mumbai
Accredited to	NAAC
Approved by	AICTE, DTE, NBA, NAAC, UGC (Autonomous)
Courses Offered	BE, ME, Ph.D.
Application Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Merit / Entrance Test
Accepted Entrance Tests	JEE Mains, GATE, MH-CET
Facilities Available	Library, Laboratories, Research Centres, Gym and other sports facilities, Seminar Halls, Food Courts etc.
Official Website	http://www.frcrce.ac.in/index.php

FRCRCE Ranking and Achievements

CRCE has been ranked 87 in the Private Engineering Colleges of India by the India Today Ranking of 2020
Education World Ranking has placed CRCE in the 6th rank in Maharashtra and 38th rank in the Top Private Engineering Institutes of India.
CRCE has been placed within the top 300 Engineering colleges in India enlisted by the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020.

FRCRCE Courses

CRCE is known for its diverse student population and to cater to that, the institute has incorporated the best faculty and a variety of different courses to improve student experiences. The college has 7 departments and offers a variety of programs under them. The below tabulation will display the details and such of the courses offered by Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering.

Courses	Details
BTech	Duration: 4 years Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 from the Maharashtra State Board or equivalent with the subjects English, Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/ Biotech/ Biology/ Technical or Vocational Subjects. Should have a score of minimum 50% or 45% for students from the SC/ST/OBC/PWD communities from Maharashtra only. Along with this, must have valid scores in MHT CET/ JEE Mains Specializations: Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering Read More
BTech (Lateral Entry)	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Must have passed Diploma in any AICTE or MHRD recognized institution with 50% (Unreserved) and 45% (Reserved from Maharashtra only) in appropriate branch of engineering / Passed B.Sc. from any UGC recognized university (45% - unreserved and 40% - reserved) with mathematics as a subject in 12th. Candidates must be citizens of India Specializations: Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering Read More
MTech	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field in engineering or technology from an institution recognized by AICTE/MHRD. Should have a score of minimum 50% or 45% for students from the SC/ST/OBC/PWD communities from Maharashtra only. Should be a citizen of India Specializations: Computer Engineering Read More
Ph.D	Duration: 3-5 years Eligibility: Must have a postgraduate degree of at least 3 years or equivalent in the field / Obtained least 55% (Unreserved) and 50% (Reserved) in the qualifying exam. Candidates must be citizens of India and must also maintain Specializations: Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering Read More

FRCRCE Admission 2024

Admissions for all courses in Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering is done based on the marks secured in the 10+2/ equivalent qualifying exams and the respective entrance exams for each program.

Admission to B.E. will be provided based on marks obtained by the candidate in JEE Mains/ MH-CET.
For M.Tech. programs, candidates will have to appear in the GATE examination.
For Ph.D. programs, candidates must hold valid marks in their postgraduate degree.

How to Apply?

To apply, candidates will have to download the application form available on the official website of the college.
Students will have to take a printout of the application and fill the details accurately and sign the form as well.
The duly signed application will have to be submitted with the necessary documents mentioned in the following sections.
An application fee of INR 1000 will have to be paid at the time of applying. Payment through Demand Drafts, Credit/ Debit cards, NEFT and Net Banking are accepted.
Students are selected based on their 10+2 scores and the MH-CET or GATE as prescribed in Rules and Information Brochure by the DTE/ ARA/ Government of Maharashtra.

Documents Required

HSC/ SSC/ equivalent examination certificate
College leaving certificate
MH-CET Score Card
Proof of Nationality – Passport/ Birth Certificate/ Migration Certificate
Aadhar Card
Medical Certificate
Signed printout of Anti-Ragging Affidavit
Gap Certificate
Community Certificate

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FRCRCE Placement

CRCE final placement report has been published. According to the reports, the institute has received the highest package of INR 17 LPA with an average package of INR 8.02 LPA. Please check out the recent placement statistics given below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest Package	INR 17 LPA
Average Package	INR 8.02 LPA
Frequently visited companies	TIAA, Dolat Capital. TCS, UBS, Quantiphi, TCS, Accenture, Zeus Learning, L&T , Nerolac, Godrej, CarWale. Zycus , Siemens, GEP, Interactive Brokers, Piramal
Top companies	Sectors like Development, R&D, FinTech and Core visit campus for placements. Multinational like JPMC ,Morgan Stanley, GEP, Barclays, Hexaware, Infosys, IBM, ICICI securities, Johnson control , L & T ,L & T Infotech, Seclore, selec, Siemens, Reliance, Amazon, Accenture are regular recruiters, Students also get placement offers from Microsoft, Amazon etc.

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FRCRCE Scholarships

CRCE offers a variety of Government and Non-Government Scholarships Schemes to support and encourage higher education. The scholarships provided by Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering are mentioned below.

Government Scholarship Schemes:

Scholarship for Reserved Category – Students belonging to the SC/ ST/ OBC/ SBC/ VJ, NT-1,2,3 categories and admitted to the institute through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) are eligible for this scholarship. Applying students must have an account in the Nationalized Bank and the student should be one of the first three children (i.e 4th child is not eligible).
EBC Scholarship by DTE – Only students who are admitted through the CAP round are eligible. The family income of the student should not exceed INR 8 Lakhs.

AICTE Scholarship Schemes:

Pragati (Scholarship for Girl Students) - This scholarship can be availed by all female students. Started as an initiative to promote higher education in girl children, this scholarship is implemented by all colleges accredited to the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Postgraduate Scholarship - This scholarship is entitled only to those students who are admitted into an AICTE approved institution and course through GATE/ GPAT entrance tests. The scholarship provides up to INR 12,400 per month to eligible students.
SSPCA (Support to Students for Participating in Competition Abroad) – Students in a team of 2-10 from a technical college are eligible for this scholarship. Students pursuing engineering (PG and UG) who have an invitation for a competition that is accepted in the International Scientific Event abroad can claim this scholarship. Each student can up to INR 1 Lakh.
SAKSHAM (Scholarship to differently-abled students): All students with a mental or physical disability are eligible to claim this scholarship. This scheme was initiated by the Ministry of HRD to encourage handicapped students to pursue higher education.

Non-Government Scholarship Schemes:

These scholarships aim at providing aid to students who are economically backward but academically deserved. The scholarship is given to those students who are shortlisted by the institute based on a set of criteria. These scholarships provide the students with all the educational expenses throughout the course and also provide them with job opportunities.

Bluestar Foundation Scholarship
Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Scholarship
JSW Scholarship
Ratan Tata Foundation Scholarship
STULZ-CHSPL - Alumni Scholarship

Candidates can also avail of scholarships through Vidyasaarthi which is a technology enabled initiative by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited to assist students financially and bridge a gap in the education finance in the country through an online platform. The scholarships under this scheme available is Mohan T Advani Centenial Scholarships by Blue Star Foundation. Other foundations namely Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, JSW Foundation, Ratan Tata Scholarship, STULZ-CHSPL Foundation, and Ekam Scholarship.

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FRCRCE Facilities

Classrooms: CRCE has 17 classrooms, 3 seminar halls and 4 tutorial rooms each equipped with LCD projectors, internet connectivity, public addressing systems and luminance. Some classrooms are also fitted with Smart Boards.

Laboratories: The institute has well-equipped laboratories for each department. There are a total of 35 laboratories that are regularly updated and maintained. There is also a Central Research Laboratory to promote R&D activities. Check out the table given below showing the state-of-the-art tools and softwares available at the different labs:

Labs	Facilities
Computer Engineering	Advanced Computing & Machine Learning Lab, Distributed Computing Lab, Database Management Syatem Lab, Analysis of Algorith Lab, CN & Security Lab, Web Technology & Software Engineering Lab, Computer Programming Lab
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science	Computing Lab, Open Source Lab , Network Lab, Design Lab, Programming Lab, Database Lab
Electronics & Computer Science	Computing Laboratory - I, Computing Laboratory - II , Computing Laboratory - III, Computing Laboratory - IV , Hardware Laboratory - I, Hardware Laboratory - II, Electrical Lab
Mechanical Engineering	Mechanisms & Machine Laboratory, CAD/CAM Laboratory , Automation and Control Laboratorty, Manufacturing Systems & Management / IE Laboratory, Metrology and Quality Engineering Laboratory, HVAC Laboratory

Computer Center: The college has a massive network of 638 computers that have high-speed internet access.
Auditorium: The institute has Auditorium called SAMVAAD on the campus for conducting various activities. The hall is regularly used for conducting placement activities, seminar, cultural events and conferences at the college, state and national levels.
Library: The Library has around 33,000 volumes, with the facility to search books 24X7 through online Web OPAC. Apart from Print journals and Periodicals, access to Full - text ejournals of IEEE and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) are available online within the campus. Additionally, e-books, e-journals, e-articles, videos can be accessed through “Knimbus e books Virtual Library”
Sports: The college has 50 square feet professional grounds dedicated for cricket, football ground, volleyball court, throwball and a basketball court. There are also indoor games facilities like carrom, chess etc. CRCE also conducts and hosts sports meets occasionally like the Athlos and Annual Sports Day.
Medical: First Aid facility is available in each department. Each department has first-aid kit for minor injuries. The staff and students can visit the medical centre in case of any health issues. In case of an emergency the patient is referred to the Holy Cross Hospital with which Institute has MOU. It is located in the vicinity of 1km radius
Hostel: At Kalina Santacruz (East) closer to the college at Bandra, the hostel facility is available for outside Maharastra state (J&K) candidates.

FRCRCE Faculty

Given below is a list of the faculty of CRCE along with their designations and departments:

Name of the faculty	Department	Designation
Dr Bhushan Patil	Mechanical Engineering	Professor and Head of Department
Dr Sapna Prabhu	Electronics and Computer Science
Dr Sujata Deshmukh	Computer Engineering
Dr. Jagruti Save	Artificial Intelligence and Data Science

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FRCRCE FAQs

Ques. Does Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering offer any reservation?

Ans. CRCE has been granted Christian Religion Minority Status by the Government of Maharashtra and 51% of the total seats in each department are reserved for those students who belong to the Christianity Religion.

Ques. Does CRCE have regulations against ragging and sexual harassment?

Ans. CRCE has very active and strict rules against any form of mental or physical abuse. It has a separate grievance council that consists of the Internal Complaints Committee, Anti-Ragging Squad and the Women Development Cell.

Ques. Does CRCE provide hostel facilities?

Ans. The institute does not have hostel facilities on campus. It does provide flats as an alternative, though its capacity is only 18. The rent for the flats is INR 5000 per month and is allotted to the students on a first come first serve basis.

Ques. What is the faculty to student ratio in CRCE?

Ans. CRCE has a total of 68 teachers with 21 of them being PhD holders. The institute has a faculty to student ratio of 1:19.

Top Courses	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Eligibility	Ranking	Application Dates	Cutoff
BE (Computer Engineering) +4 More BE Courses	₹1.81 Lakhs	₹6.55 Lakhs	10+2	41 out of 125 by The Times Of IndiaView More	16 Jan - 24 Jul 2024	98.27MHT-CETCheck Details
M.Tech	₹1.05 Lakhs	₹1.97 Lakhs	Graduation	41 out of 125 by The Times Of IndiaView More	9 July - 17 Jul 2024	-

Categories	KJ Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology	Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
Established	2001	1984
Accreditation	AICTE, DTE Mumbai	AICTE, NAAC
Specializations	Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering	Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Production Engineering, Electronics, and Computer Science
Admission	JEE Mains, MH CET followed by counseling	JEE Mains, MHT CET
Course fee	6.22 lakhs	5.86 lakhs
Placement Percentage	100%	85%
Highest Salary Package	14 LPA	16.5 LPA
Average Salary Package	3-7 LPA	4-6 LPA

Categories	TSEC	CRCE
Placement rate	92.12%	90%
Highest CTC	INR 40 LPA	INR 19.5 LPA
Average CTC	INR 4-5 LPA	INR 4 LPA

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