RVCE or RV College of Engineering is a private autonomous institute in Bangalore, established in 1963. The institute is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), accredited with an NAAC 'A+' grade and NBA, and recognised by both the UGC and AICTE.

RVCE consistently features among India's best private engineering institutions. According to Collegedunia Rankings 2025, it is ranked the #1 private institute in Karnataka and #85 in India for its BTech program.

The institute currently offers 35+ programs, including emerging specialisations such as Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cyber Security. 

  • For its flagship BE program, RVCE Admission 2026 is conducted through three main quotas- 
    • KCET/ Government Quota (45% primarily for Karnataka-domiciled students), 
    • COMEDK (30% open to students from across India), and 
    • Management Quota (25% for students with lower ranks). 
  • The total fees range from ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹72 Lakhs, depending on the quota and branch. 
  • For the most competitive branch, Computer Science Engineering, the 2025 cutoff ranged between 234-499 (KCET) and 307-542 (COMEDK) for the General category.

For the 2025 batch, over 1,009 offers were made by 262+ recruiters, offering a highest package of INR 67 LPA and an average package of approximately INR 15–16 LPA for eligible students. Read more on RVCE Placements

What Students Say About RVCE (Based on Online Discussions)

  • Start Early: Merit counselling (KCET/COMEDK) is conducted around June - September; management enquiries can begin as early as April - May.
  • Documents Required: 10th/12th marksheets, entrance rank card, ID proof, photos, transfer/migration certificates, etc.
  • Branch cutoffs fluctuate yearly: CSE, AI/ML, ISE are the toughest
  • For non-Karnataka students: COMEDK or management quota are the main realistic options.

RV College of Engineering, commonly referred to as RVCE Bangalore, is a private institution established in 1963. It is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. RVCE Bangalore is recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. Various agencies have ranked it for its B.Tech program. According to Collegedunia Rankings 2025, it has been ranked 85th, and it has been ranked in the 101-150 band by NIRF in 2025 for the B.Tech program

  • Popular Program: BE
  • Admission Criteria: Admission to the BE program is primarily based on the KCET/COMEDK UGET scores, followed by the counselling process. A specific percentage of seats is available for admission under the management quota.
  • Total BE Fees: INR 4.91 Lakhs (KEA), INR 12.01 Lakhs (COMEDK)
  • BE CSE cutoff 2025: KCET (234 – 499) for the GM Category, COMEDK UGET (307 - 542).
  • Placement: According to the Placement data 2026, the Highest package is INR 67 LPA. while the Average package is INR 16.86 LPA. The Placement 2026 is still going on.