#CareerBytes: Top 7 colleges for engineering in Bengaluru
Bengaluru is one of the most popular destinations in India for engineering students as it is home to some of the best engineering institutes. Bengaluru is also home to a lot of IT companies in India, thereby providing employment opportunities upon graduating. So, here are Bengaluru's 7 top engineering colleges and everything you need to know about them. Take a look!
The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, popularly known as IIITB, is a deemed university established in 1999. It is one of the most popular colleges for Computer Science. Undergraduate courses offered include five-year Integrated BTech + MTech in Computer Science and Engineering, and Integrated BTech + MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Admission is based on the candidate's rank obtained in JEE-Main.
PES University is among Bengaluru's best engineering colleges
People's Education Society (PES) University, formerly called PES Institute of Technology (PESIT), in Bengaluru is a private university established in 1972. It offers BTech in Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Biotechnology, BTech Double Specialization, Integrated BTech+MTech. It admits 60% of candidates to these courses through PES Scholastic Aptitude Test (PESSAT) and the rest through Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET).
About the popular Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT)
Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) is another popular engineering institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Courses offered include BE in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Telecommunication, Computer Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, and Information Science & Engineering. Admissions are done through the state-level COMEDK Undergraduate Entrance Test, Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET), and JEE-Main.
RV College of Engineering, one of the top-ranking institutes
RV College of Engineering, established in 1963, is one of the top engineering colleges not only in Bengaluru but also in the country. It offers courses like BE in Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Chemical, Electronics & Communication, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering & Management, Information Science & Engineering, Instrumentation, and Telecommunication Engineering. Students are admitted through KCET, COMEDK UET, and JEE-Main.
BMS College of Engineering, India's first private-sector technical education initiative
BMS College of Engineering, established in 1946 in Bengaluru, is the country's first private sector initiative in engineering education. The prestigious college, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, offers over 15 undergraduate courses, including BE in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics and Communication, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation Technology. Students are admitted on the basis of state-level COMEDK UET and KCET.
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, a top-rated institute
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) in Bengaluru was established in 1917. It is India's fifth engineering college and is among the oldest technical institutions. It is affiliated to Bangalore University. It offers BE in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Information Science and Engineering Admission to these courses is based on the candidate's performance in KCET.
About Bengaluru's MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology in Bengaluru, established in 1962, is among the most preferred engineering institutes. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. It offers BE in Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering & Management, Information Science & Engineering, Medical Electronics, and Telecommunication Engineering. Admission is through COMEDK UGET and KCET.