Computer Science and Engineering
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
25,000R3 cutoff
Verified 26 Apr 2026Canara Engineering College — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
Canara Engineering College (CEC), set on a 26-acre campus at Sudheendra Nagar, Benjanapadavu in Bantwal Taluk of Dakshina Kannada (about 22 km from Mangalore city and 16 km from Mangalore Central…
NAAC A
₹2.75L
CSE · Management quota
₹2.75L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- Canara Engineering College
- Short name
- Canara Engineering College
- City
- Mangalore
- Page type
- College profile with management-quota section
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- KCET, COMEDK, Management Quota / Direct Admission
- Primary fee shown
- Computer Science and Engineering: ₹2,75,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required
- Last reviewed
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor verification required
- Canonical URL
- /colleges/canara-engineering-college
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.
Fees · 2026-27
Canara Engineering College fees
Annual fee by branch · 10 programmes
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Management quota · annual | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Management quota · annual | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) Management quota · annual | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Management quota · annual | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Management quota · annual | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Management quota · annual | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Management quota · annual | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Management quota · annual | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) Management quota · annual | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering (CE) Management quota · annual | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
Canara Engineering College management quota quick facts 2026-27
- Primary branch
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Verified fee
- ₹2,75,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- 4-year total
- ₹11,00,000
- Route
- KCET / COMEDK / Management Quota
- Documents
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets, ID proof, entrance score/rank if available
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required before payment
- Last verified
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor-verified fee row
- Parent verification
- Confirm receipt format, refund terms, and payment account before transfer
CollegeAndFees verified fee sheet, May 2026, is curated from official disclosures, admissions-office conversations, and completed admission confirmations. See why numbers differ.
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,00,000 | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,00,000 | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,00,000 | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,00,000 | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,00,000 | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Information Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹11,00,000 | ₹2,75,000 /yr |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹8,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
| Civil Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹6,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 /yr |
Route comparison · KCET vs COMEDK vs management quota
KCET / KEALowest government-quota fee when the student has a qualifying Karnataka counselling rank.
COMEDKMerit counselling route for private engineering colleges, usually higher than KCET and lower than management quota.
Management quota / direct admissionBranch-specific fee and seat status must be verified before payment; use official receipts and institution payment channels.
Application process · mgmt quota
1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on
+917975193033 for current branch-wise availability and exact per-branch fee.2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. If an NRI or sponsored route is applicable, sponsor documents may be required.
3Verify branch availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Payment note: All published rates cover tuition only. Confirm branch-specific payment rules, receipt format, and refund terms with the admissions office.
Get current tier rates and branch-wise availability checks via WhatsApp.CollegeAndFees counsellor:
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Placements · 2023-24
Canara Engineering College placements
₹5.95LAvg CTC
23.68 LPAHighest CTC
Placements at Canara Engineering College follow the standard pattern for Mangalore's engineering ecosystem. The Training & Placement Cell coordinates campus drives across semesters 6-8, with pre-placement internships running in semester 5-7 summer windows.
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Information Science and Engineering
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Mechanical Engineering
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Civil Engineering
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
45,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs
Canara Engineering College KCET cutoffs
KCET2,024
BranchCategoryRoundOpeningClosing
CSEGMRound 318,00025,000
Admissions · 2026-27
Canara Engineering College admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Hostel facilities at Canara Engineering College are organised across separate boys' and girls' hostel blocks with mess facilities, recreation rooms, common study areas, and 24x7 security. Room types range from triple-sharing (most common for first-year students) to twin-sharing and single rooms (typically reserved for senior students or by allocation merit). Hostel fees range approximately ₹70000-110000 per year, with mess fees typically charged separately or bundled depending on plan.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships available to students of Canara Engineering College span institutional, state-government, and central-government schemes. Institutional scholarships typically include merit-based fee waivers for top entrance ranks, need-based assistance for students with family income below ₹4-5 lakh per annum, and special-category awards for sportspersons, cultural artists, and exceptional academic performers.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure at Canara Engineering College includes academic blocks for each engineering department, dedicated laboratories for branch-specific practical work (CSE programming labs, ECE electronics labs, Mech workshops, Civil materials-testing labs, Chemical process…
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Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
Research activity at Canara Engineering College spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas.
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
The alumni network of Canara Engineering College spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Mangalore and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).
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FAQ
Canara Engineering College FAQs
When was Canara Engineering College established and who runs it?
Canara Engineering College (CEC) was established in 2001 as the Millennium project of the Canara High School Association (CHSA), also known as Canara Education Trust, founded in 1891 by philanthropist Sri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai, who is also recognised as the founder of Canara Bank.
Is CEC Mangalore affiliated to VTU and is it autonomous?
Yes. CEC is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, approved by AICTE and recognised under UGC Section 2(f). In 2025 the institution was granted Autonomous status by UGC under VTU with effect from the 2025-26 academic year.
What is the NAAC grade and NBA status of Canara Engineering College?
CEC holds NAAC A grade with CGPA 3.24, valid until 23 June 2028. Three UG programmes - Computer Science & Engineering, Information Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering - are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
What is the KCET college code and COMEDK code of CEC Mangalore?
CEC appears in the Karnataka UGCET (KCET) counselling under college code E123 and in the COMEDK UGET counselling under college code E036, covering all 10 B.E. branches offered by the college.
What is the 2025-26 KCET government quota tuition fee at CEC?
For the 2025-26 session, the KCET government quota tuition fee at Canara Engineering College is a uniform Rs 1,13,205 per year across all 10 B.E. branches, in addition to a nominal fee of about Rs 20,000 per year towards admission, insurance, lab and library charges.
What are the 2026-27 Management quota fees at Canara Engineering College?
For 2026-27, Canara Engineering College CSE management-quota annual fee is ₹2,75,000/year. Estimated 4-year total: ₹11,00,000. Current branch rows: CSE: ₹2,75,000/year; CSE AIML: ₹2,75,000/year; CSE Cyber: ₹2,75,000/year; CSE DS: ₹2,75,000/year; AI&ML: ₹2,75,000/year; ISE: ₹2,75,000/year. Seat availability and receipt/refund terms must be verified branch-wise before payment.
How were placements at CEC Mangalore in the latest batch?
For the 2024-25 placement cycle CEC reported a highest package of Rs 23.68 LPA, an average of Rs 5.95 LPA, a median of about Rs 5.60 LPA and an overall placement rate near 82.52%, generating 246+ offers from over 180 recruiters.
Which B.E. branches does Canara Engineering College offer?
CEC offers 10 B.E. programmes: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Information Science & Engineering (ISE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI&ML), CSE (AI&ML), CSE (Cyber Security) and CSE (Data Science), with a total sanctioned intake of around 664 seats.
Sources
Verification & sources
Fee and admission figures here are counsellor-verified; we are progressively adding official-document citations. Please reconfirm any figure with us on WhatsApp before you pay.