Computer Science and Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Verified 26 Apr 2026City Engineering College — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026
City Engineering College (CEC), Bengaluru, is a Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) affiliated private engineering institution located on Off Kanakapura Road, Doddakallasandra, South…
NAAC B+ · 2.58
₹2L
CSE · Management quota
Fees · 2026-27
City Engineering College fees
Annual fee by branch · 10 programmes
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Management quota · annual
₹2,00,000
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
Management quota · annual
₹2,00,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber)
Management quota · annual
₹2,00,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
Management quota · annual
₹2,00,000
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)
Management quota · annual
₹2,00,000
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
Management quota · annual
₹2,00,000
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Management quota · annual
₹1,50,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Management quota · annual
₹1,50,000
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Management quota · annual
₹1,00,000
Civil Engineering (CE)
Management quota · annual
₹1,00,000
Per-branch management-quota fees · 10 branches
Computer Science and Engineering
4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering
4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
4-yr total ₹8,00,000
₹2,00,000 /yr
Electronics and Communication Engineering
4-yr total ₹6,00,000
₹1,50,000 /yr
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4-yr total ₹6,00,000
₹1,50,000 /yr
Mechanical Engineering
4-yr total ₹4,00,000
₹1,00,000 /yr
Civil Engineering
4-yr total ₹4,00,000
₹1,00,000 /yr
Application process · mgmt quota
- 1Call principal's office on
+917975193033for current seat availability and exact per-branch fee. - 2Submit application form + Class 12 marksheet + KCET or COMEDK rank card. NRI quota requires NRI sponsor docs.
- 3Counsellor confirms seat availability and locks the branch. Payment via DD, NEFT or pay-order to the institution account.
- 4Pay year-1 tuition + ₹20K college-level other fee. Hostel + transport billed separately. Original docs deposited at admission.
Donation policy: All published rates are tuition-only; donation policy is on a per-branch basis. Confirm current bands with the admissions office.
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Placements · 2023-24
City Engineering College placements
₹4.5LAvg CTC
14.4 LPAHighest CTC
Placements at City Engineering College follow the standard pattern for Bangalore'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. Specific recruiter list f
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Information Science and Engineering
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹2LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Electronics and Communication Engineering
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
₹1.5LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Mechanical Engineering
₹1LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Civil Engineering
₹1LManagement quota · /yr
38,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs · 2024
City Engineering College Entrance cutoffs · 2024
BranchR1 GMMockR3 GM
CSE——38,000
ISE——38,000
CSE Cyber——38,000
CSE DS——38,000
AI&ML——38,000
CSE AIML——38,000
ECE——38,000
EEE——38,000
ME——38,000
CE——38,000
Admissions · 2026-27
City Engineering College admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Hostel facilities at City 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 ₹65000-105000 per year, with mess fees typically charged separately or bundled depending on plan. Mess menu is vegetarian-dominant with non-vegetarian options on rotation; some hostels operate dedicated Jain m
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships available to students of City 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. State-government scholarships include the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students, EWS scholarships for economically-weaker-section candidates, and minority-community scholarships from
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Campus infrastructure at City 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 labs),
12 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
Research activity at City Engineering College spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas. Departmental research themes include AI/ML (computer vision, NLP, applied machine learning) for CSE; VLSI design + embedded systems + signal processing + IoT for ECE; power systems + renewable energy + control systems for EE; CAD/CAM + thermal/fluid engineering + manufacturing science + automotive engineering for Mech; structural + transportation + environmental + geotechnical engineering for Civil; process engineering
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
The alumni network of City Engineering College spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Bangalore and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata). Alumni occupy roles across software engineering at product companies (Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon, Google, plus Indian tech firms), services companies (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, HCL Tech), core-engineering positions (Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Bosch, Larsen & Toubro for Mech/Civil branches), public sector (ONGC, IOCL, BHEL, NTPC, NH
FAQ
City Engineering College FAQs
Is City Engineering College (CEC) Bengaluru NAAC and AICTE accredited?
Yes. City Engineering College is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The institution is accredited by NAAC with a B+ grade and is recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. CEC is currently not NBA-accredited. Candidates are advised to verify the latest cycle and validity period of the NAAC certificate on the NAAC portal and on the college website before admission.
What are the KCET, COMEDK and PGCET codes for City Engineering College?
City Engineering College participates in every major Karnataka counselling. The KCET (UG B.E.) code for CEC is E109, allotted through KEA on kea.kar.nic.in. The COMEDK UGET code is E037 — candidates should cross-check the final code on the COMEDK 2026 seat matrix at comedk.org. M.Tech, MBA and MCA admissions use Karnataka PGCET counselling, and lateral-entry diploma candidates use Karnataka DCET under the same institution code.
What is the 2025-26 KCET quota BE fee at City Engineering College?
Under the Karnataka Government fee regulation, the 2025-26 KCET (Government/CET) quota BE tuition at City Engineering College is ₹1,13,205 per year — applied uniformly across CSE, ISE, AI&ML, ECE, Mechanical, Civil and CSE (IoT & Cyber Security with Blockchain). University, skill-development, exam and caution-deposit charges are billed on top of this base tuition and are revised annually by VTU and the college.
What is the 2026-27 Management/COMEDK quota BE fee structure at CEC?
For the 2026-27 intake, CEC's Management/COMEDK BE tuition is tiered by branch. Computer Science (CSE), AI & Machine Learning, CSE (IoT & Cyber Security / Blockchain), Data Science and ISE are at ₹2,00,000 per year; Electronics & Communication (ECE) and EEE are at ₹1,50,000 per year; and Mechanical and Civil are at ₹1,00,000 per year. University and one-time charges are additional and separate hostel/mess fees apply.
How are placements at City Engineering College Bengaluru?
CEC runs a dedicated Training & Placement Cell. In the 2023 placement cycle, the highest package stood at ₹14.40 LPA (Morris Garages / MG Motors) with an average of around ₹4.00 LPA. Consistent recruiters include Amazon, Accenture, Oracle, Infosys, Wipro, Dell, IBM, Bosch, Finastra, Moog India and Mphasis, and the cell runs skill bootcamps, aptitude training and mock interviews to prepare students for service-sector and core roles.
Is City Engineering College ranked in NIRF or other national rankings?
As of the latest published lists, City Engineering College is not ranked by NIRF Engineering 2025 and does not appear in the top bands of India Today, Outlook, or DataQuest T-School engineering surveys. CEC competes in the affordable mid-tier VTU private category, and its key strengths are location, emerging-tech branches and approachable tuition rather than ranking-driven brand visibility.
Does CEC offer hostel accommodation for outstation students?
Yes. City Engineering College provides separate on-campus boys' and girls' hostels with mess facilities, Wi-Fi, and 24x7 security. The hostels are within the 12-acre campus footprint and are particularly convenient for students coming in from outside Bengaluru. Hostel-mess charges are billed annually and revised by the management; candidates should request the latest hostel tariff sheet at the time of counselling reporting.
What are the distinctive UG branches at City Engineering College?
CEC's most distinctive UG programme is CSE (IoT & Cyber Security including Blockchain Technology) — a specialised B.E. stream that integrates Internet of Things, cybersecurity and blockchain fundamentals into a single VTU curriculum. The college also offers classical CSE, Information Science & Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, giving students a healthy mix of legacy core and future-tech options.
Sources
Verification & sources
Built from verified sources. Each fact above carries inline citation to the original PDF, AICTE/NIRF disclosure, official portal, or AQAR. Counsellors re-check fee bands, intake, cutoffs, hostel notes, and admission routes before publication.