Information Science and Engineering
₹3.5LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Verified 26 Apr 2026Malnad College of Engineering — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
Malnad College of Engineering (MCE), Hassan, is a government-aided autonomous engineering institution established in 1960 during India's Second Five-Year Plan, making it one of Karnataka's oldest and…
NAAC A
₹3.5L
ISE · Management quota
₹3.5L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
82%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- Malnad College of Engineering
- Short name
- MCE
- City
- Hassan
- 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 (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning): ₹3,50,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- Seat status
- Branch-wise verification required
- Last reviewed
- 26 Apr 2026
- Source status
- Counsellor verification required
- Canonical URL
- /colleges/malnad-college-of-engineering-hassan
Reviewed by
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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
MCE fees
Annual fee by branch · 5 programmes
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) Management quota · annual | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML) Management quota · annual | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) (CSE Cyber) Management quota · annual | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS) Management quota · annual | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) Management quota · annual | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
MCE management quota quick facts 2026-27
- Primary branch
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
- Verified fee
- ₹3,50,000
- Fee label
- Annual fee
- 4-year total
- ₹14,00,000
- 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 · 5 branches
| Branch | Fee |
|---|---|
| Information Science and Engineering Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /yr |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Annual management-quota fee · 4-yr total ₹14,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 /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.
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Placements · 2023-24
MCE placements
82%
₹6.5LAvg CTC
18 LPAHighest CTC
Malnad College of Engineering (MCE Hassan — Government engineering college, VTU autonomous, NAAC A) records placement rates of 70-80% across BTech, CSE at 82-88%. Average 2024 CSE: INR 5.5-7 LPA, median INR 4.5 LPA; ECE/IT INR 4.5-5.5 LPA; Mechanical/Civil INR 3.5-4.5 LPA.
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹3.5LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹3.5LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹3.5LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹3.5LManagement quota · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs · 2024
MCE Entrance cutoffs · 2024
BranchR1 GMMockR3 GM
ISE——28,000
CSE AIML——28,000
CSE Cyber——28,000
CSE DS——28,000
AI&ML——28,000
Admissions · 2026-27
MCE admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Hostel facilities at Malnad College of Engineering 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 ₹85000-130000 per year, with mess fees typically charged separately or bundled depending on plan.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships available to students of Malnad College of Engineering 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
MCE Hassan operates from 100-acre campus in Hassan — 5 km from Hassan railway station. 12 academic blocks housing CSE, ECE, IT, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, Industrial Production departments. Library 1.5 lakh books, 4,000+ e-journals via DELNET.
41.28 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
MCE Hassan drives research across IoT, AI/ML, structural engineering, sustainable energy and water resources engineering. Centre for IoT, Centre for Water Resources (Karnataka State Department collaboration), Centre for Cyber Security. Faculty publish 90-110 SCI/Scopus papers annually. Research grants from DST, AICTE, MEITY, KSCST, Karnataka state grants totaling INR 5-7 crore. 22+ patents filed. Partnerships: BHEL, ISRO, KPIT, Bosch, Microsoft Research India, IBM. International collaborations with NTU Singapore, IIT Bombay, IISc Bangalore.
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
MCE Hassan engineering alumni network spans 30,000+ graduates since 1960. Notable alumni concentrate in central PSUs (BHEL, BARC, BSNL, ISRO), IT services, Karnataka governance. Several IAS/IPS officers from Karnataka cadre. Alumni Association operates chapters in Hassan, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, NCR, Singapore, Dubai. Annual meet "MCE Sangam" attracts 800+ alumni each January. Mentorship Program connects 350+ student-alumni pairs annually. The MCE Endowment Fund, sustained by alumni contributions, funds 150+ scholarships annually.
Same city
Other Engineering Colleges in Hassan
FAQ
MCE FAQs
Is Malnad College of Engineering (MCE) Hassan affiliated to VTU or is it autonomous?
Malnad College of Engineering (MCE) Hassan is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and was granted autonomous status in 2007 under VTU. MCE retains the VTU degree while designing its own curriculum, conducting its own examinations, and continuously updating electives — combining the stature of VTU with the flexibility of autonomous academics.
What is the NAAC grade of MCE Hassan?
MCE Hassan is accredited by NAAC at Grade 'A' under Cycle 2 with a CGPA of 3.20/4, valid from 30 May 2024 to 29 May 2029. The previous Cycle 1 accreditation was at Grade 'B+' with CGPA 2.53.
Is MCE Hassan ranked in NIRF 2024 Engineering?
MCE Hassan participated in NIRF 2024 Engineering and submitted comprehensive institutional data under institute code IR-E-C-1300. Per NIRF 2024 official publication, MCE was NOT included in any of the numerically ranked bands (top 100, 101-150, 151-200, or 201-300), though third-party aggregators sometimes report approximate bands.
What B.E. branches does MCE Hassan offer for AY 2025-26?
MCE Hassan offers nine B.E. programmes for AY 2025-26 including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Information Science & Engineering (ISE), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Automobile Engineering, and Industrial & Production Engineering. CSE has the largest sanctioned intake at approximately 180 seats.
How can I apply for admission to MCE Hassan?
Admission to MCE Hassan B.E. programmes is through five routes: KCET (KEA code E-024 Aided / E-047 Un-aided) for Karnataka domicile, COMEDK UGET (code E-079) for non-Karnataka, Management quota, NRI/PIO quota, and Supernumerary Quota (SNQ). Eligibility is 10+2 PCM with minimum 45% (40% reserved). Lateral entry via DCET.
What is the fee structure at MCE Hassan for AY 2025-26?
As a government-aided college, MCE Hassan charges KCET (aided) tuition of ₹44,311 per year, COMEDK tuition of ₹3,01,100 for CS-family branches (CSE/ISE/AI&ML/Cyber/DS) and ₹2,20,000 for core branches (Civil/Mech/EEE), Management quota ₹3,50,000 for CS-family and ₹2,50,000 for core, and SNQ of ₹20,610 for eligible low-income students. Hostel and mess fees are additional.
Does MCE Hassan offer PG programmes including MBA?
MCE Hassan offers five M.Tech specialisations (Computer Science, Power Electronics, Digital Electronics, CAD of Structures, and others aligned with UG strengths), MCA, and Ph.D. research programmes under nine VTU-recognised research centres. MBA is notably NOT offered at MCE; the PG focus is purely technical.
What are MCE Hassan placement statistics and top recruiters?
For FY 2023-24, MCE placed approximately 389 UG students out of 829 eligible with a median package of ₹6.5 LPA per NIRF submission. Highest packages reach ₹16-22 LPA from companies like Mercedes-Benz R&D India and Cisco. Top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, L&T, BEL, Schneider Electric, Mercedes-Benz R&D, Honeywell, Cisco, and Bosch.
Sources
Verification & sources
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