Information Science and Engineering
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Verified 26 Apr 2026SJC Institute of Technology — Fees, Management Quota, Cutoffs, Placements 2026
SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT) — full institutional name Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji Institute of Technology — is a leading private engineering institution founded in 1986 by the…
NAAC A+
₹2.75L
ISE · Management quota
₹2.75L
Computer Science and Engineering · Management quota
85%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts
CollegeAndFees fact summary
- College
- SJC Institute of Technology
- Short name
- SJCIT
- City
- Chickballapur
- Page type
- College profile with management-quota section
- Admission year
- 2026-27
- Main routes
- KCET, COMEDK, Management Quota
- Primary fee shown
- Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning): ₹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/sjc-institute-of-technology-chickballapur
Fees · 2026-27
SJCIT fees
Annual fee by branch · 5 programmes
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
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
Per-branch management-quota fees · 5 branches
Information 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
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
SJCIT placements
85%
₹4.8LAvg CTC
13 LPAHighest CTC
SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT Chickballapur, VTU autonomous, NAAC A+) records placement rates of 70-78% across the BTech batch, with CSE branch at 80-85%. Average 2024 CSE: INR 5-6.5 LPA, median INR 4.5 LPA; ECE/IT INR 4-5 LPA; Mechanical/Civil INR 3.5-4.5 LPA.
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security)
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
₹2.75LManagement quota · /yr
18,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs · 2024
SJCIT Entrance cutoffs · 2024
BranchR1 GMMockR3 GM
ISE——18,000
CSE AIML——18,000
CSE Cyber——18,000
CSE DS——18,000
AI&ML——18,000
Admissions · 2026-27
SJCIT admissions
KEA (KCET) — Govt quotaCOMEDK UGETManagement Quota
Hostel · campus
Hostel
Hostel facilities at SJC Institute of Technology 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 ₹85000-120000 per year, with mess fees typically charged separately or bundled depending on plan.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships available to students of SJC Institute of Technology 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
SJCIT operates from 28-acre campus in Chickballapur, 60 km from Bangalore on Bangalore-Chennai highway. 7 academic blocks housing CSE, ECE, IT, Mechanical, Civil, EEE departments. Library holds 65,000 books, 3,000+ e-journals via DELNET.
64 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research
Research
SJCIT drives research across IoT, AI/ML, sustainable energy, automotive engineering and structural engineering. Centre for IoT and Cyber-Physical Systems (MeitY-sponsored), Centre for Sustainable Mobility (KPIT, Bosch collaboration), Centre for Cyber Security. Faculty publish 60-80 SCI/Scopus papers annually. Research grants from DST, AICTE, MEITY, KSCST totaling INR 3-5 crore. 15+ patents filed. Partnerships: Microsoft Research India, IBM, KPIT, Bosch, Tata Consultancy Services, ISRO. International collaborations with NTU Singapore, IISc Bangalore.
Gallery
Gallery
Alumni
Alumni
The alumni network of SJC Institute of Technology spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Chickballapur and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).
FAQ
SJCIT FAQs
When was SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT) Chickballapur established and by whom?
SJCIT was established in 1986 by the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust (R.), the educational arm of the Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math (founded 1974). The institute's full name is Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji Institute of Technology. The trust was founded under the spiritual lineage of Paramapoojya Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji and is currently guided by Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji.
Is SJCIT Chickballapur autonomous and what is its VTU status?
Yes — SJCIT was granted Autonomous Institution status by UGC and VTU effective academic year 2024-25 for a ten-year autonomy cycle, while continuing to be affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi under institute code SJ. This lets SJCIT run its own outcome-based, industry-aligned academic calendar and examination system; final B.E./M.Tech/MBA degrees continue to be awarded by VTU.
What are the KEA KCET and COMEDK codes for SJCIT?
SJCIT's KEA KCET option-entry code is E-014 and its COMEDK UGET counselling code is E-108. For postgraduate admissions, the Karnataka PGCET codes are B265 (MBA) and T865 (M.Tech).
Which B.E. branches are offered at SJCIT for AY 2025-26?
SJCIT runs nine B.E. programmes with a sanctioned intake of approximately 810 seats per recent AICTE EoA and KEA matrix: Computer Science & Engineering (~180 intake), CSE (AI & ML), CSE (Data Science), CSE (Cyber Security), Information Science & Engineering, standalone Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (established 2022-23, ~60 seats), Computer Science & Design, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering.
What PG programmes does SJCIT Chickballapur offer?
SJCIT offers an AICTE-approved two-year MBA (established 2000) with specialisations in Finance, HR and Marketing through the dedicated mba.sjcit.ac.in portal, plus five M.Tech specialisations — Digital Communication & Networking, Structural Engineering, Machine Design, Computer Science & Engineering, and Infrastructure Engineering & Management. The campus also hosts 8 VTU-recognized R&D centres for PhD research. MCA is not currently offered.
What are the tuition fees at SJCIT Chickballapur for 2025-26?
First-year tuition under the KCET government quota is ₹1,13,205. COMEDK first-year tuition at SJCIT is approximately ₹2,20,000 (with CSE/AI&ML/AI&DS at the upper end and core branches toward the lower band). SNQ tuition is ₹30,610, making the SNQ pool the most affordable private-college route. Management-quota fees are set per admissions cell notification each cycle.
What is the accreditation profile of SJCIT?
SJCIT carries strong accreditation credentials — NAAC A+ grade with CGPA 3.43/4.0 valid up to 27 February 2028; NBA Tier-1 accreditation across six branches (CSE, ISE, ECE, ME, Civil and Aeronautical Engineering); QS I-Gauge Gold institutional rating; and an active AICTE Extension of Approval for 2025-26 (Ref: F.No. South-West/1-44643497720/2025/EOA). SJCIT also participates in NIRF India Rankings annually and was placed in the 151-300 Engineering band in the 2025 cycle.
What is the placement record at SJCIT Chickballapur?
SJCIT's Training & Placement cell reports 753 offers in 2025 (highest ₹13 LPA, median ₹4.8 LPA, 96 recruiters), 540 offers in 2024 (highest ₹9.5 LPA, median ₹4.5 LPA), 744 offers in 2023 (highest ₹28 LPA, median ₹5.6 LPA) and an ongoing 2026 cycle with 630+ offers and a highest of ₹13.96 LPA. Recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Accenture, Amazon, Robert Bosch, Reliance, Zep Infratech, Axis Bank and the Indian Army.
Sources
Verification & sources
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