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University BDT College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026

University B.D.T. College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere, is one of Karnataka's oldest and most historically significant engineering institutions, having been established in 1951 in the central…

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Placement · 2025
Placements · 2,025

UBDTCE placements

UBDTCE placements 2,025: 76% placement rate, ₹5L average CTC, 14 LPA highest CTC.

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₹5LAvg CTC
14 LPAHighest CTC

Placements at University B.D.T. College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere follow the standard pattern for Davangere's engineering ecosystem.

Admissions · 2026-27

UBDTCE admissions

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Scholarships

Scholarships

Scholarships available to students of University B.D.T. College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere 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 & facilities

Labs, library, sports, hostels & campus facilities

Campus infrastructure at University B.D.T. College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere includes academic blocks for each engineering department, dedicated laboratories for branch-specific practical work (CSE programming labs, ECE electronics labs, Mech workshops, Civil…

Campus facilities
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Research & rankings

Centres, patents, grants & MoU partners

Research activity at University B.D.T. College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas.

Notable alumni

Distinguished graduates, rank holders & events

The alumni network of University B.D.T. College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Davangere and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).

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Helpful guides for your admission

Planning your application to UBDTCE? These guides break down the fees, counselling rounds and quota routes step by step.

FAQ

UBDTCE FAQs

When was University B.D.T. College of Engineering (UBDTCE) Davangere established?
UBDTCE Davangere was established in 1951, making it one of the oldest engineering colleges in Karnataka. The college was named after Brahmappa Devendrappa Tavanappanavar (BDT) after philanthropist B.T. Chandranna donated ₹1.5 lakhs for the construction of its building in memory of his uncle and father.
Who is UBDTCE Davangere named after and why?
The college is named after Brahmappa Devendrappa Tavanappanavar (BDT). The naming honours B.T. Chandranna's donation of ₹1.5 lakhs toward the construction of the college building in memory of his uncle and father — a landmark philanthropic contribution for 1951 that seeded the institution.
Which university is UBDTCE Davangere affiliated with?
UBDTCE is a constituent engineering college of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, since 24 February 2011. Previously it was a constituent college of Kuvempu University (1 June 1992) and Davangere University (18 August 2009). It is also AICTE-approved.
Is UBDTCE a government or private engineering college?
UBDTCE is a government engineering college — specifically a constituent engineering college of VTU Belagavi (VTU-owned). This means its fees fall under the government-college band, substantially lower than private self-financing VTU colleges, while delivering the same VTU curriculum.
What B.E. programmes does UBDTCE Davangere offer?
UBDTCE offers 8 B.E. programmes: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (ETE), Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (E&I), and Industrial Production Engineering.
Does UBDTCE offer postgraduate and research programmes?
Yes. UBDTCE offers M.Tech postgraduate specialisations under VTU norms and Ph.D. research programmes across engineering disciplines. M.Tech admissions run through Karnataka PGCET with priority for GATE-qualified candidates, while Ph.D. admissions follow VTU's research-admission process.
What is the eligibility for B.E. admission at UBDTCE Davangere?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 / PUC with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects plus Chemistry / Biology / Biotechnology / Electronics / Computer Science as the third subject, with a minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC, ST and OBC). Candidates must appear for KCET and meet Karnataka domicile / eligibility conditions.
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Latest verification: 26 Apr 2026.

Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Page-level facts are checked against the linked official disclosures and source packets shown below; admissions-office discussions are not used as citations.

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