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DavangereEst. 1951

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…

NAAC A
₹44,311
ISE · KCET tuition
76%
Placement · 2025
Facts

CollegeAndFees fact summary

College
University BDT College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere
Short name
UBDTCE
City
Davangere
Page type
College profile
Admission year
2026-27
Main routes
KCET, COMEDK, JEE Main
Primary fee shown
Published fee rows
Fee label
See fee table
Seat status
Verify through the official route
Last reviewed
26 Apr 2026
Source status
Counsellor verification required
Canonical URL
/colleges/university-bdt-college-of-engineering-davangere
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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

UBDTCE fees

ISE · KCET tuition
44,311
KCET · fee by branch
BranchFee
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,77,244
₹44,311 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,77,244
₹44,311 /yr
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹1,77,244
₹44,311 /yr
Placements · 2,025

UBDTCE placements

76%
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.

Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Information Science and Engineering

ISE4 yr
₹44,311KCET · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

CSE AIML4 yr
₹44,311KCET · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

CSE DS4 yr
₹44,311KCET · /yr
28,000R3 cutoff
Cutoffs · 2024

UBDTCE Entrance cutoffs · 2024

BranchR1 GMMockR3 GM
ISE28,000
CSE AIML28,000
CSE DS28,000
Admissions · 2026-27

UBDTCE admissions

KEA (KCET)JEE Main
Hostel · campus

Hostel

Hostel facilities at University B.D.T. College of Engineering (UBDTCE), Davangere 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 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

Infrastructure

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
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibraryCafeteriaLabsPlacement CellGym
Research

Research

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.

Alumni

Alumni

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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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.
How do I get admission to B.E. programmes at UBDTCE?
Admission is primarily through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) — UBDTCE is a VTU-constituent government college, so seats are allotted via Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) online counselling. COMEDK UGET and JEE (Main) based routes are also available for management and supernumerary seats where applicable.
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.