Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology (NCET), Bangalore

About Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology

Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology (NCET) was established in 2001 under the Nagarjuna Education Society, at Beedaganahalli, Venkatagiri Kote, in Devanahalli, about 26 km from Kempegowda International Airport in north Bengaluru. NCET is affiliated to VTU Belagavi and Bengaluru North University, approved by AICTE, and is a private autonomous institution.

NCET holds a NAAC A+ grade (valid until 2027) and has appeared in the NIRF Innovation 151-300 band. It received ISO 9001:2000 certification in 2006.

Courses and branches

NCET offers the four-year B.E. across five main streams, with a total seat intake of 744 across 11 courses, along with M.Tech, MBA and MCA programmes. B.E. branches include:

• Computer Science and Engineering, and CSE (IoT, Cyber Security & Blockchain)
• Information Science and Engineering
• Electronics and Communication
• Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility

For B.E., candidates need a pass in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus one other science subject, with at least 45% aggregate. A valid KCET, COMEDK UGET or JEE Main rank is required for the respective route.

Admission routes at NCET

1. KCET

Karnataka candidates are allotted seats through KEA counselling. NCET reports merit-based scholarships for high KCET ranks, including up to 50% or more tuition waivers for top performers.

2. COMEDK UGET and JEE Main

Students from any state can apply through COMEDK counselling or with a JEE Main rank.

3. Management quota

A share of seats is filled directly by the college. Call +91 76760 80008 for updated fee and seat details.

NCET fee structure

Route	Fee (indicative)	Notes
KCET	First-year fee around ₹2.5-3 lakh, reported	CSE and AI&ML branches
Computer Science and Engineering	₹11,00,000 (4-year total)	Includes tuition, exam, development and registration fees
Management quota	About ₹1,50,000 per year	Tuition ₹1,35,000 + college fee ₹15,000

Confirm the current branch-wise fee structure with the college before paying, since figures vary by source.

NCET cutoff 2025

The table shows reported 2025 Round 3 General AI category closing ranks.

Category	KCET 2025, Round 3 (General AI)
IoT & Cyber Security including Blockchain (most competitive)	56,132 (opening)
Overall college range	56,132-2,60,403

Check the official KEA and COMEDK cutoff lists for branch-wise figures and the current year.

NCET placements

2024-25 placement data reports a highest package of ₹20 LPA and an average package of ₹4.5 LPA. Reported recruiters include 247.ai, Cognizant, IBM, HCL, Infosys and TCS.

Campus and location

NCET’s campus is at Beedaganahalli, Venkatagiri Kote, in Devanahalli, about 26 km from Kempegowda International Airport. The location is peaceful and green, well outside the city, so day scholars should plan for a longer commute or hostel stay.

Is NCET right for you?

NCET suits students with KCET ranks in the tens of thousands who want a private autonomous college near the airport and don’t mind a longer commute from the city centre. The college comparison tool shows fees and cutoffs side by side.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fee for CSE at NCET?

The reported total course fee for B.E. CSE is ₹11,00,000 for the four-year duration, including tuition, examination and development fees.

Is NCET autonomous?

Yes. NCET is a private autonomous institution affiliated to VTU Belagavi and Bengaluru North University.

Where is NCET located?

NCET’s campus is at Devanahalli, about 26 km from Kempegowda International Airport, in north Bengaluru.

What is the average package at NCET?

2024-25 placement data reports an average package of ₹4.5 LPA, with a highest package of ₹20 LPA.

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