New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE), Bangalore

About New Horizon College of Engineering

New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE) was set up in 2001 by the New Horizon Educational Institution. The college is on the Outer Ring Road near Marathahalli, in the heart of Bengaluru’s eastern IT corridor. Many major technology companies are a short drive away, which helps students find internships.

NHCE has been autonomous since 2016 and is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). It is approved by AICTE and UGC and accredited by NAAC with an A grade. Eligible programmes are NBA accredited, and NHCE was placed in the 151–200 band for engineering in NIRF 2025.

Courses and branches

NHCE offers B.E. along with M.Tech, MBA, MCA, Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg.) by research. B.E. branches include:

• Computer Science and Engineering, CSE (AI & ML), CSE (Data Science), and Information Science
• Electronics and Communication, and Electrical and Electronics
• Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Eligibility

For B.E., candidates need a pass in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or Computer Science. The minimum is 45% aggregate in these subjects, or 40% for reserved categories.

Admission routes at NHCE

1. KCET (government quota)

Karnataka students receive seats through KEA counselling based on their KCET rank. This is the lowest-fee route.

2. Management quota

NHCE also admits students to management seats, with applications made directly to the college. Fees depend on the branch, and admission depends on eligibility, seat availability and college policy. Call +91 76760 80008 for updated details.

COMEDK

Portals disagree on whether NHCE currently fills B.E. seats through COMEDK. Check the latest COMEDK participating-college list before counting on this route.

NHCE fee structure

Route	Fee (indicative)	Notes
KCET	Call us for updated details	Set under the KEA fee structure
B.E. total (other routes)	About ₹10–15 lakh for four years (reported)	Varies by branch and route
Management quota	Call us for updated details	Varies by branch

First-year merit scholarship: Collegedunia reports that students with 85% or more in Class 12 are eligible for ₹15,000, or ₹25,000 if they studied at a New Horizon PU college. Confirm current terms with the college.

NHCE cutoff

CSE and AI & ML are NHCE’s most competitive branches. Shiksha reports that in KCET 2026 Round 1, AI & ML had the tightest closing rank at about 14,126. For KCET 2024, the reported CSE closing rank was 13,335. EEE and Mechanical close at much higher ranks.

NHCE placements

FindUrCollege reports NHCE’s NIRF-audited data as about 69% of students placed with a median package of about ₹4.46 LPA. For the 2025 drive, Collegedunia reports a highest domestic package of about ₹35 LPA and a domestic average of about ₹6.5 LPA. International offers are reported at higher figures but involve very few students.

Campus and location

The campus is on the Outer Ring Road near Marathahalli and Bellandur, among the Outer Ring Road tech parks. This location is a real advantage for internships and industry projects. Traffic on the Outer Ring Road is heavy, so day scholars should plan their commute.

Is NHCE right for you?

NHCE suits students who want an autonomous college in east Bengaluru’s IT belt with moderate cutoffs. Compare its median package and fees with CMRIT, which is also in east Bengaluru, using the comparison tool.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NIRF rank of NHCE?

NHCE was placed in the 151–200 band for engineering in NIRF 2025.

Is NHCE autonomous?

Yes. NHCE has been autonomous since 2016 and awards VTU degrees.

What is the median package at NHCE?

NIRF-audited data reported by FindUrCollege puts the median at about ₹4.46 LPA.