BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE) is the oldest private engineering college in Bangalore, established in 1946 by the BMS Educational Trust. Located on Bull Temple Road (Basavanagudi), the college sits on a sprawling 43-acre campus in the heart of Bangalore — one of the largest campus areas among private engineering colleges in the city.
Affiliated to VTU and holding Autonomous status, BMSCE is accredited by NAAC with Grade A and has NBA accreditation across multiple programmes. The college houses 18 departments, 7,000+ students, and 500+ faculty members.
BMSCE's alumni network spans generations of Bangalore's engineering community — producing leaders at companies like Google, Microsoft, ISRO, and HAL. The T&P Cell drives consistent campus placements with 250+ companies visiting annually.
All branches with KCET, COMEDK and Management Quota seat breakdown, cut-offs and fees.
| Branch | Duration | Total Seats | KCET | COMEDK | Mgmt Quota | KCET Cut-off (GM) | Annual Fees (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 4 Yrs | 240 | 120 | 60 | 60 | ~2,000–6,000 | KCET: ₹1.2–1.6 L | Mgmt: ₹3.5–5 L |
| CSE – AI & ML | 4 Yrs | 60 | 30 | 15 | 15 | ~2,500–7,000 | KCET: ₹1.2–1.6 L | Mgmt: ₹3.5–5 L |
| ISE | 4 Yrs | 180 | 90 | 45 | 45 | ~4,000–12,000 | KCET: ₹1.2–1.6 L | Mgmt: ₹3.5–5 L |
| ECE | 4 Yrs | 240 | 120 | 60 | 60 | ~5,000–14,000 | KCET: ₹1.2–1.6 L | Mgmt: ₹3–4.5 L |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 Yrs | 120 | 60 | 30 | 30 | ~8,000–20,000 | KCET: ₹1.1–1.5 L | Mgmt: ₹2.8–4 L |
| Civil Engineering | 4 Yrs | 120 | 60 | 30 | 30 | ~10,000–24,000 | KCET: ₹1.1–1.5 L | Mgmt: ₹2.5–3.5 L |
| EEE | 4 Yrs | 60 | 30 | 15 | 15 | ~9,000–22,000 | KCET: ₹1.1–1.5 L | Mgmt: ₹2.5–3.5 L |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 Yrs | 60 | 30 | 15 | 15 | ~12,000–28,000 | KCET: ₹1.1–1.5 L | Mgmt: ₹2.5–3.5 L |
| Biotechnology Engineering | 4 Yrs | 60 | 30 | 15 | 15 | ~14,000–30,000 | KCET: ₹1–1.4 L | Mgmt: ₹2.5–3.5 L |
* Cut-offs are indicative for 2024; actual 2026 cut-offs subject to applicant volume. Fees are approximate.
KCET, COMEDK, and Management Quota — each route explained with steps, cut-offs, fees and dates.
BMSCE's Training & Placement Cell drives strong campus placements across all branches.
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BMSCE's 43-acre campus at Bull Temple Road is one of the largest among Bangalore's private engineering colleges — fully equipped for academic, research, and student life.
5-floor library with 1.5 lakh+ volumes, digital journals, NPTEL access, and 24-hour reading facility for students and research scholars.
50+ specialised labs including VLSI design lab, advanced manufacturing lab, structural testing lab, and computational fluid dynamics facility.
Separate boys and girls hostels on campus with dining, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hr security, and laundry. Capacity 2,000+ students.
Full cricket ground, basketball and volleyball courts, badminton, indoor gym, swimming pool, and athletics track spread across the 43-acre campus.
BMSCE's dedicated entrepreneurship cell supports student startups with mentoring, incubation space, seed support and investor connects.
College buses operating from 20+ routes across Bangalore including Rajajinagar, Jayanagar, Koramangala, and Whitefield.