SJCIT, Chikkaballapur BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Karnataka domicile students apply through KCET conducted by KEA. The KCET 2026 result was declared on June 6. Candidates complete document verification at a KEA centre, then participate in online counselling using SJCIT code E-014. KCET option entry for 2026 runs from July 8 to July 29, with Round 1 allotment on July 15. All-India students apply through COMEDK UGET using code E-108. After allotment, candidates report to SJCIT with original documents for admission and fee payment.

Ans. The total institutional fee for BE Mechanical Engineering at SJCIT is INR 5,60,000 for the four-year programme, at INR 1,40,000 per year. This is the full institutional rate covering tuition and other charges. Students admitted through KCET and COMEDK quota seats pay lower fees regulated by the state Fee Fixation Committee. SC/ST students may apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship. Hostel is optional at INR 95,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year.

Ans. BE Mechanical graduates from SJCIT can work in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and defence sectors. Karnataka-based employers include Bosch, Toyota Kirloskar, Volvo Eicher, Minda Industries, and Tata Power. Government roles through KPSC, KSPHC, and PSUs like BHEL and HAL are common targets. Graduates who want to move into software engineering or management often pursue M.Tech or an MBA after work experience. GATE is the standard route to M.Tech at NITs and IITs.

Ans. Yes, SJCIT’s Mechanical Engineering department holds NBA accreditation. NBA accreditation confirms that the programme meets national quality benchmarks for engineering education, including outcomes-based assessment, laboratory infrastructure, and faculty qualifications. This accreditation is accepted by most PSUs and government bodies as evidence of programme quality. Six engineering departments at SJCIT hold NBA accreditation, making it one of the few private engineering colleges near Bengaluru with multi-department NBA recognition.

Ans. Yes, candidates holding a diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related branch from a government-recognised polytechnic with 45% marks are eligible for lateral entry into the second year of BE Mechanical at SJCIT. Lateral entry admission is through DCET conducted by KEA for Karnataka domicile diploma holders. The lateral entry route allows diploma holders to complete the BE degree in three years instead of four. Candidates should check the KEA notification each year for the DCET schedule and seat matrix.

Ans. SJCIT provides optional hostel accommodation at INR 95,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year at the Chikkaballapur campus. The campus is on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway, about 60 km from Bengaluru city, and is accessible by KSRTC buses and auto-rickshaws from Chikkaballapur town. Students from Bengaluru, Kolar, and Tumkur districts frequently commute as day scholars. The college also arranges transport from major pick-up points for day scholars from nearby towns.