The government engineering college, established in 1917 by Visvesvaraya, offers affordable education through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET). The college starts its academic session on August 7 and has a diverse faculty composition, with a strong presence of PhD holders, particularly in established departments like Civil and Mechanical Engineering. The fee structure is one of the lowest in the city, with an annual tuition fee of approximately Rs. 16,000 and additional costs for exams and hostels.
General category students pay Rs. 25,000 per semester, with reduced fees for certain categories and potential refunds for those with annual incomes under Rs. 1 lakh. The college excels in placements, featuring a 95% success rate, with over 150 companies, including tech giants, visiting annually. Placement packages range from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 58 lakh per annum, with an average of Rs. 8 to Rs. 10 lakh. Internships offer stipends between Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 70,000 monthly.
The college facilitates numerous scholarships like the UVCE Foundation Scholarship and VisionUVCE, alongside state and national options, focusing on merit and income. Overall, a four-year course costs approximately Rs. 4 lakhs, ensuring accessibility for meritorious and economically challenged students, with no management seats available.
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