University BDT College of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University Davanagere BE Industrial & Production Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for BE in Industrial and Production Engineering at UBDTCE is INR 4,17,000 for the complete 4-year programme. This covers all tuition and institutional charges. Hostel charges are billed separately. As a government engineering college, UBDTCE’s fees are substantially lower than those of private VTU-affiliated colleges in Karnataka. The low fee combined with scholarship options makes IP Engineering at UBDTCE an accessible and affordable choice for Karnataka students qualifying through KCET.

Ans. The IP Engineering department at UBDTCE operates eight dedicated laboratories. Key facilities include a Computer Aided Component Drawing (CACD) Lab, a CAD and CAE Laboratory for design simulation, a Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation (CIMA) lab, a Workstudy and Ergonomics Laboratory, a Software Applications Lab, a Metrology Lab described as one of the best equipped in the department, and a Production Engineering Lab for M.Tech students. Four additional labs are shared with the Mechanical Engineering department.

Ans. IP Engineering graduates from UBDTCE have been recruited by companies including TCS, Infosys, Ashok Leyland, and X Workz Ki Mobility. The department reports placement rates of around 40% to 70% across recent batches. Manufacturing firms, automobile ancillaries, production houses, and logistics companies in South India are the primary employers. Government PSUs such as HAL, BEL, and BEML also hire production and industrial engineers through GATE-based recruitment processes, which several UBDTCE graduates target.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in manufacturing operations, production planning, quality control, industrial engineering, supply chain management, and lean manufacturing. Automobile manufacturers, steel plants, aerospace companies, and FMCG production units are common employers. Government manufacturing PSUs including HAL, BEML, and BEL recruit through GATE. Further study options include M.Tech in Production Engineering Systems Technology (PEST) at UBDTCE itself via Karnataka PGCET, MBA in Operations, or doctoral research through the department’s PhD programme.

Ans. Yes, UBDTCE has been offering M.Tech in Production Engineering Systems Technology (PEST) since 1989, making it the oldest PG programme at the college. BE graduates in Industrial and Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related branches can apply through Karnataka PGCET after GATE. The programme builds on the undergraduate foundation with advanced topics in manufacturing systems, automation, and production management, and it provides a direct academic continuation path for IP Engineering students at the same institution.