Heritage · Top 100 NIRF · Estd 1946
BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE)
Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru 560019
The grandfather of private engineering colleges in India. BMSCE has been quietly producing engineers since long before Bengaluru became a tech city — and its alumni network is one of the deepest in the country. Located in Basavanagudi, it's the heritage option for families who value a settled, well-known name over flashier newer campuses.
We sit with the family, walk through the trade-offs (KCET vs COMEDK vs Management quota, fee implications, branch fit, hostel options) and tell you whether BMSCE actually makes sense for the student — or whether another campus on our shortlist is a better match. No fees collected on behalf of any college, no commission from anyone.
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KCET fee is uniform across branches. Open only to Karnataka domicile candidates.
| Branch | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| AI & ML | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| Internet of Things | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| CSE (Data Science) | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| ECE | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| AI & DS | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| EEE | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| CS & BS | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| IEM | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| Civil | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| Mechanical | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| Biotechnology | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,12,000 | ₹4,48,000 |
COMEDK rate is uniform across branches. Open to all-India candidates via COMEDK UGET.
| Branch | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| AI & ML | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| Internet of Things | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| CSE (Data Science) | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| ECE | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| AI & DS | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| EEE | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| CS & BS | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| IEM | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| Civil | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| Mechanical | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| Biotechnology | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹2,65,000 | ₹10,60,000 |
All figures in ₹ lakhs. Per-year tuition under the management quota; ~25% of seats.
| Branch | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹15 L | ₹15 L | ₹15 L | ₹15 L | ₹60 L |
| AI & ML | ₹12.5 L | ₹12.5 L | ₹12.5 L | ₹12.5 L | ₹50 L |
| Internet of Things | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹48 L |
| CSE (Data Science) | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹48 L |
| ECE | ₹9 L | ₹9 L | ₹9 L | ₹9 L | ₹36 L |
| AI & DS | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹12 L | ₹48 L |
| EEE | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹24 L |
| CS & BS | ₹10 L | ₹10 L | ₹10 L | ₹10 L | ₹40 L |
| IEM | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹24 L |
| Civil | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹24 L |
| Mechanical | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹6 L | ₹24 L |
| Biotechnology | ₹7 L | ₹7 L | ₹7 L | ₹7 L | ₹28 L |
| Chemical Engineering | ₹4 L | ₹4 L | ₹4 L | ₹4 L | ₹16 L |
* All fee figures are indicative, compiled from publicly available sources including the institute’s official admission pages and state regulator notifications. Actual fees, deposits and statutory charges are decided by the institute and the regulator each cycle — please verify with BMSCE before applying.
₹50+ LPA
₹6-8 LPA
₹6.5 LPA
85-90%
300+
₹50+ LPA
Amazon, Google, SAP, Intel, Infosys, Bosch, Microsoft, TCS, Wipro, Deloitte
* Placement figures are indicative ranges compiled from the institute’s most recent publicly released placement reports and reputable third-party data. Actual outcomes vary by branch, batch and student profile.
Yes — BMSCE is consistently among the top 5 private engineering colleges in Bengaluru and is ranked in the NIRF top-100 nationally for engineering.
For Karnataka general category, CSE typically closes around KCET rank 1,500–2,500; ISE and Data Science a little later.
BMSCE has limited on-campus hostel capacity, primarily for outstation candidates. Many students stay in nearby Basavanagudi / Jayanagar.