Bachelor of Engineering [BE]

The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) at RajaRajeswari College of Engineering (RRCE), Bengaluru is a four-year, full-time programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) with NAAC A+ accreditation. RRCE ranks 414 in an external review site’s 2025 India B.Tech Colleges list. The degree spans 9 specialisations with a uniform fee of INR 10,45,860. Admission to the 2026-27 batch is via KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. KEA counselling is underway; reporting and seat confirmation begins July 2026.

RRCE BE Fees 2026

All nine BE specialisations at RRCE carry a uniform annual fee of INR 2,61,465, bringing the total four-year programme cost to INR 10,45,860. KCET government-quota seats attract a separately regulated fee set by KEA. Individual specialisation fee pages: BE AI and ML, BE Civil Engineering, BE CS and Design, BE CSE, BE EEE, BE ECE, BE IoT Cyber Security, BE ISE, BE Robotics and Automation.

• Fee is uniform across all specialisations under management and COMEDK quota.
• KCET government-quota fee is regulated separately by KEA.
• Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before taking admission.

RRCE BE Admission 2026

Admission to RRCE BE for 2026-27 was through KCET 2026 and COMEDK UGET 2026. Both exams concluded and results were declared in May and June 2026. KEA centralised KCET counselling is currently underway, with reporting and seat confirmation expected from July 2026 onwards.

Important Dates

• RRCE KCET code is E145 and COMEDK UGET college code is E099.
• Management-quota applications accepted directly at the RRCE admissions office.
• Bring original 10+2 marksheets, entrance scorecard, and reservation certificates to counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Minimum 45 percent aggregate in the qualifying examination (40 percent for reserved categories).
• Valid KCET 2026 or COMEDK UGET 2026 score required for counselling-based admission.

Admission Process

• Qualify KCET 2026 (April 22-24) or COMEDK UGET 2026 (May 9).
• Register on the KEA portal for KCET centralised counselling after results.
• Select RRCE Bengaluru and preferred BE specialisation during online option-entry round.
• Report with original documents, scorecard, and reservation certificates at the allotted college.
• Pay the programme fee and confirm the seat. Classes begin August 2026.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want a NAAC A+ VTU college in Bengaluru at under INR 11 lakhs total
• You are a Karnataka-domicile student applying via KCET or COMEDK UGET
• You are targeting a career in Bengaluru’s IT or manufacturing sector after graduation
• You want niche streams like Robotics, IoT Cyber Security, or AI and ML at an affordable fee

✗ Skip if

• You need brand recognition from IIT, NIT, or IIIT for your target roles
• You are targeting tier-1 product companies or research positions requiring a premier institute degree
• You require placements outside Bengaluru or South India

RRCE BE Scholarships 2026

Karnataka-domicile SC/ST/OBC students are eligible for full tuition reimbursement via the state scholarship portal. Merit-based and need-based schemes are available through central government and AICTE programmes.

• Karnataka SC/ST students receive full tuition reimbursement via the state scholarship portal.
• AICTE Pragati scholarship for girl students is available at aicte-india.org.

RRCE BE FAQs

Ques. Is a BE degree from RRCE treated as equivalent to a B.Tech degree by employers and universities?

Ans. Yes. RRCE awards a BE degree under VTU, which is the standard engineering degree across Karnataka. BE and B.Tech are both four-year AICTE and UGC-recognised programmes treated as equivalent by employers, PSUs, and postgraduate institutions, including for GATE eligibility and M.Tech admissions.

Ques. Which BE specialisations at RRCE hold NBA accreditation from AICTE?

Ans. The CSE, ECE, and ISE branches at RRCE hold NBA accreditation from AICTE. This is a branch-level quality marker separate from the college-wide NAAC A+ accreditation and is noted in some international higher education and government PSU applications.

Ques. What KCET rank is typically required for CSE at RRCE?

Ans. RRCE KCET cut-off ranks vary by stream and category each year. CSE and AI and ML branches see higher applicant demand and correspondingly tighter cut-offs compared to core branches like Civil or EEE. Karnataka-domicile students should check the KEA official portal for 2025 category-wise closing ranks to benchmark their preparation for 2026.

Ques. Can a student from outside Karnataka get admission to BE at RRCE?

Ans. Yes. Students from outside Karnataka can apply through COMEDK UGET 2026 for merit seats or directly through the management quota at the RRCE admissions office. The KCET government quota is reserved for Karnataka-domicile students. The total fee for COMEDK and management-quota students is INR 10,45,860 for four years.

Ques. What is the average placement package for BE graduates at RRCE?

Ans. RRCE BE graduates report an average placement package of around INR 5 LPA, with recruiters primarily from Bengaluru’s IT and manufacturing sectors. CSE, ECE, and ISE branches typically see stronger placement activity. Students targeting higher packages often pursue GATE or an MBA after completing their BE.