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Established in 1979, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) is a private and autonomous college, located in Bangalore. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University and is run by the Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Peetha Trust (MGVP). DSCE is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It has also been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the NAAC with Grade ‘A’. Recently, DSCE has also received recognition from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
The college has been ranked 25, 43 and 73 for Architecture, Engineering and Private Engineering, respectively by India Today, 2024. At present, DSCE has 21 departments that collectively offer 15 UG and 13 PG courses in multiple specialisations. The college also has multiple professional societies and student clubs in all these departments that strengthen the industry-college interactions. The list of DSCE departments is tabulated below:
| AI & Machine Learning | Construction Technology & Management | Medical Electronics Engineering |
| Aeronautical Engineering | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| Automobile Engineering | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Master of Business Administration |
| Biotechnology | Industrial Engineering & Management | Master of Computer Applications |
| Chemical Engineering | Information Science & Engineering | Mathematics |
| Civil Engineering | Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering | Physics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Chemistry |
In addition to this, DSCE has 20 research centres that regularly involve faculty and students in research activities across multiple domains. These research centres have 116 faculty members who are registered for the PhD programme. The college has also received funding of Rs 4 crore from leading organisations, such as ISRO, DST, DBT and DRDO to carry out research activities. The list of DSCE research centres is given below:
| Aeronautical Engineering | Construction Technology & Management | Instrumentation Technology |
| Automobile Engineering | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Biotechnology | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Medical Electronics |
| Chemical Engineering | Industrial Engineering & Management | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | Information Science & Engineering | Engineering Chemistry |
| Engineering Mathematics | Master of Business Administration | Master of Computer Applications |
| Engineering Physics | Computer Science Engineering | – |
DSCE has signed several MoUs with leading research organisations and industries. It also has an academic linkage with Automation Anywhere to set up a bot lab at its campus and enhance the skills of the students on Robotic Process Automation Technology. DSCE is spread over 29 acre of sprawling campus. The campus has a state-of-the-art infrastructure that comprises spacious classrooms, several laboratories, a library and a digital library, sports, yoga, meditation centre, etc. The college has several seminar and conference halls where national and international-level seminars, workshops and Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) are conducted. The college also has highly experienced faculty who take the responsibility of mentoring a certain number of students through personal attention, paving way for the students’ professional growth.
DSCE Highlights
The major highlights of the college are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of establishment | 1979 |
| Institution type | Private |
| Institution status | Autonomous |
| Campus location | Bangalore |
| Affiliated to | Visvesvaraya Technological University |
| Governing organisation | Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Peetha Trust |
| Approved by | UGC, AICTE |
| Accredited by | NBA, NAAC with Grade ‘A’ |
| Rankings (2024) | – Ranked 25 for Architecture by India Today 2024- Ranked 43 for Private Engineering by India Today 2024- Ranked 73 for Engineering by India Today 2024 |
| Total departments | 21 |
| Total research centres | 20 |
| Total research faculty | 120+ |
| Total students enrolled | 7,300+ |
| Number of courses offered | – UG: 15- PG: 13 |
| Admission criteria | Entrance-based |
| Accepted exams | – BE: JEE Main/ COMEDK UGET/ KCET- MTech: GATE/ Karnataka PGCET- MBA/ MCA: Karnataka PGCET- PhD/ MSc (Research): ULRAT |
| Application mode | Online |
| Gender intake | Co-ed |
| Mode of education | Full-time |
| Highest salary (2024) | Rs 20 LPA |
| Top recruiters | Accenture, Cognizant, TCS, ICICI Bank, L&T Infotech, Infosys, HCL |
| Official website | www.dsce.edu.in |
DSCE Admission Process
The college offers a facility of an online application process for all programmes. Candidates, who meet the given eligibility criteria, need to register and fill an application form to apply for a particular programme. The course-wise details regarding DSCE admissions are mentioned below:
- BE admission is based on JEE Main/ COMEDK UGET/ KCET score. For lateral entry admissions, CET scores are considered
- Admission to MTech programme is based on GATE/ Karnataka PGCET score
- Candidates willing to seek MBA/ MCA admission must have a valid score in Karnataka PGCET/ MAT/ CAT/ KMAT
- For admission to the PhD/ MSc (research) programme, VTU conducts ULRAT entrance test
DSCE Bangalore Cutoff 2022: BTech (Round 2)
A category-wise split of cutoffs with closing ranks for different specialisations for Round 2 of KCET Counselling for All India candidates except Karnataka and Hyderabad, seeking BTech admission at DSCE Bangalore is provided in the table below:
| Category | Aeronautical | Artificial Intelligence | Automobile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 10530 | 5605 | 37335 |
| General Merit – Kannada | 21395 | — | 68773 |
| General Merit – Rural | 15793 | 9571 | 60828 |
| Category | Biotechnology | Civil | Chemical |
| General Merit | 17262 | 40866 | 26124 |
| General Merit – Kannada | 33579 | 52678 | — |
| General Merit – Rural | 22716 | 53423 | 37731 |
| Category | Computer Science | Electronics | Electrical |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 3348 | 7485 | 18057 |
| General Merit – Kannada | 10193 | 17282 | 21401 |
| General Merit – Rural | 6702 | 12660 | 22725 |
| Category | Electronics and Instrumentation | Information Science | Industrial |
| General Merit | 28558 | 4656 | 109024 |
| General Merit – Kannada | — | 11343 | 134122 |
| General Merit – Rural | 35699 | 9339 | 124158 |
| Category | Medical Electronics | Mechanical | Telecommunication |
| General Merit | 39693 | 33623 | 33388 |
| General Merit – Kannada | 83792 | 44657 | 73507 |
| General Merit – Rural | 71686 | 56116 | 78458 |
Note: Candidates, who have qualified the KCET cutoff, need to pay the admission fee by visiting the allotted college.
DSCE Bangalore Cutoff Trends: BTech (Round 2)
KCET Round 2 cutoff for BTech specialisations offered at DSCE Bangalore is compared to KCET Round 2 cutoff of the past two years. The decreasing ranks imply an increased level of competition. On the contrary, increasing ranks imply a low level of competition.
DSCE Courses
At the UG level, DSCE offers a four-year BE programme across 15 specialisations. The college also offers three PG programmes, including MTech, MBA and MCA. The MTech programme is offered in 11 specialisations. All the three PG programmes are of two-year duration, comprising four semesters. Given below is a list of some of the DSCE courses and specialisations along with eligibility criteria and total fees:
| Course | Eligibility | Fee (in Rs lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| BE– Aeronautical Engineering- Biotechnology- Computer Science & Engineering- Electronics & Communication Engineering- Mechanical Engineering- Civil Engineering- Information Science & Engineering | Passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology/ Computer Science/ Electronics as compulsory subjects and a minimum of 45% aggregate | 2.38 |
| MTech– Computer Network Engineering- Structural Engineering- Highway Technology- Power Electronics- Design Engineering- Digital Communication and Networking | Passed BE/ BTech or equivalent examination from a recognised institute/ university | 1.28 |
| MBA | Passed a graduation degree from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ ST candidates) | 1.08 |
| MCA | 1.62 |
DSCE Placements
DSCE has a placement cell that coordinates with recruiting companies and handles the entire end-to-end placement process. It is provided with a well-equipped auditorium for organising pre-placement talks and well-furnished rooms for training, interviews and counselling. The cell works closely with the final year students and companies hiring fresher students. It is also committed to enhance the employability skills of the students by organising training programmes, including aptitude training programme, soft-skills training, subject/domain-specific training and entrepreneurship development programmes.
In addition to the placement cell, DSCE established a ‘Centre for Innovation & Leadership’ (CIL) in 2006 that bridges the gap between academics and corporate realities. It imparts innovative soft skill training programmes to enable individuals to get placed in top companies. The college bagged the highest salary package of Rs 20 LPA during DSCE placements 2022.