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14 BE specialisations. High-demand CS branches marked — tighter cutoffs, higher MQ fees. All other branches significantly more affordable.
CS branches (CSE, AI-ML, Data Science, Cyber Security) are the most competitive and expensive. ECE is the hidden gem — ₹17.98L average placement in 2025, 108 offers, and significantly lower MQ fees than CSE. Worth serious consideration if your child is electronics-inclined.
Source: Official RVCE circular RVCE/ADMN/1252/2025-26 dated 14-03-2026. Year 1 includes one-time admission charge. Years 2–4 are recurring annual tuition only.
| Branch | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | ₹36L | ₹13L | ₹13L | ₹13L | ₹75L |
| CS — AI & Machine Learning | ₹31L | ₹12L | ₹12L | ₹12L | ₹67L |
| CS — Data Science | ₹24L | ₹12L | ₹12L | ₹12L | ₹60L |
| CS — Cyber Security | ₹19L | ₹12L | ₹12L | ₹12L | ₹55L |
| Electronics & Communication (ECE) | ₹19L | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹43L |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | ₹11L | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹35L |
| Electrical & Electronics (EEE) | ₹10L | ₹6L | ₹6L | ₹6L | ₹28L |
| Aerospace Engineering | ₹11L | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹35L |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹8L | ₹32L |
| Civil / IEM / Chemical / Biotech | ₹6L | ₹6L | ₹6L | ₹6L | ₹24L |
Core branches (Mech, Civil, EEE) are ₹24–32L total — dramatically cheaper than CS branches. Parents concerned about ₹75L for CSE should know that RVCE's non-CS branches offer the same RVCE brand and placement cell at a fraction of the cost. Always call us before deciding which branch to target.
Branch-wise breakdown from official RVCE placement data. Average, median, offers — not just the headline figure. Source: RVCE official placement website 2025.
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Don't just look at CSE average. ECE at ₹17.98L average with 108 offers — the largest number of any branch — means more placement opportunities, more options, and the MQ fee is a fraction of CSE. If your child is strong in electronics, ECE at RVCE beats CSE at most other Bangalore colleges.
262 companies visited in 2025. From product giants to semiconductor leaders to global banks.
Notice Airbus and ARM in that list — RVCE is one of very few Bangalore colleges where hardware, semiconductor and aerospace companies actively recruit alongside software giants. This makes ECE, EEE and Aerospace genuinely valuable branches, not just backup options.
GM (General Merit) category closing ranks — 2025 final rounds. Source: Official KEA KCET 2025 allotment data & COMEDK 2025 official cut-off notifications.
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) | COMEDK 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | 234 – 499 | 307 – 542 |
| CS — AI & Machine Learning | 742 – 818 | 975 – 1,100 |
| CS — Data Science | 944 – 1,389 | 649 – 900 |
| CS — Cyber Security | ~1,200 – 1,500 | 900 – 1,200 |
| Electronics & Communication Engg (ECE) | 3,464 – 5,000 | 1,500 – 2,500 |
📌 Source: Official KEA KCET 2025 Round 2 allotment data & COMEDK 2025 official cut-off notifications (Round 1: 28.07.2025 · Round 2: 12.08.2025). GM = General Merit category. Rank above these? Management Quota is the path — call us.
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