RVCE BE Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

RV College of Engineering (RVCE) offers admissions through three main routes: COMEDK, Karnataka CET (KCET), and management quota. Karnataka students typically use KCET, while COMEDK is for non-Karnataka applicants. The college is renowned for its experienced faculty, favorable student-to-faculty ratio, and research involvement. Although some resources are outdated, efforts are underway to upgrade them. The college provides different fee structures: merit quota students pay approximately Rs. 60,000 for four years, while management quota fees range from Rs.

4 to 6 lakhs per year. Fees for Karnataka students are Rs. 80,000 annually, and non-Karnataka students pay Rs. 2,00,000 per year. COMEDK students pay about Rs. 1.5 lakhs yearly, and CET students pay Rs. 53,000 annually. Additional costs include Rs. 35,000 for college expenses and Rs. 50,000 for VTU fees. Scholarships are limited, mainly benefiting Karnataka students through KCET. The placement rate is strong, with over 75% of students securing jobs.

Computer Science and Information Science have the highest packages, up to 92 LPA, with averages between 18-24 LPA. Electronics and Communication see packages up to 64 LPA, and Mechanical Engineering has an 85% placement rate with average packages of 5-8 LPA. The college partners with companies like Mercedes Benz and Microsoft for internships and placements. Despite the high cost, especially for non-Karnataka students, the fee structure is transparent, and payments are accepted via DD, NEFT, or RTGS.

Hostel fees are around Rs. 1,20,000 annually. The overall cost for a KCET student over four years is estimated at Rs. 10-11 lakhs. Financial aid is limited, with no campus jobs or college-provided scholarships, relying instead on government schemes.