Updated on Jan 09, 2025
Amisha Yadav
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) was established in 1917. It provides courses such as BE, ME, and Ph.D. across multiple departments. Admissions are exclusively granted through a Common Entrance Test (CET) / Aptitude Test administered by the Karnataka Government.
- To be admitted to B.E. programs, students must first pass the KCET.
- Aspiring architects must pass the NATA entrance exam.
- Candidates who have passed GATE or PGCET can enrol in the ME program.
- Admission to Ph.D. programs is dependent on qualifying GATE, UGC-NET, or KCET scores.
The institution was created by Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvarya and is associated with the University of Bangalore. The college is located on K.R Circle in Bangalore. UVCE is located on the Jnana Campus, which covers an area of 50 acres. The college just celebrated its centenary anniversary. During the placement drive, around 97 companies visited school and recruited over 430 students. Almost 90% of pupils were given the option to be recruited.
UVCE Admissions Highlights 2025
| Institute Name | University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering |
|---|---|
| Affiliated with | University of Bangalore |
| Courses Offered | B.E, B.Arch, M.E and Ph.D. |
| Total Seat Intake | 1159 |
| Entrance Required | B.Arch, B.E and B.E (lateral): KCET M.E: GATE and PGCET M.Sc and Ph.D: Test Conducted by University of Bangalore. |
| Total No. of Departments | 7 |
| Selection Criteria | Entrance based |
| Application Accepted | Online |
| Registration Fees | 12,500 INR |
UVCE BE Admissions 2025
The following information and requirements must be met for admission to B.E and B.E (Evening):
| Course Name | B.E |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | B.E: 4 Years B.E (Lateral): 3 Years |
| Course Type | Full Time |
| Total Intake | B.E: 470 B.E (Evening): 120 |
| Specializations Offered | BE: 05 BE (Evening): 02 |
| Entrances Required | KCET |
| Eligibility Criteria | At Least 45% in 10+2. |
| Selection Criteria | Based on Entrance |
| Application Accepted | Online |
| Application Fee | 12,500 INR |
The following specialisations are available: B.E:
- Mechanical Engg.
- Civil Engg.
- Electrical Engg.
- Electronics and Communication Engg.
- Computer Science Engg.
B.E (Evening):
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
The Admission Process
KCET
Students interested in applying for B.Tech or BE sit the Karnataka Common Entrance Test. The application cost is paid via challan; students residing outside of Karnataka are asked to pay INR 750. The following section contains information on KCET application registration and submission. How to apply? With great care. Applications for admission are accepted online via the official website www.kea.kar.nic.in. The following steps to fill out an application are provided below:
- Applicants must first register as new users by filling out the appropriate fields to create a new user id and password.
- If an applicant has a PUC number, they can obtain new credentials.
- Using the credentials generated upon registration, the applicant must log in to begin filling out the application.
- Applicants can provide the necessary information to upload their scanned papers, pay the money, and submit the application.
UVCE B.Arch Admissions 2025
The information and requirements for admission to the B.Arch program are provided here.
| Course Name | B.Arch |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 5 Years |
| Course Type | Full Time |
| Total Intake | 40 |
| Specializations Offered | Landscape Architecture, Construction and Project Management |
| Entrances Required | NATA |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with 50% |
| Selection Criteria | Based on Entrance |
| Application Accepted | Online |
| Application Fees | 12,500 INR |
UVCE ME Admissions 2025 The following are the information and conditions to be satisfied for admission to M.E:
| Course Name | M.E |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Type | Full Time |
| Total Intake | 392 |
| Specializations Offered | 05 |
| Entrances Required | GATE or PGCET |
| Eligibility Criteria | Pass with Graduation |
| Selection Criteria | Based on Entrance |
| Application Accepted | Online |
| Application Fees | 12,500 INR |
The following specialisations are available:
- Mechanical engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Computer Science Engineering
- Electrical engineering
The Admission Process
How to apply for GATE?
Applications are accepted through GOAPS' official website. Where the applicant must first register to generate a new registration with a single unique email address. Documents Required
- Scanned photo and signature
- Valid photo identification (Aadhaar card, passport, driver's license, PAN card, voter ID, college ID, employee identification card, or notarised affidavit with photo, signature, date of birth, and residential address).
- Degree certificate, provisional certificate, or course completion certificate.
- A copy of the V, VI, and VII semester mark sheets.
- Final-year students must submit a Provisional Certificate Letter in the format specified by the Home of Institute/Dean/Registrar/Head of Department.
- Candidates in the final year of AMIE must submit their mark sheets for Section A of AMIE if they hold professional equivalent qualifications.
- Caste/Disability or Person with Disabilities Certificate (where applicable).
- Candidates pursuing a higher degree or a master's degree must submit their qualifying degree certificate.
UVCE Ph.D. Admissions 2025
The following information and requirements must be met for admission to the Ph.D. program:
| Course Name | Ph.D |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Type | Full Time |
| Total Intake | 102 |
| Specializations Offered | Engineering |
| Entrances Required | KCET/GATE/UGC-NET |
| Eligibility Criteria | Masters Degree |
| Selection Criteria | Based on Entrance |
| Application Accepted | Online |
| Application Fee | 12,500 INR |
How to Apply for B.E. and B.Arch Admissions at UVCE 2025
Students might take the following processes for admission:
- Students must visit the K.R Circle Campus once the allocation of Final Round Seats is announced on this page.
- UVCE application forms can be obtained from the Admission Office by submitting an admission order issued by KEA and any required documents.
- Online fee receipt for Rs.12,500/- (Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Rupees Only) paid only through the Bangalore University website.
- Students from Class 12 boards other than the Department of Pre-University Education Karnataka will pay Rs. 1500/-. The total sum will be 14,000 INR.
Note: The college will not accept cash transactions. Only online fee payments are accepted. Documents Required:
- The original documents listed below (with two sets of authenticated xeroxes):
- Receipt for college admission fee (PUC/12th Std). Marks card Transfer Certificate Migration Certificate (CBSE/outside Karnataka students)
- Completed application for admission to B.E. and B.Arch first year.
- Self-addressed postage cover of Rs. 5 for sending communication regarding the start of classes.
- Three passport-sized photos.
- The CET Seat Allotment Order was issued by KEA.
- Xerox a copy of the following documents:
- SSLC/10TH Mark Cards
- Certificates for caste, income, and rural medium
- Kannada Medium Certificate: Study/Character/Conduct Certificate issued by the institution where you last studied.
- Defence/ec-defence/NCC/P.H/Sport Certificate (special categories)
- NATA Score Copy (For Architecture Students Only)
- Please visit the UVCE campus (K.R Circle) with the materials listed above.
- Once you have submitted all of your documents, the college officials will notify you of the next steps in the application process.
