University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Bengaluru Rural Admission 2026: Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka
AICTE, NAAC-A, NBA, UGC

Public State University
Est. 1917

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Last Updated On:07 Jan, 2026

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University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering Admission Process

Admissions to UVCE are strictly entrance-based and merit-oriented, conducted through centralised counselling by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). There is no management quota or direct admission. The process follows Government of Karnataka reservation policies, with seats allocated based on entrance ranks, category, and preferences. As of the recent admission process, KCET/PGCET counselling rounds may be ongoing or recently concluded.

Online admission process for UG and PG programs:

Step 1. Qualify Entrance Exam: Appear for the relevant exam (KCET for UG, PGCET/GATE for PG).
Step 2. Register for Counselling: Via KEA portal cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea, pay processing fee (INR 750).
Step 3. Option Entry & Seat Allotment: Enter preferences; seats allotted in multiple rounds (including mock allotment).
Step 4. Document Verification & Fee Payment: Report to allotted college (UVCE) with originals; pay fees via KEA.
Step 5. Final Admission: Complete formalities at UVCE (City or Jnana Bharathi campus as applicable).

Eligibility & Selection Criteria by Program

Program	Duration	Key Eligibility Criteria	Accepted Exams & Selection
BE/BTech (Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE, CSE, ISE, AI & ML)	4 years	10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics & Mathematics; min. 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC)	KCET (mandatory for government seats), counselling via KEA
BArch	5 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (or 10+3 Diploma), min. 50% aggregate	NATA (mandatory), KCET counseling
ME/MTech	2 years	BE/BTech in relevant field; min. 50% aggregate (45% for reserved)	Karnataka PGCET (primary); GATE for priority/allotment
MArch	2 years	BArch or equivalent; min. 50%	PGCET
PhD	3+ years	Master's degree in a relevant field, min. 55% (relaxation for reserved)	UVCE/Bangalore University entrance test + interview exemption for UGC-NET/JRF/GATE

Important Notes

Domicile Requirement- For government quota seats, candidates typically need Karnataka domicile/study history (min. 7 years in state schools).
Reservations- As per Karnataka Govt. norms (SC/ST/OBC/Minority, etc.); fee reimbursements/scholarships available via state portals.
Documents Required- KCET/PGCET/GATE/NATA scorecard, 10th/12th/Graduation marksheets, caste/income certificate (if applicable), study certificates, ID proof, and photos.
No Extra Fees at UVCE- Only pay through KEA during allotment.
Lateral Entry: Possible for diploma holders via DCET (separate process).

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