#CareerBytes: Top 5 private engineering colleges in Bengaluru
What's the story
Home to more than 2000 private companies (some of them counted among the Fortune 500 companies of the world), the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru identifies itself as the undisputed tech hub of the country.
In addition to work culture, it's the go-to place for scoring world-class engineering education, featuring impressive placements and salary packages.
Here are 5 best private engineering institutes in Bengaluru.
PES University
PES University, ranked no. 1 in Karnataka by DataQuest
A deemed private university spread over 25 acres at Banshankri 3rd phase, PES University (formerly called PES Institute of Technology) is a top-class engineering institute.
It's been ranked 39th best engineering college in India by Outlook.
It has an annual intake of 300 students for all branches, i.e. Biotechnology, Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical.
Average packages are Rs. 4-12 lakh per annum.
RVCE
RV College of Engineering is another top-ranking college
RV College of Engineering, established in 1963, is a top-choice among engineer aspirants in Bengaluru.
It has been ranked as India's 49th best engineering institute by the central ranking agency, NIRF.
The autonomous institute under VTU scores Rs. 4-15 lakh average salary package each year.
Programs offered include Computer Science, aerospace, chemical, and civil engineering.
The 51-acre campus is located at Mysore Road junction.
BMSCE
BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Founded in the year 1946, BMS College of Engineering is a much-reputed engineering school in Bengaluru.
In the national-level rankings by NIRF, BMSCE has been placed at the 52nd place among engineering colleges.
Affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technical University, the institute accepts admissions based on scores in K-CET, COMEDK, and also under the management quota.
Salary packages at BMS range from Rs. 4-15 LPA.
MSRIT
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology is a top-choice too
Established in 1962, MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology is another much-sought-after private engineering school in Bengaluru.
NIRF has awarded the college a national rank of 46 among best engineering colleges.
An autonomous institute under VTU, MSRIT has an annual intake of 120-180 students.
Campus placement offers go as high as Rs. 15 lakh/annum.
The 35-acre campus is located at New Bel Road, Bengaluru.
BIT
Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) is also among most-preferred colleges
Ranked 19th best private engineering college in India by the Week magazine, the 1979-established, Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) is a popular engineering institute in Bengaluru.
The VTU-affiliated college offers various undergraduate BTech programs.
The college is known for its decent infrastructure and the amazing placement record.
Admissions are done based on K-CET and COMEDK exams.
It is located at KR Market, Bengaluru.