Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE)
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), established in 1963 in Mysore, is one of Karnataka's top engineering colleges. Now part of JSS Science and Technology University (since 2016), SJCE combines a 60-year academic legacy with autonomous-status curriculum innovation and produces graduates strongly placed in Bangalore's tech ecosystem.
ℹ️At a glance
SJCE benefits from Mysore's quality of life (cleaner air, less congestion than Bangalore) while being close enough (~140 km) for Bangalore tech recruiting.
🎯Admissions
Latest cutoffs from 2025 · Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) / COMEDK
B.E. admissions through KCET counselling for Karnataka domicile and COMEDK UGET for management seats. Total intake ~700 across all branches.
Admission via: KCET ↗
🗓️Admission Timeline
Real exam dates from ExamNotifi. Counselling & fee steps are the standard sequence - confirm exact dates on the official portal.
- Registration opens16 Jan 2027
- Registration closes27 Feb 2027
- Entrance exam23 Apr 2027 - 24 Apr 2027
- Results & rank card
Usually 3-5 weeks after the exam
- Counselling & seat allotment
Certificate verification, web options, then allotment
💸Fees & Cost of Study
| Component | Amount | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | ~₹85,000 | per year | JSS deemed status fees higher than pure state colleges |
| Hostel + Mess | ~₹50,000 | per year |
Total 4-year cost: ~₹5.5-6.5 Lakhs
💼Placements
2025 batch
Strong placements through Bangalore tech ecosystem (140 km away). Big Tech, IT services, and core engineering recruiters all hire on campus.
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🏗️Infrastructure & Facilities
- Hostels: Separate hostels for male and female students; mess and recreational facilities.
- Labs & Libraries: Modern department labs; central library; computing facilities.
- Sports & Health: Sports complex; on-campus medical centre.
📚Academics & Faculty
- Curriculum: Autonomous curriculum; flexible electives.
- Faculty: 150+ faculty; mix of academic and industry-experienced.
- Research: Growing research output post-deemed status; collaborations with JSS Group.
- Culture: Strong technical clubs; Mysore's calm environment supports focused academics.
🎉Campus Life & Extracurriculars
- Festivals: Annual technical and cultural festivals; Mysore's cultural events accessible.
- Clubs: Coding, robotics, music, drama clubs.
- Social: Mysore's heritage and Wodeyar dynasty culture; calmer than Bangalore; clean air; closer to Coorg/Ooty for breaks.
- Challenges: Less direct tech-startup exposure compared to Bangalore-based colleges; brand outside Karnataka modest.
🌐Alumni Network & Research
- Alumni: 20,000+ alumni; many in Bangalore tech and Mysore-based companies.
- Research: Growing research output post-deemed status; collaborations with JSS Group.
✅Who This College Is Best For
- Karnataka domiciled students preferring Mysore's quality of life over Bangalore congestion
- Cost-conscious families wanting brand-named education
- Students drawn to autonomous curriculum
- Future engineers planning to settle in Bangalore (close enough commute for internships)
⚖️Trade-offs
✓ Pros
- 60-year heritage in Karnataka engineering
- Mysore's clean air and calmer environment vs. Bangalore
- Autonomous JSS STU status enables curriculum innovation
- Bangalore tech ecosystem accessible (140 km)
× Cons
- Less direct tech-startup exposure than Bangalore-based colleges
- Brand recognition outside Karnataka is modest
- Fees higher post-JSS deemed status
- Mysore has fewer year-round tech events
🗣️Student Ratings & Reviews
Honest takes from students who actually go there.
📚Sources
Independent references - verify any number on the original site.
- JSS Science and Technology University · Official
Last updated: 2026-05-23