APS Institution of Engineering (APSCE) is a professional institution in Bengaluru founded in 1997 by Acharya Pathasala Educational Trust (APSET). APSET is an organization with 88 years of history of providing quality education through a network of degree colleges, pre-universities, and schools. APS College of Engineering, shortly known as APSCE is a co-educational private college, affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, and accredited to the All India Council of Technical Engineering. APS College of Engineering is located on a 25-acre sprawling lush green campus, located in Bangalore, in Somanahalli, on Kanakapura Road.

The institute offers engineering programs that have been approved by the AICTE. The college offers undergraduate programs, Research programs, and Certificate courses. Students can gain expertise in CSE, Electronics Engineering, ECE, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. The admission process for all courses is based on the qualifying entrance tests and marks secured on the 12th board exams/equivalent. APSCE uses the Management Quota, COMEDK, and KCET for admission to its B.E. program. Also, check APSCE Courses

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APS College of Engineering Courses

APSCE offers 7 courses in B.E and 6 courses in research, in different domains like Computer Science & Engineering, Information Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, etc. The requirements for the course are given in the table below:

APS College of Engineering Admission 2024

For KCET 2024, there are no upper age requirements, however, before taking the entrance exam, applicants need to meet the eligibility requirements as stated by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.  KCET exam eligibility conditions need a minimum age of 17 years to take the exam. Admission to the B.E. program at APSCE is available via three different channels: KCET, COMEDK, and the Management Quota. Diploma students wishing to enroll in second-year B.E. courses may only apply for lateral entry admissions via the Diploma KCET pathway. To help students manage the admissions process and ensure selection into the courses, Administrative Office personnel offer support.

How to Apply?

• The applicant must register first as a “new user” by filling in the required fields to generate a new user ID and password.
• Using the credentials generated during registration, the applicant must log in to start filling out the application.
• After saving the information and re-reading the information provided, the applicants can submit the information and move on to the next section.
• Finally, the applicants should upload their scanned documents, accept the declaration, pay the fee, and submit the application.

Documents Required for B.Tech:

• Original Marks Cards of 10th and 12th (+2) standard
• Transfer Certificate and Study Certificate
• Migration Certificate (For Non Karnataka Students only)
• Aadhar card
• Passport Size Photographs
• KCET or COMED-K allotment letter
• Caste & Income Certificate (For CET Students only) and Undertaking form in Rs. 100/- bond paper by both student & parent/guardian signed by the notary.

APS College of Engineering Placement

APS College of Engineering Every year more than 40 companies visit the campus for placement and hire them. The placement rate is 60% and about 75% of students of APS have been placed on the campus itself. The placement department provides students with about 20 seminars and workshops every year. They are offered specific training. The placement objectives are as follows: 

• Building a strong network among the corporations & institutes for placements.
• Become the preferred choice of Employers concerning Campus Recruitment.
• Provide equal employment opportunities for all students.
• To ensure sustainable employment for all our students.

APS College of Engineering Cutoff

The KCET Cutoff for APS Institution of Engineering is the minimal rank necessary for admission to APSCE. Every round of KCET 2023 Counseling sees the announcement of the KCET cut-off 2023 ranks. For B.E./B.Tech. programs, the Consortium of Medical, Engineering & Dental Colleges in Karnataka (COMED-K) sets the minimal qualifying scores needed for admission to prestigious universities. Given below are the various KCET and COMED-K Cutoffs for APS College of Engineering:

APSCE KCET Cutoff

For KCET, the overall cutoff ranges from 37585 to 56369 rank. The table below provides the APSCE's detailed KCET cutoff:

APSCE COMED-K Cutoff

For COMEDK-UGET, the total cutoff is between 42049 and 67875 rank. The table below provides the detailed COMED-K cutoff for APSCE:

APS College of Engineering Scholarships

• NFPwD, the National Fellowship for People with Benchmark Disability: The goal of the program is to give fellowships, or financial aid, to individuals with disabilities (Divyangjan) so they can pursue postsecondary education and earn an M.Phil or Ph.D. in science, humanities, or social science at Indian universities, colleges, or institutes that have been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for SC & Others has the objective of promoting literacy and uninterrupted education at the pre-matric level for children belonging to Scheduled Castes and children of parents/guardians who are engaged in unclean and hazardous occupations.
• Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students aims to finance the education of deserving students from OBC, EBC, and DNT categories, providing them with a superior education.
• Top Class Scholarship Program for Students from SC: Through financial assistance, the Scheme seeks to acknowledge and encourage high-quality education among students who are members of the SCs. The Scheme will pay for SC students to continue their education after the twelfth grade. For the fiscal years 2023–2024 and 2025–2026, the Scheme will be implemented at all the institutions that the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has notified.
• National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education which has been implemented since 2008 to award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at class 8 and encourage them to continue the study at secondary stage.

APS College of Engineering Facilities

• Library: The college has a vast and resourceful library with about 48 national and international journals and 24,000 books to help students with research and learning.
• Akruthi - Cultural Event: The yearly cultural fests at A P S College of Engineering provide students with an opportunity to display their abilities outside of the confines of the classroom and labs.
• Sports: There are both indoor and outdoor facilities for sports. Students from APSCE are regular achievers in tournaments sponsored by VTU at the State and National Levels. There is also a multi-gymnasium.
• Cafeteria: The college canteen caters to both students and the faculty. It has a variety of food including fruit juices and cold drinks. The college charges a total fee of INR 34,000 per year.
• Hostel: Approximately 150 students from various states across the nation reside in the Boy and Women's Hostel on campus. The hostel's amenities include a library, entertainment center, spaces for both indoor and outdoor sports, and even a gym, etc. The college charges a total fee of INR 69,000 per year inclusive of a refundable caution deposit and food charges. 
• Transportation: The college, which is 26 kilometers from the city center, has good transportation with a new fleet of buses. Eight buses cover various routes throughout the city, serving staff and students alike.

Ques. Are there any Notable Alumni from APS College of Engineering?

Ans. The college has numerous notable alumni who have shined in different aspects. The most prominent of them are Dr. Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, a chemist who received the Bharat Ratna Award from the Government of India, Dr. Roddam Narasimha, a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Super Star Rajinikanth, a Tamil cinema actor who has also been awarded the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

Ques. Does the college have any regulations against ragging?

Ans. APSCE strictly prohibits ragging in all forms. The college will take strict actions against anybody involved in ragging whether active or passive. Punishments include suspension/ expulsion of students from the college.

Ques. How to apply for BTech in APS College of Engineering?

Ans. A candidate must be eligible to apply for the B.E program at APSCE. The Karnataka State Pre-University Board requires students to have passed two years of pre-university exams in science to be eligible for admission to the B.E. program. Alternatively, students may have passed three years of diploma exams recognized by VTU. The requirements for PCM stream admissions include passing 10+12 with English as a core or elective subject recognized by the board. Both online and offline applications are accepted. There are three ways to apply to the APSCE B.E. program: through the Management Quota, COMEDK, and KCET. The Diploma KCET pathway is the only way for diploma students to apply for lateral entry admissions if they want to enroll in second-year B.E. courses.

Ques. What are the frequent companies that visit campus placement?

Ans. The most visited companies on campus placement that students get placed in are Airtel, Accenture, BSNL, Honda, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Hitachi, Capgemini, Adani, BYJUs, and Infosys.

Ques. Are the faculty of APS College of Engineering good?

Ans. The College has 70+ professors who are qualified and exemplary in their teaching. Each department has at least 3 professors who have a Ph.D. in that subject or are pursuing their doctorate. The wide range of diverse faculty from around the country makes the campus one of the ideal choices for Engineering in Bangalore.