SJC Institute of Technology, known as SJCIT, is on B.B. Road in Chickballapur, about 45 km north of Bengaluru and around 20 km from Kempegowda International Airport. Run by the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust and offering technical education since 1986, it became an autonomous institution under VTU from 2024-25. It holds a NAAC A+ grade, lists NBA accreditation for five programmes and is one of the few colleges near Bengaluru with both Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering. This guide covers SJCIT management quota admission for 2027.
Fees and the number of seats still available are revised every year, so contact us for updated details on both.
SJCIT at a Glance
- College: SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT), Chickballapur
- Trust: Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust, founded in 1974
- Technical education since: 1986
- Address: P.B. No. 20, B.B. Road, Chickballapur 562101
- Status: autonomous institution under VTU from 2024-25
- Approval: AICTE, New Delhi
- Accreditation: NAAC A+, with NBA accreditation listed for CSE, ISE, ECE, Mechanical and Civil
- Counselling codes: KCET E-014 and COMEDK E-108, as shown on the official SJCIT website
- Size: about 2,900 students and 204 faculty, according to the college
SJCIT, SJBIT or SJCE?
Three colleges with similar initials often get mixed up.
| College | Where it is | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT) | Chickballapur | Covered in this guide |
| SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT) | Kengeri, Bengaluru | Same parent trust, separate college |
| SJCE (JSS Science and Technology University) | Mysuru | Different management and a university, not a VTU college |
What Autonomous Status Changes
An autonomous college stays affiliated to VTU, and its graduates still receive a VTU degree. The difference is that the college designs its own syllabus within the university’s framework, sets and evaluates its own exams and can update courses faster. For students, that usually means continuous internal assessment, more electives and a calendar set by the college. Ask SJCIT for the current scheme of teaching and evaluation for your branch, since it may differ from the standard VTU scheme.
B.E. Branches at SJCIT
| Branch | NBA listed by the college |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | Yes |
| Information Science and Engineering | Yes |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Yes |
| Mechanical Engineering | Yes |
| Civil Engineering, with a Kannada-medium option | Yes |
| CSE (AI and Machine Learning) | Not listed |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | Not listed |
| Computer Science and Design | Not listed |
| Aeronautical Engineering | Not listed |
| Aerospace Engineering | Not listed |
Aeronautical or Aerospace?
SJCIT is one of the few colleges in the Bengaluru region with both programmes on one campus.
- Aeronautical Engineering concentrates on aircraft that fly within the atmosphere: aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion and flight mechanics.
- Aerospace Engineering covers that ground and adds spacecraft, rockets, orbital mechanics and satellite systems.
SJCIT lists a centre for drone education and pilot training called AEREO and a space lab named Dhritvan, which are worth seeing if either branch interests you. Our guide to aerospace and aeronautical engineering admission in Bangalore compares the options across the city.
Civil Engineering in Kannada
SJCIT lists a Kannada-medium option in Civil Engineering, one of the programmes AICTE has encouraged in regional languages. This can help students who studied in Kannada and want to learn technical subjects in the language they are most comfortable with. Ask how the textbooks, exams and lab work are handled, and whether students can switch medium later.
Life in Chickballapur
Chickballapur is a district town on the Bengaluru to Hyderabad highway, about 15 km from Nandi Hills.
- Nearby: students from Chickballapur, Devanahalli, Doddaballapur and Gauribidanur can travel daily.
- From Bengaluru: north Bengaluru and Yelahanka are workable by bus or college transport, while south and west Bengaluru are better served by a hostel.
- Out-of-state students: usually stay in the college hostels.
The Wikipedia page on Bengaluru helps families see how Chickballapur relates to the city and the airport.
Labs and Centres on Campus
Beyond the branch labs, SJCIT lists a Cisco centre of excellence for networking and security, an AICTE IDEA Lab for prototyping, the AEREO drone centre and the Dhritvan space lab. It also publishes annual placement figures. Ask for branch-wise numbers rather than the college total, since results vary widely across branches.
Seat Distribution at SJCIT
Autonomy does not change the admission route. SJCIT still takes part in KCET counselling, run by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, and in COMEDK UGET counselling, and it fills the management and NRI share itself. The 2025-26 seat-sharing order (ED 170 TEC 2025, 5 July 2025) gave non-minority private unaided colleges a 45, 30 and 25 percent split across KCET, COMEDK and management with NRI. Minority institutions follow another ratio, so confirm SJCIT’s category in the year’s matrix.
Eligibility for an SJCIT Management Seat
| Check | What you need |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Physics and Mathematics in 2nd PUC or Class 12 |
| Additional subject | Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Electronics |
| Marks | The AICTE minimum in these subjects, which has stood at 45 percent for general merit and 40 percent for reserved categories |
| Entrance test | A KCET, COMEDK UGET or JEE Main result, usually expected even on the management route |
| Lateral entry | Diploma holders join the second year through DCET |
Steps to Admission
- Confirm eligibility with your Class 12 marks.
- Choose two branches, such as Aerospace with Aeronautical, or CSE with AI and Data Science.
- Ask the SJCIT admission office about management seats in both.
- Visit Chickballapur and look at the labs, centres and hostels.
- Apply with your documents and entrance result.
- Get the offer and fee details in writing.
- Pay only to SJCIT’s official account and keep the receipts.
- Complete document verification to confirm the seat.
Prepare using our list of documents required for management quota.
SJCIT Management Quota Fees 2027
Each SJCIT branch carries its own management fee, which the college reviews annually. Contact us for updated details on current fees. Insist on a written fee structure and pay only what it shows, directly to the college. Capitation is prohibited under Karnataka’s 1984 Capitation Fee Act. Our list of management quota mistakes to avoid explains the common traps.
Questions to Ask SJCIT
- Which branches have management seats for 2027?
- How does the autonomous evaluation scheme work in my branch?
- Which NBA accreditations are valid for the batch I would join?
- How can Aeronautical and Aerospace students use the drone and space labs?
- What are the hostel and transport arrangements from Bengaluru?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SJC Institute of Technology autonomous?
Yes. SJCIT describes itself as an autonomous institution under VTU from 2024-25. Students still receive a VTU degree.
Where is SJCIT located?
SJCIT is at P.B. No. 20, B.B. Road, Chickballapur 562101, about 45 km from Bengaluru.
Does SJCIT offer Aerospace Engineering?
Yes. SJCIT lists both Aerospace Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering among its B.E. programmes.
What is the NAAC grade of SJCIT?
The college lists a NAAC A+ grade. Confirm the validity period with the college.
Does SJCIT have management quota seats?
Yes. SJCIT keeps part of each B.E. branch for the management and NRI category and fills those seats itself.
Get Guidance on SJCIT Admission
If you are weighing SJCIT’s aerospace or computing branches, call Infinity Consultancy Services on +91 76760 80008. We will go through the options with you and explain each official step. Approval details are on the AICTE website and affiliation details on the VTU website. The Wikipedia article on engineering gives general background.